Architecture 5420: Digital Animation And Storytelling
Due: In-class screening December 3, 2024

Exercise 4: trailer for final movie

Create a 30 second to 1 minute animation preview trailer of your final movie. Connect the use of sound to objects, spaces, and characters, their interactions and the greater environmental setting. Optionally, use a sound recorder to sample some potentially relevant sounds. The short movie trailer should identify the themes of your final movie but not necessarily its conclusion. For the preview you may incorporate still renderings as well as animation. The subject area is one that you should develop according to your own interests. You are welcome to make an apointment to discuss your approach and themes while undertaking this exercise.         

1. Use one or more captured sounds.
2. Create one or several separate sequences at the same resolution.
3. Work with one or more objects.
4. Render your work in medium HD proportional resolution (e.g, 960 x 540 pixels or 1280 x 720 pixels).
5. Record your work to a jpeg or png animation sequence(s) and compile the resulting animation in mp4 movie format. Use OpenShot or iMovie HD (on MacOS), Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro or any editing system you prefer to create the short preview.
6. Place your work in the class submit folder and submit a short 1 to 2 paragraph written description by email.
7. Pace yourself with sample scenes and renderings over the next few weeks so that you have some representation of your project before Thankgiving Break , and use the last few days to edit and add finishing touches to the preview.

Note: The final review (final screening) is presently set by the university to occur during the final exam period on December 17th at 2 pm. We will discuss this in greater detail in class.