New spot for Fox Classics

[Betty Boop2]

John wrote…

The camera was actually pretty easy to control, I parented the camera to a 3D null then set up expression effects linked to the null’s X and Z position, that way I could use sliders to track the camera left and right and dolly it in and out.

Think you might explain the “set up expressions effects linked to the null’s X and Z position” …a bit more? Having a problem visualizing that.

I was very impressed with your effort!!

Jay Thompson
Thompson Visual Design & Storytelling
7 Marjean Ct.
Kirkwood, MO 63122

[Rich Rubasch]

Can you give us some idea on the number of total hours. We all charge a different rate, but if we knew the kind of hours it took, roto, compositing, graphics prep work, etc., it would help us determine if this kind of work would be viable for some of our clients, hours wise.

Seems we are always seeing smaller budgets, and we might not approach this kind of look if the hours weren’t there…I know this is broadcast, but for some of us corporate guys can you give us some idea of how long you spent on it? I have a guess, but that’s it.

Of course we all operate at different speeds too!

Rich Rubasch
Tilt Media

[John Dickinson]

I’ll set up a project tonight with the camera settings I used and let you know where you can download it. I had about 8 weeks on this one (about 7 hours a day), but had to do another job in parallel so couldn’t give you an exact hourly figure. The rotoscoping and clean plate creation obviously took the longest. I also spent some time refining the look of the actors. The animation took about 2.5 days to get right. The job had a set fee and a long deadline so I was able to finesse things a lot more than I would normally get time for.

best,

JD

John Dickinson
Motionworks
http://www.motionworks.com.au

[Michael Hancock]

Absolutely incredible. I watched it 3 times in a row and am going to watch it again as soon as I post this. One questions for you…What song is that? It’s great. It sounds familiar.

Thanks for posting. As always, an inspiration and pleasure to view your work.

Michael.

[John Dickinson]

Thanks, the song is “The Day Brings” by Brad. I edited the base (with the promo producer) to the track before preparing the graphics, then used a little thumbnail movie in the corner of my comp as a guide to make sure each cube hit it’s mark in time with the original edit.

cheers,

JD

John Dickinson
Motionworks
http://www.motionworks.com.au

[Derrick]

Hi there,

Thanks mr. Dickison, for being so helpfull, I really look forward and looking at that camera setting project file!!!!

Thanks,
Derrick

[Thehardmenpath]

Thanks for sharing such a cool project with us!

BTW, there has been a slightly similar introducion in today’s Oscar ceremony. If we compare, money matters go to he Oscar side, but your promo does a much better and seemless camera job.

[John Dickinson]

Okay you can download an example of how to set up a camera using expression sliders here:

https://www.motionworks.com.au/z_other/projects/camera%20setup%20example.sitx

Enjoy!

JD

John Dickinson
Motionworks
http://www.motionworks.com.au

[Derrick]

Thanks Mr. Dickinson

just two problems,

The file does not download? IE Can’t find the file. and 2. would I be able to open it on a PC system if I got software that can unpack SIT files?

Thanks,
Derrick

[Bj Ahlen]

The link is definitely down.

Allume StufIt reads and writes .sit files really well, I have used it for many years.