THE LOVE OF SAPPHIRES
by H.Russell

PART 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

 

 

 

 

 

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2) I understand the project has been going for four years? Explain.

The first major focus came in Australia where I was working on series animation. I did an initial synopsis - 40 pages - with a heavily Rennaissancian feel and it involved a lot of characters in a very combative universe. Oy...that turned out to be too much for anyone to read or for me to get focused, let alone being a nightmare to animate (especially since I'm the only animator!). Then I decided to set the story aside and focus

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on the character looks and related animation tests, mostly on the lead character, Rachel. Some of those impressed animators and producers. Recently, I have refocused on the synopsis and have drastically sharpened its focus on the characters as well as making the young male character more interesting and likable! Also, it is no longer totally Rennaissancian but offers a similar, simplified flavor in a futuristic setting.



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3) What tools were used?

Right now: Movie Flo, After Effects, Morph, Elastic Reality, Photoshop, Boris, Boris Continuum, Forge Freeform, FE Final Effects Complete, ReelSmart MotionBlur, Commotion, Animation Stand, Strata 3D, Lightwave. Warming up...Maya, and Poser.







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