"The Bill Plympton Show"_movie review

"The Bill Plympton Show" was reasonably awesome. I went to movie opening and the lecture, which I found it was funny and knowledgeable. Plympton grew up in Portland, Oregon, than moved to New York City to become an illustrator since in his time of study an animation degree was not possible. Plympton learned how to think up his ideas fast and draw fast. After years of beginning illustator, Plympton found himself into animation where at this time his work was so impressive Walt Disney wanted to hire him. Plympton did not take the position, but he became a famous independent animator where his work has been seen on MTV and over seas.

For me, I was more impress with Plympton’s line work in his animation than the movies themselves. I was surprised to learn how cheap, short, and funny some of the movies where. Overall, I enjoy myself.

Revised Storyboard

S y n o p s i s :

The synopsis of the film is to show how human beings are in constant motion by machine or physical body while our interaction of human beings can bring positive or negative thoughts as we proceeded our daily life. The film is to capture a young black man understanding his on identity as his daily life challenges him of who he thinks he is.

Complete Pre-production Package 11_11

1. Script -- visual outline if no dialogue

see storyboard

2. Breakdown the Script -- Determine the following

a. The number and types of actors required

2 actor (Ronnie and Brain)

b. How many scenes each actor will be in and the total length of their performances.

Ronnie (all 21 scenes) Brain three scene

c. The requirements, number, and types of locations.

MCA library, apartment bedroom, outside Poplar & N. Beve. (day), on the Bus (Mata), Wendy’s front door, outside Poplar and Hollywood (night)

d. The number and types of stunts and special effects.

Zero

e. What special costumes and makeup will be required?

Zero. Need old clothing as custom. Actor will provide.

f. What props are required?

Zero.

3. Location Scout (locations_legal.doc) – during scout note sound quality, available light, and power. Take photos of location. Post to your blog.

(See blog)

4. Confirm Locations – Draw an overhead map of the natural and electrical power sources.

For library varies natural light

For apartment bedroom varies natural light (may change due to schedule

For outside Poplar & N. Beve. (day); I will only use the batteries (must be sunny)

For on the Bus (Mata) ); I will only use the batteries (must be sunny)

For Wendy’s front door); I will only use the batteries (must be sunny)

outside Poplar and Hollywood (night); I will only use the batteries (must be not rainy)

5. Block each scene by creating a series of thumbnails for each scene. Master Shots – note coverage -- Post your storyboards to your blog.

6.Determine the number of days you will shoot

Wednesday 11/11/09, Monday 11/16/09, Tuesday 11/17/09, and Wednesday 11/18/09

7. Create a spreadsheet schedule – this should include:

date – days – scene – time – location – actors –

Date/days Wednesday 11/11/09

Scene (13-21)

Time (7:15p-1am)

Location (outside)Poplar. Belv)(night shooting)

Actors (Ronnie and Brain)

Date/days Monday 11/16/09

Scene (7-9)

Time (2pm-3:30pm)

Location (my apartment/(outside)Poplar. Belv)(day shooting)

Actors (Ronnie)

Date/days Tuesday 11/17/09

Scene (1-61)

Time 3pm-5pm

Location (outside)/Poplar_Parkway)(outside)/Poplar_Parkway)(mid-day)

Actors (Ronnie) (Ronnie and Brian)

8. Create a contact sheet for all actors/crew/locations

9. Create maps for actors if not picking them up.

V i s u a l D e v e l o p m e n t pt1_storyboard

V i s u a l D e v e l o p m e n t pt1_Script and Reference

Script:
There will be music playing as this dialog will be read. This is the only dialog of the film.

The Walk

I am left handed

Born and raised in

St. Louis, Mo

A Baptist

A student

5 foot and 9 1/2 inches

Black

Male

I am left handed

Filling

Born-Again

By Holy Spirit

To walk

The walk

Walking through

Memphis

Meeting

Teaching

Hearing the sound

Of you

Yelling

Screaming in my ear

“You step on my foot

You stupid son of man”

Will I meet you again

Who’s talking

Myself

I can’t see

Do you know me?

Oh,

You just wanting change

From me

I’m tired

This job

This school

These clothes

Filled with

Your Double Stacks

Am a Jerk

I’m not hurt

Waiting

Dwelling

Regrouping

What’s be done

Who I am

Who I belong to

I am left handed

Born and raised in

St. Louis, Mo

Born-Again

A student

5 foot and 9 1/2 inches

Black

Male

I am left handed

Reference:

The Miracle Mile

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGaotnDSuqA&feature=PlayList&p=E47FBC07A83CDDAC

New York Talk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZMF96uA1R0&feature=PlayList&p=E47FBC07A83CDDAC&index=1

Mental Block

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ot1fk9PQhs&feature=PlayList&p=E47FBC07A83CDDAC&index=2

The Last Temptation of Christ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMRNFa-af80

V i s u a l D e v e l o p m e n t pt1_Environment

Ge n r e/S y n o p s i s_The Walk

W h a t is your g e n r e ?

My g e n r e is a poetic experimental film.

L o g l i n e :

The logline of the film is about a young man in constant struggle in understanding his identity of his new beliefs in Christianity as work and school takes constant demands of his life that always keeps him in motion.

S y n o p s i s :

The synopsis of the film is a young man (Charles Johnson) seeking his identity as a believer in Jesus Christ. He experiences lots of demands throughout his day while trying to maintain a positive attitude. At the end of the day, Charles looks at his situation too long, which causes him to begin to complaint. He pauses within his thoughts to come to a realization that he is blessed to be in his position.
Charles is able to go to school and work to achieve a goal most of his peers never pursue. This film is to show how human beings are in constant motion by machine or physical body while our interaction of human can bring positive or negative thoughts s of how the world is from ones perspective.

We constant idea 'Dealers Choice'

Theme/goals:

My goal for the video is to show how we as human beings try to get a handle of life through our conscience thinking of what we understand and what we don’t. I am seeking to show how trails and temptation can change ones perspective, beliefs, and ways of thinking as one pursue a life goal(s)/career in life for a better future. This character is to be looking ahead while he works and go to school, work, and maintain his sanity. Remaining focused is the theme as well as encourage on ones life journey.

What is on the screen?

I am using a man’s daily life on how he function in his world by machine (bus) or physical body to the library, walking to and from work, and passing someone on the street. My goal is to have the viewers questioning is he going to interact with someone or will he stay to himself because of his perspective in life. The character is constantly thinking of the next move of how it will play off or if it does not for his goal in life. The character already limits himself mentally because of his race, where he comes from, and capability. He reminds himself through the video he is going to school and working while he is going to school for a better future. This is my character ones life journey as he mentally thinks of who he is and may encounter life. What is being seen will be his interaction of his daily life such as studying in the.

"Dealer's choice"_idea

"Dealer's choice"_idea

My idea for dealers’ choice is about a life’s journey to and from work as my metaphor of ‘the walk.’ The video will have a man walking and interacting in his daily life as music is playing while he consciously thinks out loud. I see the video as being poetic. There are some scenes of the character in a library, bus, and passing by a person on the street. I am seeking to reveal ones humanity of walking the same road everyday as the character consciously thinks of his life and new encounters.

Have a storyboard that may give a more clear understanding of what I am seeking to do.

Complete Pre-production Package:Pics of Areapt2

Complete Pre-production Package:Pics of Area

Complete Pre-production Package:Notes and Script

Notes:
Scene 1

My talent (myself) runs across the traffic light to cross the street. He quickly glances at his cellular phone for the time than begins to speed up.

Scene 2

He looks at his shoes to notice his lance is untied. As he continues to walk fast, he avoids the lances.

Scene 3

He hears his phone rings than reaches his cellular phone than he trips over his shoes lances. The phone opens apart and he misses the call.

Scene 4

He puts the phone together and calls the missed call. He calls the number, and it was his boss telling him he do not have to work.

Script:

Boss:

Hello, Thank you for calling Winks Hamburger.

Jason:

Hello. Uhm. Uhm. Did some one call me?

Boss:

Yeah Uhm. Who is this?

Jason:

Uh!Yes. This is Jason. I did. Someone call me.

Boss:

Yeah! I just callin you to tell you you don’t have to come in to work. I got Carldell. Alright Thanks bye.

Complete Pre-production Package:List

a. Determine each character’s spine – life goals/objectives

Getting to work on time.

b. What are each major character’s obstacles to reaching their objectives?

Shoe lances.

c. What are the actions the characters will use to overcome their obstacles and reach their objectives?

Didn’t find one.

d. What are the ways and means the characters will use?

None.

e. What adjustments do the characters make when their actions and means don’t succeed?

Did not need.

f. What realistic doings are the actors engaged in?

Tripping over lance.

2. Breakdown the Script -- Determine the following

a. The number and types of actors required

One actor (me).

b. How many scenes each actor will be in and the total length of their performances.

Scene 3-4

c. The requirements, number, and types of locations.

One location. Street setting.

d. The number and types of stunts and special effects.

One stunts (me). Tripping over shoe lances.

e. What special costumes and makeup will be required?

Wendy’s uniform.

f. What props are required?

None.

3. Location Scout (locations_legal.doc) – during scout note sound quality, available light, and power. Take photos of location. Post to your blog.

Will use sound effects. Only need batteries.

4. Confirm Locations – Draw an overhead map of the natural and electrical power sources.

Need batteries only.

5. Block each scene by creating a series of thumbnails for each scene. Master Shots – note coverage.

6.Determine the number of days you will shoot

10am to 2pm Sat.

7. Create a spreadsheet schedule – this should include:

date – days – scene – time – location – actors –

10am to 2pm Sat.

8. Create a contact sheet for all actors/crew/locations

No need.

9. Create maps for actors if not picking them up.

No need.

A&B pj_Project3_Complete Pre-production Package:Storyboardpt2:

A&B pj_Project3_Complete Pre-production Package:Storyboardpt1:

A fully developed idea for the A to B project_project3

My short film starts with my talent at a traffic light to cross the street. He quickly glances at his watch than runs across the street. Looks at his shoes lances untie, but tries to avoid them. He continues to walk fast than gets a phone call. He reaches for his phone than trips over shoe lances. The phone brakes apart cause him to miss the phone call. People are out looking and smile. He has a dark spot on his uniform though it blends in with the others. He puts the phone together to find out his boss left him a message. He listens than finds out he does not have to go to work that day.

Reflection From Second film.

After critique, I find myself going back to the drawing broad in presenting my images on screen. The images are to dark as well as not visually interesting for my audience. Also, my dialog needs work though it is the strongest element in the film. I have thought of some new images for the film though I am not certain. I believe I will get another person to help with film. I believe that was one of my downfalls on shooting the film as well as being very tired.

Assignment Write_up_Film Editing

My outtake on editing on Final Cut Pro was review. I have worked on this software before, in which taking this class has made editing a bit simpler. I believe my images are dark, but reasonable.

Reflection From First film.

I loved filming. Making a film has been on my mind since I have been exposed to making animation. I believe having enough time to making the movie was the most difficult part for me. I work at night at Wendy’s, so having time for school homework is interesting. My film was started at 3Am Wednesday morning, in which I just got off from work an hour ago. I was tired and hurry, but I believe it went well. As for as the technique issues, I had only one light to work with as well as no bed. I didn’t remember to turn on the equipment before I got it, so I work with what I had. As for as no bed, I made a bed out of boxes and paper to solve my issue. I believe it looked okay. The only time I became frustrated was putting the stand for the microphone on the camera. It took five minute of my time. In closing, the only thing I will do different is find a way to get some rest when filming and having another person with me. Being the producer and talent is a lot of hats to fill.

Memory -- DVD Cover

Memory -- Writing_Essay and storyboard

Four years ago from today, I had two uncles that died from drinking themselves to death. A year before their death, I graduated from Saint Louis Community College at Florissant Valley in Saint Louis, Missouri. Also, at this time, I had begun to seek God (Jehovah) wholeheartly after my plans did not go through to attend an art school as well as being overbear from my childhood addictions that lead into my adult lifestyle. Seeking Jehovah wholeheartly lead me into a journey where I was deceived by a witch that considered himself to be a young Christian pastor. Being deceived helped me to remain faithful and focus to know the truth of who this Jehovah is while maintaining the right relationship with his son the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazarene to prevent being deceived again. After being delivered from this young Christian pastor, I received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior at my new church home. A year after being saved and the impact it made with my family and friends, my twin sister’s babies father was murder after I was told to pray for them.

“I killed him. I killed him, “ ran through my mind as I seek God’s guidance of the situation. At this time, I was attending the University of Missouri-St. Louis while seeking God’s will about attending Memphis College of Art the time of my twin sister’s babies father was murdered. The day before the murder I was told to call them to pray, but they did not answer the phone. I lift several messages on the phone telling my sister she needed to pray for her boyfriend as well as they both needed to. They both had given their lives to Jesus though they did not allow Jehovah to change their lifestyle. Around the same time I lift the message the follow day, my sister’s babies father was murder.

Being told of his death, led me into my bedroom to pray. My chest laid across my old mattress as a died fish on a loge while my knees kneel God’s holy ground. I pledge my cause to Jehovah as I said, “Did I not do what you said? Did I miss something? I was just dealing with my past of wild games of romance.” My room was filled with dirty clothes and clean. Dirty plates laid on my drawing table filled with charcoal dust and easer peddling. The fan blew out hot air well I thought to myself that I had killed my twin sister’s babies’ father by a phone call.

After several hours had passed, I heard the live room door shut. My twin sister was finally home to get the understanding of what I experienced with God. “I don’t know what to say,” I thought to myself, “What I am going to say to her. God told me you two needed to pray. What am I going to say? God help.” As I slowly stand up from my torn bible, my twin sister busted slowly through my basement bedroom door. “Richard, he’s died,” she said as I felt like Job from the holy bible Job chapter three verse twelve that says, “ Why were there knees to receive me and breasts that I might be nursed.”

Repeated tears pours out her greasy poof eyes. As I thought to myself of how she once favored me, but now I am just some guy she knows who hears from God. While she is crying, I am silently praying and hugging her, “What to do Lord? I am waiting on you Jesus.” Slow she asks me, “Richard, what did God tell you.” My mouth froze done while my eyes began to water. Another silent pray came, “Lord Jesus, I need your help. What to say? I am lost.” My heart raced out my chest as I began to say what was given to me while hoping God was not going to use me to rebuke her for her and her boyfriend’s lifestyle of romance games of who hurt who and how many babies can one guy produce as her love for him ruins her life with her perspective of how men are.

I grab my bible as words flowed out of my mouth like the books Ephesians chapter six verses nineteen through twenty says, “19Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.”

“Uhm, (Sister nick name). I was told that you two needed to pray. That was all I was told.” Tears began to row out my pitiful eyes as I wonder why I was chose such a burden. My voice crackers why I tell her what was next, “(Sister’s nick name), “ God told me he is not punishing you. He loves you with an everlasting. It is just was his time to go. He did want to listen. To change his lifestyle. But, God did not allow this to happen to punish him but, for His purpose. I so sorry (Sister’s nickname.)”

In conclusion, my sister babies father murder was brutal, but it saved many lives. Because I went to church and took my nephew sometimes with me, my pastor came to preach at my nephew’s father wait. Many people heard the gospel preacher and gave their lives to Jesus. Once I arrived to the wait, I was used to preach the gospel as well. That night half of the people were saying goodbye to a friend while receiving a new one that will never die away.

Character through Lighting-Group Assignment 09 _Stills

Inspiration example_1st pj_Character through Lighting

Note_Please do not listen to music when viewing the clips.

Shane Morrow-Inner Light Studies #1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z30fJ8Su4YI&feature=email

Light Study

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EEZmNuFitc&feature=fvw

Shaman, Healer, or Crazy- The legend of Bill Foster
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7030612622071938802r

Solid Light Study No. 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-tClEWpctY&feature=related

Light Experiment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb1amn6UnGk&feature=related