Well I was pretty pleased with what I had turned in last week as my blocking for Stewie getting hit by a dodge ball. But after watching my critique, it was clear that the boss (aka mentor Pete!) wasn't as enthusiastic about it as I was. After retooling the blocking to try and get more of the flair he was looking for, I have to say (again!) I'm pleased with the direction its going in. I was definitely a little bummed when he asked me to change nearly the whole thing but after the new blocking pass, I can see that its much more interesting to watch. So lesson of the week: listen to your director/mentor! The school technically lets you work on your own ideas BUT the mentor still acts as the director. If he doesn't feel its working, then its gotta be changed. This was a great lesson in the realities of work and I think I took it pretty well :D Below is the second blocking of my shot. Still needs work (of course, right after its turned in I can see a million things wrong with it) but its definitely more interesting and appealing and I thank my mentor for making me redo it :)
On another note: I'd also like to write something a little sentimental for me to remember as I continue this journey. A year ago I wasn't a happy camper with how life was going. I was bored at work (although a little less so as I had been promoted to the sales floor and finally got out of the box that is the cashiers desk) and very discouraged with school. After the fiasco that was private college, I found myself wondering what to do with the rest of my life. Animation has been something I've always loved, albeit not something I had always considered as a viable career option. In the later years of high school (thanks to Ms. Sanzberro!) and throughout community college (shout out to Donivan Howard!) I came to the realization that this was something I loved and felt like I could really see myself doing. So when I searched online for animation schools, one popped out among the rest: AnimationMentor.com. I watched the student showcases and was completely convinced that this was it ...this was the place that would push me to my potential and really let me prove that this is what I wanted. Since starting this amazing journey, I've met some incredible people and have had the most excellent adventures. I can honestly say that I never imagined that I would have as many new and amazing experiences that have come out of this last year. Animation Mentor, its amazing staff, the wonderful AM students that I've had the honor of meeting, my friends and family ...you all truly make me feel like anything I dream is possible and for that I am eternally grateful :)
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