Task: Design, build and animate a model of a complex bipedal robot that can walk, trip, slip and fall.
We looked at some slapstick comedy videos, such as Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy and The three Stoogers, in order to see what makes a good slapstick comedy.
1. Are there any identifiable routines?
>>Falling over / stumbling into objects
>>Exaggerated reactions
>>Getting hurt
>>Repeating the gag
>>Series of unfortunate mishaps
>>Chase
>>Intention never occurring (not the obvious)
>>Fight
2. What are the settings / environments like?
>>Realistic / believable
>>everyday / normal / outside
>>cities
3. What kind of props are used?
>>Pies / water / ropes
>>Surrounding buildings / street
4. What does the sound track tell you?
>>When the incident is occurring / about to happen
>>Emphasises the chaos
5.What sort of costumes are worn?
>>Clown boots / shoes
>>Everyday outfits
6.Are particular camera shots used for certain effects?
>>Close up of what will cause the accident / gag
Wide shots of set - what might happen / scenario
7.What time of day are they set in?
>>Day
For my one minute animation I need to be thinking about articulation, timing, camera shots, compositing foley, texture, mise en scene and lighting. I also need to produce sketches and layouts for characters, key poses, environments and shots essential to making this animation and a full story board.
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