8.7.15

Thesis.

I am still in IBDM hell, there is sp much joy in discovering a film that has implemented animatronics that I have not seen that I pretty much go on to ebay straight away and try and source it second hand. However, there are so many films that look like they may have used animatronics but actually used other forms of practical effects like make up and costume so its a case of really going into detail with each title and researching the background of every title on the list.

Model.

I really like the cheeks on the robot, the miliput has finished the effect off really nicely. Its such a simple thing and it adds so much to the emotion of the character. The only issue is that the servos operate on a wider sweep than the mechanisms allow, so this will have to accounted for at a programmable level when writing the arudino script. 

Feelings

I am really enjoying working on the model at the moment its really fun and keep surprising me with how people react to it. The analysis of the IBDM data base is still giving me issues as far as keeping up the level of indeterminacy as I set out from the start.  

Evaluation

I have found this session to be one that has had its ups and downs, I had friends around who really loved the model and could not wait to have a go playing around with the r.c control. I think this is also part of the joy of making this stuff is just letting people loose on it and try to explore things for themselves. I know this isnt a normal part of the animatronic build process but for me it has been real fun and has given me motivation to crack on and get this finished on time. As stated above the analysis chapter is still giving me a headache, I'm about half way through the data base at the moment but if feel like im just at the start still. 

Analysis

The current situation of the project makes sense and I know that once I have accomplished the more difficult elements of the project they will add further grounding and substance to the outcomes. 

Conclusion

In conclusion I would really like to get through the statistical side of the project as soon as possible, I know this can not be rushed as even missing one film that has used animatronics will give me totally wrong outcomes and its not worth that at all. In fact I cant really bare the thought of missing one out as the study and the artistry is that important to me. 

Action Plan

Finish the IBDM data base and move on with the other elements of the project. I think it will be a really positive move for me to spend a few days getting through this and just taking it step by step.