April 19 2015

Press Kit

Artist statement:

It is incredible the leaps and bounds technology has made, and continues to make, in regards to the advances in the digital representation of the real world within a computer. It is still awe-inspiring to me that I could construct a film, imagined entirely in my mind for so many months, on an at home, personal computer.

My film is a futuristic, science fiction exploration of old problems experienced by every human being as some point in their life. The tribulations of belonging and accepting differences is very human struggle, which I have explored in my film with automaton characters.

Biography:

Allison Tokiwa is a denizen of the Lower Mainland, residing on the eastern edges of the fair region. Always inspired by the imaginative worlds of films and video games, Allison has pursued her interest in computer art and technology for many years. This interest culminated in her degree from Emily Carr University, where she graduated from the animation program in 2015. She now looks forward to constructing her own new, imaginative worlds for others to experience.

Synopsis:

An old robot, surrounded by workers who are much more nimble and faster than he, attempts to find his place at his new job. He experiences both friendship and struggle as he navigates his way through a wholly unfamiliar task. 

March 31 2015

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FpR5CQH2SnrrlOOk7AlmmC9D2fgtC4clP9gP2RTfyQg&authuser=0

March 24 2015

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March 10 2015

March 03 2015

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February 3 2015

January 27 2015

Jan 13 2015

Layout V3.01

Layout V2.02

Layout V2.01

Layout V1.3

Layout V1.2

Oct 21 2014

Oct 14 2014

I need to bring in an animator. ;-;

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q5rqoQdmSesoKuPOx1uN0W6ASEJIaXK_rGcO7wk-6xg/edit?usp=sharing

Old Robo Rig 1

Rig's finished! Animation test should hit by Friday.

Sept 30

I spent most of this week fixing the existing model, replacing parts with higher quality ones, creating new parts to fit the current story, etc. Basically just getting things ready for rigging. The first rig and animation test will be done by next week, barring any major disasters.

Replaced upper arm with higher quality model (original on left)

Replaced finger tip with higher quality model (original on left)

Added elbow joint with broken half for end sequence

Modeled that goddamn screw

Taking some inspiration from the shitty model kits I have around my desk, I added lines/ridges to the Old Robot model to make him look a little more 'put together'. Some of the parts just barely fit together, leaving pretty noticeable gaps between pieces.

To contrast this is a nicer model kit, where most of the visible lines are a part of the character design and not a consequence of lazy/cheap toy design.