DJ C

The first character I worked on was DJ 'C', the letter C on a set of turntables with a pair of headphones.

I used some images of Turntables to get an idea for the design, and used the bend tool on a cylindrical polygon.

The end result appeared like this:

I created the turntables using various polygons, and created the indentations on the speakers using the boolean tool. I then added a pair of headphones, and some textures to give the speakers and table a wooden feel, and a metallic look to the records and microphone.

Further decisions

We decided on genres for each of the letters, trying to have a diverse selection.

The decision was:

Y - Punk
M - Metal
C - DJ
A - Reggae

Finally, at the end we will have some kind of pop/band music for when all of the characters come together. We have each taken a letter to get started on creating before we animate.

I will be working on the C, the DJ. I intend to create the letter, with some turntables and a pair of headphones.

Storyboarding - Week 3

We have decided to animate the four letters of the YMCA to represent different genres of music, seperately to begin with, and then together playing as a band with a fifth genre of music. Then the letters would rearrange to form the name of the club.

We intend to use 3d Max to create all of the characters individually, and then animate them together on a stage background with music and lighting.

The animation will not be too complicated but will convey the message appropriately to the intended audience.

Brainstorming

We have visited the YMCA youth club in Chelmsford, dubbed the "Y Club". We are to create an animation that would encourage potential members of the right age group to take an interest in the activities of the group.





After hearing about the different activities that the group takes place in, we have decided that we should create something that encompasses all of the different social groups of the age range (ages of around 13-18 years).




We have decided to use an animated 'Y' character to convey the message to the age group in a fun way that should keep their interest and hopefully give them the information they need.