Semester 2 - Week 13

*Yes, I'm aware my entry numbering system is messed up. I've counted them, they're all there so I'm not sure what's going on. >_< *

Week 13 is over, thankfully better than expected. What was going to be a moderately stressful week, likely ending in a mad blur during the weekend in an attempt to finish my lighting, has ended with two of the three most complex shots of the animation rendered and finished. From here on out it's possible to have the rest of the animation rendered and finished within a week or two. I've also improved on the penguin's walk, with assistance from Jack, who also advised using my background as a light source to give off a coloured light effect with minimal effort. At this point, I'm well on the way to finishing this animation.

Hoorah for renders:

Semester 2 - Week 9

This week I'm delighted to have finished that blasted walk cycle. It was a lot easier breaking it down as I did, in order to take variance in terrain into account. I've shifted the first shot of my animation into top priority since it's the only shot to have any compositing work to be done, and I'll likely need Darren's help on that. Aside from that, all I need now is a quick trip to the Mac lab to grab some extra sound that needs replacing, then it's rendering time. Hopefully I'll have this all edited and completed within the next few weeks.

Semester 2 - Week 8

A short entry, as little has changed from last week in terms of what needs to be done. I still need to lock off lighting, hopefully the coming Tuesday I can make a decent start on that. Hopefully I can get that done by the end of next week. Aside from that, I need only a few textures here and there, replace one sound that's bothering me and hopefully I can move into post-production proper.

Mid-Semester Break

Suffice to say, I spent the majority on the two week break on animation. The robot's animations are completed, but numerous shots of the penguin require work still. I've taken onboard Jack's advice on having the penguin's hips constantly moving as he anchors himself to the ground. For the most part, he's looking better and I'll likely playblast a few examples and upload them over the week. This coming week, I intend to get some advice on lighting, as that is one of my week ten milestones and I have yet to get any decent lighting going. Hopefully I'll have that satisfactory by the end of next week so I can spend this time doing something productive. I still need a few more decent textures and a fish as well, best I not forget those; and sound might require some polishing up a bit. Everything seems to be going well, never thought I'd say that.