Minimates Animations Options

[MarvelZombie]

Hi folks, Been lurking here forever. For some reason when I applied for a password it got lost. I'm a big Minimates fan. Anyway, check out some of my Marvel Minimate animations. Two summers ago, I stared experimenting with stop motion animation with my minis. I never quite liked the results, so I got some 3D animation software and started making my own 3D animation. Some of you may have already seen these on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/user/MarvelZombie2099

Anyway, I'm glad to finally be able to post here.

Enjoy,

[eclipse]

videos are awsome man,the video with wolverine and deadpool is dead on,perfectly done,just hilarious ill definatly be watching for more

[minimadman]

Welcome. I have seen your stuff on eBay and I do believe I have been following you on Twitter for a while. Nice to see another person representing the GA.

[MiniFiend UK]

Wow thats a lot of video's. Good work I like the Deadpool and Wolvie one.

[Captain Minimate]

Cool stuff! Yep, Deadpool one is funny. So is the dancing Galactus! What do you use to make it and how long does it take?

Edit: Oh! I saw your Secret Invasion one a long time ago!

This post has been edited by Captain Minimate: Oct 25 2009, 02:48 AM

[MarvelZombie]

>>>Cool stuff! Yep, Deadpool one is funny. So is the dancing Galactus! What do you use to make it and how long does it take?

The software is iClone3 (version 4 is out, but I'm too lazy to upgrade). I use freebie graphics programs (GIMP, Ultimate Paint) to make the textures. I started with a bone frame in iClone and attached shapes to resemble Minimates, then each character gets a custom skin and accessories. It takes a long time, really depending on how much free time I have. Designing sets and characters takes a while. Recording dialogue is easy. Animating and rendering the scenes goes relatively quickly because iClone has a lot of canned animations built in that can easily be modified. I string all the scenes together with Windows Movie Maker and sound effects, and then it's showtime.

Here's my idea for an homage to an old cartoon favorite. I have a plot layed out, and I'm currently writing the script. I am currently looking for anyone who wants to provide voices for free (via MP3 or WAV file). I have one volunteer, but I really need more for more variety.

Thanks for watching and I'll try to keep this board updated on my activities.

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[Captain Minimate]

Recording dialogue is easy.

From what Nick Fury said, have you been using the speech stuff to make him talk? (the one where you type words and your computer speaks it out)

I like that you're using the real designs of the faces/body detail on the animation. Funny how their arms are higher

btw, does this maybe fit better into Customs and Artwork?

[MarvelZombie]

No, I just have a microphone, Audacity and my own talent (and sometimes other people). iClone does have that text to speech feature, but I seldom like the results.

I don't know where the thread belongs. Just happy to post.
Cheers,

[flash]

Hi Marvel Zombie, welcome.

I've seen your videos before and they are good. I really like your stop motions, it'd be cool if you made more of those too!

[Rheul]

Very cool. I worked on some stop motion projects years ago in school and I know how arduous and time consuming it can be. If it were available back then, I would have switched to computer animation too. Fun stuff. Great work and welcome aboard.