Topic: Mission To Pluto

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Mission To Pluto

Mission To Pluto

2 Astronauts land on the once-planet Pluto, one of them decides to explore on his own, what does he find?

Please do let me know if I've improved since my last stop-motion and if you liked this one!
My last stop-motion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxDkKQ9LBBc

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Note: due to a glitch my old stop-motion was showing in the directory version, It is fixed now mini/dizzy

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At first people may complain about the flicker and a perception of choppy animation.  But I think this is purely awesome.  Here is why:

1) The subdued lighting not only sets the mood, but provided me with the feel that I'm watching real space footage.  I've watched a large share of lunar video from 1969 and early 1970s, and it captured that tone.

2) creative use of a carrot element

3) just the video of the astronauts walking built up suspense, and the surprise last few seconds came without warning.  Perfect use of pacing throughout in my opinion.

4) Excellent use of sound.

The Gravity is very light on Pluto, so i just explained away that their boots and suits are heavy so they have the 1G experience, otherwise the astronauts' muscles will weaken. and deteriorate.

I loved it.

Last edited by HoldingOurOwn (October 17, 2016 (06:33pm))

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Thanks for the feedback, I'm glad you liked it!:D

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Pretty decent work here.

Although,your walking cycles might do well with a transitional frame.  Here, the feet transfer themselves from one stud to another instantly.  But there's should usually be at least one frame where neither foot is on one stud or the other.  Sometimes it can be a little bit of trouble to balance the subject there, but it really helps to make the walk look more fluid.

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Although,your walking cycles might do well with a transitional frame

Good advice, I'll definitely do that next time!

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I actually have gotten adept at balancing the minifigure between studs for that transitional frame (I call it FRAME 4, since my walk cycles are usually 8 frames in length and frame 0 is the keyframe).  Walk cycles become easier and less tedious. even become enjoyable, with practice.

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