An animated excerpt from Ptolemy's Gate

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whitepanda Mouler
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Hi everyone. I'm working on an animation project at the moment for school - I've decided to recreate the prologue chapter from book three, so for months I've been neck-deep in Ptolemy, Egyptian architecture and assassins. Fun times.

Here are some preview pictures. Nobody in my class has any clue about how awesome the books are, so I would like some feedback from everyone who loves the books as much as I do. :wave:

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Picture 3

If you're interested in other projects I've done before this, check out WhitePanda Media.

I hope you like it!
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Sentynel One with The Other Place
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Wow, nice. What software are you working in?
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DeskRage Mouler
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!! I automatically love you. And do tell what software you use! :D These look excellent. I am quite excited--especially in light of the fact your other work looks very nice and smooth. You are quite skilled.
Ah, it is real nice. I'm following you on deviant art now. But do post everything here. We will give you feedback.
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whitepanda Mouler
I'm using Flash for the characters, and I'm experimenting for the first time with fully 3D environments. Big challenge, in a nutshell!

Thanks for the feedback, you guys are awesome! :D I should be finished animating in a few weeks, and then it's sound design, editing, etc. Long road ahead, but I'll definitely keep you posted. :) What do you think of Ptolemy's design (well, what you can see of it so far)?
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Chiz Ghul
Oh wow very nice project and a great intro for you into these forums Welcome!
I think his desgin is good =) I do wonder if ptolemy wore makeup like other royalty
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whitepanda Mouler
Chiz wrote:Oh wow very nice project and a great intro for you into these forums Welcome!
I think his desgin is good =) I do wonder if ptolemy wore makeup like other royalty
That picture is a closeup of Bartimaeus as Ptolemy. When Ptolemy is revealed in that scene, he won't have any special makeup or accessories.

In designing the characters, I knew that Ptolemy was a pretty pragmatic kid who kept his appearance simple and uncluttered so as not to draw unwanted attention to himself... but Bartimaeus is a little bit more flashy and has more confidence and attitude, so I figured that in taking Ptolemy's form he would add more regal touches to his appearance. :) Nothing too extravagant, I promise!
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I like. And that is amazing!

Yay! I work in Flash! Except I'm not as good as you are by a long shot.

So excited to see the finished product!
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AWESOME!! I'm looking forward to it, and I love how it looks.
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whitepanda Mouler
Thanks guys! So far, the second and third assassins have wiped each other out, and Ptolemy is beginning his way across the room to the window. :D
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Nero Higher Spirit
whitepanda wrote:Thanks guys! So far, the second and third assassins have wiped each other out, and Ptolemy is beginning his way across the room to the window. :D
Sick.
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Fio Foliot
Hey, that is just weird! I saw your account just yesterday on deviantart! How coincidental...I'm adding you to my watch list, because this (and you) are awesome:)
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whitepanda Mouler
Fio wrote:Hey, that is just weird! I saw your account just yesterday on deviantart! How coincidental...I'm adding you to my watch list, because this (and you) are awesome:)
:$ Thanks!
That looks pretty cool. I can't wait for you to finish, this seems set to be incredibly awesome when it's done!! Your other animations are extremely nice and well polished too! :)
Bartimaeus: It won't be the only mad thing about if you let this lot go. Check out that one at the end. He's taken the form of a footstool. Weird...but somehow I like his style.
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Ugh, I can't wait! This looks absolutely amazing! :gladstone:
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whitepanda Mouler
:) Thanks everybody. Work continues - I'm putting together a trailer for the video. Testing things like lighting, sound... I'll keep you all posted. :D
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Beautiful poster.
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Nero Higher Spirit
whitepanda wrote:I designed a "teaser" poster for the animation and got it mounted on canvas. It looks amazing!! Check it out here:

http://fav.me/d2z5n5f
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