Mr. Buttons
vs
a Car
Module: Work-Based Learning June 2024
Mentor: Vytautas Puišys
Software: Autodesk Maya
Prompt: Mr. Buttons is excited about his new car. As he attempts to turn it on, he quickly realises that it is broken, which leaves him frustrated as he smacks the wheel.
More about the module and my task:
As part of my Character Body Mechanics specialism, I worked under an industry mentor, gaining valuable insight and simulating a real studio environment.
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I was tasked with animating Mr. Buttons interacting with a car, specifically jumping onto it. With stylistic freedom, I focused on core principles like weight, balance, timing and space while also exploring cartoon techniques such as smear frames to make the performance more imactful.
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Weekly feedback sessions, strict deadlines, and a structured schedule helped me refine both my workflow and the final animation, pushing my technical and creative skills further.
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