Character Walk Critique

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For this critique, each animator will show their work to the small "sweatbox" group.

Sweatbox 1

Sweatbox 2

Sweatbox 3

Sweatbox 4

Sweatbox 5

Each group will come to a consensus on the answer, for each individual presenter, to the questions listed below. The group will fill out one ELECTRONIC version of the critique sheet for each members' animation in turn, rating the work on a scale of 1-15, on the 10 points listed below.

The group will turn in ONE critique sheet for each animation, labeled with the reviewed animators' name. (For example: John, Bob, Mary and Larry are all in a group. The group critiques Johns' work. The group members watch Johns' animation, discuss the answers to the questions listed below, then score Johns' animation on the form electronically. They then turn in that electronic critique sheet into the "Finished Character Walk Crits" folder on the Drop Off Drive.)

The group will each choose two character walks to showcase in the second hour of class.

Questions to answer for the Character Walk Critique:

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The Identity Questions:

For your main character, (the one walking), you must answer at least ten (10) of the following questions:

Male or Female?
Age?
Physical Health?
Appearance?
Hygiene?
Intelligence?
Diet?
Culture?
History?
Religion?
Income?
Occupation?
Education?
Sexual Orientation?
Family?
Friends?
Inner rhythm?
Psychology (introvert, extrovert, etc.)?
Goals?
Name?

From the characters’ movements, is it clear WHERE the character is? (What’s the environment?)

From the characters’ movements, is it clear what the character THINKS about his situation? (How does he asses the environment?)

From the characters’ movements, is it clear what the character FEELS about his situation? (How does he react?)

From the characters’ movements, is it clear that the character BELIEVES his ACTIONS will achieve the desired goal? (What does he decide to do and why?)

Can you, the audience, answer at least 10 of the 20 identity questions?

Does the character walk ‘naturally’, in accordance with bipedal anatomy and Earths’ gravity? (The character should not slide, float or sink.)

Does the character interact clearly, naturally and appropriately with props or other characters?

Does the character have appeal?

Are the shots well-staged?

Would you hire this person as an animator?