KnifeTestPal.mov

Just a quick knife throwing exercise - also testing ball and socket armature I bought against an old wire armatured, cushion foam and liquid latex buildup puppet. Made them do the same thing, to see which was easier or better to animate. Less going back and correcting with the machined armature, but I think I actually have a better feel for the wire.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• knife test
• stop motion
• puppet
• armature

[WiredFly]

Who made the ball and socket armature?

[StopmoNick]

@WiredFly

I Don't know who made it - bought it from a guy who got it built 12 years ago for a personal project that he never made. But it's slightly taller than the 12" I expected, and with steel rods brazed into steel step-block joints it's not easy to modify, so I haven't been able to use it in a puppet.

[aNILEator]

nice simple little narrative helped too, can imagine that these 2 were settling an argument or playing games and one said "I bet I can throw better than you"

Excellent piece Nick, I still need to get back into the swing of it, been too busy, bring on this months exercise challenge theme now!!!!

[MongoTheMonkFish]

ha ha old armature versus new one great great! fantastic job and as always flawlessly smooth!

[fandetulunar]

Excellent!!



[fandetulunar]

Excellent!!

[DirectorToby]

Your animation is inspiring!

[SsjSned]

did u make those small swords?

[FandSproduction]

I had to watch that a few times. I blinked! That was great!

[occhiodiagamotto]

Fantastico, Nick! Bel test.

[castlegardener]

great little test Nick, very well done and a great idea...