Exploration 4

Exploration 4 is based on creating an identity package for the SyFy Network. Creatively identifying the channel and to visually illustrate the power of imagination through a 15 second animation. The conclusion will be the SyFy logo and be on screen for at least 2 seconds. The animation should have a story line based on SyFy's personality. The animation is to be whimsical, funny, humorous, clever and creative. SyFy has also based a certain sound track for the animation.

1. First I thought up a storyline for my animation. I wanted to do the well known Frankenstein and his creator, the mad scientist. Everyone of all ages are familiar with Frankenstein and always will be so I thought they would be the perfect characters.

2. I then decided to hand cut out my characters in black bristol board because I did not want to use the laser cutter like everyone else.

3. I then began to shoot my animation. My story is that the mad scientist rolls Frankenstein into frame on a table. He then climbs on a stool, pokes Frankenstein's head, scratches his chin, pokes again and then gets an idea. He walks down the steps, grabs a hammer, then wacks Frankenstein in the head. That still doesn't  work so the scientist gets mad, stomps up the ladder and punches Frankenstein in the head. His hand gets caught and he gets electricuted into the SyFy logo. Frankenstein then punches the Logo out of the way and walks off the screen.

4. I got the entire animation in one try and matched it perfectly to the track.

This assignment I really enjoyed because it was like an actual job and it was for Syfy. I enjoy stop motion a lot. This assignment was fun because I got to experiment with characters and give them personalities. My favorite part is the electrocution.