What It Really Means to be a Director

So there is this article on how "important" the director of a film REALLY is.

I didn't know that:

• Directors aren't that important after all! They're still important but, not as important than other staff members.
• The director's job is to basically shape the vision of the film.
• The directors are the biggest talkers. xD

I thought that the article was interesting! I think it's funny how the director isn't as important as other crew members. I also like how the actors are the ones who take the MOST blows.

My one question is why are the writers somewhat underrated?

Princess Controversy

So I read this article on how this new Princess Sofia is sparking up controversy for some reason?

I didn't really know that:

• All this time, Disney is trying to be culturally and ethnically diverse with their princesses.
• There was SO MUCH controversy to begin with in terms of these princesses.
• The term "Latina" was VERY sensitive in this article.

I was kind of surprised at this article, considering how much outrage Sofia has sparked. I can also kind of see the point the Latino community is trying to make. Disney isn't trying to stereotype any ethnicity though.

My one question is will Disney make more controversial princesses despite this article?

Digital Media, October 28th~~

This week was a mix of frustration and happiness for me! Thursday was MY BIRTHDAY so that's what made me really happy this week! I was also really happy about the fact that I got a 100 on my science news article. c:

What frustrated me this week was working with the Science News Animation project. I'm nervous about how it'll turn out! Hey, I'm doing my best, and I WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO, BY GOODNESS.

We learned about using sound clips for Flash using media-sharing websites, and the programs Audacity, and GarageBand. I'M GONNA WASTE SO MUCH TIME ON GARAGEBAND YES.

I want to learn how to animate 3d things! That'd be so much fun~~
Don't get me wrong, I like Flash. YES, I LIKE FLASH.
I can't wait for 3d stuff though~~~
And honestly, Flash Madness makes me feel good~~~

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iEc8pYeSMQ

I LOVE how fluid the animation in the game is. And I also love how it actually feels like the series Naruto!!!
 

NO INFO FO YOU.

Apparently, there is an article saying that, in California, employers asking for employee social log-in information is ILLEGAL. Gee, well I wonder why?

I did't even know:

• EMPLOYERS DID THIS. WHAT THE--
• There are now two privacy bills solving this conflict. 
• That California is the only state taking this kind of initiative.

I really am astonished at this article. And to think that employers snoop around on their employees' Facebooks, Twitters, you name it.

I also think that it is a good thing that California and other states are taking initiative to stop this.

My one question is: Why would you invade somebody's privacy like that? I mean, WHO DOES THAT?

Water Wigs. WAT

OK, so these photos of bald men on water wigs is probably the coolest thing I've ever seen!

Geez, I have to give SERIOUS props to the models who were continuously pelted with water balloons without punching somebody out. xD

I didn't know that:

• THEY HAD TO DO SO MANY TAKES FOR THIS. GUH.
• Timing was EVERYTHING for these photographs.
• They had to use long, narrow balloons for a "mohawk" or "halo". You know, the kind of balloon clowns use. CLOWNS.

I really thought that this article was amazing. I respect the models for being so patient! I also loved the colors of the water. :D LOL

I also have to commend the crew on how much time they spent on this project!

My one question about this article is: HOW WERE THE MODELS SO PATIENT???

Digital Media, October 19th, Week Whatever

This week was actually pretty FREAKING GREAT. I finished my logo animation finally! Now it's on to the Science News Project!! I'm proud of how everybody's doing right now in this class!!

Although, APPARENTLY I HAVE FLASH MADNESS. ASGDFHSFGAFG

I'm kinda proud of that! I can't believe I'm going to say (or type) this, but I LIKE FLASH.
I learned how to save my projects in different formats. Coolio~~

I WANT TO LEARN HOW TO DO STOP MOTION...kinda.

I was really happy that I EMBRACED FLASH, and that IT FINALLY LOVES ME AND DECIDED TO COOPERATE WITH ME. :'D

What really frustrated me was the fact that I had to rescale EVERYTHING in my Logo project. HNNNNG

I consider THAT something I learned: NEVER LISTEN TO THE VOICES IN YOUR HEAD.
No, but really, I have to be more careful about how I save my projects and all of that. Have an awesome weekend everybody~~~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNwspV1x_gk

THIS. MADE. MY. WEEK.
I love the humor in it, but I also LAHV the animation in it, of course. <3

Joss Whedon

So I read an article about Joss Whedon and his filmmaking.

I didn't know:

• Who Joss Whedon is. LOL
• He started Buffy the Vampire Slayer!!
• He got his start as a writer for Roseanne.

I really think this article is cool. I like the advice he gives. I also like that he comes off as very pleasant!

My one question is WHY IS HE NOT APPRECIATED MORE???

Dawn of the Dead Pets

This article is about the film Frankenweenie, yet another movie created by Tim Burton.

I didn't know that:

• This story relates to Tim Burton's love for his dog as well.
• Tim Burton wanted to interpret Frankenweenie in a different way using stop-motion.
• The original Frankenweenie was a short film.

I like this article. I really like that Tim Burton is taking a different approach with this story using stop-motion. I also like the fact that this film kind of reflects on his bond with his childhood dog.

My one question is: how does he get all of this inspiration to create these stellar films?!

Digital Media~~

This week was actually really good! o:

This week I learned more about how to use Flash properly. I think it's finally warming up to me~~~
I also learned about storyboarding, which is actually kind of enjoyable c:
I also learned that Flash is kind of a PITA, but hey, it's warming up to me like I said~~~

I was probably mostly frustrated with the typeface projects. The expressive types were fun, considering I drew them >:D
I was also a LITTLE frustrated with the Animation Principles project. I'm ALMOST done, ALMOST. Need to work out a few bugs.

I had fun doing the expressive types, and working with Flash believe it or not o-O
I REALLY want to learn how to make 3d character models, like in Dead or Alive!! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcsbd2wsVOQ

I really dig the animation here, the story makes me cry though..

ParaNorman

This article talking about LAIKA studios making stop motion films really fascinated me! From Coraline, to ParaNorman, it seems like the possiblilities of stop motion movies are endless!

I didn't really know that:

• Stop motion can take HUGE amounts of time to write, storyboard, animate, etc.
• The music is considered "vital" to the movie ParaNorman.
• LAIKA has crew members from other movies such as Secret Of Kells.

I really enjoyed this article!

• I think it's amazing at how much TIME and ENERGY these crew members have to put in everyday they work on these films!
• I also think that stop motion is kind of underrated. I feel like people should appreciate it more...

My one question would be how many frames would it be to create a motion picture film such as ParaNorman? xD

Star Trek: 25 Years~~

So I read this article on Star Trek: The Next Generation!

I didn't know that:

• It's the 25th anniversary of Next Generation. I kind of want to watch this show now. o: Time to get educated~~
• Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home was the fifth most successful movie in 1986!
• The Next Generation made nerd culture mainstream for the first time! REPRESENT!!

I really enjoyed this article! I think it is interesting at how much TNG has influenced us in the last few decades!
I also think it's amazing at how so many shows really blossomed because of the Star Trek franchise!

My one question is will Star Trek ever be revived maybe in a new evolved way?

Digital Media Progress~~

Okay, so this week was REALLY difficult.
I learned how to animate on Flash and I'm really happy about that! :D
Prinicples of Animation=death of me ;____;
The Principles of Animation projects we're working on is really frustrating. UGH. I'm so confused but so excited in odd ways. o.o

I enjoyed working with Flash this week, but HO. LY. COW. I've never felt so confused. I'll get it though, that I promise. I'll do everything in my power to tame the Flash beast. xD

Anyway~~~

I'm beyond exhausted from the stress  this week. x.x

I really want to learn how to make smoother, and more efficient animations on Flash because personally, my animation skills are blah. LOL

But hey, it's the beginning of the year and it'll get better! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LR1NtZOISg

 

I thought I'd share this because the animation and the freaking graphics are stunning! I really hope I can make something like this one day (in anime form)