REMINDER

I just want to remind everyone that went to '9' with us last month that we need to get your Reviews. I know finals and break messed with everyone, so for anyone who hasn't turned them in you need to get a copy to either Chad or me!

If you've already turned them in either in person or on the blog, just make sure I have you're name on the list at Tomorrow's Meeting. Shoot me an email if you can't make it: prielloart@gmail.com

ANYONE THAT DID NOT DO A REVIEW AND IS PART OF CLUB WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO THE NEXT EVENT!

I'll see everyone tomorrow and we'll also do a brief planning session about the Animation Expo at the Center, mostly just picking a day that will work and stuff. See you all tomorrow.

Fall Qrtr 2009

Welcome back to school! And welcome to all you new-comers! Today we had our first meeting and I was excited to see all of you there. This quarter will be a different format than last quarter. Instead of having each meeting be different, it's going to go back to what it use to be where Tuesday and Thursday are the same thing. We have a few people who cannot go to both meetings, so that's why we're going that way again.

Beginning Level:
You're starting out like everyone else, the bouncing ball. It's main purpose is to have you evaluate timing and demonstrate Squash-and-Stretch.

Mid-Level:
'Tis the beginning of effects animation. You're working on a fire cycle. This cycle starts and ends with a drawing I gave you so we can put everyone's together and have a fire cycle that varies enough that it will continually go without someone knowing it's a cycle.

I'm really excited for all of you. There's a good community starting to develop at the club and I think it can only grow from here.

So, for those of you who were here last quarter, you know that both I and Lisa,VP, are graduating soon. I'll be graduating this quarter and Lisa the next. We need to find replacements for us before we leave so that this club will keep running. To do this, there are going to be some Saturday sessions that will be longer and more intense than the weekday meetings. You will gain a deeper knowledge and a more rooted understanding of animation. Also, you'll learn how to pass on your knowledge to others, a good skill to have. Since the sessions on Saturdays are going to be so long, there will be pizza for lunch at every meeting. These meetings will be from 10am to 2 or 2:30ish and will start next Saturday, Oct. 17, not this Saturday. If you choose to come, be prepared to get to work right away. We're hoping to find a good replacement from this group, but I encourage all of you to come even if you're not interested in the leadership aspect of it. I hope to see you there.

~Chadio

X-Sheet

I made this x-sheet for club use. We will be using them much more often.

New Club Poster!

-9- Reviews!!!!

Alright everyone, here's where you can post your review of -9-. What did you like & why, what did you not like & why. How did they do with their animation principles? How was the story?
LET IT ALL OUT!

-9-

K, everyone. Tomorrow/Thursday is the date to see -9-!!! The movie starts at 7:10 at Pacific Place, just like the last movie. We will again, be meeting at club and go from there, leaving about 6. This trip, Club will not be buying you any snacks, so you're on your own.
ALSO! I know it's a movie and it's supposed to be exciting and engrossing, but think about the level of quality in the animation. Camera shots you think were good, bad, mediocre. What did you like about the story, what do you think wasn't good? What about the basics of animation in there? How do they utilize follow-through/overlapping action, ease-in/ease-out, etc. Next week is Finals week, so I don't expect people to show up, but I'd like a mini rant/rave letter from you guys.

OOOO! AND NEXT QUARTER THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG IS COMING OUT!!!!!!

Also, I would like to ask all of your permission to use some of your animations to put together a demo reel for the club. It will be shown on the plasma screens in the North and South campus to advertise club.

Peace!
~Chadio

Here we go!

We have a go on funding for the 9 trip. The school will not be paying for snacks this time around. Also, we will need to write up a review of the movie after we watch it. This is going to be the evidence that we're not going to movies just to see movies...because we're not. SO! Everybody needs to be thinking of the movie at least somewhat analytically. I want you to enjoy it, but remember a few things you liked, disliked, what did you notice that could be applied to your own animations? The final date for sign ups is next week Tuesday the 7th.

Alrighty, see you in the next meeting.
~Chadio