Final thoughts on Histoires Petite Pomme

Upon reflection, Histoires Petite Pomme came together well, despite organizational setbacks.
I cannot help but wonder what kind of a result we could have produced if Camilla, Simon and myself had began working on the film earlier, but that's all hindsight now!
From day one we did have set back, like Simon's absense at the beginning of the year, but overall everything ran okay.

Tiny details and fine tuning are now evident in my film, and require further editing, but this is all learning, and i can now use Histoires as a reference for future expeditions in the land of digital media!

I am glad we explored the texture/cut out/ collage style, because the film we produced was different to the rest of the class, and therefore added a different element to the viewings. I really feel i developed my skills in art design, perspective, screen shots and photoshop during this semester, and now have the confidence to apply this knowledge to future works. In particular the use of Premiere will be useful, as i have sat through a few online tutorials and now have a sound knowledge of how to use it (though more training would always be nice).

I think Histoires Petite Pomme did communicate the story well, and made people laugh, which was one of NICE PEAR STUDIOS key visions/business aims. I also think the use of tools like the old cinema introduction to establish the story, and draw the audience into the film was a successful aspect of the animation, and the song "i think i like u too" by French Band "Jamaica" really worked well with the pace of the film. THe soundtrack and the film worked well together, particularly in the "Monsieur Banane" tension final shot, when the music reflected this tension in the bridge. Key scene changes also occcured at the chorus transitions,(the "a short time later and cow leaf church scene" and obvious instrumental standouts (for example, the chunky base line at the beginning cueing the curtain the raise).

I think timing wise, it could be even more fine tuned, but the key ideas to time it with the song worked well.

Overall, although it's not a block buster, Histoires Petite Pomme is something i am proud of, and love sharing with my friends, to show off the cool stuff i do at University!!!!

Anyway, without further ado, i thank you fabulous readers (all three of you) for keeping in touch with my progress. I would also like to thank Josh and Lisa for you help throughout the semester, and your understanding of how different groups work!!!!!! And just incase you havent seen the film, here's the link to it on Premiere.

Histoires Petite Pomme from Jonathon Hyde-Neary on Vimeo.

Regards,
Jonathon Hyde-Neary