George Lessons
LET’S MAKE IT BIGGER
Week 6 focused on acting references and applying emotional nuance to facial animation. A scene from Doctor Who featuring David Tennant was chosen due to its strong emotional range and the actor’s expressive facial performance. The subtle shifts in tone provided a valuable study in how quickly and believably emotions can change on screen.
A character bio was developed to support the emotional context, helping ground the performance in personality and backstory.
However, the recorded reference didn’t turn out as intended, lacking the subtlety needed for accurate translation. The initial blocking was also too extreme, making the performance feel forced rather than authentic.