I have checked with the department and they have some manila paper that you should be able to use for your finals. They also have other paper, if you would prefer, but I advise Manila as it is heavier than the one they showed me and should be more durable for your pieces.

As was discussed in the class earlier today, the next class on Nov 27th 2012, will be used to complete your assignments. You can pick up the paper on your own and begin, or come in to the next class with sketches and comps to transfer onto the final paper.I encourage you to use it to finalize your character model sheets and storyboards. If you have work to type or finish writing, come in, sign-in and use a computer to finish up.

Please email me with any scripts or any of the other assignments that you have typed.

You can also re-send any material previously sent, and sms me when you do, so I can be sure to check.

We discussed Storyboards in the last class. You will be asked to create a 6 frame storyboard. Check the Assignments Page for further instructions. Below are some pertinent links:

• Karen J Lloyd’s free Storyboard Blog –  Visual storytelling, insights tips and advice for anyone who’s interested.
• Animatics & Storyboards – Samples and other storyboard and animation related material.

You have seen some of the design and prep that went into these animations, as promised here are the links.

• No Fantasy too Final : Surachai Ascendant – The first one. Very limited preparation for this one, as well as a rather basic knowledge of flash and animation.
• No Fantasy too Final : Surachai Elucidated – The continuation. More pre-production. Full character design, script and storyboard. More awareness of not only animation basics but Flash as an animating program, made me use techniques as simple are reducing gradients in coloring to produce a lighter published swf. file size  which increases the  on slower computers /connections.