Bailey MeCey

Summary This week, the focus was on learning the storytelling framework in pre-production. Chapters two, three, and four of Animated Storytelling cover developing the structure of the narrative, expanding upon it through narrative techniques, and planning out the project through storyboarding. The next step was to research and create a series of cinemagraphs. Reading &…

Summary As we continue with different formats for animation, this week we’re learning all about stop-motion animation. To support that, I read chapters in Animated Storytelling that focused on color and experimenting with art. After that, I researched different types of stop motion animations. Then, I completed a test stop motion animation with pre-production summaries…

Summary For this module, the goal is to create a 30 second stop motion animation that utilizes effective audio and text animation. To go about that, I read sections of Liz Blazer’s Animated Storytelling that highlight sound and world design. I also researched different methods of employing sound and text animation into animation, and how…

Summary As we continue learning different styles of animation, we move on to how animation can be used for promotion. One of those ways is a logo stinger, which adds movement and personality to a logo. Before creating the logo stinger, I read on how to find the best technique for your animation, and the…