Pixar Cinematographer Sharon Calahan: Light

References for you to watch later when you have more time....

Sharon Callahan came here a few years ago and gave one of the best talks I have heard from industry people.  This is from an interview of her at CGSociety.  Good references here.  The rest of the talk is good too. 

"For Sharon Calahan, great cinematography requires a "strong sense of design and style." She adds, "It definitely has to serve the story well and have an emotional resonance with the audience." Several internationally acclaimed cinematographers standout. "Roger Deakins [Fargo] is somebody whom I greatly admire, Caleb Deschanel [The Natural], and some of the greats like Conrad Hall [In Cold Blood]; they had and have a strong artistic vision that takes your breath away. You can watch the movie with the sound off and be amazed by how beautiful it is." Calahan believes, "Understanding how light works is vital, which is why I paint; it forces you to look closely and understand what’s happening. There’s no shortcut to learning that."

Over-the-top Inspiration for Emerson

Toy Car
http://vimeo.com/39344976

Short Animations: Inspiration, Modeling, Shading, & Texturing

INSPIRATION
*3D made to look like 2D watercolor; see modeling at end of animation.
Ode to Summer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY9R-_oQUJQ
*Physical humor, action, depth, color that gradations and saturation
Wiley e coyote hip hip hurry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq2bMXtJkp
I*Bizarre imagination, motion, layering
The Tale of How
http://vimeo.com/1516019 
*Humor; integration of 2D, 3D, and FX; layering; color
The Story of Bjorn  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV5w262XvCU&feature=related 
*Traditional paper animation from Russia
The Hedgehog in the Fog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPEPAjc9dFA&NR=1&feature=endscreen
MODELING & SHADING
*Modeling, Texturing, and Shading
Demo Reel by Scot Andreason (including Gladiator)
http://vimeo.com/33707149
*Modeling; Emotional Content
Ballerina: The Last Dance by Brandi Parish
http://vimeo.com/23974643
*Shading, etc
Shading Projects by Megan Walker
http://vimeo.com/23974062 

*Rendering and Shading
VIZA 616 Class Reel 
http://vimeo.com/23974542

ONE EXAMPLE: Austin Hines
*Modeling:  Turntables
Curds Turntables by Austin Hines
http://vimeo.com/6923989
*Trying out an Idea
Curd Suck Proof of Concept by Austin Hines
http://vimeo.com/6496215
*Final Animation
Curds, the Muffet Story by Austin Hines  
http://vimeo.com/8372535

harry potter deathly hallows animation

cool lighting and character design.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN1_h_eGitE

Heather's Lighting Inspiration

Cindy Lighting Inspirations

My lighting inspiration for the beginning in the dark room with the flickering light.

Lighting ideas for inside the Vivarium

Inspiration: Game Concept art by Adam Admowicz

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/19/arts/video-games/adam-adamowicz-artist-for-lush-video-game-worlds-dies-at-43.html?ref=obituaries

Rango process from ILM

Note character design, etc.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/rango-progression-reel-oscars-gore-verbinski-paramount-animation-291967