Date of Award
5-2015
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Legacy Department
Digital Production Arts
Committee Chair/Advisor
Dr. Timothy Davis
Committee Member
Dr. Jerry Tessendorf
Committee Member
Tony Penna
Abstract
This thesis focuses on the methods used to create the look of the unusual flying ostrich in UFO, a short, stylized film about an earthbound bird with his head in the clouds. That this aspiring aviator is not an ordinary ostrich is visibly indicated by his unusual markings, reflecting his unusual mindset that allows him to achieve the impossible. The techniques used to accomplish the final appearance of the unusual ostrich will be explored in this thesis, with a particular focus on the methods used to create and style the feathers, and the techniques used to hand paint the assorted markings on the character.
Recommended Citation
Runge, Sarah R., "Character Surfacing and Feathering for UFO" (2015). All Theses. 2145.
https://open.clemson.edu/all_theses/2145