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Published: 2011-09-28 23:11:51 +0000 UTC; Views: 7157; Favourites: 321; Downloads: 0
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I figured that at least for the time being, i would upload my MFA Thesis film for you folks. I was looking into film festivals and such (and still am), and found them to be to expensive and time consuming at the moment.But i want people to see the film, so here you go.
This is the result of 3 years of tedious work and generous help. Hope you enjoy it.
Feel free to link to it and share it, but PLEASE do not sell it. Its mine, and only I do the selling around here.
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No man, i always appreciate good critique! You are absolutely right. The major shortfall is the story. Originally, there was much more to the story, stretching the film out another 2-3 minutes or so. But as this film was to fullfill a school requirement and i only had so long to complete it, i ran into time crunch problem... essentially. (It was my fault for going to big to begin with)
I then was left with a decision to make. Do I keep the complete story and risk having to turn in an unfinished film? Do I come up with a new shorter story that might work, but once again risk running out of time trying to work through all of pre-production again? OR Do i cut up my current story into a straight forward, no twists kind of fim and just get it done?
Whether right or wrong i chose the last, because i honestly was running out of time and would rather have a finished piece. So I decided that if i was going to sacrifice the story, i should focus on making everything else good. So it became more of a technical piece in the end.
However, i am in total agreement with you. I REALLY wish the story was better. Since i finished it for a deadline and got that requirement filled, a large part of me is now considering going back in now and reworking it and possibly finishing it. Im now no longer bound to any constraints, so it is a possibility. LOL! though whether i do finish it or a learn from it and improve on the next film, i DO know i need a break for a few months. But thanks for the insight! Good stuff!
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Oh, always nice to talk with people ok with critiques.
Yeah, deadlines are the terrible scary giant running to get us. If it wasn't for it, maybe half of the worldwide animations wouldn't be produced. Even so, it bites off a lot of content. The price we pay for dealing with time. xD
Haven't I watched you yet? WTF, now I am. Have your deserved rest, and get back animated! We'll be waiting.
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Slightly strange, but I quite liked it. Was there a hidden meaning or anything to that effect?
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LOL! i DID write about a 20 page paper on what the film could mean... drawing from that, I suppose if there IS a hidden meaning, its a question of motivation and of doing what you need to do vs what you want to do.
LOL! I know i that may not help... honestly, given more time, i would have went with a clearer story. But alas, sacrifices were made.
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Aye aye. It's still breathtaking, despite the minor vagueness. I half expected 'em to walk out into a jungle or swamp or sommat.
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okay..I love this film. It's so very simple yet it still entertained me and kept me wondering till the very end. There were some...awkward pauses...but other then that very well composed.
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LOL! thanks. Im glad you really enjoyed it. I personally wish i could have fleshed the story out more... but with the time i had, im glad you enjoyed what i WAS able to make.
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Nicely animated! Good sense of weight and movement. Not particularly complex in terms of acting, but it did what was required flawlessly. I liked the art style and the sound suited nicely. Well done to you and your team! I hope my future thesis turns out as good!
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Thank you for the kind remarks! And yes. No complex acting, and the story could have used some fleshing out... but its done 
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I don't usually take time to see movies on dA, but this was worth it! I wonder, do you have model/reference sheets for the two characters? They're simply lovable!
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Glad you liked it! I do have character designs somewhere... but they may be packed in a storage shed somewhere since i recently moved. But if i ever find a copy i will toss em up!
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Ok! I love robots, so I was really excited to see this short film!
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Revivial! The epic tale of a brave duo who have to journey downstairs to press a button!
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THAT IS A FANTASTIC SYNOPSIS!!! I may have to "borrow" that sometime if anyone ever asks... "so whats it about?"
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I love everthing about this ittle film! ^.^ it's so cute!
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This is fantastic! I love how everything flowed so smoothly! The sound effects were great, as well as the music. I think my favorite thing about this animation was the fact that none of the characters had mouths, yet they still had so much expression and life in them. Fantastic job!
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thankyou! That was one of my goals from the beginning, and i think i pulled the expressions off pretty well.
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Wow. That's three years well spent. Such a cute story! I really want to see more!
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im working on ideas to expand the story... or another short "adventure"... so their might just be more coming. and it wont take another 3 years, i assure you. I now have everything modeled and built and designed, so if i do more... it will be quicker.
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Well I will most certainly look forward to it!
And congrats on the DD!
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A simple, yet highly achievable animation.
I love it!
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Brilliant! Though, unfortunately, I might have to go through it a second time to understand what's going on completely- XD unless it's one of those open-to-interpretation things, then I guess it's fine. Though that's a small con compared to all the pros you've displayed- beautiful animation and great design and sfx done here- great job!
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Its simple story is its greatest flaw. I had to sacrifice alot due to time constraints... so while im sure there is a subtle message (in my head)... its visually very straight forward.
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That was amazing! I love the design of everything, it's so cute xD
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Very nice little animation, and I liked the Wall-E-like music.
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thanks! I worked with a wonderful composer! he did a great job on the music. [link]
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Very nice film, it's remind me all the global warming animation films
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