Re: [flasher] Re: character animation

[Mo White]

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From: "David Sloss" <

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To: "flasher from chinwag" <

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Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2001 9:27 AM

Subject: [flasher] Re: character animation



> i l l O g i c-

>

> I've just finished a parady of a Mission Impossible 2 sequence for a

company

> in the UK. We are trying to figure out now if it can even be used due to

> copyright issues. (Yes, I realise it's a bit late now).

>

> Here is a link: www.thornbury-nursing-services.com/miani.html.

> (Please don't pass it onto Paramount yet.)

>

> Anyway, it is my first attempt at flash animation- at any animation for

that

> matter: I have to tell you, you're in for a frustrating and time consuming

> experience. Make no mistake- there is nothing easy about making a vector

> line look like it's moving convincingly in space and with weight, let

alone

> giving it even a semblance of personality.

>

> Researching how to do it?

> There are three or four must read books about animation, and while there

are

> good resources for flash-animation specifically online (like the lists on

> CAMP CHAOS), much of it is a trial and error process and you will end up

> doing things differently from anyone else because the kind of 'input

> technique'  (for the artwork) you choose and the style of motion you wish

to

> acheive are likely to reflect personal choices etc...

>

> My advice is to find someone with experience whose work you like and email

> them. I have found that flash animators are very happy to share their tips

> with you. (Thanks to Brian @ stonetreK!). Also, you better have nothing

else

> to do for a couple months because this stuff does'nt plan, draw, design,

> scan, ink, paint, or animate itself. And sound effects and sound design...

> Good luck!!!

>

> Other than that- start small, keep it as simple as you can.

>

> (I would, incidently, appreciate input about the download times and

> performance from others on the list if anyone had a minute to view!

Thanks.)

>

> David.

>

>  > > Can anyone tell me where to find some good examples or tutorials on

> > > character animation like the intro to ultrashock or the movies on

> > > shockwave.com? I got a project coming up and I would like to research

how to

> > > do it.

>

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