Dvd Portfolio: I feel I understand how to make a dvd without any problems with DVD Studio Pro.
Final Cut Pro: I am comfortable with using it, but might still need to work on some formatting the screen sizes to match with the video, or a quick tutorial of where I could locate the options to do that.
Demo Reel: once I am finished with all my projects this semester I need to go back over and fix it up more.
This winter break I plan on working on my portfolio with my newly finished projects, and working on my cover letter, demo reel, dvd.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Re-Edit of Daphne and Andrew
After incorrectly setting my audio levels too low for class, I now have everything corrected. With this version I also added more music for the background.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Assignment Write Up/Self Critique: Daphne and Andrew Revised Edit
From the first time I showed my project in class I have edited more sound, more video, color correction, and title and end credits.
With the sound, I tweaked the high spots of the audio where needed. I added background party noise and presence sound. I did my best to find music that was free to use but nothing fit, and since I haven't been in the sound class I couldn't make my own. So in the end I used the music from that night and put it in for right now. I know I can't really show it in things as is, but it will have to do for now.
Another problem I had in class was the spill scene. I had too many shots for that one instant so I cut out the flower falling out of her hair. I believe it works better without it because Andrew notices the flower on the ground after she leaves so the audience can figure out easily that it fell during the spill.
The yellow and blue scenes just needed to be brought down, so I used the color correction 3-way and changed them a bit but not much. I did make some of the darks darker and color richer but only by a little for fear of over doing it.
In all I think it can stand as a single piece, but once I take the sound class I feel I will be better equipped with making sound and working with it.
With the sound, I tweaked the high spots of the audio where needed. I added background party noise and presence sound. I did my best to find music that was free to use but nothing fit, and since I haven't been in the sound class I couldn't make my own. So in the end I used the music from that night and put it in for right now. I know I can't really show it in things as is, but it will have to do for now.
Another problem I had in class was the spill scene. I had too many shots for that one instant so I cut out the flower falling out of her hair. I believe it works better without it because Andrew notices the flower on the ground after she leaves so the audience can figure out easily that it fell during the spill.
The yellow and blue scenes just needed to be brought down, so I used the color correction 3-way and changed them a bit but not much. I did make some of the darks darker and color richer but only by a little for fear of over doing it.
In all I think it can stand as a single piece, but once I take the sound class I feel I will be better equipped with making sound and working with it.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Three Artists, Demo Reel Research
Seagulls Fly
Waldemar Bartkowiak
He is a modeling and texture artist. Throughout his reel he starts with stills with camera movements of his models and his textures going along with his fast pace music. Then the music slows and he shows four of his best pieces of work he has done. With each piece he shows different angles and shows before and after he has done the texture.
Shaun Escayg
Most of what I know from his demo reel he strictly does the animation. He noted all animation from his reel was done by himself. I think this video is not as successful as the first two, but I wanted to have an example of a least successful reel. He had only one shot that showed which character he animated, the rest of the shots were obscure.
From what I gather from these demo reels one must show nothing but their best work. Make it easy for the person trying to hire you to tell what you did specifically if working in a group project. If you did everything in the shot describe or show in some way that you did all of it besides just putting "all animation done by..."
Is a animation studio whose demo reel stood out to me. They have a combination of 3D, live action, and some mixed media videos. Their reel uses a 3D animated plant to show and move between the different clips of the demo reel. Another important part of their reel is the syncing to the music and how nicely everything flows together.
Waldemar Bartkowiak
He is a modeling and texture artist. Throughout his reel he starts with stills with camera movements of his models and his textures going along with his fast pace music. Then the music slows and he shows four of his best pieces of work he has done. With each piece he shows different angles and shows before and after he has done the texture.
Shaun Escayg
Most of what I know from his demo reel he strictly does the animation. He noted all animation from his reel was done by himself. I think this video is not as successful as the first two, but I wanted to have an example of a least successful reel. He had only one shot that showed which character he animated, the rest of the shots were obscure.
From what I gather from these demo reels one must show nothing but their best work. Make it easy for the person trying to hire you to tell what you did specifically if working in a group project. If you did everything in the shot describe or show in some way that you did all of it besides just putting "all animation done by..."
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Self Critique: Assignment Write Up
With this project we were to take a myth and adapt to be set in modern times. I chose the myth Apollo and Daphne. With my adaptation Daphne is the one who chases after Apollo. Daphne is at a toga party, she and Andrew meet from the help of her friend Erin. They try to get to know each other but each time this drunk girl interrupts them. Finally the drunk girl spills a drink on Daphne (Daphne's flower also falls to the ground) and she gets frustrated and heads toward the restroom. Daphne comes out and looks for Andrew but can't find him so she asks Erin. She tells her that he had left with a girl. Daphne then leaves the party. As she walks back home, Andrew appears and presents her with a flower to replace the one that was crushed and they walk away together in the night.
This was my first large project in digital cinema. It has taught me a lot about the composition in the frame, lighting, technical camera work, and scheduling people and places to shoot.
I think for the most part the story is coherent. In some spots my lighting could have been better. Some of my shots still need editing done. I still need to gather sound for background music and noise. My biggest problem is editing and remembering certain aspects of the shots that I needed to work out while I was shooting.
I intend for my next project to work more on my three point lighting and editing footage.
This was my first large project in digital cinema. It has taught me a lot about the composition in the frame, lighting, technical camera work, and scheduling people and places to shoot.
I think for the most part the story is coherent. In some spots my lighting could have been better. Some of my shots still need editing done. I still need to gather sound for background music and noise. My biggest problem is editing and remembering certain aspects of the shots that I needed to work out while I was shooting.
I intend for my next project to work more on my three point lighting and editing footage.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Final Project Idea: Band of Theives
Final Project Title: Band of Theives
For my final project I want it to be mainly a technical shoot using three point lighting and filling the frame with an interesting composition.
The content of this piece will be one to three people telling of the times the have stolen objects from other people. They will tell why they wanted it, what the difficulties of obtaining the object, and did they get caught stealing it. While the interview is taking place each person will be dressed in different burglar/theif attire.
For my final project I want it to be mainly a technical shoot using three point lighting and filling the frame with an interesting composition.
The content of this piece will be one to three people telling of the times the have stolen objects from other people. They will tell why they wanted it, what the difficulties of obtaining the object, and did they get caught stealing it. While the interview is taking place each person will be dressed in different burglar/theif attire.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Traveling Fellowship
I want to tell stories, share experiences, and bring people closer together through animation. When I was younger, and still some times today, I couldn’t tell a decent story to save my life. I would get tongue-tied and leave important details out. I could see the images in my mind, but couldn’t explain well what they were or how to tell what they were doing. It wasn’t until I came to Memphis College of Art that I learned to tell a story visually, through animation. With the Travel Fellowship Program I want to experience new places that will inspire me to share more stories and to further my education in animation.
I would like to visit the United Kingdom. During my stay I will be keeping a sketchbook and a camera. I plan to gather information and document the landscapes, cities, and people to help inspire old and new stories to show with my knowledge of animation. During my stay abroad, I have narrowed down three animation studios to tour that would help educate me on how animation studios are run. The first studio on my list is Aardman Animation in Bristol. This Aardman began in 1972 and since then has had seven Oscar nominations and has won four. Aardman are known for their reputation in model animation and are the creators of Wallace and Gromet shorts. Axis Animation is an animation studio in Glasgow and founded in 2000. Axis creates animations for some of the worlds leading names in commercials, games, and film. Axis is one of the UK’s fastest growing animation studios and has recently been awarded Imagina Grand Jury Prize and a Best Animation BAFTA. The third animation studio is 12Foot6. This studio works primarily with 2d, stop-motion animation, and mixed media. 12Foot6 mostly works in broadcasting, other commercials, and ads.
This time in the United Kingdom would be a great experience and help me grow as an animator. I would spend about a month to gather and document information; then once a week tour one of the animation studios I have mentioned. As of now I do not have a number of the amount that this would cost.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Characters/Actors and Spreadsheets
Spreadsheet
Scene 5 Location Costume
Daphne Restroom Toga
Stereo/Music
Characters/Actors
Daphne: Meredith Lones
Daphne is a quiet and sweet girl. When confronted by the boy she likes she is nervous but once things start rolling she becomes more outgoing. She may be sweet but when pushed she gets frustrated and needs some air.
Andrew: Paul Herrera
Andrew is very outgoing. At a party he enjoys the company and dancing. He is very accommodating and is a gentleman.
Erin: Natalie Schuh
Erin is a social butterfly, she flocks from one person to the next. She is the host of the party and makes sure everyone is having a good time.
Drunken Girl: Jessica Stienruck
She is the happy drunk. She enjoys parties and loves to be around people. After awhile her antics could come off annoying.
Lounge: Scenes 1,3,6
Place where different groups of people talk to each other if they aren't dancing.
Dance Floor: Scene 2
Where everyone dances.
Kitchen/Refreshments: Scene 4
Pizza boxes, drinks, cups
Restroom: Scene 5
Where Daphne calms down after the spilt drink incident.
Sidewalk: Scene 7
As Daphne starts to walk home Andrew catches up to her.
| Characters | Actors/Actress | Scenes | |
| Daphne | Meredith | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | |
| Andrew | Paul | 1,2,3,4,7 | |
| Erin | Natalie | 1,6 | |
| Drunken Girl | Jessica | 2,3,4 | |
| Scene 1 | Location | Costume | Props |
| Daphne | Lounge | Toga | Flower |
| Erin | Lounge | Toga | Drink |
| Andrew | Lounge | Toga |
| Scene 2 | Location | Costume | Props |
| Daphne | Dance Floor | Toga | Flower |
| Andrew | Dance Floor | Toga | |
| Drunk Girl | Dance Floor | Toga |
| Scene 3 | Location | Costume | Props |
| Daphne | Lounge | Toga | Flower |
| Andrew | Lounge | Toga | |
| Drunk Girl | Lounge | Toga |
| Scene 4 | Location | Costume | Props |
| Daphne | Refreshments | Toga | Flower,Drink |
| Andrew | Refreshments | Toga | Drink |
| Drunk Girl | Refreshments | Toga | Drink |
Scene 5 Location Costume
Daphne Restroom Toga
| Scene 6 | Location | Costume | Props |
| Daphne | Lounge | Toga | |
| Erin | Lounge | Toga |
| Scene 7 | Location | Costume | Props |
| Daphne | Sidewalk | Toga | |
| Andrew | Sidewalk | Toga | Flower |
| Miscellaneous Objects and Props | ||
| Refreshment table | ||
| Cups | ||
| Drink Bottles | ||
| Pizza Boxes | ||
| Table | ||
Stereo/Music
| Days Available | Meredith | Paul | Natalie | Jessica | |
| Monday | Availability | 6:00-12:00 | 7:00-12:00 | 8:00-12:00 | 4:00-12:00 |
| Tuesday | Availability: | 10:00-12:00 | 10:00-12:00 | 7:00-12:00 | 8:00-12:00 |
| Wednesday | Availability: | 6:00-12:00 | 7:00-12:00 | 6:00-12:00 | 4:00-12:00 |
| Thursday | Availability: | 10:00-12:00 | 10:00-12:00 | 5:00-12:00 | 4:00-12:00 |
| Friday | Availability: | 6:00-12:00 | 4:00-12:00 | 6:00-12:00 | 4:00-12:00 |
| Saturday | Availability: | 6:00-12:00 | 6:00-1200 | 5:00-12:00 | 6:30-12:00 |
| Sunday | Availability: | 6:00-12:00 | 7:00-12:00 | 7:00-12:00 | 6:30-12:00 |
Characters/Actors
Daphne is a quiet and sweet girl. When confronted by the boy she likes she is nervous but once things start rolling she becomes more outgoing. She may be sweet but when pushed she gets frustrated and needs some air.
Andrew is very outgoing. At a party he enjoys the company and dancing. He is very accommodating and is a gentleman.
Erin is a social butterfly, she flocks from one person to the next. She is the host of the party and makes sure everyone is having a good time.
She is the happy drunk. She enjoys parties and loves to be around people. After awhile her antics could come off annoying.
Place where different groups of people talk to each other if they aren't dancing.
Where everyone dances.
Pizza boxes, drinks, cups
Where Daphne calms down after the spilt drink incident.
As Daphne starts to walk home Andrew catches up to her.
Self Critique of Revised Script
My script is getting better with each critique, but still needs work with the emotions and reactions of the characters. I need to work on dialogue between characters, asking the question "Would some would really say this?", or "Can this be said in a different tone and if so which one?" Daphne's lines still need work. She complains too much and needs more arch to her breaking point. The third confrontation of the drunk girl needs to be thought out more of what type of drunk : angry, happy, sad, etc. How Daphne reacts to this girl, is she trying to steal Andrew away from her or befriend both of them.
Artist Lecture: Lilly McElroy
Lilly McElroy is a photographer and spoke tonight in Callicot Auditorium at Memphis College of Art. Her work tries to form connections between people or connections with places. McElroy's first work was titled "Hugs." This video showed her walking up to unknown people and trying to hug them, using the camera to capture their reactions. After the piece was finished she found that hugging someone can have two meanings. The first being an intimate connection with another person, and the other being a form of attack or confrontation. Her second work she showed was titled "The Square" put the artist on a busy sidewalk and she tried to guard her space from people walking into her square area. Most of the people that interacted with her were playful instead of being disrespectful or rude. I believe her main piece was "I Throw Myself At Men" which are a series of photographs of the artist literally throwing herself at men in bars. She had fourteen good shots out of the experience and mentioned she usually wore a skirt to add vulnerability. She also presented "Pushing Cowboys", "Show Me That You Love Me", "Come Watch the Sunset with Me", and "2009 was a Rough Year."
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Rev. of Adaption of Apollo and Daphne
Revision
In my revision of Apollo and Daphne, I've decided to call it Daphne and Andrew given that the main character in my adaptation is Daphne instead of Apollo, gave Apollo the name Andrew, and gave Eros the name of Erin.
Daphne’s friend Erin is having a toga party. There’s food, drinks, and dancing. Open to Daphne leaning against a wall by herself at a party. Erin walks over and asks how Daphne is doing. Daphne’s sentence trails off. Andrew steps through the door. Daphne watches as he enters. Erin notices Daphne watching him. Erin asks if she'd like anything to drink. Erin leaves for a short time. Eros comes back not only with drinks but also with Andrew beside her. Daphne is surprised. As Erin leaves she nudges Daphne a little closer to Andrew.
Daphne and Andrew look at each other trying to find something to say to break the ice. Andrew excitedly asks. Andrew takes Daphne’s hand and leads her on to the dance floor. She is hesitant and doesn’t know how to dance. Andrew shows her how to move and nods to her when she tries. As Daphne’s confidence builds, a drunken girl comes closer to Andrew and starts dancing with him. Daphne and Andrew lock eyes and nods to her suggesting that they both should leave the dance floor. They stop dancing and head over to where they were standing before.
As they laugh the drunken girl comes back to them and leans on Andrew’s shoulder and laughs with them obnoxiously. Andrew notices Daphne getting frustrated and motions towards the refreshment table. Andrew and Daphne sneak away.
Andrew pours two cups and hands one to Daphne. They smile and about to talk when the drunken girl comes back over and interjects. Drunken girl grabs Andrew's drink and takes a sip. She leans onto Andrew and holds on to his shoulders. She nestles her head on his chest. Daphne looks at the girl with frustration, and then looks at Andrew. Andrew's arms are raised encouraging the girl stuck to him and shrugs, clueless to what to do. Daphne is fed up with this girl's attention to Andrew. Daphne grabs the girl's shoulder turning her around. The drunken girls drink splashes onto Daphne's toga. Daphne steps back quickly and the flower she wears falls to the floor and is crushed. The drunken girl looks at the spill and laughs. Daphne upset, looks at Andrew. Daphne leaves and heads towards the restroom. Apollo notices the crushed flower.
In my revision of Apollo and Daphne, I've decided to call it Daphne and Andrew given that the main character in my adaptation is Daphne instead of Apollo, gave Apollo the name Andrew, and gave Eros the name of Erin.
Daphne’s friend Erin is having a toga party. There’s food, drinks, and dancing. Open to Daphne leaning against a wall by herself at a party. Erin walks over and asks how Daphne is doing. Daphne’s sentence trails off. Andrew steps through the door. Daphne watches as he enters. Erin notices Daphne watching him. Erin asks if she'd like anything to drink. Erin leaves for a short time. Eros comes back not only with drinks but also with Andrew beside her. Daphne is surprised. As Erin leaves she nudges Daphne a little closer to Andrew.
Daphne and Andrew look at each other trying to find something to say to break the ice. Andrew excitedly asks. Andrew takes Daphne’s hand and leads her on to the dance floor. She is hesitant and doesn’t know how to dance. Andrew shows her how to move and nods to her when she tries. As Daphne’s confidence builds, a drunken girl comes closer to Andrew and starts dancing with him. Daphne and Andrew lock eyes and nods to her suggesting that they both should leave the dance floor. They stop dancing and head over to where they were standing before.
As they laugh the drunken girl comes back to them and leans on Andrew’s shoulder and laughs with them obnoxiously. Andrew notices Daphne getting frustrated and motions towards the refreshment table. Andrew and Daphne sneak away.
Andrew pours two cups and hands one to Daphne. They smile and about to talk when the drunken girl comes back over and interjects. Drunken girl grabs Andrew's drink and takes a sip. She leans onto Andrew and holds on to his shoulders. She nestles her head on his chest. Daphne looks at the girl with frustration, and then looks at Andrew. Andrew's arms are raised encouraging the girl stuck to him and shrugs, clueless to what to do. Daphne is fed up with this girl's attention to Andrew. Daphne grabs the girl's shoulder turning her around. The drunken girls drink splashes onto Daphne's toga. Daphne steps back quickly and the flower she wears falls to the floor and is crushed. The drunken girl looks at the spill and laughs. Daphne upset, looks at Andrew. Daphne leaves and heads towards the restroom. Apollo notices the crushed flower.
Daphne dabs a wet towel on her toga trying to get the drink stains off her. Daphne looks into the mirror frustrated, breathes deeply then leaves the room. Daphne looks around the party and doesn't see Andrew. She sees Erin and goes to her. Erin tells her that she saw Andrew leave with that drunken girl. Daphne looks down at the floor in frustration and sorrow. Erin notices Daphne's reaction to this news and tells her she is better off. Daphne hugs her friend and says goodnight.
Daphne starts walking home when she hears a voice calling to her and turns around to see Andrew.
Andrew explains that he helped the girl get to her friend's down the street and was returning to see her. Andrew reveals a flower to replace the other one Daphne had. Daphne smiles and intertwines her arm with his and they walk down the sidewalk.
Characters and Places
Daphne- Meredith Lones
Andrew-
Erin- Natalie Schuh
Drunken Girl- Jessica Stienruck
Place: Luke and Gui Andrade's apartment
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Internships Assignments
My goal as an animator is to bring people closer together. I want to create characters and stories that people enjoy. I want them to remember the moments they laughed at, moments they cheered for the hero, and if their day was bad I hope that it would brighten their spirit. The following studios have inspired the path I would like to take with my career as an animator.
- Lionhead Studios- is located in Guildford, Surrey, UK and is led by Peter Molyneux. They are a British game development company. Lionhead, over the years have been trying to bring people closer together. This attribute of their studio sticks out to me the most. Lionhead Studios character developments and stories interest me. They do their best immersing you into the world they have created giving you absolute control to the player over his/her character.
- Pixar Studios- I chose because of there overall story developments and characters. How beautiful the movement and detail of the characters and environment. The time spent on developing each and every aspect of each film, show the effort everyone at the studio puts into it.
- Bungie- is a gaming studio in Bellevue WA. I am interested in Bungie for the display of detail to characters and environments. When playing one of Bungie's games they take you into another world where you are the hero.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Revision 2 of Apollo and Daphne
One Sentence Summary: Daphne tries to gain the courage to speak to Apollo, with the help from her friend Eros.
Theme:
It's better to have tried and failed, than not have tried at all.
Central Point:
Daphne tries to put herself out there.
Central Goal:
Daphne has a conversation with Apollo.
Main Characters:
Daphne: Is a shy girl, and has a problem with meeting knew people. She is very sweet but can be awkward at times when she becomes nervous.
Eros: She is one of Daphne's few good friends. After seeing how much Daphne wants to speak to Apollo, Eros helps Daphne meet him.
Apollo: Is a handsome boy, who comes to the party with some of his friends. He is a very kind and outgoing person.
Synopsis:
In this adaptation of Apollo and Daphne, the roles are switched and Daphne is the main characters who goes after Apollo. Eros is holding a toga party and Daphne is there. Eros comes over to Daphne asking her how she is doing. As they're talking Apollo comes in, Daphne asks Eros who he is and Eros tells her. Eros tells her, he will be right back. He comes back with Apollo saying "Look who I found at the punch bowl." Eros introduces them, and helps get the conversation started. For a while everything seems to be going well, but another girl comes over and rudely interrupts their conversation. Eros comes by to try to get the girl away from them. As the other girl leaves she "accidentally" trips/bumps into Daphne, spilling her drink on herself and Apollo. She apologizes and heads to the restroom and Eros follows. Eros encourages her to talk to him again. When they come out of the restroom they see Apollo leaving. Daphne catches up to him just outside the door. She asks why he is leaving so soon, he mentions he has a track meet in the morning. She apologizes again and mentions it was great meeting him. Before he goes down the steps he turns back around and asks if she would care to go to the see him run tomorrow and afterwards they could get something to eat.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Technical Excercise
This weekend we were to practice and get more familiar with the camera equipment.
In the video I practiced focusing on objects and people, panning the camera, and keeping people within the frame.
In the video I practiced focusing on objects and people, panning the camera, and keeping people within the frame.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Self Critique of Project Sandwich
For the second project we were given a list of strategies to use for this project. I chose simultaneity and either collage or juxtaposition (I mixed the simultaneity shots together and tied the story together so they would meet)
Synopsis:
A man wakes up realizing that he is late grabs his pistol and runs, meanwhile a man is in a cafe is making a sandwich. The first man is running and running while the other is slowly making his sandwich. The second man is about to take a bite of his sandwich when he sees the first man come into the cafe. The second man says "hi" and the first man shoots him then sits down and takes a bite of the sandwich.
Intent:
I wanted this to be a comedy, to build up the anticipation and tension of this man running and the man making the sandwich.
Problems/Things I Want to Do Better:
My problem with this project was the place that I chase for the man making the sandwich. The original room had enough room and a great view to have in the background, but that room was ocuppied with a class so I had to pick the Sleaze n Slime Cafe. Which was hard to direct in with so many people and other non controlling variables. I also had trouble shooting in class cause time was of essence and had to change places for the first man. Though now that I look back it has really helped me to plan more and be ready for the unexpected situations.
Synopsis:
A man wakes up realizing that he is late grabs his pistol and runs, meanwhile a man is in a cafe is making a sandwich. The first man is running and running while the other is slowly making his sandwich. The second man is about to take a bite of his sandwich when he sees the first man come into the cafe. The second man says "hi" and the first man shoots him then sits down and takes a bite of the sandwich.
Intent:
I wanted this to be a comedy, to build up the anticipation and tension of this man running and the man making the sandwich.
Problems/Things I Want to Do Better:
My problem with this project was the place that I chase for the man making the sandwich. The original room had enough room and a great view to have in the background, but that room was ocuppied with a class so I had to pick the Sleaze n Slime Cafe. Which was hard to direct in with so many people and other non controlling variables. I also had trouble shooting in class cause time was of essence and had to change places for the first man. Though now that I look back it has really helped me to plan more and be ready for the unexpected situations.
Sandwich from Martin Englert on Vimeo.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Revision of Apollo and Daphne
Last class I presented my first draft of my adaptation of Apollo and Daphne. I needed to do some more revisions and needed to be clearer on my break down and ending.
One Sentence Summary: Daphne tries to gain the courage to speak to Apollo, with the help from her friend Eros.
Theme:
It's better to have tried and failed, than not have tried at all.
Central Point:
Daphne tries to put herself out there.
Central Goal:
Daphne has a conversation with Apollo.
Synopsis:
In this adaptation of Apollo and Daphne, the roles are switched and Daphne is the main characters who goes after Apollo. Eros is holding a toga party and Daphne is there. Eros comes over to Daphne asking her how she is doing. As they're talking Apollo comes in, Daphne asks Eros who he is and Eros tells her. Eros tells her, he will be right back. He comes back with Apollo saying "Look who I found at the punch bowl." Apollo hands her a drink but she is too shocked to grasp the cup when he puts it in her hand and it spills on the floor splashing up and onto Apollo's toga. He leaves to go wash it off Eros follows to show him where the restroom is. Later that night Eros comes back over to Daphne and asks how she's doing. She asks about Apollo. Eros tries to encourage her to talk to him before he leaves. They both look over at him and he is walking out. Daphne runs after him. She catches up to him and starts a conversation with him. She asks him out,but is cut short because he has to go but offers to continue it later over coffee/lunch.
Act Structure Breakdown:
Act 1:
Eros walks up to Daphne and asks how she is enjoying his party.
Apollo walks in, Daphne asks Eros who he is.
After Eros leaves Daphne to get some punch.
Act 2:
Eros comes back with Apollo and punch. Apollo offers Daphne a drink, when she is handed the cup she doesn't grasp it in time and slips through her hand and the drink falls splashing onto Apollo's clothes.
Eros shows Apollo where the restroom is.
Later as Daphne is watching Apollo, Eros comes back over to Daphne.
Eros encourages her there is still time to talk to him, they look over and see him heading out the door. Eros looks at Daphne,"Maybe if you hurry."
Act 3:
Daphne takes off after him.
She catches up to him outside the building.
She strike up a conversation with him but is cut short cause he was leaving.
He suggests they should finish this conversation over coffee or lunch.
One Sentence Summary: Daphne tries to gain the courage to speak to Apollo, with the help from her friend Eros.
Theme:
It's better to have tried and failed, than not have tried at all.
Central Point:
Daphne tries to put herself out there.
Central Goal:
Daphne has a conversation with Apollo.
Synopsis:
In this adaptation of Apollo and Daphne, the roles are switched and Daphne is the main characters who goes after Apollo. Eros is holding a toga party and Daphne is there. Eros comes over to Daphne asking her how she is doing. As they're talking Apollo comes in, Daphne asks Eros who he is and Eros tells her. Eros tells her, he will be right back. He comes back with Apollo saying "Look who I found at the punch bowl." Apollo hands her a drink but she is too shocked to grasp the cup when he puts it in her hand and it spills on the floor splashing up and onto Apollo's toga. He leaves to go wash it off Eros follows to show him where the restroom is. Later that night Eros comes back over to Daphne and asks how she's doing. She asks about Apollo. Eros tries to encourage her to talk to him before he leaves. They both look over at him and he is walking out. Daphne runs after him. She catches up to him and starts a conversation with him. She asks him out,but is cut short because he has to go but offers to continue it later over coffee/lunch.
Act Structure Breakdown:
Act 1:
Eros walks up to Daphne and asks how she is enjoying his party.
Apollo walks in, Daphne asks Eros who he is.
After Eros leaves Daphne to get some punch.
Act 2:
Eros comes back with Apollo and punch. Apollo offers Daphne a drink, when she is handed the cup she doesn't grasp it in time and slips through her hand and the drink falls splashing onto Apollo's clothes.
Eros shows Apollo where the restroom is.
Later as Daphne is watching Apollo, Eros comes back over to Daphne.
Eros encourages her there is still time to talk to him, they look over and see him heading out the door. Eros looks at Daphne,"Maybe if you hurry."
Act 3:
Daphne takes off after him.
She catches up to him outside the building.
She strike up a conversation with him but is cut short cause he was leaving.
He suggests they should finish this conversation over coffee or lunch.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Modern Adaptation of Apollo and Daphne Summary
In this adaptation of Apollo and Daphne, Apollo is a girl who falls in love at first sight with another girl at a toga party. In the beginning of the story Apollo approaches Eros a friend of hers. They talk about the topic of love, and Apollo makes a remark that Eros doesn't sit well with (Still working on lines). About this time Daphne walks in the room and Apollo can not keep her eyes off of her. Eros smiles and tells Apollo about her so he is even more interested in her but leaves out a very important detail. All night Apollo can not get his mind off her but doesn't know what to say to her. When Daphne begins to leave, Apollo chases through the crowd trying to reach her. By the time she makes her way to her, out the door and down the stairwell. Apollo finally catches up to her outside. Apollo tells Daphne how she feels, but Daphne tells Apollo she is straight and things wouldn't work out. Daphne leaves, and Apollo is left on the walkway. She looks down and finds pin of a tree that Daphne wore on her toga. She looks up and Daphne is out of sight. Though things didn't work out with Daphne, Apollo will always have this pin to remember this "first love" by.
Modern Adaptation of Apollo and Daphne
Shot List Page 1
Production Title: Adaptation of Apollo and Daphne
Shot# Scene# Type of Shot One Line Description
Act 1
1 outside EST Apartment it the story takes place in
2 inside 1 MS Apollo walks up to Eros to talk
3 inside 1 OTS Eros talks to Apollo
4 inside 1 OTS Apollo speaks to Eros, Apollo turns
5 inside 1 CutAway Daphne enters the room
6 inside 1 CU Pans closer, Eros tells about Daphne
Act 2
7 inside 2 MS Daphne with friends, leaves to go dance
8 inside 2 OTS Apollo keeps looking over at Daphne
9 inside 2 POV Apollo watches as Daphne dances
10 inside 2 OTS Eros asks Apollo how she’s doing
11 inside 2 OTS Apollo responds, goes after Daphne
12 inside 2 WS Apollo struggles to get through crowd
13 inside 2 MS Apollo reaches apt door looks into hall
14 inside 2 OTS Stairwell, Daphne leaves building
Act 3
15 outside 3 WS Apollo calls to Daphne
16 outside 3 OTS Daphne turns towards Apollo
17 outside 3 OTS Apollo claims his love for her
18 outside 3 OTS Daphne tells she is straight and leaves
19 outside 3 MS Apollo saddened looks down, picks up
20 outside 3 Insert Picks up the pin/brooch
21 outside 3 MS Looks up
22 outside 3 POV Looks L and R but Daphne is gone
23 outside 3 BS Apollo holds close to chest, goes back in
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Apollo and Daphne
1. Original tale
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/22693/22693-h/22693-h.htm
2. Analysis
Characters:
Apollo: Sun god, He falls in love with Daphne and chases after her.
Daphne: Daughter of Peneus, the river god. She is immune to love and runs from Apollo.
Eros: After Apollo laughs at him for playing with a bow and arrows, Eros shoots Apollo with a golden arrow and Daphne with a lead arrow. Apollo, being hit with the golden arrow, falls in love with Daphne. Daphne, being hit with the leaden arrow, has a hatred for love and is immune to weaknesses that love brings.
Scenes
Scene 1:
Apollo walks up to Eros. Apollo jests why he would need to use weapons of war. Eros responds by shooting Apollo with a golden arrow and shoots Daphne with a lead arrow.
Scene 2:
Apollo looks down upon the beautiful Daphne as he drives his chariot across the sky each day, and at night he dreams of her.
Scene 3:
Apollo goes to Daphne in the forest. She hears his footsteps and runs away. Apollo chases after her, proclaiming his love for her. Seeing that she could not outrun the god she asked her father for help. Her father hears her and turns her into a laurel tree.
3 Act Structure
Act 1
Inciting Incident: Apollo and Eros are introduced.
Plot Point 1: Apollo jests at Eros. Apollo and Daphne are shot with arrows.
Act 2
First culmination: Apollo longs for Daphne until he cannot take being away from her.
Midpoint: Apollo goes to Daphne in the forest.
Plot Point 2: Apollo chases after Daphne.
Act 3
Climax: Apollo reaches Daphne, but Daphne asks for help from her father. Daphne is turned into a laurel tree.
Denouement: Since Daphne was Apollo's first love he made the laurel tree be his symbol.
My Interpretation of Apollo and Daphne
I believe Apollo and Daphne is about "first love". No matter, how much we may love the person we are with at the present, we still have a piece of that "first love" in our hearts. Not to say that we love the "first love" more or would rather be with than the present. The "first love" leaves an impression on our hearts whether it's showing us love is possible or gives us the knowledge to get back up after that first love is lost.
A Brief Outline of Adaptation
Boy/girl falls in love with someone (open to the idea of boy loves girl, girl loves boy, boy loves boy, or girl loves girl).
Act 1:
Friend introduces Boy/girl to the other person. (The friend represents Eros)
Act 2:
Boy/girl admires person from afar.
Boy/girl confronts person.
Boy/girl chases after person (verbally or physically)
Act 3:
Boy/girl reaches the person. Person turns him/her down, breaks heart.
Boy/girl learns from mistakes/makes the best out of situation.
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/22693/22693-h/22693-h.htm
2. Analysis
Characters:
Apollo: Sun god, He falls in love with Daphne and chases after her.
Daphne: Daughter of Peneus, the river god. She is immune to love and runs from Apollo.
Eros: After Apollo laughs at him for playing with a bow and arrows, Eros shoots Apollo with a golden arrow and Daphne with a lead arrow. Apollo, being hit with the golden arrow, falls in love with Daphne. Daphne, being hit with the leaden arrow, has a hatred for love and is immune to weaknesses that love brings.
Scenes
Scene 1:
Apollo walks up to Eros. Apollo jests why he would need to use weapons of war. Eros responds by shooting Apollo with a golden arrow and shoots Daphne with a lead arrow.
Scene 2:
Apollo looks down upon the beautiful Daphne as he drives his chariot across the sky each day, and at night he dreams of her.
Scene 3:
Apollo goes to Daphne in the forest. She hears his footsteps and runs away. Apollo chases after her, proclaiming his love for her. Seeing that she could not outrun the god she asked her father for help. Her father hears her and turns her into a laurel tree.
3 Act Structure
Act 1
Inciting Incident: Apollo and Eros are introduced.
Plot Point 1: Apollo jests at Eros. Apollo and Daphne are shot with arrows.
Act 2
First culmination: Apollo longs for Daphne until he cannot take being away from her.
Midpoint: Apollo goes to Daphne in the forest.
Plot Point 2: Apollo chases after Daphne.
Act 3
Climax: Apollo reaches Daphne, but Daphne asks for help from her father. Daphne is turned into a laurel tree.
Denouement: Since Daphne was Apollo's first love he made the laurel tree be his symbol.
My Interpretation of Apollo and Daphne
I believe Apollo and Daphne is about "first love". No matter, how much we may love the person we are with at the present, we still have a piece of that "first love" in our hearts. Not to say that we love the "first love" more or would rather be with than the present. The "first love" leaves an impression on our hearts whether it's showing us love is possible or gives us the knowledge to get back up after that first love is lost.
A Brief Outline of Adaptation
Boy/girl falls in love with someone (open to the idea of boy loves girl, girl loves boy, boy loves boy, or girl loves girl).
Act 1:
Friend introduces Boy/girl to the other person. (The friend represents Eros)
Act 2:
Boy/girl admires person from afar.
Boy/girl confronts person.
Boy/girl chases after person (verbally or physically)
Act 3:
Boy/girl reaches the person. Person turns him/her down, breaks heart.
Boy/girl learns from mistakes/makes the best out of situation.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Concept and Strategy for In Class Project 2
For project 2, I am using simultaneity and compartmentalized. I wanted to show to events happening at the same time and bring them together at the end. If I am misusing the word compartmentalized for the strategy of pulling these events together please let me know.
Character A (Nick)is hungry and knows Character B(John) usually has makes a sandwich at twelve o'clock. Nick wakes up realizing John is making his lunch. Nick grabs his pistol and runs to the room that John is in to take it before John eats it all.
Character A (Nick)is hungry and knows Character B(John) usually has makes a sandwich at twelve o'clock. Nick wakes up realizing John is making his lunch. Nick grabs his pistol and runs to the room that John is in to take it before John eats it all.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
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