Research Towers

Research Towers

Name: Pilar I. Perrault                      House: South                        Topic: Charracter Design for Animation

EQ: What is the most important aspect in designing a character for an animated feature?

General Information	History of Animation	2D Animation	3D Animation	Hybrid Animation	C.D. Physical Appearance	C.D. Personality	C.D. Powers	Model Sheets	Concept Art
1-ARTL An article about how animation is a form of acting.	61- BLG A blog about how certain popular video game characters rose to greatness.	3-ENCY An encyclopedia entry with facts and examples of 2D animation.	5- ARTL An article about computer animation.	30- BK A book about the basics of hybrid animation, a type of animation that combines 2D with 3D.	33- BK A chapter from a book that talks about character hierarchy and styles.	34- BK A book chapter about developing eyes and how they relate to expressions.	43- ARTL An interesting article that gives the reader20 good tips for designing characters.	36- BK A book about drawing characters, specifically teenagers.	35- BK A book that states the basics of designing characters.
2- BLRB An article about the importance of learning how to draw for animation.	75- ARTL A web article about the early roots of animation, including some examples.	8- ARTL An article expressing concern for the decline of 2D animation.	6- BLRB A blurb about doing 3D animation for a living and the kind of schools to consider.	31- BK A book about developing a pipeline for hybrid animation.	34- BK A book chapter about developing eyes and how they relate to expressions.	38- ARTL An article about how the lack of character development can kill a feature.	64- BK A book about designing animal characters.	44- ARTL An article stating the importance of using a model sheet for animation.	45- ARTL An article about the purpose of expression and model sheets.
4- ARTL An article about using non-human characters in demo reels.	76- ARTL A website depicting the history of animation in a timeline of events.	9- ARTL An article discussing the possible future of 2D animation.	13- ARTL An article about a computer system called 3D Studio Max.	32- BK A book about hybrid animation and the actually process of combining 2D and 3D characters in a scene.	35- BK A book that states the basics of designing characters.	39- ARTL An article talking about developing the spirit of a character.	65- BK A book about designing animal gestures.	45- ARTL 45- ARTL An article about the purpose of expression and model sheets.	50- ARTL An article talking about and showing pictures of concept art for Disney’s Wreck-It- Ralph.
7- ARTL An article stating the main principles of animation.		10- BK A book discussing animation starring SpongBobSquarepants.	14- ARTL An article discussing the current popularity of 3D animation and how it may fall in the years to come.		36- BK A book about drawing characters, specifically teenagers.	41- ARTL An article about how animation compares to today’s live action.		55- BLG A blog that talks about creating both concept art and model sheets.	51- BLRB An interview with a concept artist and what his job is like.
16- ARTL A news article talking about Tim Burton’s new film, Frankenweenie.		11- BK A book about Disney Animation discussing  how it all started.	15- ARTL Dreamworks Workplace		37- BK A chapter from a book talking about how costume can tell a character’s living and lifestyle.	43- ARTL An interesting article that gives the reader20 good tips for designing characters.		64- BK A book about designing animal characters.	55- BLG A blog that talks about creating both concept art and model sheets.
21- BLRB An awesome article about different careers in animation.		12- BK A book about Disney Animation and some of their early works.	17- ARTL An article talking about how an animator working at Pixar perfected a method for animating hair/fur.		43- ARTL An interesting article that gives the reader20 good tips for designing characters.	46- ARTL An article about creating characters with personality.		65- BK A book about designing animal gestures.	57- BLG An interview with Landis Fields, a visual development artist.
25- ARTL An article that discussed the type of animation (CGI) in Disney’s Tron.		22/23- BK A book about Disney Animation and using live action as a drawing reference.	18- ARTL An article talking about new technology developing for CGI animation.		47- BLG A blog talking about why animals are so appealing in cartoons.	48- BLG An article that tells the reader about the purpose of animals in cartoons.			64- BK A book about designing animal characters.
27- ARTL An article about stopmotion, a type of animation using puppets/figurines.		66- BK A  book about creating animated shorts.	19- ARTL An article about the development of the (awesome) movie, Hotel Transylvania, a recent CGI movie.		48- BLG An article that tells the reader about the purpose of animals in cartoons.	49- BLRB A blurb that talks about making characters look cute.			65- BK A book about designing animal gestures.
29- ARTL An article about, GenndyTartakovsky, creator of Star Wars (cartoon series) and Hotel Transylvania.		69- BK A book about animal “landmarks” (using anatomy to make even stylized cartoon animals look like they are moving naturally).	20- ARTL An article about the introduction to 3D animation.		49- BLRB A blurb that talks about making characters look cute.	56- BLG An awesome site all about bringing out a character’s personality.
40- ARTL An article about Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of SpongeBob Squarepants.			24- ARTL An article talking about the history of 3D movies (the kind that require the special glasses).		62- ARTL An article about designing animal-like characters.	64- BK A book about designing animal characters.
41- ARTL An article about how animation compares to today’s live action.			26- ARTL An interview with Pixar’s President, talking about how animation has changed over the years.		63- ARTL An article about designing human-like characters.	65- BK A book about designing animal gestures.
42- ARTL An article about motion capture Technology, a type of animation that picks up on an actor’s motions.			28- ARTL An article about how the evolution of digital technology (and how it may develop further).		64- BK A book about designing animal characters.	66- BK A book about discovering attitude for animal-based characters.
50- ARTL An article talking about and showing pictures of concept art for Disney’s Wreck-It-Ralph.			66- BK A  book about creating animated shorts.		65- BK A book about designing animal gestures.	71- BK A book on animating emotions in characters.
52- ARTL An article about Pixar firing one of their directors, Brenda Chapman.			69- BK A book about animal “landmarks” (using anatomy to make even stylized cartoon animals look like they are moving naturally).		68- BK A book about exaggerating an animal’s features to make it more cartoony.	72- BK A book on animating emotions in characters.
53- ARTL A list of statistics regarding animator wages from the year 2007.					70- BK A book about drawing dragons, but goes into creating personality in characters through shapes and facial expressions.
54- ARTL A list of statistics regarding animator wages from the year 2012.
58- ARTL An article about creating storyboards for filming.
59- BLRB A short piece on storyboards and camera angles.
60- ARTL An article debating on whether or not storyboards are important.
73- BK A book on creating animated shorts with a special chapter about storyboarding.
74- ARTL A website about storyboarding, what it is, and how it is used.