Workbench http://www.coilproductions.com/cp/Workbench/Workbench.html What am I working on now? An occasional upload of work in progress, various software and hardware tests and experiments. iWeb 3.0.4 http://www.coilproductions.com/cp/Workbench/Workbench_files/webbanner1.jpg Workbench http://www.coilproductions.com/cp/Workbench/Workbench.html Criquet - First prop nearly completed http://www.coilproductions.com/cp/Workbench/Entries/2011/9/29_Criquet_First_prop_nearly_completed.html bb6f4704-e88a-4843-a3d9-eacdc4a85dff Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:02:19 -0400 This is the first prop for my feature narrative, Criquet. It is nearly finished. This device will be used by the main character throughout the film. It is a working prop. It is roughly 2 feet wide. More images to come. Untitled Project After Effects Puppet Tool Tests http://www.coilproductions.com/cp/Workbench/Entries/2011/9/5_Untitled_Project_After_Effects_Puppet_Tool_Tests.html 44b9c6eb-c41c-4c2c-9388-5a64796ac3c4 Mon, 5 Sep 2011 22:19:04 -0400 I’m looking into the animation of photographic portraits using After Effects. This is a first attempt at using the puppet tool in AE. I am looking for a slow, nearly imperceptible change in expression. This is all still very early in the conceptual and technical stage. Basically a diversion from other projects.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>The original (cropped) photograph of an unknown man on the left and the altered Photoshop image on the right. Untitled Project Test images http://www.coilproductions.com/cp/Workbench/Entries/2011/5/4_Untitled_Project_Test_images.html 8667cfba-c5b7-47af-9be8-c11d4363acaf Wed, 4 May 2011 00:01:56 -0400 Lately I’ve been negligent in my attempts to create situations that allow for orchestrated chance encounters to not only take place but flourish. <br/><br/>Last Thursday opportunity showed itself, even though it almost ruined my car, I took advantage of it. I think I’m on to something with this imagery. Simple tests that hopefully translate into a new project evolving from the Lake Series. These images are screen grabs from test videos. Scroll down to see all the images. Video coming soon? Praying Mantis Behavioral Study http://www.coilproductions.com/cp/Workbench/Entries/2010/12/16_Praying_Mantis_Behavioral_Study.html 1eae5efa-1708-462b-bfe3-293ac789c307 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:21:28 -0500 I’m currently working with SUNY Fredonia biology professor Dr. Bill Brown on his behavioral studies of praying mantis. I am shooting video that will be used for analysis and documentation as well as broader impact and outreach. We are hoping to continue the video portion of the research through grants.<br/><br/>The first video is done and uploaded on YouTube. I recommend you view the video at full 1080p resolution in full screen mode if you connection and computer can handle it. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality. <br/><br/>Once again Josh Gumiela has provided some nice audio. Checkout his website <a href="http://gumielectronic.net/">http://gumielectronic.net</a><br/><br/>Warning: <br/>The video may be objectionable to anyone averse to highly detailed imagery of insects and insect cannibalism.