WBL research

I found this on youtube, its a motivational fitness video, and is very well shot, glossy and has the same feel as what I would like to shoot. I intend to show this video to Lance, with the intention of shooting something similar ..

Work based learning

Unfortunately the commission I was planning on doing for the church has fallen through. This is due to the start and end dates for filming clash very badly with the deadline dates. So I have approached a fitness instructor who is looking to expand his business, and wants to produce a video for his website that he working on. The video would be a demo to show what he does, and to help him reach a wider audience. Basically advertising. At the moment I am just waiting for the health and safety to go through, and then I can start timetabling my time, and putting together a schedule..

Major project, update

Well here is Didi, haven't finished her feet, but this is a proto type. I have discovered plasticine is horrid for making models, its not strong enough, it melts, and it is very messy, (I still have black under my nails) but this is the first time I have ever made figures for stop motion. I am investing in some proper modelling clay asap. However not bad for a first go, and it only took an hour and fifteen to make her.
The other news is that, after re reading Neil Gaimen's novel again, I have decided that it is a little sterile, so what I will be doing is taking 3 short stories from his Smoke and Mirrors book, (which is a collection of short stories) and using them instead. It was building Didi that made me realise, that stop motion  is a little too animated for "Death the high cost of living" and so was a worthwhile exercise, saving me time and energy. I still intend to do stop motion, just different stories..

Major Project, update

I took a trip to toys r us yesterday, and it has become very clear that Barbie dolls may not be quite malleable enough, however I am making plasticine heads today, firstly to see how easy it is, and also to see if they look aesthetically ok for the camera, I aim to make the bodies later.. Going to visit the supermarkets this week and beg for cardboard boxes so that I can start making my set.

work based learning, update.

The vicar, Peter Harwood has been in touch, he is very interested and excited about the idea of producing a video for the Alpha course, still currently trying to secure the commission as due to Peter's busy schedule we need to make sure this is logistically possible, however time is running out, and this is becoming more urgent.

Major project

Basically I am hoping to do a fiction adaptation of Neil Gaimen's graphic novel "Death the high cost of living". I am hoping to do this as a stop motion piece, and I have asked Jo to come on board as my animation advisor, as she has already done some stop motion and knows what it entails.I would ask her to be more involved but unfortunately due to all of her commitments I wouldn't want to put Jo under anymore pressure.. I have also already been in touch with Neil Gaimen via twitter to ask his permission to do this, however he told me he doesn't own the rights to that novel. It would appear though that as a student, I don't need permission,so long as I acknowledge himself and the copyright holder, don't infringe on the copyright, or benefit financially from it.
I am now on the hunt again for barbie dolls, and will be building a mini set in my spare bedroom in my spare time over the next couple of weeks,so lots of cardboard will be needed..
Should be fun..

work based learning

Well after what seems forever, we are back at uni. So its time to blog again.. I have found a commission, hopefully, I need to check with Simon first if its ok, and Im waiting to hear back from them first.. Basically a church I know, run whats called an Alpha course, its a course to attract people usually younger people to the church and give them an insight into what Christianity is about, however they are struggling a little to attract numbers and I am in negotiations with the head vicar?? I think thats it, about doing a promotional video for them to help them attract more people and show them what the course is about.
I should know more after the weekend..
Thats the summarised version.. Full version of this to follow if all goes well..