- Excuses and Background Information
The chronicle of this stop motion is a drama of epic proportions, much like a soap opera or an episode of The Real Housewives. We began with our idea of the stop-motion "Nightmares", the epic animation that was detailed in depth in the prior post to this one. This stop motion was to include a horse and a soundtrack that would accompany the video to epic proportions. This video was going to be pretty awesome and I was excited to work with my group during the process of creating said video. However, this idea of the video could only last so long. As time passed and we came closer to our deadline, we had to make a new idea from top to the bottom. This led to the conception of our new idea, which we would carry out as our stop-motion for this quarter.
- The Creation of the New Idea
The new idea was created as stated earlier when we, as a group, realized that the creation of our "Nightmares" piece would take far too much time, effort, and resources that were available at the time. So, with a week until the deadline of this being due, we decided to hit the drawing board and create a new idea that could be done in approximately one week's time. This led us to create something simple and relatable that people could understand the meaning of just by watching the video at a glance. With this, we created "You Matter".
- "You Matter" Ideas and Meanings
This new idea for the animation was created fairly quickly and was actually pretty good for the time constraints which we had been placed into. The idea of "You Matter" is the cliche yet truthful idea that if someone is feeling down you can help them by brighting their day, and reminding them that they are needed and in fact "Matter".
- The Execution of Stop-Motion
We made the stop motion in three class days due to the time constraints. We made this animation by taking a photo, moving the card, then taking another photo and repeating this process an amount that would lead the the proper collection of frames to produce the proper length of a video so that it could be considered a source of entertainment.
- How I Assisted
I helped by moving the card many times to a point that brought me close to the verge of insanity. I also was in the final render as the sad man who on the arrival of the text message began to cry in sheer happiness of the situation, and mistakenly sent a message to Mr. Netterville claiming that he was in fact "2 Legit 2 Quit". I helped pretty well overall, and I feel that my assistance was very appreciated to the project.
- The Final Render
The poor boy who needs no sympathy due to his nature that is referred to as easy come easy go.
The sending of the text message that would read "You Matter", and would send shivers down the boy's spine
The moving of the card through the room and under the door, for it must leave you all behind and face the truth.
The poor boy from a poor family receiving the notification that he, in fact, does matter.
Mr. Netterville partaking in the reading of a text message.
Overall I know that the final render of this video could be a lot better. I feel that the best portion of this stop motion was the Intro and Outro credits. To improve this animation I feel that we must fix the lighting, speed and camera movement. I feel that whenever or if we ever address there problems at the stop motion would greatly improve.
- The League of Extraordinary Comrades
Kelsie Wilt: The person who helped lead the project as a card maker/mover. She is also the character who first sent the "You Matter" text message. She helped create the idea that we managed to pull off in the final render. She also contributed the intro and outro credits, probably the best part of the animation as a whole. Her assistance was not overlooked, as she was one of the leaders of this group and very helpful in the entirety of the project.
Chloe Kraus: The main leader of this project that headed the photography and managed the team. Her work was greatly appreciated, and nearly necessary for the execution of this project. Her work included pre and post production in almost all fields.
Hasset Habte: The comrade who helped create many cards and assisted in the pre production stages of the project. Well the assistance was scarce, the help that was obtained had copious amounts of benefits.
Yours Truly: I helped the project in the pre and post production phases. Ranging from being a horrible actor to doing the painstaking process of counting the photos and rearranging the improper ones that managed to break when transferred to the Mac. It was a fun time.
