how do you guys feel about this

[Kyle Fenton]

Originally posted by Becky
"sadly, the animations this year are probably gonna be hella lame, cause of that new rule they added about having to have that "statement about what first means to you " or whatever. i don't think I'm alone in this one, but I really don't like those standard sappy animations with the robot doing the match, and then doing something cute at the end. its just lame lame lame.

but i do agree with you sharky, they do need more exposure"


speaking of lame ideas, ive got an awesome one that ties it in but my team isn't big on animation and we don't have anyone will to dedicate any real time to it (dont be afraid its not THAT hard)
we have to use a simple idea cause its all we can do but i would like to see my idea used nevertheless even if it is by another team
if you want it just email me

Becky

Becky, Becky, Becky

Let me first start that we have 4 dedicated engineers and about 6 or 7 students will to work on it most of the time. Yes the storyboard is a compromise, but nobody is going to be satisfied, that's why it is called a compromise. Anyways I do think that Becky's idea is awesome and extremely original, but as one person pointed out that it needed perfect audio and video syncing, which were are not capable at this point.

And for animation exposure, I think that animators are ones most exposed in a FIRST setting anyway, under the robotic competition. We had a lecture by Ted in Nationals, we get to see our animations on the big screen. And Autodesk, FIRST founders last year, are now supply a huge amount of software to us. When you see the other aspects in terms of awards (chairman's, website, &woodie flowers award) animation is on the top.