19th
Self Evaluation
It’s been a busy semester, but now it has come to an end. I have learnt so much, not only on a knowledge level, but on a technical proficiency one as well. When I started this course I had no idea how to use photoshop for painting. Now I have produced some fairly good artworks.
The animatic task was an excellent eye opener. I knew a little bit about storyboarding, but it is not until you get in and get your hands dirty with animatics that you really learn something. And learn I did.
The art of book task was a fantastic precursor for next years final film project. I have learnt how to work effectively in a group situation. In the beginning we had problems, and couldn’t come to an agreement over what seemed like anything. But we pulled together over shared experience in late nights and little sleep, and are now working very effectively. Like a well oiled machine.
Life drawing has been excellent to keep the drawing skills going. It is amazing on how much you loose when you don’t draw properly for a week. Plus I have learned how to draw things like fabric properly and animals with a mind for animation.
Overall, this semester has been an excellent and inspiring excersise in pre-production. I am hoping to continue to further my abilities in this area in the future.
