Crowdfunding

This article talks about how people crowdfund in order to reach out to the public.

I didn't know that:

• Crowdfunding was a thing.
• The studio that worked on Adventure Time was called Frederator.
• With Lighthouse and the Lock, Cartoon Network UK gave all rights to the original creator instead of screwing around with it.

I felt indifferent about this article. I like that this article talks about certain creators who were well-known for their work. At the same time, I think crowdfunding is a difficult thing to pull off.

My one question is: Will someone be able to crowdfund an entire show?

Standards of Living

This article talks about how the film, Standards of Living, was filmed on an iPad 2.

I didn't know that:

• Aaron Mento wrote the screenplay for the movie on an Apple tablet.
• The Twilight Zone and Inland Empire served as inspiration for the iPad recording.
• Standards of Living was shot WITHOUT a tripod.

I thought this article was interesting. I find it incredible how low-budget filmmaking can leave more room for creativity, especially in this case. I also like how brave Aaron Mento was in doing so.

My one question is: Will this revolutionize filmmaking?

Vine Films?

This article talks about how people can submit Vine videos for a Tribeca 6 second film competition and the tips that follow.

I didn't know that:

• A 6-second story is NOT easy to pull off at all.
• Leaving the audience wanting more is also helpful for succeeding in this.
• 6 seconds can lead to more creativity, oddly enough.

This article was intriguing. I like that there are samples of these videos on the page. I also like the variety in tips and examples of the tips the article provides.

My one question is: Will Vine become more popular because of this contest? 

Cute Cartoon Characters

This article talks about what makes a cute cartoon character.

I didn't know that:

• The character looking well fed is a cute factor.
• E.T. and Yoda are considered cute.
• Cuteness can also be based off the behavior of a character, Scrat being an example of this.

I thought this article was informative. I like how the article gives pictures of different characters as examples of cuteness. I also like how it goes on to say that the definition of a cute character has changed.

My one question is: How will cuteness continue to change in the cartoon world?

5/5/13

This week was just a work week for the most part.

I learned about what is required for a portfolio and when you go out into the working field.

I want to learn about what it's like to be in an ACTUAL animation studio, like Pixar or something.

What made me happy this week was the amount of work I was able to get done on my final project.

What frustrated me this week was being sick on Thursday and not being able to use a tablet in class on Friday :I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgfklKnOg4w

 

Scarred for life now. ALRIGHT.

Creepy Doll animation.

Watch it.

 

More Moore's Law

This article talks about how Moore's Law helped Pixar succeed.

I didn't know that:

• Moore's Law involved computer technology growing every five years.
• Moore's Law helped Pixar with Toy Story.
• Tiny changes with capacity can lead to huge steps forward.

I thought this article was interesting. I like how Pixar used Moore's Law to their advantage. I also like how this article is informative, but hopeful at the same time.

My one question is: Will Moore's Law become even more useful as time goes by?

CUTENESS OVERLOAD--

This article talks about two guys who created robots that will create a documentary.

I didn't know that:

• The robots are voiced by a 7-year-old boy.
• The robots have hidden cameras.
• These robots have the goal of engaging in conversations emotionally with people.

I thought this article was very interesting. I like how there is a video to show off the robots' abilities. I also think the robots are adorable.

My one question is: Will these robots continue to evolve?