Starting Modeling

Started modeling some filler 'De Chirico' props for my scene. As Phil suggested I fill out certain parts with different De Chirico elements, I've modeled some towers (which along with clocks, trains and statues) is a regular theme.





As well as the towers, I've also taken another look at how my world needs to be modeled. As De Chirico's paintings don't have proper perspective, it's been a challenge to figure out how to keep this 'false world' correct. After talking to Alan today he gave me two options. The first would be to model the paintings as they are seen. This would mean that, from the point of view of the paintings, the world would look correct, however any other angle wouldn't make sense. The second would be to find a way to 'cheat' the perspective. Below is a test of modeling the scene as it is depicted in the painting. From a 3/4 point of view, everything looks wrong but in the front view, the 3D cubes etc look correct and like the painting.

Voice Over 2

After sending out voice over requests I gained a second reply. This recording is by Andrew Stanson.

Voice Over

After sending out a request for a voice over, I got a quick response from John Mundy. Below is the recording of my script which he sent this morning.

Pre Vis 2

Tried taking the camera in the opposite direction. The flow of the train seems to fit better. The trains in all of the paintings (other than The Anxious Journey) all of the trains appear to be traveling from the right hand side of the image towards the left. Also the harp is playing in the background as I was re using the soundtrack I found before being told it would probably be better to use De Chirico's brother's soundtrack.

Pre Vis First Try

The sound in the background is the aeolian harp. Rather like the eerie feel it gives my piece. However more tries with different camera movements to come.

Soundscape Ideas

About time I updated my blog. Been slacking in updates as of late. After talking to Phil, he recommended that I start looking at a possible soundscape for my piece. After the talk Jackie showed me two pieces of music composed by De Chirico's brother Alberto Savinio. Below is one of his pieces



Also she sugested I looked at the aeolian harp. The awolian harp is a harp which is played when the wind blows through the gaps between the strings. The sound produced, although lovely can be considered quite creepy.

Lighting Tests 1

Few lighting tests.