"Golfnado" (2016)

"Golfnado"

It’s finally here !!

The third and final year of my studies at The University of South Wales, Cardiff, and it's certainly flown by !!

The opening requirements of the year meant I was tasked with animating a performance piece (mime), with a simplistic character design and integrating that performance within After Effects.. and "Golfnado" was born.

The premise of “Golfnado” relies upon the cocksure golfer, thinking he has mastered the game (which we ALL know will never happen !). When he attempts to tee off and misses, he gets frustrated, causing him to miss again and sending him into a spiral. The resultant tornado firstly picks him up and then eventually deposits him with an ignominious thud back to earth. His humiliation is complete as his club also succumbs to gravity with a slapstick clunk to the head.

This piece of work brings me back to my comedic roots and I thoroughly enjoyed animating and editing every second of it. As simple as the premise and look may appear, I 'm well satisfied with the finished outcome.

Golfnado Poster

I made a poster to go along with the animation.

Built Pre - Made Armature

The Characters Armature was one I bought and assembled from Animation Tool Kit

Padding the Puppet

I padded the characters armature out with foam to prevent slipperiness and less reflective surfaces from lighting.

Creating the Cap

One feature of my characters simple design was his Golf cap and side burns. Just little details to add more character.

Creating the Golf Club

Afterwards, I made a Golf Club to go with the main characters personal arsenal.

Final Character

This is the character finalised, posing and ready for animating.

Final Background

This background (with the layers included) was the final version I drew and added in the final animation. Every object is layered for free manipulation while editing

After Effects File Management 1

As a part of my assignments briefing, it was required to name and organise files on after effects. Making sure its not cluttered while editing.

After Effects File Management 2

I did it again with the sounds that were included in the animation as well. All to create the finished short - "Golfnado"