First Animatic

Here is the first copy of the animatic with the scratch voice track. Looking at it, I feel that
a) we should pan out to reveal the studio
b) we should cut away to reveal the product
c) the tooth should be shown more under pressure of scaler to build tension and
d) the tooth should be shown at the end to intensify the moment when the tooth is removed.

Animatic Version 2 Coming Up.

Foster's Visual Research

Here are some examples from Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends. I really like the viusal style and character design in this show. This is hopefully what it will look like at the end.

Updated Production Schedule

Daryl

The Group Contract

“The Fantastical Cognitive Escapades of the Professor” Group Contact

I, the undersigned, decree that I will fully complete the work on time that I have agreed to. I also degree that this work will be completed to a high standard.

Signed: Dated:

Authorised by Daryl-Rhys Taylor 07/11/08

Model Sheets

Here are the model sheets for each of the characters. They are to be used as reference for either drawing, compositing or modelling the character.

R.A.M

I was thinking of doing R.A.M in 3D Computer animation with toon effects on him to allow him to blend in with the other characters. It should create the effect that he exists of the same world but is not made of the same material as the other characters are, the other characters being organic and him being plastic. This was used in films such as Osmosis Jones and The Iron Giant.

Script and Scratch Dialogue

Here is the script we used for the voice over yesterday.

Script 6/11/2008

Susie-May: Aunt Marcie’s Fatback bits in gravy. The tinned fatback that sizzles when opened proudly presents The Professor!

Audience: Clap! Clap!

Prof: Howdy! Welcome to the show! You know the mouth is a simply fascinating place. To assist me in our adventures in dentistry today my good buddy Mort!

Mort: (nervous stuttering)

Prof: studying at university I witnessed many dental procedures. I can't believe I am doing my first one. Open Wide!

Mort: Hmmmmpff!

Prof: Look at all these gingivitis filled gums...Isn't that fascinating! While I get ready R.A.M why don't you tell the folks at home more about teeth.

R.A.M: Glad to prof! Teeth are loose bones held to the jaw by soft tissue known as gums. When bacteria enter the gum line it eats away causing diseases.

Bacteria: heh heh heh!

R.A.M: So that's why it is very important to brush and floss your teeth

Prof: A dentist has a wide variety of tools such as drills, mirrors and of course plaque scalars. Now let's get started, make sure you dig in deep. Hmmm having a bit of trouble here. Maybe if I pull a little. GULP!

Ram: GASP!

Mort: EEEE!

Mmft! Mmft! Mmft! Mmft!

Prof: Well we have come to the end of our show see you next time science seekers

Susie-May: This episode was brought to you by Aunt Marcie’s Fatback Bits in Gravy.
Join us next time when the professor will explain brain surgery
Come all back now you here!

Here is the cast list:

Professor/ Bacteria: Daryl
Mort: Simon
R.A.M: Al
Susie-May: Elisha
Audience: Harrison

Al currently has the CD and Simon says he will get to work on the animatic this weekend. Nerve racking isn't it.