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Hey guys!
I know itâs been a while, but Iâve actually moved blogs! New URL is currently xenobioskeletonsâ for Halloween, though itâs usually xenobioluminescence
Iâm sort of keeping this whole blog up as a Monument to Who I Used to Be, the same way you would with a full sketchbook or old diary entries. These were good times, and eradicating them completely is gouging out a huge portion of life. Itâs been fun, guys. See you on the other side.
Important dates for signs in April (2015)
Aries: April 7, 24
Taurus: April 22, 30
Gemini: April 5, 17
Cancer: April 3, 21
Leo: April 4, 16
Virgo: April 24, 29
Libra: April 12, 18
Scorpio: April 9, 22
Sagittarius: April 13, 19
Capricorn: April 10, 25
Aquarius: April 18, 26
Pisces: April 2, 23
Keep a little bit of Coppy on your dash forever and ever and ever! 8âČ)
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Award for Most Outstanding Effort in Not Trying to Kill Your Friends
We must have read different comics because I remember Equius going out to kill Gamzee
No, Equius had no intention to kill Gamzee. he went out to find him on Karkatâs orders. Even if he did plan on killing him, he never attempted to.
CT: D â> I certainly appreciate the debauchery inherent in receiving an order of such gravity from a rogue-b100ded foulmouth CT: D â> But CT: D â> Iâm not entirely positive I can raise a hand to the highb100d CT: D â> It wouldnât be my place
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CT: D â> Iâll take measures to ensure our comrades arenât injured CG: OK, AND? CT: D â> Well CG: BUT YOU WONâT FIGHT HIM, IS THAT IT CT: D â> If it comes to close quarters skirmish, I will try to be prepared
Tutorial: Expressions~
First off, I gotta start off with the typical Disclaimer.
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This is a tutorial based off of MY knowledge and MY experience. My advice is just that, advice, and is not is anyway, shape or form, absolute. I am still learning and do not consider myself a professional or expert. Look at other sources, look at other materials, expand your inspiration, donât just look at this tutorial and call it good. And most importantly have fun~
Alright, with that out of the way, before I can get to the actual expressions, we need to discuss an important concept known as âSquash and Stretch.â Youâve probably heard of it before. Squash and Stretch was a method that was invented (I use this term a bit loosely) by Freddie Moore, a Disney animator from the 1930s to 1940s. He was the animator for the Dwarves in Snow White and he gave these characters a spongy flexibility that made them feel more real and gave pliability to the face that made them come more alive.
Even outside the world of animation, Squash and Stretch is essential and youâre going to squeeze much more life out of your characters if you understand and are willing to push the weight and flexibility of their faces. This also doesnât only apply to cartoons, look in the mirror and make funny faces and strange expressions and youâll notice how squishy your face is.
The next concept to be aware of is the Acting Elements of the Face. This is a concept I never really thought about until I read Tom Bancroftâs Character Mentor, a book I have recommended many times. The Acting Elements are the basics of character expression and focuses on breaking down the elements of the face in order of importance to properly communicate an expression to the audience. Â These are not set in stone and a lot of times their order can be switched around depending on the expression. This is the default order Bancroft uses in his book:
1)Â Â Â Â Â The eyes
2)Â Â Â Â Â The eyebrows
3)Â Â Â Â Â The mouth
4)Â Â Â Â Â The neck
5)Â Â Â Â Â The nose
Iâm not going to go into much detail about this; otherwise this tutorial will run on forever, so DEFINITELY give Character Mentor a look for a better understanding.
Here are some expressions I whipped up, notice the different ways each of the above elements contributes to the overall expression. Try to identify which element is strongest in each one. Also notice how some elements repeat (such as the use of the eyebrows in the bottom two) but theyâre still different expressions.
I personally find that I always build from the eyes out when building an expression. Ever heard the phrase âThe eyes are the windows to the soul?â well guess what? THE EYES ARE THE WINDOWS TO THE SOUL! Â This is why people look away when their embarrassed, why their gaze shifts when theyâre lying, why their eyes grow wide in awe. Â Itâs what makes a hero seem cold when they hold their gaze at the display of heartless behavior or gives a villain a moment of redemption when they turn away from a cruelty.
Part of the reason why Glen Keaneâs characters are so incredible is the way he expresses a character through their eyes. He says âIf youâre going to make a mistake, donât make it in the eyes. Because everybodyâs looking at the eyes.â He creates these characters that are filled with passion and before that passion translates into body language or into an expression, if bursts out through the eyes.
Remember when I brought up that the order of the Acting Elements is flexible? As I said, I tend to start with the eyes when expressing and character but sometimes that just doesnât âworkâ with the character. Take a look a Max, from Cats Donât Dance (if you havenât seen the film, I highly recommend it, even if just for the animation). His face is almost ALWAYS in the same position, with the same expression, completely stiff. The only thing that moves is his mouth and itâs animated in a way that is both comical and intimidating! This is a common theme with his character, fluid motion against unmoving bulk. It contrasts and guess what? Contrast creates interest! <ââRemember this phrase, because it applies to everything!
Next, pushing your expressions. Donât be afraid to add that extra âumphâ to a characters expression. Unless youâre animating, you donât have the luxury of constant motion and steady frames, so make the most of a scene, make it clear to your audience what your character is feeling. Check out some of these simple examples below.
Now some of you probably thought the first expression was better than the second. And you know, you may be right! Sometimes a subtler expression speaks volumes more than a more obvious one. Itâs important, however, to understand to how to make the most use of your characterâs face. But in the end it all boils down to the character. Which leads me to my final segment of this tutorialâŠ
A character should express themselves through their emotions. Just like costumes, colors, body language, etc. expressions are ultimately a tool used describe a character, to visually tell a story about them. When dealing with different characters, try to avoid ârecyclingâ expressions, ESPECIALLY in the same scene/picture/moment. A good exercise is to draw two or three different characters with the same emotion but give them different expressions.
Or better yet, draw them reacting to the same situation.
Your goal should be to make each expression true to the character. Their expressions should tell the audience something about them. The same way you might bold a word or phrase to emphasize its meaning, a character should express themselves in ways that emphasize who they are.
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are pears flammable
after 2 hours of trying to set alight to a pear i can condclude they are not flammable
mum: whats that smell me: burning pears mum: wha- me: i tried to set a pear on fire mum: why me: science
#Itâs science as long as you write it down
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Tegakiâd patrons. Hussie sure knows his color theory! why do I abuse myself with tegaki though, why.
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