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Week 8 Modernizing Film Production, continued

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Lester Banks article discusses using EbSynth for rapid clean-up with key art. Source: 1 , 2 article Please complete Mr. Webb's Daily Check-In >>> HERE OBJECTIVE - Finish and submit last week's rotoscoping task. - Reflect upon and relay the procedures practiced to produce modern rotoscoped animation with AI-image generation to teach the computer to mimic our style of drawing. - Begin composing our next series of animated movies for screening. WEEK 8 Research and Writing Tasks - Complete the writing tasks below on a copy of the Google Doc linked >>> HERE TASK 1 - Teach someone else how to use our method of rotoscoping, with EbSynth! a.)  In a paragraph or more, describe the process of using EbSynth to turn live video footage into stylized, animated-looking frames in your own words   You can use the video here for reference>>  AI Animation Tutorial | The Simpsons with EbSynth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fILG1J6gMBs   b.)  Discuss when Rotoscoping was f

Week 7 - AI-assisted Rotoscoping

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  Example output of EBSynth. SOURCE Please complete Mr. Webb's Daily Check-In >>> HERE OBJECTIVE - Transfer digital art draw-over frames from Krita-to-EBSynth for automated repeated rotoscoping - Review video editing concepts and procedures in ShotCut with distributed video clips. TASK 1 - EB Synth import/export process  Create a MASTER FOLDER containing all of the folders for you need exported, including: 1. Shotcut video frames, 2. Krita draw-over image (.kra AND .jpg), and 3. EB Synth output files - When finished, right-click on your folder to SEND TO a compressed folder. SUBMIT YOUR Zipped MASTER FOLDER via Schoology for credit. EbSynth - Tutorial TASK 2 - Video Reintegration Add a new layer to your Video Editing project in Shotcut, and import the EBSynth output frames on the layer above.  Be sure to check the box labeled "image sequence."  When added appropriately, the new painted video frames should synchronize with your prerecorded audio.  Now, s ave your

Week 6

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Kitty Rotoscope Animation in Color by Carliihde, on DeviantArt: Source Please complete Mr. Webb's Daily Check-In >>> HERE OBJECTIVE - Record Student Interviews footage; discuss video/animation pipeline. - Review video editing concepts and procedures in ShotCut with distributed video clips. TASK - Film Study, Behind-the-Scenes of Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio on Netflix LINK Watch the video resource then answer the question prompts in complete sentence responses that are free from errors.  Please proofread your responses, and include your identifying information at the top of the document. For credit, please submit your PDF document via Schoology. TASK - Draw Over Illustration technique practice using Krita, for splash, and bursting effects at key moments. Submit your multi-layer animation file, and final rendering as an MP4 file to Schoology for credit. TASK - Modern Digital Rotoscoping Process - Rotoscope your student interview, using the process described on Mr. Web

Week 5 - Film Projects as Presentations

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  Scribble-effect GIF GIPHY: SOURCE Please complete Mr. Webb's Daily Check-In >>> HERE OBJECTIVE     - Finish installation of the Creative Cloud apps for use on class film projects     -  Dissect and adapt animation techniques for use in your own projects     - Plan, record, edit, and produce clips for collective animated projects     - Receive feedback on portfolio artifacts in preliminary classroom screenings.   WARM-UP  - Collect OBS Studio ; demonstrate video capture for re-edit. - Collect Handbrake video format exchange.>> HERE TASK - Watch and analyze , How Avatar Made The Most Realistic Water Ever , ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0HFazH29nk )  then discuss responses to the questions on this document . ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The image above demonstrates composing images on the rule of thirds.  When operating the video cameras, be sure to leave some space above, and space to the side of the speaker,