Abstract
March 2, 2010
The Meghdoot is an epic poem of over one hundred stanzas by Kalidas that describes human emotions,meteorological conditions,botanical and natural riches of the country. Kalidas was a court poet for Vikramaditya, Gupta Emperor in the Fifth Century AD. Thus far, the poem has been represented throughout the centuries in a language that addresses the higher and educated classes, by classical arts or translations which were meant for scholars.My thesis will bring this treasure by using combination of digital tools and multimedia that depicts the Kavad folk art folding boxes as a narrative structure to the common people of every class. my target audience are average Indian people from age 20-35 who are also the audience of bollywood. The beautiful and aesthetic description of the meteorological information and beauty of India in form of folk art, will instill them with cultural pride and awareness and encourage them to learn more about classic literature.
rough sketches
February 25, 2010
video of Vetravati (Betwa river)
February 25, 2010
Google_earth
February 9, 2010
interface
February 9, 2010
Elevator Pitch
February 9, 2010
My animation is an exploration and an attempt to bring, 1500 years old Meghdoot a poem written only for the royals and scholars to the common people of India by using narrative structure of a Indin folk art. Motive is to translate the poem into a visual language that is understandable by everyone.
My primary target audience are Indian designers and artists who are 25-35 years old, as they are the interpreters between a common Indian public and other literatures like Meghdoot.
My secondary audience are the common people of India , who don’t know anything about the poem, but can learn through my piece. These are the people who should be benefited through my thesis, if it is successful. As they will be able to witness more works of art which is according
to their understanding.
Incredible india
February 2, 2010
Six aspect of thesis
February 2, 2010
1. Idea/Purpose-Content
Idea/purpose: is to bring Meghdootam a classical poem written only for a higher section of society(King and courtiers) to the common people of India( who are not related to classical form of art and design)
Content: Visual translation of the poem in a least complex and aesthetic way, so for easy understanding of the poem, and thus making more and more people aware of the literature. A story of the places traveled by cloud in the poem. A Messenger story between the sending and receiving end.
2. Form-Manifestation (technology, book, sculpture, film?)
A linear animation, video film based on Meghdoot.
3. Idiom-Context, style, genre
Key words: poetic visualization, painting style, linear, beautiful, poetry, travel log, geography.
4. Structure-Composition, what to include, NOT include!
Structure: Story of the cloud messenger.
To include: Details of the places. Name of rivers and places in the route. Main character: cloud. An Indian teenage girl character.
5. Craft- practical implementation, getting the job done.
Use: Corel photo paint4x, photoshop and hand drawings for illustration.
after effects, adobe premiere and Adobe autodesk maya for animation and composting.
6. Surface-finishing, superficial face of the work-usually this is the easiest part.
New schedule
February 2, 2010
January Last week
Proof test of technique to be used, conceptual requirements
Corel photo paint, Adobe after effects and Maya
Users: Who are watching main stream Bollywood movies not the art movies.
There are many theaters, in New Jersey who always show bollywood movies at least in one screen, for example Regal.
February First week
Complete rough storyboarding, test of final techniques and sound design.
Storyboard, whole poem or parts of poem which I want in my story. A very detailed storyboard.
Books to consult : Kamlesh Dwivedi’s Meghdutam
Meghdutam Translation:C John Holcombe
Meghdoot: Acharya Sheshraj Shrma
Animation test.
February Second week
Final style frames to be animated, sound design.
Sound design with English verses only in few parts.
February Third Week
Final sound track and final animatic. User testing.
IDC students(ask for permission)
Friends and family from India( who are audience for main stream bollywood and not related to
classical art)
February Fourth Week
Start final production
Illustration of frames.
Animation
March First week
Final production
Illustration of frames.
Animation
Compositing
March Second Week
Final production and a teaser
Illustration of frames.
Animation
Compositing
March Third Week
Final production and a teaser
Illustration of frames.
Animation
March Fourth Week
Post production, after effects.
Compositing.
April First Week
Post production, after effects and work on exhibition style
Touch ups only. Render.
April Second Week
Exhibition style.
Look into work of Peter Horvath.
Number of credits I am taking this semester: 13
Other activities apart from school:
Tutoring 9-12hours in a week in AMT lab.
Internship: Looking for internship, probably will be starting it from mid February.
Production schedule: thesis 2010
February 2, 2010
January Last week
Proof test of technique to be used, conceptual requirements
February First week
Complete rough storyboarding, test of final techniques and sound design.
February Second week
Final style frames to be animated, sound design.
February Third Week
Final sound track and final animatic. User testing
February Fourth Week
Start final production
March First week
Final production
March Second Week
Final production and a teaser
March Third Week
Final production and a teaser
March Fourth Week
Post production, after effects.
April First Week
Post production, after effects and work on exhibition style
April Second Week
Exhibition style.
