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Animate That #5; Splash!
Topic Started: Feb 22 2006, 08:34 PM (2,949 Views)
Vector
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Sorry for the massive delay, schoolwork got to me and this kinda floated to the bottom of the pile of my thoughts :lol:

[size=12]The rules for these tasks[/size]
Basically, each week you'll be given a rough guideline to follow. Anything you want to add is completely up to you. The main idea is just to have fun and improve at animating.

[size=12]This week's Animate That is:[/size]
What's your favourite stroke? Not a medical one, I hope :P. Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly, take your pick! If you don't want to animate a human, you're more than welcome to animate an animal / fish swimming!

[size=12]Some things to consider:[/size]
:1: Entry: Where will your character start? On land? In the water?
:1: Technique: How will they swim?
:1: Expertise: Will the character be good at swimming? Or will they just sink like a brick?

[size=12]The Focus:[/size]
:d: (Optional) Anticipation, Squash and Stretch. Entry to the pool. Crouching before diving?
:r: Creating a convincing cycle. If you don't know how to do a particular stroke (or even if you do) act it out. Download a few reference videos. Also the winter olympic games could be a good source.
:m: Concentrate on how the water effects the swimmer. Don't worry about the effect of the swimmer on the water so much (splash, waves, etc). Focus on the character.

[size=12]Most Importantly:[/size]
If you're having any problems with the exercise, don't hesitate to ask for help. And make sure to post your progress for feedback and for others to see! :) Finally...

HAVE FUN! :bing:
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HeadlessChicken
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Another remotely related quick toon from me..
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KalleR
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Hmm, I'm not sure how much this took, maybe something around 30 to 40 minutes.
Damn I need a Wacom :D

http://img158.imageshack.us/my.php?image=swim17qm.swf

Sorry for the sucky watersplash & underwater effect, first time doing those :s
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As awesome as the animation that you've posted is, the idea of these activities is to improve on your animation skills, not just showcase what you've done before. With that said, take the animation you've shown us and see how you can improve on it. For you that might mean improving the timing, drawing more frames for a smoother animation, or trying a different drawing technique / style.

KalleR
That is really very awesome! I especially love your underwater diffraction effect! You have a great sense of timing, and that really shows throughout your entire animation, but especially from the jumping off the diving board / flip.
Don't be apologising for your splash, it's very subtle and very effective. I didn't notice the splash at first, and you know you've done a good job if it goes un-noticed. ;)
The simple bubbles are also very effective. It fits the style that you've chosen to use, very simple, not too many of them. Well used.

Now for the crits...
I think your character grows about 2 ft from the start to the end of the animation :P

That's all I can spot. :P
Good on ya!
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Wow KalleR, That's come out really well. Proves to everyone that you don't have to have a Wacom to do a decent animation!

Having said that, you seem pretty passionate about animation, seems odd that you haven't got a Wacom yet. Once you get used to it, it will make a huge difference!


With this practice, unless you can visualise the swimming strokes perfectly in your mind, It'll be worth doing some research into swimming. Watching videos or maybe even at your local pool or something.
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Ranoka
Feb 23 2006, 09:40 PM
Wow KalleR, That's come out really well. Proves to everyone that you don't have to have a Wacom to do a decent animation!

Having said that, you seem pretty passionate about animation, seems odd that you haven't got a Wacom yet. Once you get used to it, it will make a huge difference!

Hehe, thanks.
At the moment I'm actually serious abotu getting one, as my mother (who usually is against anything that has something to do with computer) said she might ''sponsor'' one for me. We'll see how it turns out.
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KalleR
Feb 23 2006, 03:50 AM
Hmm, I'm not sure how much this took, maybe something around 30 to 40 minutes.
Damn I need a Wacom :D

http://img158.imageshack.us/my.php?image=swim17qm.swf

Sorry for the sucky watersplash & underwater effect, first time doing those :s

very NICE man! excellent, both the man animation AND the splash :D
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im gona do this it will be fun
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KalleR
Feb 23 2006, 09:52 PM
Ranoka
Feb 23 2006, 09:40 PM
Wow KalleR, That's come out really well. Proves to everyone that you don't have to have a Wacom to do a decent animation!

Having said that, you seem pretty passionate about animation, seems odd that you haven't got a Wacom yet. Once you get used to it, it will make a huge difference!

Hehe, thanks.
At the moment I'm actually serious abotu getting one, as my mother (who usually is against anything that has something to do with computer) said she might ''sponsor'' one for me. We'll see how it turns out.

:|


if you had a wacom... damn man ..
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Very nice KalleR! I like the animation of the jump and that "under water" effect you made

Here's a quick sketchy one with a frog:
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clayt
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that looks ok Com.


Heres a shitty little rough sketch!

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maybe zooming it in a little clayt :lol:
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clayt
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ahhh.... lol...ok... ill work abit more on it too...

EDIT: I did a tiny bit on it... its not that good, im treating this as an experiement with the Scripted Camera!

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smoscar_01
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haha thats not what I meant haha :lol: but its going great ;)
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clayt
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hehe... u meant for the character to be bigger, right? I just thought adding it in it would spice it up a little and its a practice/experiment lol...
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Nice one comlock. It makes me wanna join. Now!

Expect something under the weekend :)
Cheers
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Hey there fellows
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http://img136.imageshack.us/my.php?image=yertletheturtlescene39eq.swf

this is mine :)
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Nice one jon, but you might want to accent that spash a bit more.

Heres mine, did it in a hour or so, really rough, but i decided to go the fish route.

Find it here!

Comment and Critical strikes please!

*criticisms


Edit:

Lags a bunch at the end, not sure why.
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Hey guys, I didn't really animate this for this thread, however i saw the topic and decided to pull out my most recent splash test so enjoy! :lol:

c&c welcome

http://img111.imageshack.us/my.php?image=watertest32rh.swf
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Mar 12 2006, 03:03 AM
Hey guys, I didn't really animate this for this thread, however i saw the topic and decided to pull out my most recent splash test so enjoy! :lol:

c&c welcome

http://img111.imageshack.us/my.php?image=watertest32rh.swf

Dang man, that's really good.
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dude this looks like it has potential to be a good comp....

i think ill join...


heres what i have so far... expect to see more

http://img81.imageshack.us/my.php?image=walksplash0eq.swf
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clayt
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tweeked the guy a tiny lil' bit and did bit more on the splash!
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milkman73
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ooo... lookin good clayt

i like the scripted camera... at least thats what i think it is..?..?..
(looks like it)....
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Yay? Nay? Tips?
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Mar 15 2006, 09:24 AM
ooo... lookin good clayt

i like the scripted camera... at least thats what i think it is..?..?..
(looks like it)....

he he thank you... yeah it is scripted, curtosy of Vector!

Is there anyway i could improve this more?
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