Thursday, September 19, 2013

Possible Funding Options for Temple Lights

Had a meeting yesterday about possible funding options, and it looks very positive.

DPA would be interested especially if it fit into one of their initiatives.
- to dispel the myth that we are not Christian
- hosting?  (this was mentioned but was not exactly what it was.  Maybe Temple Square Hospitality?)

Stephanie Allen has the task to promote the lights for the D.C. Temple, so a piece like this would fit right in, wether through commercial, or special invite etc.  http://dctemplelights.lds.org

Also, if we keep in mind a way to convert it into a storybook that would fit into the storybook app that is being presented would be ideal.

During the meeting there was also talk of an Easter message.  It's early enough that we could collaborate with the Friend to include them as a form of distribution.  Plus there seemed to be strong interest to promote our faith during Easter.  If we can come up with an Easter themed idea, it sounded like there was a lot of potential.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

September 13, 2013 Animation Notes


Animation Ideation – September 13, 2013

Follow ups:

Dropbox access? – Travis - All should have it, if not email me.
Emily Hendrick success with funding? – Contact several no response.
Working folders in Dropbox – Travis – created.

Temple Square Lights
Written up budget  – Travis / Joe – no budget yet.
Script – Heather / Cheryl
Concept art / Style guide – Cheryl, Melanie, Heather
3D tests – Stephen / Tim
2D – Experiments - Nick
Temple Square – stock photos - ?

The WiseGuy
Storyboards – Jonathan / Travis – In process
Concept art – Jonathan / Travis – In process

Agenda:

Couple quick announcements.
Quick follow up on any progress of “Temple Lights” and “Wiseguy”
Review difference of “The Creative Think Machine” vs. “Animation Underground”
Review Weekly drawing exercises / issue new drawing exercise.
Find some food, and draw what we see, with a twist.


Minutes:

Reviewed the follow-ups.
Discussed a few matters of business.
Illustrator to Emulate: Jon Klassen
To cover next week:
Review location of content plan for magazines to gather ideas.


Assignments:

Maintain same assignments from last week for Temple Lights and Wise Guy.

Friday, September 13, 2013

Temple Square Lights: Mr Krueger's Christmas


Hey ther, check out 12:30 through 13:45 to see how the lights come on in this christmas classic. Just a study on how its been done in the past.

Thursday, September 12, 2013

To ease your doubts . . .


Mario sans mustache.

Before they were Super Mario Bros, they were simply Mario bros.

Friday, September 6, 2013

September 6 Ideation Notes


Animation Ideation – September 6, 2013

Follow ups:

Concept art – Cheryl, Melanie, Heather
Story – Heather
Temple Square – stock photos - ?
3D tests – Stephen – started building temple

Water color samples Posted to dropbox – Melanie – will post when project folder is created.
Wise Guy boards posted to dropbox – Travis– will post when project folder is created.
Make sure everyone has dropbox access – Travis – still needs to do
“Wise Guy” backgrounds – Jonathan – work done and reviewed.

Agenda:

Christmas Lights Project:
-       discuss the story line of the animation
-       go over details of the process
-       how much time, and how many people will this take?
-       Set up working folder

Review purpose of “The Creative Think Machine”
Review the use of “The Animation Underground” blog / site.

Wise Guy Project
-       What the next steps are
-       Set up working folder

Minutes:

Talk about Temple square lights, Story Ideas:
-       following lights in SLC to Temple Square
-       brainstorm imagery, Kristus
-       avoid complicating story
-       just show scenes from temple square
-       Tinkerbelle lights the lights
-       lights turn to stars, stars reveal nativity
Temple square lights process
-       3d work - 1
-       paint texture work
-       storyboards / animatic - 1
-       color tests
-       2D vs. 3D, prefer to keep in 3D, but lets explore options
Temple square lights budget:
-       need script before we solidify budget
-       if funded could be created within 2 months (right number of people)
-       Work with artists to create list of all parts to budget for

The Wise Guy - needs
-       Storyboards /animatic – Need to be refined
-       concept art – Jonathan had some, still need more



Assignments:

Make sure everyone has dropbox access – Travis
Follow up with Emily - ?
Write up budget for Temple square project– Travis (Joe)
Temple Square Lights Script – Heather
3D R and D, Temple Square Lights– Tim and Stephen
Concept Art / Style Guide – Melanie and Cheryl (look at Jon Klassen’s artwork)
2D experiments - Nick
Setup working folders - Travis
Post light test to blog – Cheryl
Post concept art to blog – Jonathan
Wise Guy Storyboards and Animatic – Jonathan / Travis

Georgia Power Animation Piece



Here is a link to their website: http://www.threeleggedlegs.com/repertoire/georgiapower/

This is the style that we want emulate to create a Temple Square Christmas Lights promo piece.

Aug 30 Ideation Notes


Animation Ideation – August 30 2013

Agenda:



Follow ups:

Concept art – Cheryl, Melanie, Heather
Story – Heather
Temple Square – stock photos
3D tests – Stephen

Read through making of Georgia Power - Everyone
Self Portraits – If you have not done it, DO it now!
Weekly drawing exercises - Travis


Minutes:

Drawing exercise – Emulate Lately Lily
Review Jonathans stop motion

Assignments:
Water color samples Posted to dropbox – Melanie
Wise Guy boards posted to dropbox – Travis
Make sure everyone has dropbox access – Travis
“Wise Guy” backgrounds - Jonathan