Evaluation of work
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlacwERILhQ :To watch enlargened
This is the completed and final animated portrait. I drew the original frames before colouring and stylising on photoshop, incorporating an old punk style skull in the background as per the clients interest and to mesh with the rest of the style. I looped the clip for three minutes on Final Cut Pro and used it to conjoin it with an audio track. The audio track is 'Feuer Frei' by Rammstein, this was selected because not only does it fit in with the clients musical tastes it also links to her German heritage.
Although the animation is very simple in that excluding the background, all the subject of the piece does is breathe and blink. However I believe that is well within the brief and in my opinion works well and is easily recognisable as those actions. The red and stylised background is fitting to her favorite colour and fits in very well with the chosen style.
I am happy with how the end product has turned out, the simplicity and making use of the digital format to include audio in a project where most have worked towards a physical static piece, I feel it will stand out. If I was to do this project again and had more time I'd like to make her do more, perhaps glance to the side from time to time or something simple, as well as include more into the background. The client is pleased with the final outcome and so am I.
This was written with intention to record and be available by the viewing screen during the end of year art show next to the animation:
This was written with intention to record and be available by the viewing screen during the end of year art show next to the animation:
Through my piece I am trying to communicate her personality and her personal style and opinions. Red being her favourite colour, but also representing her strength and tendency to act fiercely. The style I used being similar to the alternative punk style to fit her preferences. I personally like using animation, however in this it can also portray her energy, despite the minimal movement. The skull also adds motion and hints strongly towards rebellious attitude. The music connects well with the animated sequence and includes her music taste while linking well with the chosen style and also hinting towards her ancestry.
