WATSNICK: My animation film-making journey.
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Acid fly – Fan art from a book called the Wandering Inn
I recently had the chance to create some fan art inspired by The Wandering Inn, a book series that’s captured my imagination. One of the standout moments for me is when the main character, Erin, uses an acid fly jar as an improvised hand grenade. It’s a quirky yet intense tool that plays a crucial…
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WIP Orange Juice – Personal Project
Shot 1 – Blockout Shot 1 – WIP Just wanted to share to progress of a personal project I’m working on. This is shot one of a two shot sequance.
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Entering the Dungeon – Personal Project
This is a personal project I created for my portfolio. The magic door has been a key feature in many fantasy series. Some of my favorites include the wardrobe from “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,” and more recently, from a series called “The Wandering Inn.” Software Used: Points of Interest:
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Airplane Model from Counting on Frank
Airplane Model from the book Counting on Frank
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Fantasy Medivial Inn Assets
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Fall Out: A Visually Striking Journey with Untapped Potential
Amazon’s latest series, “Fall Out,” presents viewers with a visually captivating exploration of a dystopian landscape, though it falls short of fully embracing the adventurous spirit of its gaming counterpart. From the outset, “Fall Out” immerses audiences in a world ravaged by cataclysmic events, boasting stellar cinematography that brings its post-apocalyptic setting to life. The…
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Layout in 3D Animations and Film Making
What is the Layout Stage in 3D Animation and why use it? The layout stage in 3D filmmaking is crucial for setting the foundation of the scenes. It involves placing virtual cameras, characters, and objects within the 3D environment to establish the composition, framing, and spatial relationships. This process helps filmmakers visualize how the final…
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Animatic… what is an animatic you might say?
An animatic is a pre-visualisation tool used in filmmaking and animation. It consists of a sequence of still images or rough sketches accompanied by a soundtrack. This helps filmmakers plan and visualise the flow of a scene before actual animation or filming takes place, providing a blueprint for the final product. Check out my animatic!…
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What is LITRPG??
LitRPG, or Literary Role-Playing Game, is a fascinating genre that blends the narrative depth of a book with the engaging mechanics of a video game. It’s like entering a virtual world where characters not only unfold a story but also navigate through RPG elements, leveling up, and facing challenges akin to a gaming environment. One…
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How I make animatic
To make an animatic, you first need your storyboard some editing software, a microphone, and access to production sound and music. At this stage you don’t even need to buy the music, etc. If you’re just using it for personal reference you can download; it’ll have a watermark, but that’s okay for reference purposes. Start…
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