Creature Study——Reptile This week, our group presented a study of reptile locomotion, focusing on turtles, lizards, crocodiles, and snakes. Through analysing video references, I realised that each reptile moves according to its body structure. Lizards and crocodiles use diagonal leg coordination while their bodies create strong side-to-side motion, forming an S-shaped curve through the spine. […]
Month: May 2026
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WEEK 14
Week 14 required a shift from high-level theoretical concepts to practical, operational planning. My independent task this week was to design a detailed screen analysis coding sheet for my proposal. A common critique from university assessors is that qualitative research can easily descend into subjective bias. To protect my thesis from this vulnerability, I spent […]
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WEEK 13
Scene Production This week, we started producing individual shots for the film. Since our story follows the post-apocalyptic journey of a young girl and a honey badger, many different environments are needed to create a sense of exploration. I was responsible for the environmental shots. As I had little experience using AI in production, I […]
This week’s lecture focused on creature animation and the importance of observation before starting production. One of the most valuable lessons for me was understanding that animation should begin with research and reference gathering rather than immediately opening Maya. The lecture highlighted the importance of studying movement, locomotion, anatomy, and behaviour before creating animation. This […]
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WEEK 13
During Week 13, I focused my independent learning on justifying the selection of my primary data sources. In a postgraduate thesis proposal, one cannot simply select case studies based on personal enjoyment; the selection must be defended through a clear, academically sound selection matrix. I spent this week critically evaluating why The Incredibles (2004) and […]