As i am well aware, this blog could be a bit 'denser' at this point, but never fear, as this point last interim, it was even thinner, and i still managed to get the job done. I've always been one to go through several options before driving straight in.
a lot of hand drawn sketches still need to be uploaded, as well as some photographic research.
as well as this, my prep drawings are being taken care of as you read this.
the essay question is as follows: What production techniques, if any, made the Twilight Zone a successful sci fi TV show?
any feedback would be greatly received
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Interim Online Review - Unit 2 : Space 10/11/09
ReplyDeleteHi Elliot,
Thanks for the reassurances, but I suggest that you take a tour around Ruben's blog - you'll understand if I simply say 'keep on top of it, Elliot...'
Perhaps you need to look at your working routine and amend it accordingly so that you're blog is as 'dense' and well-developed as it should be at this stage; it is tricky delivering feedback when there's no clear stated intention or body of research. That is not to say that you haven't been getting on with stuff, because it's clear you have been, but much as I'd like to feedback intelligently on the Twilight Zone, you haven't posted any information by which I might make an informed observation. I hope that you've managed to dig up some fascinating facts re, the production history of the programme... a second post will follow this one containing general advice re. the written assignment.
In our discussions about the digital painting classes, Phill Hosking mentioned two things; 1) that he was impressed with your engagement, and 2) that you were a little resistant to the change of approach necessitated by using the graphics tablet to build up environments in a more free-form and impressionist way. The second image you posted, as created on the tablet, is by far the strongest - it is evocative and very atmospheric - so I encourage you to make the most of those classes and learn all that you can - with as open a mind as you can.
Check out Richard Vosper-Carey and Leo's blog - and take a look at their thumbnail sketches; you need to develop many more of these if you are going to create dynamic scenes, the potential of which you have fully explored; you can work them up quickly and from the gut, but remember the 16:9 ratio - even when developing thumbnails - it will assist you in creating strong compositions...
Also - AND THIS IS IMPORTANT - where are all the Elliot MacGregor reviews of the various films? I'm not just showing them for the good of my health! You need to refine your critical eye, or risk writing turgid, generic assignments; there's a reason I'm showing you stuff, and there's a reason you're being asked to discuss the content. I know you've got a brain and a opinion, so use it/express it!
Hi Elly,
ReplyDeletein regards to what Phil has said, I shall go into a bit more detail as to what you should have in your blog by now.
1.An analysis of the 3 scenes you are illustrating with sketches and annotations.
2. Research into the genre and examples of how others have tackled this subject.
3. Numerous thumbnail drawings, sketches and notes.
4. Visual research to identify and justify the "Look" of your universe.
5. Preliminary drawings that are starting to focus your research and experimentation to a starting point for your 3 final images.
Ideally this needs to done and up ASAP.... Remember scan don't photograph sketchbook pages and reference material.
Hope that helps as a checklist.
I would second Phil's commentsabout your digital painting the latest one is definitely heading the right way.