The Making of the Call - Front Page Idea

I wanted the front page to reflect the style of my animation. I think it works well at showing a glimpse of the Mountain Kings world. However, It may be a bit too busy and confusing to look at?

Shot 5 - Improved @Phil

I've added extra eye movement and more secondary actions as he swings. I've tried to point his feet downwards to work with gravity more!

Rocking_side_to_side_playblast_improved from Jennifer Ball on Vimeo.

Shot 5 - Rocking on 'horn shape' (playblast no sound)

Render from shot

Rocking_on_horn_shape_playblast_01 from Jennifer Ball on Vimeo.

Nuke Lesson 02 - Visual Presentation (snapshots)

I've really enjoyed learning about this new software. I am keeping snap shots from the lessons to help me remember what I've learnt.

Short and low quality playblast - The King falling onto the horn (with audio)

Falling_onto_horn_Playblast_01 from Jennifer Ball on Vimeo.

Multiple Kings on 'Horn Shapes' - Video with Audio

Rendered using Maya

King Multiplied Test Run 01 from Jennifer Ball on Vimeo.

Creating a Lattice for the 'Swinging Shape'

I have re - done the 'swinging shape' so that it moves more like a rope that swings from side to side. I adjusted the geometry, texture and created a lattice. This should help it look less mechanical.

Step 1 - Lattice options, tick use local mode

Step 2 - forms a lattice

Step 3 - snap joints 

Step 4 - Center the joints

Step 5 - Bind lattice to joints

Step 6 - check binding

Step 7 - test the shape