Sunday 12 March 2017

Typewriter Animation 2nd Test


This line test shows the paper entering the typewriter and the movement of the paper carrier, showing the typewriter typing and the paper moving further upwards, which 
will eventually reveal more of the book cover. I intend to repeat this process until the 
book cover is fully typed out and the paper can exit the screen and a new book cover 
can be typed.
Vimeo link to animation: https://vimeo.com/214742384

Typewriter Animation 1st test


This is a basic line test for my animation - the paper slides in from the top of the screen and
enters the typewriter through the back and into the line up for the paper, so the typewriter
is ready to type out the Agatha Christie book covers. I think this test is successful as
the movement of each frame to the next is fluid and accurate.
Vimeo link to animation: https://vimeo.com/214742318

Agatha Christie's Typewriter

A 1937 Remington typewriter used by Agatha Christie herself for many years.


I will be animating a typewriter for my character animation, as the typewriter was a huge part of Agatha Christie's working life as an author. The typewriter will type out various books from the famous Poirot series Agatha Christie became especially known for. 

Initially I designed a typewriter with a similar look to that of Agatha's, however since I have decided to animate the typewriter traditionally I decided to simplify the typewriter and reduce the keys and some of the line work. I felt this was an appropriate decision as it would be easier to trace and replicate than the first drawing.

Additionally, I think the audience will be able to relate much better with the book covers the typewriter will be typing out, as people won't really recognise the typewriter as Agatha Christie's alone. This makes the animation link in with my chosen character as the books are famous novels written by Agatha Christie herself.