Objectives and Targets

Continue improving my knowledge in Maya and Adobe programs
Work on my time and spacing in my Animations.
Practice my sequence animation techniques with bite size Animation.
Expand my knowledge in storytelling tools and techniques such as Cinematography, Layout, Editing, etc.

EDUCATION

PERSONAL

INDUSTRY

For my personal objectives and targets I want to continue to work on my own confidence within the industry so that I can present a professional image to collaborators and clients. I think that I am still a bit shy at times and I need to build up more comfort with speaking with strangers. Another objective I want to focus on is to improve my procrastination and make it so I don't succumb to it. That would include improving on time managements with tasks. Another thing I want to set as an objective is to continue to improve my drawing and art skills to expand my creative horizons.

Attend industry talks and visits.
Go to film festivals to watch a variety of work from all over the world.
Find a mentor to give me feedback on my animation work
Connect to Animation studios here in London and some outside in Europe

Objectives set

Cinematography

Learning Camera Skills in Maya (Camera Shot Tests) (How to do different angles/shot)

Creativity

Create quick shots demonstrating storytelling and narrative skills. (Pre existing scenarios and stories.) (Action Shots)
Make a little advert or commercial for something (Showing cinematography, storytelling ,layout, etc)

PanelForge

Create Animatic/Storyboard in PanelForge (Small story)

Editing (Premiere Pro/PanelForge)

Observe Animation editors and put it into practise to learn when to cut shots and edit the sequences.

Programmes that will be used

Maya
PanelForge
Premiere Pro
Photoshop

Look Back

After working on my objectives during this semester, I saw that I still can continue on them. Working on the cinematography and filmic language helped me really get familiar with the Maya Camera rigs and also allowed me to learn and apply these camera movements to my narrative pieces. I very much enjoyed doing my objectives, however it did take me more time than anticipated. In the future I will take into account that some parts may take me longer than others and make sure to make my goals something I can do in a set time. Moving forward I will continue the objectives I have yet to reach and work on applying my previous objectives to future projects. I would like to get the opportunity to learn the Maya camera sequencer and create a Animatic in the PanelForge software going forward.