Thursday Sketch and Animation

What action script did you use?

I am using Action Script 3.0Why did you choose it?

This one has more functions available compared to Action Script 2.0How did you trace the frog/toad? Can you include examples of your work in the blog post?

I am tracing the frog using Adobe Flash. I zoomed in to see the picture and trace it.Who is the master animator?

Richard WilliamsHow did you research him or her? 

I Googled " Who is the master animator" and his name was one of the results.How large was your stage when you opened it?

My stage was 550x400 pixelsWhich software did you use and why?

I am using Adobe Flash CS6 because this is the program that we were taught to use at the beginning of the school year.How many layers did you use?

Currenly, I am using 2 layers.

Why did you choose your background?

I chose my background based on what is compatible with the image we are tracing.Why did we create a frog/toad? (instead of a ball or entire city)

The frog exemplifies the 1st Principle of Animation which is Squash and Stretch.How did you export?

I clicked "File" and then went down to "Import" and clicked on "Import"How many frames did you create?

I created 8 frames

Wonder Woman vs Green Lantern

Both Wonder Woman and Green Lantern originally started off as regular citizens. As they grew, they were able develop their skills and eventually obtained their own strength. For Wonder Woman, she passed the test in order to prove herself worthy of being an advocate for the outside world. After passing this trial she was able to inherit the many gifts from her mother Hippolyta. For Green Lantern Hal, he is a pilot that flies jets. He obtains his power as a Green Lantern by obtaining the ring. This ring holds unimaginable power.

Lily Bumbum and Friends at Mr. Gatsby's Party

Log line: Lily Bumbum, Ellie Churnwall, and Max Frito go to Mr. Gatsby's party. A stranger gives them a drink, and the crew goes back in time to explore Mr. Gatsby's childhood.

ACT I
Lily: Come on guys! We're going to miss the party!!
Max: Yeah, yeah, yeah, we're coming
Ellie: Why so antsy? We'll be ready in a second.
(Lily sighs with her arms crossed. She waits by her front door, tapping her feet impatiently. Ellie and Max shuffle out the door)
Lily: And we're off! (as she closes the door)

ACT II
(Gatsby's front door opens)
(Loud music playing; people dancing and drinking.)
Flapper Girl 1: Welcome! Welcome!
Lily: Guys, where do you think Mr. Gatsby's at?
Max: I don't think we'll be able to find him easily
Ellie: I don't even know what he looks like! Wherever he is, this house is more shabby than I imagined.
Lily: I really want to meet him...
Gentleman 1 (to Lily): Wow what a pretty lady!
Lily: (blushing) Why, thank you.
(Max and Ellie giggling together)
Gentleman 1: Let me buy you a drink!
Lily: Oh, please, no thank you.
Gentleman 1: Polite, too! Bartender, give this lady my special.
Max (with Ellie by his side): Oh, hey Lily. Can we sit here?
Lily: Please do.
Gentleman 1: Who are these friends of yours?
Ellie: I'm Ellie Churnwall and that is Max Frito.
Gentleman 1 (to Bartender): I think these young fellows would enjoy the same drink as well. To friends! (toast)

ACT III
Lily: Where are we?
Stranger 1 (in the distance): Jay! Get back in the house!!
Max: Jay...Gatsby?
Ellie: Why is he a child... The house looks a lot better than before...
Lily: We did not just go back in time, did we...?
Ellie: Well, we found Mr. Gatsby

Artistic Review- Green Lantern Animation

        In Green Lantern: The Animated Series, we are given a fresh look on the crisp animation. In the first episode "Beware my Power", we are shown a new story line where Green Lantern trainees are being killed relentlessly by another unknown force. Later in the episode we find that the true culprits behind the murders are from a long forgotten group called the "Red Lanterns". As the episode continues, we learn more about each of the characters.

         In the first half of the episode, the main characters, Hal and Kilowog, "borrow" the ship The Interceptor from Oa. After "borrowing" this ship, they set off to save to other Green Lanterns deep outside of the galaxy from the imminent threat of the Red Lanterns. Before reaching their destination, they are faced with the predicament of exiting the hyper warp.
         The main characters maintain their integrity by choosing to borrow this ship in order to save the Green Lanterns in need. Both Hal and Kilowog have their own qualities that define who they are. These qualities help shape their characters in order to give them a sense of appeal.
          The graphics in the animation help create a sense of appeal for the audience. The graphics are seamlessly connected in order to create smooth transitions that show each of the animations principles.

         

         

http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/09/27/green-lantern-the-animated-series-clip-meet-guy-gardner

Privacy and Vulnerability

1. What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?
Empathy fuels connection, while sympathy drives the connection.
2.What does Brene Brown mean by "silver lining it?" (short animation video)To "silver line" shows the postive side of things compared to the negative.
3. What is one tip for writing about a character who is smarter than you.
You should visualize your character
 before you draw it.
4. Share one internet meme (that is appropriate for this class)The table flip
5. What three surveillance philosophers did Glenn Greenwald discuss during his presentation?Jeremy Bentham, Michel Foucault, and George Orwell
6. Why does privacy matter even if you nothing wrong?It goes against humans' freedom and breeds conformity and submission..
7. Did Brene Brown originally like being called a story teller?No, she laughed at the idea at first. She thought it was ridiculous to be called a storyteller.
8. What did Brene Brown's research professor tell her? (complete the quote) If you can't measure it, ____?If you can't measure it, it doesn't exist.
9.According to Brown, what is the difference between courage and bravery?Can you selectively numb feelings?Courage is to ability tell the story of who you are with your whole heart. No, we cannot selectively numb feelings.

Spock- That One Character From Our Past

[On a distant planet]

Max: This is quite the planet Spock, are you sure you got a reading from here? I can't seem to locate the mineral anywhere.

Spock: Yes dear, I'm positive the reading came from this planet. We must continue searching. The ship's engine depends on it.

Max: Well, let's get to it then.

[about 25 minutes later]

Spock: Max! Here it is! The totdafite is here! This is exactly what we need in order to fix our engine!

Max: This is great! We can finally set off to our destination!

Spock: Let's get that ship fixed so we can move on to the next planet.