Anim Jam topics

Hi Class,
I've been building a list of topics for the week 11 "anim jam", which is coming up next class.  Here are a few that we will choose from randomly, but let me know if you have any topics you think would be good to throw in the mix!  Remember, the idea is for a 100-frame clip, interpreting the topic however you choose.  Blocking is fine.  Here's what I've got so far:

Make a wish

Bad hair day

Circle of life

Last night I dreamed...

Special delivery

Blind date

The latest tech trend

An unexpected guest 

Nicholas Cage

Unnecessary sequel

VR

Alien encounter

Looking forward to your ideas!

-v

Cody, revised blocking ideas

Hey Victor!

I've been trying a bunch of different gestures for my shot, trying to find the right combination. I uploaded a version I like to Syncsketch (without the ending of the shot). My main worry is that it feels too busy, and/or the gesture during "nobody asked me" isn't reading like I'd like it to. What do you think? Do you have any ideas?

http://syncsketch.com/playground/35b5e242613e4584a112451aed92f0a7#74234

Thank you very much!

Mark Oftedal short

Thanks to Joe for finding this.  Here is a link to the film, "4pm", which features some nice hand acting.  Sorry I couldn't figure out how to embed it:

http://splinedoctors.com/movies/4pm.mov

Notes from Eyes lecture

Get it:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/uy2nm3jir7ru1h7/Eyes.pdf?dl=0

Slip update

Hey Victor,

I hit most of the notes still fleshing some stuff out. I wanted to post my WIP.

syncsketch

Let me know what you think.

Thanks,

Colter

Gesture Update

Hi,

Sorry for the late post.  I'm working on the arc of the ending gesture, and am wondering if this is heading in the right direction of what we discussed in class.  I'd like to have him start to reach up to take a sip, but I worry about adding too many more frames.  Also wondering if the hold needs to be a little longer before his hand drifts down...trying to work with the frames I have.

Note - I have not worked on anything but the SL arm in this shot.

Thank you!

http://www.syncsketch.com/playground/606cc852c75b4d0197f387f98f8354a8#72523

Help

Hello all,

So I've been working on the notes from class.  One of the major ones being breaking up the body on the "DJ" part (easing in and out).  I feel like I've been fussing with it and dont know if I'm doing more harm than good.  So an eye on that would be super helpful, as I'm getting frustrated.

I've also added in the dialogue and started on a quick pass at the brows.

http://www.syncsketch.com/playground/0a39d0888dd747f8b3756848729c821b#72281

Would love any and all feedback! Thanks in advance! Ellen