I see from your influence map you're going for a kind of Americana-style environment, that exploits the wide-open space of the American highway. Very interesting. There have been a number of movies that exploit the isolation of the American motorist - and his vulnerability; check out the following:
You maybe going for a UK petrol station - just make sure, as you're putting together your visual ref, that you've made a decision. Likewise, it may further help you if you pick a particular era; for instance, a 1950's petrol station would offer up a different aesthetic - indeed, doing so might add to the strangeness or sense of something being not quite right.
Get some resolved concept art on here as soon as possible - and remember too that you've got to combine your digital set with a matte painting, so consider that when you're thinking about your composition.
For advice re. Unit 3 written assignment, follow link:
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ReplyDeleteHey Katy,
I see from your influence map you're going for a kind of Americana-style environment, that exploits the wide-open space of the American highway. Very interesting. There have been a number of movies that exploit the isolation of the American motorist - and his vulnerability; check out the following:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MtAMc4i8OA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6WmEoMY2Lo
You maybe going for a UK petrol station - just make sure, as you're putting together your visual ref, that you've made a decision. Likewise, it may further help you if you pick a particular era; for instance, a 1950's petrol station would offer up a different aesthetic - indeed, doing so might add to the strangeness or sense of something being not quite right.
http://sloblogs.thetribunenews.com/slovault/files/2008/07/s-and-h-gas-station.jpg
http://www.nynas.com/upload/images/News/OldPetrolStation.jpg
You might want to consider too using an unusual or unexpected vehicle on the forecourt to add an additional dimension to your scene; for instance:
http://www.iniva.org/images/chilavansideview_0.jpg
http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/pierce/clown%20car1.jpg
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/00799/speeding-hearse460_799373c.jpg
Get some resolved concept art on here as soon as possible - and remember too that you've got to combine your digital set with a matte painting, so consider that when you're thinking about your composition.
For advice re. Unit 3 written assignment, follow link:
http://ucarochester-cgartsandanimation.blogspot.com/2010/12/fao-cgaa-year-1-unit-3environment-essay.html