My capstone idea is to create an animation of musical instruments that look like they play themselves. I will compose my own music for this piece and I will create 3-D models for all instruments, light the scene, texture the instruments, and animate the whole thing.
The key components I am searching for in a mentor are:
Knowledge of programs I will be using so they can help me if I get stuck or screw something up.
I want them to share an interest in my idea, to encourage me and motivate me.
I want them to be strict with me, to critique me, as well as making sure I hit deadlines
Finally, I want them to push my abilities and help me grow in my skills.
The three potential from the MAS faculty would be: Clint Koch, Albert Williams, and Steve Mannheimer.
I think Clint and Albert would both be able to help me with Maya and the 3-D modeling, lighting, texturing, and animating. I'm not sure what all Steve does but I think he might be able to help me design the instruments in a way that makes them stand out from instruments we are used to. I'd be interested in working with Clint and Albert because I know I will need a lot of help with Maya especially with the animation as I have done hardly any.
Steve has an expertise in the area of "concept development" he is more on the side of developing ideas and getting them to expand in numerous ways and in more detail. He said he is not probably going to be very good with the actual creation of the project though.
He expects steady communication as well as a lot of independent work. And he wants you to have a willingness to evolve your ideas to the fullest potential.
He likes the idea of having a secondary adviser on board. a second mind so its not a one sided opinion.
Clint has an area of expertise in 3-D production.
From what I know of Clint he expects a good looking work be the time it is done. He is always willing to help if I have an issue and wants to see a good project in the end. He wants some good communication as well as a lot of pre-planning to be done.
Clint is my mentor for next semester already.
I think Clint would like the idea of a second adviser, someone who could help me with the music side where he won't be able to help me very much on.
I should hopefully be meeting with Albert tomorrow morning to get his interview.
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