Author Archives: ddikema

Shot-List

Posted on February 19, 2012 by ddikema

Shot-List   Shot010 Pan down on old crumbling house Shot020 Fade to dream world of the castle Shot030 Knight walks into frame grabbing this sword before leaving frame Shot040 Knight walks into frame on the left facing the door Shot050 … Continue reading →

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Lighting Plan/Render Layers

Posted on February 19, 2012 by ddikema

Lighting Plan/Render Layers Geometry of characters and environment Character lighting        Key        Fill        Back Environment lighting        Stained Glass windows        Main door to castle       … Continue reading →

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Knight BA Pose

Posted on February 19, 2012 by ddikema
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Thumbnail Color Key

Posted on February 19, 2012 by ddikema
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Revised Script

Posted on February 19, 2012 by ddikema

Revised Script Pan down on scene of dark old house Fade to scene of the castle Knight comes into scene and grabs up sword Cut to shot of the front doors of the castle Knight raises sword Doors slam open, … Continue reading →

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Expression Sheet

Posted on February 17, 2012 by ddikema
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Potential Music for Whit

Posted on December 13, 2011 by ddikema

I chose clips of music from one of my favorite Westerns called Quigley Down Under. I believe they have the quirkiness that Whit needs, but also the western saloon feel that I want to portray. This first clip of music, … Continue reading →

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Expressive Characters/People

Posted on November 6, 2011 by ddikema

Johnny Depp Johnny Depp really brings his characters alive through expression. In Alice and Wonderland, Johnny Depp plays the mad hatter and does an incredible job of, well, making him seem mad. When the mad hatter is angry, Depp really … Continue reading →

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Emotional Animated Scene

Posted on November 6, 2011 by ddikema

This four minute section of Pixar’s film UP is one of the most emotional animated scenes I have ever watched! It really touches on the dream to find someone, fall in love, get married, and spend the rest of your … Continue reading →

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Animations-Love the Style

Posted on October 25, 2011 by ddikema

This short animation is another one of my all time favs! I love how it switched from 3D to 2D in the beginning so smoothly. I love the character design how it’s not super realistic. I also love the sound … Continue reading →

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