Animation Project

Im doing History Fair about the revolution of 2D to 3D animation
and i need primary resources like messages from professional animators or like interview answers
so i tried to research to see if i could contact some people at pixar or dreamworks
no dice
i really desperately need to get some answers form some pro animators and some question from the amateur (but growing in strength) new generation that is Psuda
so i was wonderin if you guys knew anyone i could talk to
maybe get some answers from them

Hmm. My sister and her boyfriend both work in Weta Digital., and actually worked on the Tin Tin movie.
If you wanted I could ask them some questions.

But I'm not sure if you would really want to know about Weta Digital.

@lelouch; um, the fuck? Did you just ... forget to bring that shit up before? What are their skills and occupations?

@jettzin; Message Cartoonblock on youtube, he has done lots of professional work in the 2d animation field.

Rofl. I didn't think it was that important!
Shit man.

Well, my sister does some 3d modeling, and texture.
Her boyfriend does things like cloth and hair and lighting.
Neither of them do any actual animation.

But still! They helped make TIN TIN!! WHOOOO

Yeah and that's totally fuckin' cool lol
Man, what programs do they use? I would mingle with them a bit if I could. I'm interested in 3D shizzle.

Fuck knows what programs they use. I think they use a number of different things for different purposes.

They gave me Maya though, 'cause apparently it's the closet thing u'll get to learning how to animate and model. You could get that if you have a spare 2000 dollars. Or a source.

I'll ask them when they come down tomorrow, if you want me to write a list of things >.>

Nice bro. Alright, here:

First and foremost I'd like to see some of their works (judging by the fact that they have done work on Tintin, they must be good). Also, what a strong relationship pairing... I'm so jealous man.

Secondly, I'd like to know a basic sort of step by step process of what programs they use and what they do with them, on a detailed little piece from start to finish (at least all of the parts that each of them are involved in).

If you could provide such goodies, that would be immense.

Lol I like how I hijacked this thread.

Lol. "get outta here Jettzin, this is MAH thread!"


And I'll see what I can get.
I honestly don't think there's that much connection or interaction between each department. Mainly they get giving something to do, and have a certain amount of time to do it.
They all work on contracts, so that means they work as fast as they want, as long as they get it done.

Every time I ask about it though, it's confusing when they explain it. But we'll see XD


ALSO. I'm not sure how to show you any of their 'works' ... because they don't have show reels on the internet. My sister got in because her boyfriend worked their and she had a fine arts degree and they were doing a training program for texturer's.

Hmm, alright, just ask what program(s) they rely one and for what.

Can I see some of your sister's fine art stuff?

No.

mfw

thanks for the advice edy
and SURE bro ask
once i get my questions in order
but i also have to know who they are and how they contribute professionally
for grade's sake lol

Evan Burs hasnt answered back to my message
and i tried to contact some people from Ai art institute but the most recent email hasnt been answered
anybody have any suggestions?

maybe try and contact the major studios like pixar, disney and dreamworks through their customer service stuff?

yeah but i cant contact pixar
and im kinda unsure about dreamworks as well

http://www.pixar.com/companyinfo/faq/faq.htm


http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=6325653870762516734&q=DreamWorks+Animation+SKG+1000+Flower+Street+Glendale,+CA+91201&hl=en&ei=gu8CS4efNKT2iwOJ7JSFDA&sll=34.157854,-118.284927&sspn=0.006295,0.006295&ie=UTF8&ll=34.161179,-118.290653&spn=0,0&z=17&iwloc=A

http://www.dreamworksanimation.com/

there ya go.
why cant u contact pixar then?

read number 5 of the FAQ's

then contact them as a journalist writing for Psuda. I think we'd all be interested in an article about the 2d/3d revolution here on Psuda.

okay I'll try
but i get to keep the official title afterwards as well
along with twister master and ruler of taboo
im not too good at monopoly

HOLY crap
its due in a week and no one is answering back
who would like to volunteer for the "amateur" animators who answer the same set of questions

haha go ahead
post here

I think anyone here will be whiling to answer your questions.

OK here goes:

What was your reaction to the creation of 3D animation?
Has 3D animation changed your work process or work in anyway? Why or why not?
How did 3D animation change the animation industry?
Do you think 3D animation has revolutionized the animation industry? Why or why not?
Has 3D animation made anything easier for the animators or anyone else in a production of an animation? Why or why not?
Do you think 3D animation is helpful to the animation community? Why or why not?
How has 3D animation affected the film industry?
Why do you think 3D animation is seen more in the mainstream?
Do you believe that 2D animation is beginning to be a lost art? Why or why not?
Do you think 2D animation has more competition now because of 3D animation? Why or why not?
Do you believe that the essence of 2D animation still lives in 3D animation? Why or why not?
How much has changed since the early days of “Steamboat Willie”?
How has 3D animation affected culture?
Do see 3D animation to continue in say, 30 to 50 years from now? Why or why not?
Where do you think animation is headed next?
What are your personal feelings on 3D animation?