In general, you need to hold the consonants longer so that they read, then open the jaw quickly in 1-2 frames to get more emphasis on the vowel. RIght now the lipsync looks floaty and is not reading.
Here are some notes on her dialogue:
On the m in 'M'ore, make a shape for the M and hold it for at least 4 frames. Start to open the jaw while the mouth is still shut, so that the jaw doesn't 'stick'. You can prepare the mouth, and lead into the action 8-9 frames ahead of time. If there is time get the mouth prepared for the 'M' in "more' 8-9 frames ahead of time. Make sure the 'P' in please is shut for 2-3 frames before opening for the 'le' in please in 1-2 frames. More snapiness in the jaw and holding the 'P' will help this read. Hold the'G' in 'give' and open the jaw quicker. Close the jaw a bit more on the 'g'.
Use mouth shapes that are asymmetrical. Squint one side of the face, and have the other side more open. Have her talk more out of one side of her mouth. These details will help the animation feel more organic, and it will be more interesting. Use her lower lids more, to squint the eyes.
Look at the notes 'Week 7 jaw animation, phoneme libraries' and week 9 'notes on approaching mouth action' on the blog. Ben, did you see the James Baxter DVD on facial performance? We could watch it a second time in class if that would be helpful.
For the blocking with the 2 characters, can you please replace the existing movie file with one that has the opening shot of the mouse, and blocking for the mouse rolling her the cookie and their reactions. It's week 11. Blocking needs to be complete! Thanks Ben.
Having said all that, the piece is looking great. Nice storytelling and characters which is what this is all about!
Please make another pass at his facial performance using the same notes. You can replace the same movie files and let me know when it's ready. I will post more comments.
In general, you need to hold the consonants longer so that they read, then open the jaw quickly in 1-2 frames to get more emphasis on the vowel.
ReplyDeleteRIght now the lipsync looks floaty and is not reading.
Here are some notes on her dialogue:
On the m in 'M'ore, make a shape for the M and hold it for at least 4 frames. Start to open the jaw while the mouth is still shut, so that the jaw doesn't 'stick'.
You can prepare the mouth, and lead into the action 8-9 frames ahead of time.
If there is time get the mouth prepared for the 'M' in "more' 8-9 frames ahead of time.
Make sure the 'P' in please is shut for 2-3 frames before opening for the 'le' in please in 1-2 frames. More snapiness in the jaw and holding the 'P' will help this read.
Hold the'G' in 'give' and open the jaw quicker. Close the jaw a bit more on the 'g'.
Use mouth shapes that are asymmetrical. Squint one side of the face, and have the other side more open. Have her talk more out of one side of her mouth.
These details will help the animation feel more organic, and it will be more interesting.
Use her lower lids more, to squint the eyes.
Look at the notes 'Week 7 jaw animation, phoneme libraries' and
week 9 'notes on approaching mouth action' on the blog.
Ben, did you see the James Baxter DVD on facial performance?
We could watch it a second time in class if that would be helpful.
For the blocking with the 2 characters, can you please replace the existing movie file with one that has the opening shot of the mouse, and blocking for the mouse rolling her the cookie and their reactions. It's week 11. Blocking needs to be complete! Thanks Ben.
Having said all that, the piece is looking great. Nice storytelling and characters which is what this is all about!
Please make another pass at his facial performance using the same notes. You can replace the same movie files and let me know when it's ready. I will post more comments.