Weekly Comments

What I learned this week: PHOTOSHOP. So. Happy. Even if I'm slow with the program, it's totally worth it so I can put my friend Ken's face onto Jesus (which I did).
What I want to learn in the future: I'm excited to start video.
Something that frustrated you this week: I'm up to two assignments handed in late. I don't like that, and it's not even because I'm distracted, I'm just having trouble keeping up.
Something that made you happy: Friday.

Here's Ben Folds performing "Do It Anyway" off the new Ben Folds Five album (YES) "The Sound of the Life of the Mind".

Also Fraggles. That's right. Fraggles.

Expressive Robot

Three things I did not know:
1. That by watching non-verbal cues, you can learn to trust someone or not.
2. That you can program a robot to move like a human.
3. That we're becoming closer to having Hollywood-esque robot technology.

Two opinions:
1. I wonder how often I give off those non-verbal cues.
2. That robots movements (in the video) look super lifelike, with it's hands.

One question:
How far is too far in making robots more lifelike?

3D Printers Article Response

Three things I did not know:
1. 3D Printers have been around for 25 years. I thought they were fairly new.
2. That some printers are selling for as little as $350.
3. That 80,000 printers have been sold since 2007.

Two opinions:
1. As 3D printers become cheaper, I think a lot of people, especially hobbyists, will pick one up. (Hobbyists could use one for making things such as pieces for tabletop RPGs. I think that would be pretty cool.)
2. That I really, really want one (this is a cop out, but it's been running through my mind since I found out about 3D printers a couple years ago).

One question:
1. As 3D printers become more and more affordable over the next 20 years, will that affect the toy industry in any way?

Best Song Ever.

Please enjoy this welcome back song. For 10 hours.

Class Evaluation (final post of 2011-12 school year)

Well, folks. This is it... for now. But worry not, most of us will be back next year. Until then, here's my class evaluation:


1. In general, what did you like most about this class?

Hmm. I guess the obvious answer is the animating. sometimes it can be stressful, annoying, angering, etc., but it can also be pretty relaxing and fun. I'll probably continue to animate in my free time after this year ends.

2. What was your favorite project and why?

The final project. I'm really proud of how that one turned out, and going back to my earlier animation, it just shows how much I progressed through the year. Even 3D animation helped me on my final project, as I got used to using different camera techniques.

3. In general, what did you like least about this class?

This class takes up a lot of time, but it's nothing I can't handle. It does put a shortage on my studying for other tests, but I got through those alright. Honestly, there wasn't a lot I didn't like.

Oh, and storyboards, but there's not a whole lot anyone can do about that.

4. What was your least favorite project and why?

If I never rotoscope again in my life, I'll die a happy man. It just eats up time.

5. What are your future plans upon graduation?

College, for film. Somewhere. I wish I knew where, but I don't.

6. Do you feel that this class will help you achieve your future academic or career goals? Please give specific examples.

I'm really planning on focusing in on film, so I'll probably have a much better answer to this next year. I think this class has improved my art skills greatly and taught me that for every problem, there's a solution. Always.

7. What advice would you give to incoming students?

Storyboards are an absolute pain. Do them anyway.

8. Additional comments:

None.

Have a great summer everyone.

Weekly Comments

What I learned this week: How to be proud of something you've created.
What I want to learn in the future: Summertime.
Something that frustrated you this week: People mocking the accent Tom Hanks' accent in Forrest gump. It wasn't funny the third time, so what makes you think it would be the 104th?
Something that made you happy: Relaxing after-school with friends again. And by relaxing, I mean vigorous games of 4 Square.

I think we only have two weeks of blogs left! 

Beastie Boys - Sabotage remake

As a tribute to MCA, a filmmaker took his sons and nephew and remade the Beastie Boy's hit video "Sabotage" (fun fact: directed by Spike Jonze).

Unfortunately the video has gone private, but it's still watchable on this article here.