e.media

ident

To depict my identity in ten seconds, I chose to use a babushka doll. Its various layers represent the different sides of me. The handpainted floral detail on the dolls gives reference to my attention to detail and 'perfectionist' attitude. The letters of my name; millicent, are made from polymer clay which is a material I like using and have used for a while.

Initially I just wanted to have the doll unfold, then 'pack up'. However, this was insufficient as the footage didn't last long enough. I realised that in order to have a half-successful stop motion animation, I would need to add to the content of my clip and have more footage.
I re-filmed using i-stop motion which enabled me to film the various stages quickly and efficiently. I had more footage to play with and more choice when it came to editing.

From the critical session, there are a few things I would like to change. I need to add audio, perhaps some sound effects to correspond with each stage (popping noises?) or some sort of whimsical music to reflect the nature of the dolls and aspects of me.
I intend to play with the brightness/contrast of the clip in order to remove some of the shadows and to brighten and whiten the background. I would also like to do some more editing to make sure each stage is the same length in time to ensure a good sense of flow. This would also make adding audio easier and more appropriate.