Animation / Visual Inspiration

I have found that a monochromatic, or a carefully chosen limited color scheme can be very effective. It also allows any colors used to really pop out to the viewer.



Harry Potter- Deathly Hallows
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YWpBiREKsg&feature=related


4 Elements Drawing
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiufklVeMbi3j7w5YmAQoWe7fpjGl_0D8J8hxX5Kr3bPQVh2d-qSqPgXTmUXdxtRfRgQV8wOnAGatTF9cGeCwnJv4WffchGQi60Ecu7iWUThZUClEOgSnvDFPbddN5v4b7t8Cde8qXcouGK/s1600/4+elements.jpg

4 Elements Redux
http://www.dancekal.org/season/concerts/the-four-elements-redux

Lady in the Water Opening
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH7r5ThIw5Y

Sand Drawing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIOsIbqpR5s&feature=relmfu

Chalk Animation
http://www.vimeo.com/4347460

Van gogh
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Starry_Night_Over_the_Rhone.jpg

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9O8ODzBxUfVESrP-hSoCO9EBLx6IRpnc2QhOXojHczCkxQwEbi4XuTzMYrRW72_kGOESdANcfXY3iXFBRVReK73Illv2PEOtX1yU5ZIbKAXMHv-SlCJNDf0QJkZmbX1-TsMrbw2GW5w/s1600/van+Gogh+Starry+Night.jpg

Artistic Direction 9-20-11

NOTE: The following are suggestions to get you thinking creatively. You might come up with something not mentioned here which is awesome. We will need to collaborate early in the process.

General Costume Notes:

The costumes should be easy to move in
Color and pattern suggestions should be incorporated in the costume

Create a “flair” that moves as the character moves. Ripple should have part of her costume ripples or moves in a water-like fashion as she moves etc.

Everything but the face (which will have makeup) should be covered. These are elemental forms, not people.

Sol Colors

Character Notes:
The wise one
The traveler
The voice of experience

Yellows- Light beams
Reds and Orange-Sunset/Fire
White- Light bulb

Musical Notes:
Instrument: Yet to be determined
Music Type: I see this will have subdued pieces of everyone’s themes. White light combines all colors.

Pattern: Sunburst
Lighting: Golden Hour

Ripple

Character Notes:
Has childlike wonder
Taks and acts without reservation
Very excitable
You can’t help but like her

Dark Blue-Water
Light Green-Lake Water
White-Ocean foam

Pattern: Wave
Pattern: Ripples
Pattern: Bubbles

Musical Notes:
Instrument:
Music Type: Light, upbeat, energetic

Art Types: Water Color
Brush Texture: Wavy (Starry Night-Van Gough)


Grit

Character Notes:
The deep thinker
Slow, deliberate
Loyal and caring of others


Dark Brown: Fertile Dirt
Light Brown: Tree Bark
Gray: Stone
Emerald Green: Plants

Pattern: Bark
Pattern Cracked Dry Earth
Pattern: Lizzard Skin texture

Art: Sand, wood
Brush Texture: Cracked

Music Notes:
Instruments:
Chello
Drums (experiment with type)
Music Type: Low, slow, strong, nonaggressive, like a heartbeat

Draft

Character Notes:
Very quick
Quick to judge
Quick to change

Light Blue: Sky
White-Clouds

Patterns: Swirls (tonadoes)
Pattern: Clouds

Musical Notes:
Instrument: Wind Instruments
Music Type: Quick, “Changing directions rapidly.”

Art: Airbrushed
Brush Type: Swirls like the cartoonish gust of air


Void

Character Notes:
The compassionate listener
Has no voice
Speaks through her actions

Black
Purple
Gray-Moonlight
Gold-Stars

Pattern: Stars

Music Notes:
Instruments: TBD
Music Type: A counterpoint to Sol’s theme
Music Type: Create a purposeful “void” in the music.

Art Type: Monochromatic black and white
Brush: Any

Mentor Questions

Here are some of the questions to consider if you or someone you know is interested in being part of this Capstone team:

1. What is your expertise? How do you think you could contribute to a
project like this?
2. What are your expectations of a Capstone student?
3. I understand your busy. What is your availability next semester as
a mentor?
4. Are there any project types you are not interested in working on?
5. Would you be willing to contribute to the project as a secondary
mentor? Are there any other mentors you can suggest for a project like
this?

If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me. My blog, where
all the information and development will be posted is:
http://n420gregsblog.blogspot.com/

Secondary Mentor

I believe that anyone who is not my primary mentor can be a secondary mentor. What is most important in a project of this scope is logistics. I will be putting up a timeline to make sure that every secondary mentor (or team) has the pieces they need to complete their area of the project.

Primary Mentor

State your capstone idea in 100 words or less.

My Capstone is a ballet dance piece with graphics also telling the story with multiple changing mediums (water color, sand, chalk, paint, glitter, etc,) for each character. The dance may be performed by one dancer using green-screen. Music will be composed to run thorough the program. Capstone night, part of the program will be performed live using dynamic (changing) lighting and costumes.

2. Identify and discuss 4 key components you are searching for in a mentor.

A. Compassionate- I work best with someone who understands me as a person as well as the project as a whole. I struggle in high-pressure situations that may be caused by stress.

B. Task-Oriented- I work better with many well-defined small tasks rather than general large tasks. I need a mentor to work with me to make sure I’m where I need to be in the project timeline as well as the overall project.

C. Flexible- It helps me to have someone who is able to help with changes as the project matures and grows over time. The idea at the beginning is rarely the finished Capstone.

D. Collaborative- I need a mentor who is collaborative with me creatively, and also willing to collaborate with many well-placed associates both in the school and work-force. I know it takes a village to raise a Capstone

3. Identify 3 potential mentors from the MAS faculty you would like to approach to discuss your capstone. Make sure one of them is someone from whom you have never taken a class.

A. Beth Lykins: She seems to be an expert in divergent thinking. It is important to me that this Capstone combine many different media elements to create an interesting story-telling experience

B. Matt Powers: One of his specialties is narrative storytelling. Work on story development is never wasted.

C. Mark Pfaff: Music and foley will be very important to this project. I need someone who can help me to output a quality product in this area.

D. Susan Tennant: She taught me everything I know about lighting. Go to the source.

E. C. Thomas Lewis: Given his resume and some of the movies he’s created, his green screen experience might help avoid common mistakes that cost time later in the project.

Feedback

Hey all,

I've sent you via Oncourse a story draft. Feel free to comment below. If you are interested in being involved please comment what you would like to bring to the project as well.

All the Worlds a Stage

My Capstone is mixed media. I have created a story that as of now will be a performance piece with dancer(s), music, composite visuals, and more.

I will need a small army to be able to bring this to the level I think it needs to be at it's most effective including:

1. Choreographer / Dancer(s)
2. Lighting
3. Composer / Musicians
4. Foley audio / practical recording
5. Costume Designer
6. Image Compositor / Green Screen Compositor
7. Video Artists for Documentary / Recording of Practical elements
8. Voice artists

I have had training in all these areas thanks to the New Media program. I know the quality of my work in these areas and I would appreciate working with artists who live and love their respective areas and are interested in a collaborative process.