Building a Scene in Maya

Outline for the Third Term Paper

1.      Introduction

a.      Introduce the importance of special effects in animation

b.      Why it’s so important in Kubo and Dory

c.      Thesis: the special effects of the water in Kubo and the Two Strings and Finding Dory serve very different purposes and are executed quite differently

BODY PARAGRAPHS

    Dory (the setting)

a.      The main stage for the film

b.      Varying water types for different locations (murky, blue, contaminated, coffee pot, aquarium tanks, etc.)

c.      How it was done (type of effect)

d.      How characters relate to it

 

3.      Kubo (the meaning)

a.      What purpose it serves (ocean, Long Lake)

b.      How it was done (type of effect)

c.      How characters relate to it

4.      Convergence of the two films’ water effects

a.      How these effects share similar qualities

b.      How these effects at times share purposes

c.      The power of modern effects as it relates to these two films

5.      Conclusion

a.      Restate thesis and points

b.      Ending thoughts, why these effects enhance these animated films

c.      Finale!

Stop-Motion Character Animation

I created this animation by using double sided tape to keep things in place. The football was taped to the board behind the characters and the green guy was as well. The Lego football player was taped to the top of the charger he was standing on so I could pose him without any risk of him falling or dramatically shifting in position. Then I proceeded to pose and shoot until I had what I wanted. Double sided tape was the real hero in this one!