tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55158136186425863792024-02-07T11:23:30.338-08:00FlightProduction blog for the short film Flight by Mel McCannFlight by Mel McCannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17699810840921733826noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5515813618642586379.post-38867976316032646672013-03-19T07:17:00.002-07:002013-03-19T07:17:52.560-07:002013 UpdateHey Everyone,<br />
I'm still planning on relaunching "Flight" again on Kickstarter but not when I had originally planned. Obviously, it's past February now and I intended on having it already up but real life is back in the way again, putting the film temporarily on the back-burner. Reason being is I've recently started a full time job and am committed to a freelance gig on the weekends until the end of May. However, this early summer, you will for sure see it back up and ready for backing. By then, I also plan on having more finished shot content to share and have a new video pitch to help viewers better understand the process of traditional animation and why this project is relevant.<br />
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Anywho, see you guys soon! And I'm looking forward to turning my full attention back to "Fight's" completion.<br />
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MelFlight by Mel McCannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17699810840921733826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5515813618642586379.post-29841914491988246492012-10-09T19:10:00.003-07:002012-10-09T19:10:50.221-07:00Last Day for Kickstarter<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Hello All,<br />Today is the last day for Flight on Kickstarter and unfortunately, we are only halfway to the goal. I know I have expressed this before but I want to thank those who have contributed so far and for any other support I’ve received during the duration of the pledging. I am more than flattered to see how far I was able to come in just thirty days and that’s enough drive to keep me moving forward with Flight’s progress.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Though the goal may not be reached during this first try, that doesn’t mean it’s not worth a second. However, I plan on saving the re-launch until mid February 2013. I think it’s important for me to get more done on the film and have some polished shots to share with viewers; allowing them have a better understanding of the project. Not to mention, the holidays are just around the corner, which can make for a strenuous time on the wallet. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I plan on continuing to update the film’s progress here on the production blog so please feel free to check in from time-to-time. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Looking forward to launching again!</span></div>
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Flight by Mel McCannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17699810840921733826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5515813618642586379.post-42872036929025866152012-10-01T16:18:00.001-07:002012-10-01T16:18:00.767-07:00"Meet the Animator" is Live<br />
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Hello everyone,<br />Right now I am hosting a live video chat (7pm EST) for Flight here on Kickstarter. Feel free to ask any comments, questions, and/or topics that you would like to discuss. Below is the URL on where to meet me. The chat will be over at 8pm EST so hurry in:</div>
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For those who have been waiting, I am so sorry that I did not post the URL sooner. There were some technical issues with the WIFI but now everything is a go.<br /><br />See you soon,<br />Mel</div>
Flight by Mel McCannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17699810840921733826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5515813618642586379.post-63234905145808140742012-09-27T12:40:00.001-07:002012-10-14T08:13:52.837-07:00Meet the Animator<div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font: normal normal normal 13px/1.5 Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 134px; padding-bottom: 8px; padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px; vertical-align: baseline;">
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</span><a href="http://kickstarter.com/projects/eatrice/flight-animated-short" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Flight- Animated Short on Kickstarter</span></a><br />
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Flight by Mel McCannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17699810840921733826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5515813618642586379.post-7339590529137559652012-09-26T18:39:00.003-07:002012-09-26T18:43:16.696-07:00Crunch Time<div align="middle">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Hey guys! Only two weeks left for my film on Kickstarter and have a video update regarding the progress so far. Please take the time to check it out and visit Flight's pledge page linked below.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Thank you!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eatrice/flight-animated-short" target="_blank">Flight - Animated Short on Kickstarter</a></span></div>
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Flight by Mel McCannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17699810840921733826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5515813618642586379.post-18238428013781258032012-09-17T13:02:00.003-07:002012-09-17T13:13:17.322-07:00Flight - Kickstarter Week #1<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">Hey guys! It's been a full week since the launch of Flight on Kickstarter and it's already 18% funded. Woo! Again, thanks to all those who have pledged so far and those who have helped spread the word. I cannot express how appreciative I am for what you have done. I'm insanely thrilled to see it doing as well as it has in such a short amount of time. </span><br />
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Please, to those who haven't already, I would LOVE you forever if you would help me spread the word and promote the project to as many people as you can. This film is so very relevant to me and would open so many doors and opportunities if it were to be completed. I would also take sincere pleasure in sharing this piece with different audiences and having the financial ability to be able to help those who have helped me so much with the film thus far.<br />
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Thanks everyone again for their consideration and cross your fingers!<br />
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<a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eatrice/flight-animated-short" target="_blank">Flight - Animated Short on Kickstarter</a></span></div>
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Flight by Mel McCannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17699810840921733826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5515813618642586379.post-88096248145067528412012-09-14T12:38:00.002-07:002012-09-17T13:13:02.377-07:00Off to a Good Start<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">Yaaaaaaay! Thank you so much everyone who has pledged so far on Kickstarter. I am insanely grateful to have your support. I'm working hard to keep spreading the word about the film and trying to get as many backers as I can. Flight still has a bit of time left but I don't want the project to grow too </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">stagnant</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">. </span></span><br />
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Flight by Mel McCannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17699810840921733826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5515813618642586379.post-27030531678457058142012-09-11T11:11:00.000-07:002012-09-11T11:11:09.203-07:00Flight is Officially "Flying" So, after months of distractions and prolonged preparation, I'm thrilled to announce that my traditionally animated short film <i>Flight</i> is now on Kickstarter. <b>Please</b> take the time to visit the link and consider making a contribution to such a meaningful project. If you cannot afford a donation, you can still help out by sharing this project and spreading the word with as many of your friends and family as possible.<br />
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<a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eatrice/flight-animated-short" target="_blank">Flight - Animated Short on Kickstarter</a><br />
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Wish me luck and thank you all for your consideration! It is very much appreciated.<br />
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MelFlight by Mel McCannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17699810840921733826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5515813618642586379.post-60140827434019237332012-09-07T10:01:00.001-07:002012-09-07T10:12:47.678-07:00Updated Flight AnimaticHere is the newer version of the Flight animatic. The majority of the rough animatic is based of this version. There may still be some minor changes in the future but nothing too noticeable.<br />
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MelFlight by Mel McCannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17699810840921733826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5515813618642586379.post-47535309325730603212012-09-07T08:06:00.002-07:002012-09-07T08:07:54.646-07:00Exciting NewsSo, the Kickstarter launch is ready! Everything is setup and now all I am waiting on is the Amazon account pending review to be completed. I cannot express how excited I am. It took forever for me to finally get to just this point and it has been long overdue.<br />
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Still working very hard at getting things prepped for the Kickstarter launch. Unfortunately, like always, other obligations have gotten in the way. Can't wait to clear my list so this film can finally be my main focus. It kills me everyday that it sits under my bed in an oversized plastic tote. <div>
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Check back later today for the rewards that contributors will be receiving for their donations.<br />
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MelFlight by Mel McCannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17699810840921733826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5515813618642586379.post-39013698075722536042012-06-04T14:24:00.001-07:002012-06-04T14:27:23.014-07:00What am I up to?Well, these past couples of weeks have been busier than expected. I haven't had much time to touch my film since I am currently catching up on some commissions received during the con. Steve Stanchfield (my mentor/ friend) and I are planning on meeting up sometime this week so I can pass off some shots to him. My main focus still is to get this Kickstarter video edited so it can be submitted as soon as possible.<br />
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I do have some promising news though! I ended up putting my two weeks notice in at my weekend job so I can have more free time for Flight. My last day is Wednesday- it was a bittersweet decision but, overall, for the best.<br />
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MelFlight by Mel McCannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17699810840921733826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5515813618642586379.post-17377738050528230672012-05-25T13:21:00.001-07:002012-06-04T14:17:49.800-07:00Emma's DesignSo, the other day I decided to go to the Emma design (first created in spring 2010) and make some changes. Since my style not only has grown during the progression of the film but this past year as well, I thought it'd be best to make the revisions.<br />
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Like mentioned before, 80-90% of the animation is roughed out- those that are done still need to be tied down and cleaned up. Not sure about the coloring on the film yet (if there will be any at all). I plan on finishing up a small shot sometime in the next couple of weeks to do a color test with. My background artist is no more so I will be finishing them off myself. Music is currently being reworked by my friend Mike Brooks. Originally, I had Rachael Milobar compose a track through Garage Band but felt it needed more of a human touch. Other than that, the promotional poster is done and the package will be figured out once the film gets further along.<br />
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Currently, I am editing the character concept sheet a bit since my style has changed some. It shouldn't be an issue with the already roughed animation since tie down hasn't happened yet. This week, I will also be ordering the iPevo to use at home as a down-shooter through iStop Motion.<br />
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Things are happening! It's just taking some time to get the ball rolling but once it happens, it's going to take off.<br />
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MelFlight by Mel McCannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17699810840921733826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5515813618642586379.post-50506001161239937232011-05-21T18:50:00.000-07:002012-06-04T14:21:01.717-07:00Flight's Introduction and ProgressHey Everyone,<br />
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Thanks so much for taking the time out to visit my website and/or my blog. Here is basically the lowdown on the film Flight and what will be happening in the future.<br />
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Flight is my senior thesis film about a lonely young girl who befriends an injured Raven and strives to nurse him back to health. This story was influenced by an actual event that occurred in my childhood. Where I am right now with the film is the majority of the rough animation is done. Thanks to Patrick Stannard and a few other fellow CCS students, I was able to get 80% of it done by last Christmas (only having had one other animation class under my belt.) Ben Cloutier, my friend and sidekick, is responsible for the backgrounds. Since I plan on giving the movie a more finished look, we'll end up backtracking and editing what we have for backgrounds thus far.<br />
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After December graduation, I took a few months off and did some fan art illustration for fun. Now that summer is around the corner, I'm ready to get back to work. Some shots still need to be animated and, due to the slow pacing of the film, I have to return to some old shots and reanimate them as well. Also, there is tie-down and cleanup still left. For this to happen (only having 3 low paying jobs) I will eventually be setting up a fundraiser on Kickstarter to raise money so I can get Flight done. It's too important to me to sit in boxes under my bed and waste away. <br />
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Here is the original <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traditional_animation">animatic</a> of the film. Some changes have been made since then to pick up the pacing. The burial of the bird was planned to be cut out, but after much consideration, I've decided to put it back in the credits.<br />
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Sometime next month, I'll be certain to post an updated lyke-a-reel for everyone to see and hopefully have the fundraiser started.<br />
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Anywho, wish me luck and I'll make certain to keep posting updates here.<br />
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