Meeting Minutes #2

Today I had my second meeting with Lynn to further discuss my project and how it has been developing. I had eliminated the idea of 3D work as I feared this would make my area too unfocused. However I am now aware how I can still work with both 2D and 3D in my current area of interest.

From the meeting my next steps are as follows:

• Research visual styles from different sources (still image/ moving image/ interactive) and pick 3 distinct styles from each. 
• Make a list of what I feel are the key elements of each style and what defines each.
• Take one on my own characters and adapt it so that it fits each of my chosen styles. 
• Make notes on my findings.
• Has the appeal changed?
• Am I technically able to recreate the styles?
• Any other findings I haven't previously thought of.
•  Create a mind map of 'Appeal' including relevant literature from the research I have undertaken. 

Previous Tasks
3.  Read: Get 'The Art of' books for 3D animation films to look at character designs.
4.  Write: Make notes of any trends in the visual style. 
5.  Read/Make: Research different visual styles for 2D and 3D, pick one of each and design quick concept sketches for each.

Additional Tasks
11.  Read: Research visual styles.
12.  Write: Make a list of key elements in what defines each. (adapted from task 4)
13.  Make: Adapt my character to fit each visual style.
14.  Write: Make notes on findings.
12.  Write: Make mind map of 'Appeal'.