Introduction to Sound

Animators often work with pre-recorded sound; films such as Disney’s Fantasia are famous for this particular area of expression. Animators can use sound stimuli and create literal narratives, or they can attempt to reflect the sound in an abstract and emotionally responsive manner.

You will be required to review relevant examples of this genre of animation practice and relevant practitioners including contemporary works. You will be given (or can choose) a 10 second piece of music in an appropriate digital format and asked to analyse the music in terms of rhythm or pattern, volume, instrumentation, timing and mood.

● Plan out how you will approach this project in relation to other concurrent projects
● Review key styles and methods of approach carried out by key professional animators working in this area
● Create a ‘dope’ sheet analysis, including the items mentioned above for the soundtrack
● Design an animated visual sequence to reflect the emotional and/or perceived narrative potential of the music
● Use Flash software to combine your musical and visual element Your animation will be constructed in appropriate 2D digital animation software such as Flash. Introductions to animation and sound analysis software will be timetabled.

In summary I will create an animated sequence to a set soundtrack

I MUST PRODUCE:

• A digital 2D animated visual sequence - Of no more than 10 seconds with sound (QuickTime Movie with sound
•  Research Portfolio - Reflecting on the results of the iterative process used to develop your character and narrative concepts
•  Evaluation of 250 words - On the project and achieved outcomes

DUE : 15th of February