DrMeloche

Progress Update

DrMeloche — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:04:01 +0000

Sorry for my prolonged absence, but now I’m back. With exciting developments to add. All animation was finished 6 weeks ago.
I have been coloring for the past 4 weeks, and now a total of 18 shots are colored. With 24 remaining and six weeks to tackle the project, everything’s shaping up nicely.

This progress check features some color shots, but those are not the final comps (missing digital VFX and backgrounds). So trust me, the final look’s going to blow you away.

More updates tomorrow!

“Luxy NYE: Hsu-Nami” Progress Update – February 10, 2013

DrMeloche — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:36:18 +0000

As I approach the homestretch of the final semester. I enter into coloring and editing. I’ll have a rough cut and colored animation prepared soon.
Rough cut – end of the week
Colored Progress – February 25

When I look at my production, I think this video may end up having two releases. The first will be for school completion, but I’ll want to redo the background art and add a second layer of color animation. This debut music video must rock all of the socks.

New Pencil Animation

DrMeloche — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:19:23 +0000

The final stages of the the animation process are drawing near. Here are a few pencil tests taken from my most recent work. At the start of February, all rough animation will be complete. My final semester at KCAI will be dedicated to coloring, compositing, and editing. I’m in good shape to meet my deadline in May.

My homemade multi-plane camera system is reaching completion as well. I’ll be able to produce clean and consistent tests with this little marvel. Just cut a hole in an old coffee table and I’ll be attaching a camera mount for my DSLR.

Practical Uses For Old Furniture

New Pencil Tests!!

DrMeloche — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 04:21:17 +0000

I’ve been chipping away at the colossal block of animation which is my senior film (music video). You can see the old pencil tests in the animatic, but here’s what I’ve produced in addition to those. So, I have about the first minute done. YAY!

PENCILDUMP 01 from DrMeloche on Vimeo.

Animatic Finalized

DrMeloche — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:13:20 +0000

I have the animatic finalized as far as shots, compositions, and timing. Little tweeks will be made as needed, but for the most part it’s done. I have a shot list put together, and I’ll have my rough animation completed in an update later today.

Final Animatic “HSU-NAMI” Senior Film, Music Video from DrMeloche on Vimeo.

Animatic Progress

DrMeloche — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:37:01 +0000

Will have rough animation posted once I have it in a presentable format. I’ve finished animating about the first minute in rough animation and chunks of finished shots. Official presentation of progress in October 22. Wil have comprehensive progress report assembled by that time.

http://vimeo.com/49729609″>Senior Thesis “Hsu-Nami Music Video” Rough Animatic from http://vimeo.com/user4679231″>DrMeloche; on http://vimeo.com”>Vimeo;.

MAPA Animation Celebration 2012

DrMeloche — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:58:08 +0000

My Film “REMIX” will be featured at the Kansas City Animation Celebration, hosted by the Midwest Association of Professional Animators (MAPA).
It would be much appreciated if you could come out an support me and my class mates. The works of my classmates Ryan Comiskey and Trent Coffin are also playing at this festival. Below is the date and address.

MAPA Animation Celebration Sept. 8 at the Boulevard Drive-in, 1051 Merriam Lane Kansas City, KS 6610

For more information: http://www.kcanimators.net/

“HSU-NAMI: Luxy NYE” Progress Report

DrMeloche — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:11:29 +0000

FirstTest_”HSU-NAMI – Luxy NYE” music video from DrMeloche on Vimeo.

With the new school semester kicking off, I have been hard at work producing finished animation to present. Also, I have finalized conceptual art (model sheets) for characters below. Enjoy.

BCA FX – Lightning Research

DrMeloche — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:07:05 +0000

Having started my class with Adam Phillips on Bitey.com, I have produced some research animations of lightning. I also learned how to export GIF’s from photoshop…Smashing!

CLICK IMAGES TO SEE IN MOTION

The first two were attempts at nailing down the basic principles and pacing

These last two were turned in to meet specific criteria from the assignment. Each bolt must behave in varied ways while still conveying believable motion.

CLICK IMAGES TO SEE IN MOTION

Very Silly GIF’s

DrMeloche — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 09:10:41 +0000

Not too long ago I discovered how to make animated web gifs. I went a tad overboard. because of how wordpress works, you need to click them