Rob's Revised Stuff

Hello so it looks like i might not be making it to class on Monday, out of town sorry. But ive been hard at work on my project and would love some feedback, good or bad.

Here is a link to an Html of the revised script and characters. Disregard the last part as that is just a shot list for my personal benefit.

https://pantherlink.uwm.edu/service/home/~/RobsScript.doc?auth=co&loc=en_US&id=68018&part=2&view=html

Here is a rough edit of the first scene, i had to use a friend of mine for the character of Jack when my actor in mind had some health issues. But i feel he did a really good job, but again please tell me what you think, i know its hard to tell some of the images because of the crappy youtube quality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EkNQKWjYa0

So if you could give me any thoughts or opinions that would be helpful since im going to hopefully finish shooting by the 5.

THANKS

Ken's Project - Now with Working Link!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVB2z9uAb50
Finally

It wasn't his last words, theres no black dot on that piece of paper in my pocket, so "Shit" there is only one way to go, and the door is already open, so all you need to do is close it and go on your way................

I am working on my journey of getting to know who my Father was, and who I am as a person because of him. I've been bouncing ideas back and forth between my animation teacher and she has come up with a few creative ideas in which to help the transition from live footage to the animation portion. Her creative input has helped me with this project tremendously and we were both tossing around the idea of creating a full size cut out of the character that I have been drawing. He could be in scenes where there needs to be filling. Such as at the graveyard, there could be a static shot of the charachacher of my father standing next to a tree...and the symbolism would be that my father is on this journey with me, and it would almost give the viewer a better idea of what is being shown/created at the end of the film with the final amination...which is starting to feel as though I'm animating his life or all the important aspects of it, i.e guitar playing, fishing, basketball playing, meeting my mom, having me, passing, etc.
Let me know what people think of this...my teacher has stated there have been many films where animation can carry throughout the film. I did emphasize to her that I don't want it to take away the emotional journey that I'm going through, but when she described to me as putting it in the static shots it started to make sense to me.
Lemme know what people think, and I'll try to get a visual of some sorts up here soon!
Mike PG

Clip

This is a link to the clip of my first interview with Fransisco, a poverty-stricken man from Milwaukee. I want my film to be about the homeless and the poor as people themselves, not just overlooked objects on the street. My goal is to create an awareness surrounding the homeless and poor, and also get to know some of them. There are intelligent people out there who just need a boost. Francisco, for example, is a Doctor of Law. I want to show that the homeless and the poor have more in common with me as I would like to think.

Charlie's Project

Some Vlog Clips
Hosted at Pantherfile:
https://pantherfile.uwm.edu/perkins5/Film-SeniorProjectI/videos.html

Again your ePanther login is required. Sorry about the extra security, if it is really a problem. I can make it open.


Exploration of my experiences with being labeled positive from a health clinic worker. Exploration by reliving, telling, and recreation attempts.
TalkingToSteve.mov

Need to use your epanther login to view clip.

Edit: When I see the blackness - it reminds me of this project I did in 07.

Ciara's Project

I am working on a documentary/portrait of my 10-year-old brother with Asberger's Syndrome.
I want to show how he is, how he deals, and who he is because of it.

So, I shot on Friday at Alex's school, only half knowing what to expect. When we got there, it was a lot more intense than I imagined, and I was really affected by it. Alex sits at a table by himself everyday at lunch, and really doesn't ever "play" with any other kids. He's been bullied enough , and has made the decision for himself that he is better off just sitting alone. From free time in the classroom, to recess, to lunch, he really doesn't interact with anyone, and is okay with that.