Monday, 8 November 2010

Second client meet....

Ensuring the client is kept up to date with progress, the group met Elli Constantatou for an informal second meeting.

Date: 08/11/10 Time: 10:00 Location: Starbucks, High Chelmer.

Present: Elli Constantatou, Paul Frost, Gemma Patterson, Richard Olden.

Content of meeting:

The group explained to Elli that several other teams were using the rotating globe theme and asked if they could show her the new postcard theme.

Using the storyboard and 3DsMax models on a laptop, the group explained the new concept. Elli responded very positively to the proposal and was happy for us to proceed with it.

The group then informed Elli of how they arrived at their 'Top Ten' and taked her through each one.

The group will be modelling the Secret Nuclear Bunker in Kelvedon Hatch and Elli kindly offered to contact the owner on our behalf to arrange a visit.

Elli also explained that through her contacts she could help with interior layout details of the VAF which are not published on the internet.

Week 7 updates....

Gemma starting modelling the bike for the Cycling In Essex theme.........




The group pressed on with the places in Essex models......

Paul began modelling the Visual Arts Centre in Colchester...



And some trees and people that can now be used to populate all our scenes.




And Rich created a model of the Layer Marney Towers.....








Wednesday, 27 October 2010

Dividing The Work Load...

We have decided to divide the work load out equally also to make sure we cover all areas to complete our animation:

Rich -
Maldon and mud race, Walton, Layer Marney Tower, Beginning Of The Scene
Paul -Colchester Zoo, VAF, Tiptree Jam Factory,
Gemma -Cycling Around Essex, Kelvedon Hatch Secret Bunker, Southend Pier & Advanture Island

Time To Get To Work... :) we aim to get one done a week .... :)

New concept.....

This concept is esseniataly based around a stand of postcards at a seaside. The camera pans in to the stand from a long shot and picks out a postcard scene of a popular place in Essex. The Image would then develop into a 3D model. This would continue for a variety of scenes.

Here are a few images by way of a mood board....




















The top 10 most popular activities in Essex.......

During our visit to Elli's office she was kind enough to give the group a significant amount of documents which could both inspire us and also guide us with places to concentrate on.

Elli provided data on visitor numbers and age too which helped enormously.

From the data provided, we decided upon the following locations....

  1. Colchester zoo, castle, Aqua springs and VAF
  2. Cycling around essex
  3. Kelvedon Hatch Secret Bunker
  4. Clacton
  5. Maldon and mud race.
  6. Southend pier and adventure island
  7. Braxted Park Segway Safari
  8. Audley End House
  9. Tiptree Jam Factory
  10. Layer Marney Tower

(Based on the target market of 25-35 year olds)

Tuesday, 19 October 2010

Visit to Essex County Council 8/10/10.....

Minutes of meeting.

Date: 08/10/10 Time: 10:00 Location: County Hall, Chelmsford.

Present: Elli Constantatou, Paul Frost, Gemma Patterson, Richard Olden.

Content of meeting:

Elli explained that she was looking to promote Essex using the medium of animation. The best animations will then go on the visitessex.com website.

Ellie began by telling the group about her concerns about the impact of a new tv programme called The Only Way Is Essex. The tv show follows a group of young actors playing out their imaginary daily lives in Essex, dating, working, socialising etc. The cast are heavily stereotyped with the girls being blonde, orange skinned and with implants.
it has taken the Essex Tourist Board many years to dispel the Essex Girl stigma and this programme is once again damaging the counties reputation.

The group explained that they were unsure about Elli's requirements and put some questions to her:

Q: Did Elli want one particular location chosen to promote or Essex as a whole?
A: She would like us to showcase Essex as a county using animations to show the top ten most popular places.

Q: How long should the animation be?
A: As long as it takes to get the message across.

Q: Would she like sound with the animation?
A: Yes, if possible.

Q: What age group would she like it aimed at?
A: 25-35

Q: Are there any particular aspects of the 'Essex Experience' she'd like us to emphasise?
A: Iteraction and Experiences. Such as Audley End House where staff dress up in period costume to create an immersive experience.

Q: Are there any places in Essex Elli would like us to showcase?
A: The ECC are particularly proud of what the new VAF (Visual Arts Facility) in Colchester can offer the people of Essex once completed.

We presented 6 concepts to Elli and asked her oppinions on them. She liked them all but preferred the 'pop up' surprise effect of the rotating globe with cartoon places appearing.

The group arranged with Elli to keep in regular contact to keep her updated with progress.