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Pidey, can you tell me a bit more about the h.264 codec?  Will it be able to run on everyone's computer.  My system does have the option to encode it that way, but I haven't messed with it.  If my file size is 10mb will the codec make it bigger or smaller?

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Even though I’m curious to see what else you have in mind for this series, I’d like to know if you considered the possibility of expanding on this one sequence further. For example, we don’t really see any lower body growth, or any close ups on her arms or abs. While I respect your creative choices, I’ve seen many good sequences that could have been awesome if they had been fleshed out further.

I agree with DevonCorey in all respects.  😀

Great job finally putting this together TC2!  I liked the whole setting of her rolling out of bed and awakening to the imminent change.  The shot of her in front of her dresser mirror was also hugely effective.  The alarm clock getting crushed at the beginning was an amusing touch.

My only complaint was it could have been longer and more detailed.   It would have been nice to see her shirt ripping from even more angles!  😉

Boys, boys, boys… 😀

Do you honestly believe that this small 1:30 animation was all that I had up my sleeve?  Heh heh, okay I'm going to elaborate on a few things first so that you guys can be in the loop.

Okay so here are some very important points that need to be clear:

1.) The animation is hand drawn, frame by frame.  I forget what the least frame count was but I believe it was around 367 frames or so.  That means I have drawn 367 times, whether I tweaked a frame, re-colored, or re-drew.  All of that animation is done by hand with the help of some distortion tools.  So it will still take me a long time to reach the goal I've set for myself and no I will not be using flash or any other programs.

2.) The animation you just saw was only skimming the surface of what I have in store for everyone.  There was INTENTIONALLY no lower body growth or bicep close ups, because I was saving those for an even MORE detailed FMG transformation.  In fact, if you pay close attention you notice I didn't even reveal the entire body, you never saw her from head to toe fully muscled up.  The intention was to leave you guys wanting more and I believe from the comments I have managed to pull that off.

3.) Though it was intentionally left out to whet the appetite, lower body growth is not a very popular focus in FMG animations.  I know this because of focus testing I have done releasing small animations that just involved legs bursting out of jeans and what have you.  They were the least popular when it came to comments and downloads.  Currently the favorites are: Biceps, Breasts, Back, and Feet.  However, because I like covering all aspects of the body; when the opportunity presents itself I will include full-body growth.  Oh and I also chose to have the LEAST amount of clothes for the first animation, so that when it came time to rip sleeves, burst shoes, shred jeans, and pop blouses.  The FMG effect can REALLY kick in.  The whole idea of the animation is to build, build, and build into a wonderful climax and you've only seen the introduction.

4.) This animation is the introduction to the FULL LENGTH animation, meaning that if you thought this animation was short.  You are right, it is intentionally so because the WHOLE ENTIRE ANIMATION.  Will be AT LEAST 10 minutes or so, which is an eternity in animation world at least for me.  It's going to be the classic clash of good and evil and will contain AT LEAST a minimum of 6 FMG transformations all in the same animation.  There's no series, this is going to be full on movie production status.

5.) Future FMG animations will have more clothes, so expect to see biceps bursting from sleeves.  Blouses popping open, jean buttons popping off at the waist, underwear tearing to shreds, muscles bulging, nipples protruding, backs splitting shirts open like earthquakes.  Oh yeah… you ain't seen nothing yet.

Whoo!  Good feedback guys, I already knew you guys would ask me that; so I already had the answers prepared.  It's going to be a while before I post the next one, but I will keep updating everyone on the status of the project.

Thanks again, I am still open to hearing from many more people, so make sure to spread it around!

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Also as an additional note.

If anyone has any tips on exporting my animation while retaining a huge amount of quality please let me know.

I am currently and ONLY using the following programs to create the animation:

Photoshop CS3
Premiere Pro CS3
After Effects CS3

I create all of the frames in the animation window in Photoshop and then export it as DV and bring it into Premiere.  I can't turn it into a GIF from Photoshop because it says I don't have enough memory.  Also, the GIF would probably be like 20mb in size.

I currently export the animation with the download to source preset, which makes the resolution 640 by 480 or around that area in WMV format.

Unfortunately, the animation doesn't look as crisp and clear as it does in Photoshop.  So if anyone has any suggestions as to how I can export it while also making the file size manageable to e-mail or upload to the web, please let me know.

Also I am looking for hosts to distribute the animation as my yahoo group is proving to be insufficient to satisfy the needs of the animation.  It is after all a "growing" project…  Bwa ha ha ha ha!

As always, feedback and comments are encouraged!

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Let me get this straight.  People who like to watch sports , and enjoy rooting for their country's competitors in various sports activities are…xenophobic nationalists?

And what's this thing about the world cup?   

Seriously man! Get a clue!  You don't do war because your country lost in the world cup.  You don't start hating a nation or it's citizens because your country lost in freaking sports competition. You just get pissed for a day or two, then move on. 

Seems to me, some people only focus on the negative side of things. 

Agreed, too many people are looking at the negative side of things instead of just taking it for what it is.  A world wide event that allows countries to compete with each other for the hell of it.  A chance to put aside differences and just play games, that's it.

There's enough problems in the world, the Olympics do not need to be sullied by negative attitudes that tries to paint the Olympics as an excuse to be "nationalistic".

If anything Dara Torres shows how it's not xenophobic, by telling one of the other swimmers that her swimsuit was torn.  This was moments before the race was going to begin, she told the officials to stop the game because Sweden's swimsuit was ripped.

Incredible sportsmanship, and that's what the Olympics is really supposed to be about.

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Hey DevonCory,

Glad you enjoyed it!  I put a lot of hard work into that little clip and thanks to Eegore I was able to get some really nice sound effects.

The low rez version is the entire growth animation completed to its fullest BUT!

There's more than one FMG sequence, meaning that there is still at least 4 more FMG transformations to go.  However, because the main draw of my animation is the FMG itself I will not be posting any further preview clips until I have at least enough footage for a teaser.

As mentioned earlier in the thread, these little animation clips are all a part of a MUCH MUCH bigger movie that I hope to release for everyone to see.

Thanks again for the comments and feedback, it's VERY encouraging to make me want to do more!

[TC2]

Hey everyone!

I'm excited to announce that the OFFICIAL very first FMG transformation for Final Judgment has FINALLY been released!  (Though since it's Sunday I'm not expecting many responses)  To whet the appetite I have uploaded a small GIF to show you just a glimpse of what awaits.

Deviant Art direct download link:
http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs32/f/2008/231/a/7/1st_FMG_Transformation_RELEASE_by_TC2.gif

DA main page:
http://tc2.deviantart.com/art/1st-FMG-Transformation-RELEASE-95223482

If you wish to see the FULL version of the animation, my yahoo group will provide the links and files for you to watch the entire thing…

WITH SOUND!

Please leave feedback, it's taken me at least 3 months since I started to get this far.  It will be all for nothing if no one enjoys it!

TC2

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The first FMG transformation sequence of my animation "Final Judgment" is now 99% complete!  I have to finish putting a little bit of polish add some final scenes and also tweak the timing of the animation to get it "juuuust" right.

I will be releasing the first animation soon, and the first place I will upload is my yahoo group at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_collector01/

followed by my DA and then a link here.

I do want to experiment with some sound effects I have downloaded and may consider toying with the animation in Premiere Pro or After Effects to see what the file size will be with sound effects included and the lowered resolution.

Please leave feedback once the animation is uploaded as I have to continue to make 4 more transformations which will lead up to the climactic battle and essential grand finale.

Here is a little preview of a Breast Expansion portion of the animation:  (NSFW)

http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs32/f/2008/216/c/1/BE_Top_Rip_by_TC2.gif

Enjoy, I will post the link to the animation once I'm satisfied with the result.

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Wow, those are some GREAT muscles, thanks for posting them!

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That was a while ago, her arm is fine now.  Her mom's passing is much more recent than the bicep tear.

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I believe her mom passed away recently and probably explains why she hasn't been seen in action.  Since she was very close with her mom from what I've read I can understand that it's taking her a while to recover.

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