The Preparation Stage

This week in ISM, I worked on setting up the environment in which my interview will take place, as well as prioritizing the audio clips that I will be using in my scenes. In order to create a simple and appealing environment, I imported a living room model into the workspace that already held my character model. Within the room, there are two couches, a table, a kitchen area, some stools, a television, a picture frame, and many wall and ceiling lights. However, the only pieces of furniture that will be included in the interview shot is the couch and the table with a flower vase on it (The importance of the flower vase will be revealed in the interview!). I am mostly satisfied with the interview setting because it is fun and light, and I want it to attract the attention of the audience.

In addition to preparing the environment, I did some research over animating the camera. I really want to make the interview as realistic and entertaining as possible, so I would like to start it off with a pan across a piece of the room, beginning with an idle camera showing a wall and a painting (the title or “Created by…” will show up on the wall), whereupon the camera begins moving to the right to reveal a table and a flower vase, and then continues to the couch, where Mery is sitting, and she will say or do something to initiate the interview. I am looking forward to begin animating the product, and I am excited to incorporate some director skills to put it together!