Animation in Digital Cel:

In this class, I'd like to try a digital application of the traditional animation process: drawing out each frame and simply skipping the capture station. I've always loved sketching out animations on paper, however the the time-consuming capture process has always frustrated me. It's always been a trade-off for me when choosing a medium: in 2D, I get to draw; in 3D, I get to scrub through my animation as I work and view real-time playbacks. Flash seems to offer the best of both worlds, and that's why I'd like to choose a traditional style in this new medium.

I really like the idea of a strong outline and soft color similar to the look of this video:


Or this one:

My Favorite Animation:

Here, Noodle gets down with her bad self as she dances her quirky dance around her room, catching the attention of her fellow Gorillaz roommates. Animation to music has always fascinated me. I think it's great how all her movements are just slightly and consistently off-beat, because no one really moves perfectly when they're just dancing for fun. I also appreciate the combination of live action and animation in this video. It seems to me that the video and animation have both been tweaked to work together in pacing and style, which I think is pretty neat.

About Me:

My name is Kaitlin Rees Dimka. I go by Katie.
My hometown is Crofton, Maryland.
Crofton was named one of the most desirable towns in the country to live in by ... some survey.
I'm a 4th year animation major.
In addition to digital cel, I'm taking portfolio and ancient art and architecture.
My favorite meal has to me my mom's ham and bean soup.
My favorite song changes just about every week.
My favorite website has to be YouTube.
I enjoy Dr. Tran and Homestar and his buddies. I also like the Gorillaz' music videos.
Root beer is my favorite drink. Pomegranate martinis are my favorite real drink.
The first 'favorite' animation character that comes to mind is Colette from Ratatouille. I probably have more though.
I wish I read more.
My favorite show is Project Runway. Yes, I make it work.
I don't think I can pick a favorite animated movie.
I don't watch much Anime, but I probably should.
My favorite movie is Love Actually.
The person I admire the most would be my fiance, Matt. He's pretty much the most awesome person ever.