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Darrell
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What if you could have marine and animal biologists help out with your thesis film?
Hi, this was something I was thinking about while being in the bathroom but thought it would be an interesting question to ask (haha.) This question is focused on making an animated film in an art school for animation.
I was wondering if I were to do an animated thesis film on otters or just aliens that look like otters, could I have biologists and scientists tutor/help me with accuracy and representation on said species? What could be good ideas on otters to make for said films? Would be interested to hear your thoughts.
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Jacob Steiner
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Hey Darrell,
A lot of inspirations in life come from being on the toilet or in the shower. But anyway… what if you just got a student or teacher from the bio department at your school?
Part of being a filmmaker is being practical and a problem solver. That may be a good way to save you some money and get your film going faster.
A lot of inspirations in life come from being on the toilet or in the shower. But anyway… what if you just got a student or teacher from the bio department at your school?
Part of being a filmmaker is being practical and a problem solver. That may be a good way to save you some money and get your film going faster.
Michelle M.
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Hi, Darrell -
If you are in film school working on your capstone film, I'm surprised they didn't go over film consultation process with you. I am also wondering what film school calls a capstone film a "thesis". In Art School it may be different but a Thesis is usually a lengthy report that you also have to defend in front of a panel of professors.
You can hire any kind of Consultant for Film, but they charge anywhere from $10.00 per hour to $118.00 per hour. That is for consultation for content or character development. If you need a consultant for the technical aspect, they charge $25.00 per hour, but it depends on what city or town you're in and how much experience the consultant has. For a Scientist Consultant, it may be expensive.
If you are in film school working on your capstone film, I'm surprised they didn't go over film consultation process with you. I am also wondering what film school calls a capstone film a "thesis". In Art School it may be different but a Thesis is usually a lengthy report that you also have to defend in front of a panel of professors.
You can hire any kind of Consultant for Film, but they charge anywhere from $10.00 per hour to $118.00 per hour. That is for consultation for content or character development. If you need a consultant for the technical aspect, they charge $25.00 per hour, but it depends on what city or town you're in and how much experience the consultant has. For a Scientist Consultant, it may be expensive.
Steve Jacobson
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1. Clearly define your goals for the animated film.
2. Identify your target audience and plan how to impact their lives positively.
3. Conduct thorough research, create an outline, and develop a script.
4. Connect with experts, like veterinarians, who can provide insights about the species featured.
5. Finalize your script and storyboard to visualize your concept clearly.
6. Have a professional review your work for accuracy.
7. Ensure the content is entertaining, informative, and educational.
8. Determine how to produce the animation, whether by yourself or with help.
9. Explore cost-effective options like creative platforms and generative AI to bring your project to life.
Embrace the process and enjoy the journey!
2. Identify your target audience and plan how to impact their lives positively.
3. Conduct thorough research, create an outline, and develop a script.
4. Connect with experts, like veterinarians, who can provide insights about the species featured.
5. Finalize your script and storyboard to visualize your concept clearly.
6. Have a professional review your work for accuracy.
7. Ensure the content is entertaining, informative, and educational.
8. Determine how to produce the animation, whether by yourself or with help.
9. Explore cost-effective options like creative platforms and generative AI to bring your project to life.
Embrace the process and enjoy the journey!
Kelly Smyth
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Absolutely! Knowing animal anatomy is key to making your characters more lifelike and appealing. Studying anatomical diagrams, behavioral studies, and live videos of otters published by professionals will give you ideas for how you want your characters move on screen and interact with each other. (Of course, observing real otters in-person would be the best way to learn, but the options I listed are more accessible to most. Fact-check what you find, too!)
Once you know the rules of nature, you can then break the rules to explore exaggerated gestures and styles, since that's what animation is all about!
Once you know the rules of nature, you can then break the rules to explore exaggerated gestures and styles, since that's what animation is all about!