tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340785582023-06-21T00:42:24.411-04:00Russell PorchiaRussell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-91432115701239894482008-03-03T00:14:00.002-05:002008-03-03T00:27:10.198-05:00Story reel number 4I've been re-editing my production.Story Reel 04 (7mb)Russell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-90138042149008070742008-02-07T15:24:00.001-05:002008-02-07T15:57:08.014-05:00Thesis Execution: in full swing!!Now that we are into the execution phase of the thesis project, last night I presented my story reel to the faculty for review. This includes the work done, thus far which includes the finished background plates, character model, scratch music and sound f/x, and blocking for any animation. I still would like to re-edit some of my shots, as I think they're running too long in some spots. Russell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-61209309407158296942007-12-23T17:23:00.000-05:002007-12-23T17:50:51.288-05:00Thesis Execution Begins!Wednesday marked the end of the semester in Previs for me, and the beginning of Thesis execution! Man, what a week it's been! After spending the past 3months planning the story, design, color palette, shot list, film date, finding a DP, finding a crew, and other content, almost all of began to unravel in 1 week. The film insurance from the university for equipment rental needed to be changed Russell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-36966070817595225522007-12-11T00:48:00.000-05:002007-12-11T09:52:42.586-05:00Special deliveryHurray it finally arrived!! My HECO cuckoo clock was delivered this afternoon. The weeks of searching finally paid off. I'm extremely fortunate that the previous owner was in the market to sell it. This was totally a case of the right moment at the right time. Thanks again to Ms Cheryl G. I definitely have to add her name to my credits. Here's what the lil' buggah looks like:Russell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-80792273365559102602007-12-01T13:19:00.000-05:002007-12-01T13:51:42.054-05:00Production is on scheduleGreat news! Things seem to be on schedule. Last week I found nearly all of my resources. I located my DP (Director of Photography), Seth Melnick. Seth is no stranger to CADA. He was the cinematographer for Rodrigo and Chris' individual thesis projects last year. We've had several conversations on the phone, and he has a production list that's longer than the Mississippi River. All jokes Russell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-61640213698498221202007-11-21T11:55:00.000-05:002007-11-21T12:14:26.629-05:00Shot List draft 01This is my first draft of the shot list.Shot List(in PDF format)View it!Russell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-28608867925553662382007-11-19T01:29:00.000-05:002007-11-20T18:54:21.922-05:00Animatic Draft 02This past Friday, I had my industry critic. I must admit I wasn't as nervous for this one as I was for the faculty crit. When it comes right down to it, you just have to do it. Hmmm, that's a slogan. Maybe I can print it on a t-shirt? Hahaha. Anyways, the critique went extremely well. There was some confusion in the beginning about my thesis statement. I know it was because I structured Russell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-90561437648167420322007-11-07T11:57:00.000-05:002007-11-20T18:50:28.465-05:00Animatic Draft 01Today I'm posting my first iteration of the animatic for my thesis. Right now however, my animatic is not synchronized with the storyboards & script because I am currently revising certain story elements: The mirror is out of the story. One of the biggest arguments that arising from the faculty critique (almost 2wks ago) was the issue of over complicating the story. This was a hot topic for Russell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-35350552020323831772007-10-31T11:03:00.000-04:002007-10-31T11:25:28.164-04:00Style frame designsToday I'm uploading style frames for my thesis. What's interesting about them is that I'm using photographs rather than sketches or illustrations. This is better because it not only helps my audience/viewers to instantly understand that this project will be 3d composited over live footage, but it also allows me to make adjustments (rather quickly) regarding color correction for setting the timeRussell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-16837521937706551022007-10-24T12:11:00.000-04:002007-10-24T12:15:01.600-04:00Thesis Statement revision 05I tried, in my 5th revision, to make my thesis statement sound more objective. Here's what I came up with.Digital compositing and visual effects makes the story of man’s inner conflict over what he wants versus what he needs more convincing.Russell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-48821052711537628732007-10-24T12:09:00.000-04:002007-10-24T12:11:53.974-04:00Story Synopsis revision 03This is my 3rd revision of my story synopsis.Story SynopsisA cuckoo bird patiently waits its opportunity to escape the confines of the clock. Seizing the moment, the bird breaks out of the clock, and out through a nearby window. But the grass isn't always greener on the other side. While our bird perches on a neighboring branch, inclement weather sets in. Now drenched the silly bird stares Russell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-30135756765081474512007-10-24T12:04:00.000-04:002007-10-24T12:08:58.595-04:00Thesis Project Story Script revision 03This is my script with detailed descriptions of sounds audible in each scene.Story Story(in PDF format)GO!Russell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-17355185594180656672007-10-24T11:58:00.000-04:002007-10-24T12:03:18.752-04:00Storyboard Revisions v. III noticed some grammatical errors. Here's a repost of the boards.Story Boards (in PDF format)GO!Russell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-8983306898576601682007-10-17T09:51:00.000-04:002007-10-17T11:54:04.932-04:00For Your Eyes Only | Cuckoo Bird StoryboardsIt took me a day to complete, but I like the direction I'm heading. This is my second draft. I'm not too sure about how to set up the camera when the bird flies out the window. Should I keep it as I have it laid out in the storyboard, or should my camera follow the bird as it flies out the window, some type of in-camera effect that I would track the bird to in 3d? I need a good lead-in to theRussell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-69258434151020056372007-10-16T01:47:00.000-04:002007-10-16T02:18:26.359-04:00Design: Clock referenceWith origins dating back to Black Forest in 17th century Germany, the recognition of the clock is owed much in thanks by "Ührschleppers" (or peddlers). The people would make the clocks during the Winter and the peddlers would take them off for re-sale in the Spring. (Cuckoo Clocks: A History)Work citedSalem Clock Shop. Cuckoo Clocks: A History - The Origins of Cuckoo Clocks in the Black Russell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-17450671320518002972007-10-16T00:59:00.000-04:002007-10-16T01:47:26.440-04:00Animation styleI've been thinking a lot about animation. What style should I incorporate into my story. First off, I acknowledge I have minimal experience in character animation and construction. So why am I proposing a story that's character centric? Hmmm...I've been asking myself this very question for weeks now! For starters, my focus is Digital Compositing. I want to create a project that has a 3d Russell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-82078998784124633762007-10-14T17:36:00.000-04:002007-10-16T00:59:05.522-04:00Cuckoo Bird Story referenceHere is the story reference I am using for my short film. What I like about it is the story arc. It begins slow, gradual, like we're going to discover something. However the ending is rather abrupt and not very exciting. Right now I'm left saying, "is that is?" Why not have the bird fly out the window? Or the bird sees its reflection in a mirror, is frightened, and flies back into the clockRussell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-865593865201025782007-10-08T02:26:00.000-04:002007-10-08T02:28:42.505-04:00Thesis Previs: New Story Synopsis #5Okay, I know I said I have 5 story ideas, but this one's been vetoed by me.Russell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-71991526271573495922007-10-08T02:15:00.000-04:002007-10-08T02:26:12.321-04:00Thesis Previs: New Story Synopsis #4A cuckoo bird patiently waits its chance to escape the confides of the clock. Soon the day arrives and the bird breaks out of the clock, then out through the window. But the grass isn't always greener on the outside. While our bird perches on a neighboring branch, inclement weather sets in. Now drenched the silly bird stares longingly back at the clock on the wall.Russell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-78272382240373338112007-10-08T02:13:00.001-04:002007-10-08T02:15:14.861-04:00Thesis Previs: New Story Synopsis #3A girl gets sucked through her vacuum while trying to dislodge a coin stuck inside.Russell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-3593250583511862652007-10-08T02:06:00.001-04:002007-10-08T02:13:15.356-04:00Thesis Previs: New Story Synopsis #2A child riding (bored) in a car writes messages in the sky using the clouds as her ink.Russell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-76829743444569296832007-10-08T01:53:00.000-04:002007-10-08T02:06:19.815-04:00Thesis Previs: New Story Synopsis #1A man ignores a lady at the laundry mat when she tells him to use fabric softener. Thinking nothing of it, he goes home. The next morning as he gets dressed he discovers that he can pick things up without physically handling them. At first, this seems amusing to be able to have small, random objects gravitate towards him - almost like having supernatural powers. But by the end he's horrifiedRussell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-3641425181430697802007-10-08T00:59:00.000-04:002007-10-08T01:53:42.593-04:00Scratching my headI'm still scratching my head about my concept. It doesn't appear to be taking shape. I think part of the reason is I couldn't decide what the context for the card should be. Am I talking about collecting or keepsakes? There's a difference. But the main reason I'm not excited about my concept has to do with the visual effect, morphing. I feel the effect draws too much attention to itself, Russell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-32409550392018138632007-10-04T09:42:00.001-04:002007-10-04T10:00:02.091-04:00Thesis Previs: Thesis Script-writing draft 02Between watching broadcasts of ESPN and NY1, I thought of a conclusion for my story this morning. I'll have the talent place the card on his shelf. This signifies closure to perhaps this chapter of his life. But it's got to be understood that he's now opening the door to new experiences.Thesis Script Draft 02Russell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078558.post-87274744042266075352007-10-03T01:13:00.000-04:002007-10-03T01:22:12.673-04:00Thesis Previs: Thesis Script-writing draft 01The script writing was a bit easier for me to visualize because my project treatment was very descriptive. I haven't figured out a resolution or conclusion to finish my story yet. It's about 80% complete thus far.Thesis Script Draft 01Russell Porchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305131922560571151noreply@blogger.com0