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------ [ KAI MENDOZA - M00714904 ] -------- //BLOG UNDER WORK IN PROGRESS// Dark clouds are also clouds if you think about it.

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INTERNSHIP PROJECT

At first I was at a loss of what to do, looking into a few companies in order to figure out what or who I could possibly contact. I was promised contact with someone from one of my parents (through suggestion) knowing someone from the animation industry, but when that eventually failed, I tried to search for more places and people to contact. Places I considered contacting or trying to make contact with involved BLINKINK (due to the content they posted) and a few other smaller companies (including HOPE that one of my classmates suggested to me), but in the end I was guided to someone who could give me more insight into the industry work even if I didn’t end up with an internship by the end of this project. They are the co-founder of a small film/animation company in Asia [hence the absurd time zones in order to message them] and I took the time to look at their content before deciding on messaging them.

They gave me a lot of helpful insight as to how some of these companies worked in the industry, but I’ve included a few screenshots to show the content of some of the conversation I had with them. It was really fascinating to learn from them and hear what their values and working process was like. It was also nice to see how down-to-earth they were and open to answering questions despite the intimidation factor being in play.

Things that I learned through this experience includes:

- There is no ‘perfect’ company - every company has its ups and downs and ways to deal with everything.

- Being flexible with the way you deal with people will be advantageous in the long run.

- Teamwork chemistry, co-operation and creative freedom are always important when it comes to working in the industry. 

- Communication and collaborative skills are definitely good and a key skill regardless of the kind of drawing skills you might have already.

- Going out of your way to actually contact people is intimidating and kind of scary, but also necessary in order to find the things you might want to do.

- Openness and willingness to learn is always welcomed in a company, as well as hard work.

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Grad Assist work - Flat colouring for the introduction.

For the Grad Assist project, I was requested to colour and do work in regards to flat colouring, even if it was for just about 6 or so seconds in total. Unfortunately, there wasn't much for me to do so I was only able to do about five hours of colouring work in total due to the fact that there wasn't much for me to do for the past weeks leading up to when I actually did work. I wish I could have done more though, but it couldn't be helped that there wasn't actually much for me to do in the first place. It was still quite fun taking part and collaborating like this, even if it was for about five or six seconds of the whole thing, and flat colours. I just hope that it helped lessen the load even if it was just a little bit altogether.

The experience was a little interesting in the way that we had to figure out how to communicate and pass through files back and forth with ease, but Kiran was really nice and tried his best to work in a relaxed manner as well as trying to fit around both of our schedules so that we at least did a little bit of work as a whole. This situation that we're in just made things a little more difficult but altogether, the project was okay.

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Flat colour work that I did for the introductory section.

GRAD ASSIST PROJECT:

For the Grad Assist project, I was requested to colour and do work in regards to flat colouring, even if it was for just about 6 or so seconds in total. Unfortunately, there wasn't much for me to do so I was only able to do about five hours of colouring work in total due to the fact that there wasn't much for me to do for the past weeks leading up to when I actually did work. I wish I could have done more though, but it couldn't be helped that there wasn't actually much for me to do in the first place. It was still quite fun taking part and collaborating like this, even if it was for about five or six seconds of the whole thing, and flat colours. I just hope that it helped lessen the load even if it was just a little bit altogether.

The experience was a little interesting in the way that we had to figure out how to communicate and pass through files back and forth with ease, but Kiran was really nice and tried his best to work in a relaxed manner as well as trying to fit around both of our schedules so that we at least did a little bit of work as a whole. This situation that we're in just made things a little more difficult but altogether, the project was okay.

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15 Second Showreel, 2021

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Elements Project! I decided to make my little character go up against wind and struggle to walk somehow... It was fun animating the hair as well, even if it took a moment to figure it out.

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Animation skills compilation.

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Fox walking reference. Foxes are cute :)))

I’ve observed that they tend to walk one foot down at a time, but I hope that I’ll be able to actually animate that... ;;;

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PRODUCTION BIBLE

[ A wannabe superhero's origin story - how he became a supervillain instead. ]

SYNOPSIS:

In a world where superheroes and magic exist but the numbers are few, Jun possesses the ability to use telekinesis at will from a magic purple flower under an apple tree at a young age. Saving a flower from being crushed by falling fruit, he realizes that he can use his abilities for good. Ever since gaining this ability, he has only used it for good and good alone, wanting to one day become a superhero.

However, when Jun is older and an accident occurs, he unintentionally injures an innocent civilian because of his actions, with a crowd watching behind him. He looks on in horror as he's shunned by the watching audience, deciding that if he can only cause destruction and fear in people, then he would wreck havoc in the worst way he possibly can - by becoming a villain and destroying everything in his path.

Themes: Self-reflection, superheroes, responsibility. Target Audience: Teens and up.

STORY TREATMENT:

At the beginning of the film, Jun is a young and impressionable child who comes across a glowing purple flower in the big open field  that he’s running around in. The field is bright and spacious and is just somewhere that Jun can run around in. Since this is the world of magic and superhuman capabilities exist, Jun finds himself curious as he reaches for the flower, only for it to extend its light out to him instead and touch the butterfly on his shirt, making it come to life while Jun stares at it in awe. The purple butterfly is a representation of the choices that people make in their life and how their actions can lead to the future that they unknowingly choose.  He watches as it disappears into an apple that falls right over the flower, but in his startled attempt to save the flower, he uses the abilities he has in order to stop it from crushing the flower altogether. As he does so, the apple is then brought into his hand (with the same said ability) and the butterfly comes out of it, leading Jun away in wonder.

In the middle (Present), with the ability to control his powers, Jun makes a valiant attempt to save a random civilian from a falling metal plate, and tries to crush it with his ability, but as it becomes too difficult for him, a crowd starts forming to watch him. In the midst of his frustration, the purple butterfly flies by as he throws the crumpled metal plate to the side and it hits a passing civilian, deeming them unconscious. Horrified by his actions, Jun is shunned by the civilians and in a bout of anger, flings a nearby trashcan at them before running off screen.

In the Future, Jun is now a villain, using his abilities to crush and destroy the city that once shunned and outcast him, throwing cars around and setting things on fire along with his destructive actions, people running away from him as they come crashing into the ground. He simply walks as if nothing was happening, screams around him as he uses his abilities to destroy a building and bring it to flames. Staring at the entirety of the inferno, he’s finally finished. The purple butterfly passes by him once more. He did it - he became a villain.

Moral of the story, Purple is corruption.

CHARACTER DESIGNS

Past Jun (9): A young, innocent, free and happy, caring about living things and nature around him, being a bright and caring child.

Present Jun (19): Superhero, is more aware of his telekinetic abilities and is more emotional and determined now that he knows what he's doing. However, this is changed when an unfortunate accident occurs to change his mind.

Future Jun (29): Villain, knows what to use his abilities for and is more destructive than Past and Present Jun. He doesn't really care about the wellbeing of other people now, especially after he was outcasted.

CONCEPT ART

STORYBOARD

(Each part was a separate storyboard for easier viewing of each section.)

SCHEDULE

REFERENCE MATERIAL

All reference material, pinboards and moodboards can be seen here: https://pin.it/a7iXaqe

CONTACT!

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Sound for present.

Yo my brainpower is gone. The whole soundtrack for this film in either C or C#mj wowwwwwwwww. But either way, the whole soundtrack is complete. :))

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Doodly doodly doo. Villain Jun for youu.

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I did some music shenanigans and almost internally died doing it.

Admittedly, I did have more fun creating the villain theme, simply because I wanted it to sound more badass in comparison. Instead of The C#mj/Db scale, I used the normal Cmj scale but with an added C#/Db note instead of the regular C.

The first ten seconds with the electrical sounding noises will count towards the transition from past to future, hence why this track is a little longer than “past.” I had a bunch of inspiration for this, as well as my own IP - one being a theme from Boku no Hero Academia which seemed to match the feel that I was going for in one way or another.

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[ 24/10/20 || 202410 ] I did some music shenanigans and almost internally died doing it. But this theme was easier to make since it was mainly ambience and “dreamy bells”.

I mainly put a bunch of chords from the C#mj/Dbmj scale together in order to create this theme since it gave a more serene feeling, especially when the bells are added in. It’s meant to have a dream-like feel since... it’s a dream. The added factor of this section being for a child made me want it to seem more airy at the same time.

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PROJECT UPDATE!

Finished the pitch and now we’re working in groups to do the production bible and the two minute film. Here, have an Among Us based doodly do.~

.......And now to actually get to work.

Chaotic group choosing process is chaotic.

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“I Wanna Be...” (Two Minute Film Pitch)

Teaser: A young male with developing superpowers takes a glance back at where he used to be and the dangerous future that could possibly await him.

Synopsis: In a world where superheroes exist but are few, Jun possesses the ability to use telekinesis at will. Ever since gaining this ability, he has only used it for good and good alone, wanting to one day become a superhero himself. However, when an accident occurs because of his actions, he’s forced to hide away for a while to reflect on what he’s done and how dangerous his powers can be. In doing so, he finds himself staring at himself in a single mirror, losing himself in his thoughts as visions start appearing before him. One is the past Jun; where he came from and how he wanted to be a good superhero -- the other is future Jun: a dangerous villain; someone he could be in the future if he continues to misuse his abilities or if he chooses to use them in revenge instead or for good. After seeing this, he breaks out of his trance in shock; but now he has to decide where to go from there. Will he be the superhero that he was called to be? Or will he turn on his dream and against the people?

Program(s): TV Paint for the main animation, possibly After Effects for some other parts of the story.

Themes: Self-reflection, superheroes, responsibility.

[ I wanted to present the “past-present-future” theme through something that was akin to a self-reflection and how someone would progress in thinking about their actions and the consequences that could follow after. That being said, I ended up choosing someone that had super abilities. After all, just because someone can use a special ability, doesn’t mean that there isn’t or wouldn’t be an aftermath. ]

Soundtrack?: There’s a likelihood that there’ll be no dialogue and it will only consist of music and sound effects.

--- Characters: Jun ---

Jun, our protagonist, is a 19 year old who gained telekinetic abilities by coming across a magic flower, allowing him to move and manipulate objects at will. He's had this ability for about a year or so now and does his best to use it for good... but there are often times where he questions whether or not he’s cut out to be a superhero thanks to the way that he’s treated by people around him. He’s not openly stand-outish like the other superheroes and always does his best to do what’s right. The question still stands for him - is he even cut out to be a superhero or is he destined for something else?

Concept images:

Jun looking at himself in the mirror.

Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will probably turn me into a villain.

The ending/conclusion to this whole two minute film will probably be more open-ended to leave the audience wondering what Jun’s decision would be as soon as he walks back out the door to face the world. Although, there would be a small hint to the fact that he chose to go against his “villain fate” and continue to do things as a hero despite all the hardships. Accompanied with a soundtrack instead of dialogue, I believe that the story can be told through music and sound effects alone; the visuals should be enough to tell the story as well as progress the narrative just through visual storytelling. The ending can be decided objectively based off of the audience’s personal moral compass, which is why I’ve decided to make it an open ending.

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Colour testing, to decide on which colours would fit the main character of the two minute film.

Everyone likes blue&yellow dude. I also like blue&yellow dude.

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I guess we’re using this platform now.

Welcome to my page.

yep.

that’s it.

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Friend: you can't put whole chicken in a blender!

Me: haha chiggin nugget go brr