White+Room

//-the expression of emotion or behaviour of a live or inanimate object through the use of motion-//
= = =Requirements=

//Working with a partner, design, animate, and render a __character animation__ in a white environment//
 * Must utilize Notes from Industry Pros below
 * Must be story-boarded ahead of time on 1/2 sheets
 * Must have basic character and environment sketches
 * Must be in a single, all white environment
 * Must have a white primary character modeled from primitives that interacts w/its environment
 * Must be a __minimum__ of 10 seconds (300 frames)
 * __May__ have texture, lights, and camera animation
 * No Sound or color materials

=Notes from Industry Professionals=


 * __Emphasize__ **creativity** and **concept** instead of too much 'technical' [[image:Screen_shot_2011-11-03_at_9.28.04_AM.png width="295" height="220" align="right" link="http://www.pixar.com/howwedoit/index.html"]]
 * Know the **[|Pixar animation process]**
 * Know the __**12 Principles of Animation**__
 * [|Rizaworks]
 * [|Core Animation videos]
 * Red 6
 * [|12 Principles- Part 1]
 * [|12 Principles- Part 2]
 * [|12 Principles- Part 3]
 * [|Center for Animation and Interactive Media]
 * __Make it about the **story**__ (**//__no sound__//**)
 * **Collaborate** and **sketch** out your ideas (//yes, even if you can't draw//)
 * __Plan__ your strategies before going to the computer
 * Cameras are cameras, //__not__// eye balls
 * There is a major difference between cinema and video game camera use
 * //Watch home renovation shows to see how they show off rooms//
 * Use strong **style** and **art direction**
 * Less is more... **keep it clean, simple, and elegant**
 * Focus on **one singular idea** that is __executed very well__
 * __Manage your time__ or you will fail
 * Learn realistic lighting
 * Become a fan of CG Hub and [|CG Society]

=Steps=


 * 1) Determine the strengths and weaknesses of your team
 * 2) Watch and learn the **12 Principles** __together__
 * 3) Understand the [|Pixar Process]
 * 4) **[|WATCH THESE LUXO JR. VIDEOS!]**
 * 5) Discuss and __storyboard__ your project
 * 6) Design your characters
 * 7) Design your environment
 * 8) Model and animate your character(s) and environment
 * 9) Apply Materials
 * 10) Light it
 * 11) Edit in iMovie
 * 12) Render it, upload to Vimeo, and embed in DAE Ning