Title Help ~

So i don't know whats going on with my title for my blog ~
For some reason it doesn't want to be transparent anymore and adds a weird black filling.

So for now i've taken it down, and left the default title but if anyone knows anything that could help ~ please let me know

~ Ariane

The colour Guardian and his cupboard . . .

Hey everyone,

So i've done a few drawings ~
Both of which are about my short story 'The Eye of Gyron'
and I was hoping to get opinion's and comments on both of them.

The first is my Guardian character,
now, I know there are two ~ and the only difference is the saturation, because for some reason when I was at tafe, the colours were nicely saturated but when i opened it up at home, it was all pretty much grey. So I've posted two versions ~ because i don't know what they look like on your screen's.

So i'm sorry if one is extremely overly saturated or under saturated haha

A bit about the Guardian ~

My main reference was Johnny Depp and his multiple characters like the Mad Hatter ~ 

I then just made him more Gaudy and Flamboyant.

However, it has come out quite like Charlie Chaplin and thats probably because Johnny Depp actually bases some of his acting from Chaplin. 

This character is meant to be a classic archetype of the 'trickster' hence the Jester's hat on his shoulder. 

He also happens to be a version of Arc Angle Michael, which I've hinted at a few times in his costume design and it will be hinted at even more in the setting. 

For example, the badge on his shoulder is a sword surrounded by flames - which is an iconic symbol of Michael. 

Another example is, the cuff links have the 'sigil' of Michael (I put a link to the image at the bottom of the post). 

But I also wanted to integrate an element of the 1800's and that's also why he is dressed in that manner. 

As for the floral decoration and the lace on the end of his sleeve's are really just because I wanted him to be Flamboyant, Gaudy, and slightly odd/mysterious. 

There are so many different opinions and stories about Arc Angel Michael ~ all of which, inspire stories in me ~ so i could talk about this character for hours ~ but I'll stop for now. 

Link to the picture (Michael is the bottom right)-> http://www.google.com.au/imgres?q=sigils+of+Angels+michael&um=1&client=safari&sa=X&rls=en&hl=en&biw=1439&bih=699&tbm=isch&tbnid=o-b3WMhUbmzzhM:&imgrefurl=http://www.castastone.com/Cast-a-Stone_files/angelpage.htm&docid=lz3_iPA1b6L2IM&imgurl=http://www.castastone.com/Cast-a-Stone_files/sale042312/blackangels.jpg&w=848&h=900&ei=3LWRUbHjOYXAkAWb5IGoDw&zoom=1&ved=1t:3588,r:21,s:0,i:149&iact=rc&dur=124&page=2&tbnh=172&tbnw=162&start=19&ndsp=29&tx=93&ty=93

The next drawing is the cupboard the Guardian first arrives in ~

I'm also going to use it for my 'stylised prop' assignment. 

Yes, that is a hairbrush being used as a replacement door handle.

Yes, that tap is a tap coming out of the cupboard, 

No it doesn't work, 

Why is it there? because you're in a world that likes to confuse people and leave them wondering for fun =P 

Anyways 

Thats all for now, 

~ Until next time, 

Ariane ~

Artwork

Just a quick post this time ~

So with the upcoming Interviews for a spot in a company for work experience ~ i've decided to go through all the work i've done this year and last year.

One of the ones I found was a very early drawing of what my Guardian character could look like, and i decided to put in the extra effort and finish it,

and this is what it came out as ~

As i drew it, I liked the character more and more, so I will probably design the character similar to this, but simpler ~ because its too complicated of a character for me to successfully model and animate within the time frame =P

Anyways
Until Next time
~ Ariane

Inspirational 3D Artist ~

So recently Claire introduced me to a Facebook Group called CGMeetUp
and on there is some work by a 3D artist named Jose Manuel Linares Lopez, and I think his work is amazing so I thought I'd share.

These are two of his current showreel's ->


Modeling Reel SD -- 01 from jose manuel linares lopez on Vimeo.


Characters Modeling Reel HD -- 01 from jose manuel linares lopez on Vimeo.

And of Course, his website


In other news, I'm currently rendering my Hard Surface Model
and because its my first time rendering in Maya I was a little bit concerned when it wasn't doing anything.
Then i realised that Maya is one of those programs that says :
"frame## 0 percent rendered "
until such a point when it realises it should let you know where it's up to and says :
"frame ## 100 percent rendered ".

So its a good thing my render times aren't too long, other wise i would have quite the render and tried to figure out why it doesn't work haha

Anyway, next time I will be (hopefully) uploading the hard surface render
~ Until then,
Ariane ~

Hard Surface Modelling - Whale Ship

So I'm getting close to finishing my hard surface modelling assignment,

In case you couldn't tell by the title, its inspired by a whale.
And while it is inspired by an underwater creature, it is actually meant to be a flying ship.

Both the black square at the bottom of the ship and the jet engine, are types of engines that lift the ship off the ground.
The feet are just to keep the ship off the ground, and the colours on the side of the wing are brake lights, reverse lights and indicators.

I still need to put the lights inside the lights xD
... confused?
~ what I mean is,
right now, I only have the brake light casing ~ with no light inside it ~ so i need to add the light.

Also there is a pinch that i need to fix (on the Jet)

and it needs head lights and a petrol tank somewhere...

and for those who don't remember the concept art its in this blog post.

anyway on to some pictures ->

Let me know what you think about the lighting ~ i'm not 100% happy and will probably play around with it a bit =/

anyways ~

Until next time, 

~ Ariane

New Script ~ Opinions Wanted

So I took all the constructive criticism that was left from the last script
(thank you caitlin and Adil)
and re-wrote the script.

This is now version 5, the one that i last uploaded was version 3 ~ so i've actually re-worded and worked on it twice since you guys last saw it.

Hopefully this one is pretty close to the final version. Although i still want to receive as much opinions and constructive criticism as possible ~
so please take the time to read it and comment if you can =P

I've also been working on some character designs
~ so hopefully I can post those soon =P

Thanks to all who take the time to read and comment ~!

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Original Spark of Inspiration:

“crashes through time”

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Setting - A cathedral hallway. 

The hallway has a red carpet running down the middle of it 

and a cupboard/table half way down the hallway, on the left.
On top of the cupboard/table there is a pile of paper and on top of the paper is a cup of tea. 

The wall that she is laying against is covered in vines and moss.

And at the end of the hallway we see a tree trunk, indicating a large tree. 

In the background we hear a slight sound of a waterfall but we only see mist.

Figure 1: tea on top of paper

Figure 2: idea/influence for cathedral hallway

1. INT. Cathedral Hallway. Morning                                                                                         1.

Fade in from black

Figure 3 : Lighting example

The GIRL lays unconscious in the cathedral hallway, the walls are worn with time, vines and moss have made them their home. Red carpet runs down the hallway, a peculiar cupboard remains a disparate item, further on the trunk of a large tree extends upwards. Ambience of a waterfall nearby washes itself against the wider scene. Crepuscular rays stream in from the windows to the left, surrounding the girl and encapsulating her within the beam of light (see Figure 3 for lighting example) 

Light streams in from other windows to the front but mostly serve to spill onto her body and face. She stirs and begins to wake up, clutching at the locket around her neck she surveys the surroundings, unfamiliar to her she takes it all in as she rises to the world. 

The girl remains close as she stands, becoming the focus, she begins to walk towards the tree at the end of the hallway, more secure about herself she lets go of the locket. The cupboard remains motionless, papers on top of it flap gently held down by a cup of tea.

2. INT. Cathedral Hallway. Morning                                                                                                               2.

When she comes to a halt, looking up at the tree, 

Cut to

Figure 4: Cupboard Example

M/S of the girl, again using rule of thirds, so we can focus pull to see the cupboard door open. 

The GUARDIAN pokes his head out, looking around. He realises the presence of the Girl, and attempts to come out of the cupboard quietly. He stumbles and falls flat on his face, his arm outstretched in front of him failing to catch his fall. Half his body still contorted and concealed within the cupboard.

Due to the noise the girl turns around to look. 

Cut to a OTS shot (of the girl) – Knowing he made a lot of noise, the guardian lifts his elbow to see if she is looking –pause- when he realizes she’s staring at him, he puts his arm back down and lays still for a moment contemplating whether he should play dead or not, before deciding to get up. (see figure 4)

The Guardian is now standing facing the cupboard, he picks up the tea in his left hand and a few pieces of paper in the other hand. All the while taking quick side glances to see if she’s still looking or if she’s gone. He takes a sip.

Guardian 

In an awkward tone (as if to break the silence)

bleh – it’s cold

As he puts down the tea, the girl steps forward 

Girl

Also in a awkward, shy tone

Uhm, Excuse me..

The Guardian, glances at her quickly before grabbing the remaining papers and walking away in haste (as to avoid confrontation with the girl). She gives chase.

Girl

(more urgently now)

Wait! Please Wait!

(Pausing for breath)

I just need some directions,
I’m looking for the Eye of Gyron!

The Guardian stops in his tracks. A grin widens on his face but he pulls back as he turns around to face the girl.

Guardian

(dubiously friendly)

Oh my, 

I’m terribly sorry my dear,

I didn’t notice you were there. 

They both stand there facing one another. The girl is confused, suspicious and a bit insecure by the Guardian's sudden reversal.

She’s cut off by the sound of the cupboard door closing, she’s surprised by the noise. 

Cuts to OTS to see the guardian looking past the girl 

Zooms out so that the cupboard is also in view, we see new pieces of paper have been placed there. 

Guardian

Overly exaggerated and waving the old pieces of paper in his hands up and down

What!? MORE?!

He by-passes the girl while mumbling in annoyances and walks towards the cupboard but comes to a sudden stop as he realizes

Guardian

Still exaggerating – gasp in shock

My… my….my tea! 

He extends his arms upwards in despair before drooping them over the cupboard.

Ahh ~ only the devil would deprive me from my love.
Nae ~ I must be strong ~ I must not speak of such things…

(quick pause of ‘strength’ before falling back into melodrama)

Ooohh my poor tea. How I miss thee. (sniff)

Confused the girl slowly walks towards the guardian and notices the badge on the shoulder of his sleeve (a flaming sword) 

Girl

 Under her breath

 A flaming sword…‘the Guardian’?

Guardian

Hm?

Girl

Ahh no, I just remembered,

There’s this legend about a person called the Guardian. 

It’s very famous. 

Do you know it? 

He stands up and starts looking through the papers with seemingly no particular reaction to the question.

Guardian

I’ve no interest in time-wasting, idle chatter my dear. 

Girl

Dissatisfied with the reply and dubious

So then, 

you don’t believe in the great Protector?

Guardian

uninterested

Maybe. Maybe not. 

Girl

Dissatisfied with the reply

But you just said that you have no interest. You even called it “idle chatter”.

Guardian

Turn to look at the girl

No;
You asked if I know a legend about the Guardian.
To which I replied, I have no interest in such utter time-wasting gossip.

You then proceeded to ask whether or not I believe in the Protector.

To which I did not feel the need to answer in a logical manner. 

(Turning back to the papers in front of him – said in a disinterested tone)

There is a great difference between idle chatter and reality my dear.

Reacting(slightly agitated) to what’s on the paper;

Pffhahaha

My good man, do you know exactly to whom it is, that you say these words?

Scrunches’ up the piece of paper and throws it away.

Guardian

Still talking about the scrunched up paper

I think not. 

Girl

Ignoring his tantrum

I tend to disagree. 

This catches the guardian’s interest and he looks at her

Guardian
with what, exactly, is it that you disagree with?

Girl

Your opinion. 

Legends are born from reality. 

There is not that much difference between legends and reality. 

Guardian

Looses complete interest – sighs as though all hope is lost
said sarcastically

Yes yes, 

I’m sure your guardian will soon come to elegantly and heroically 

rescue you on his white horse all while wearing an insufferable suit of armor.  

Now, If you’ll excuse me. I have things to do, 

People to see, tea to drink

Girl

Wait, your not going to help me?

Guardian

Bursts out into laughter

(still trying to regain composure) 

The hilarity of such a proposal.

(pause to breath and regain composure – 

clear’s his throat before becoming completely serious – said with an evil under-tone)

No my dear. 

That would make things incredibly boring, don’t you agree?

(quick pause to think) 

why I,
I wouldn’t even have time to drink tea. 

(rhetorically)

A fair lady such as yourself would not dare deprive 

me of such an event, 

would you?

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I truly must take my leave.

Until next time, my dear. 

There’s a loud unexpected noise, the girl turns around to see, when she turns back the Guardian is gone. 

Opinions and Help needed

So i haven't shared anything with you guys in a while,
And to be honest i thought I didn't have anything to show at the moment,
but after having a look through I realised I have a few things I want to discuss.

So first off ~ I'm editing my script again (I'm up to version 4 now) and
there's one part i wanted to see what everyone thinks
and another one that I need help with.

This is the one that I simply want an opinion on - I've edited it to try to match the Guardian's  personality better.

This is what it WAS:

Guardian

Still exaggerating – and flopping over the cupboard

And they forgot my tea! First a cold one and now none! 
~ ahh I can tell today is going to be a bad day

This is what it is now:

Guardian

Still exaggerating – gasp in shock

My… my….my tea! 

Exaggerated dramatic acting while he walks closer to the cupboard

Ahh ~ only the devil would deprive me from my love.
Nae ~ I must be strong ~ I must not speak of such things…

(quick pause of ‘strength’ before falling back into melodrama)

Ooohh my poor tea. How I miss thee. (sniff)

The next one is a sentence I need to have in the script, because the guardian runs away and she can only stop him by appealing to his curiosity. Which, up until now, i've done by bringing in the Eye of Gyron. But the sentence isn't working. If you have any ideas as to how i can reword the sentence ~ please let me know:

Girl

Wait! Please wait! Can‘t you help?! I’m searching for the eye of Gyron!

Now onto some more visual stuff. 

My interior design is slowly moving forward, and I hope to soon be able to post the finished video ~ although rendering is proving to take a really really long time...

Until next time =D
~ Ariane