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This review covers disc 1 and 2. Obviously this is a home-made effort. That said, Marc Spress is very thorough in this tutorial. Based on his experience at Will Vinton studios (those California Raisins commercials from the 80s), Spress covers everything from cameras, sets, timing, replacement animation, etc. He shares lots of old-school tricks and techniques. He uses a VHS camcorder and something called a Video Lunchbox to shoot the puppets. He is incorrect when referring to VHS as a "digital photography". VHS is analog. He draws on his computer screen with markers to plot out the puppet's movements. It is unfortunate that Spress's technique is so dated. Obviously there are software programs out there that assist with motion control and timing, in-betweening, etc, so you don't have to draw on your computer screen with magic markers! He briefly covers a software program that assists with lip-synching. Spress clearly knows what he is talking about and shares a wide range of information. Still, it would have been nice if he could have had a buddy hold the camera for him.
This review covers disc 1 and 2. Obviously this is a home-made effort. That said, Marc Spress is very thorough in this tutorial. Based on his experience at Will Vinton studios (those California Raisins commercials from the 80s), Spress covers everything from cameras, sets, timing, replacement animation, etc. He shares lots of old-school tricks and techniques. He uses a VHS camcorder and something called a Video Lunchbox to shoot the puppets. He is incorrect when referring to VHS as a "digital photography". VHS is analog. He draws on his computer screen with markers to plot out the puppet's movements. It is unfortunate that Spress's technique is so dated. Obviously there are software programs out there that assist with motion control and timing, in-betweening, etc, so you don't have to draw on your computer screen with magic markers! He briefly covers a software program that assists with lip-synching. Spress clearly knows what he is talking about and shares a wide range of information. Still, it would have been nice if he could have had a buddy hold the camera for him.
This is an excellent tutorial DVD. Jeremy Sutton clearly knows this program and offers clear direction. My favorite chapters explained how to turn a photograph into a painting using the cloning, autopainting, and underpainting features of Painter X.
Very informative for someone with no experience or understanding of photography lighting. He discusses a 4 point lighting technique and goes over the different types of lights and equipment. This video was very helpful!
