Help Wanted!!!!!

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Hello, everyone. Sorry if this is in the wrong place…

Okay, here’s what’s going on: I’m working on an animation project right now, and I’m not really getting anywhere. Here’s the project site: www.mousetrapthemovie.com.

Basically, what I’m looking for is people who know what their doing (probably better than I do :rolleyes: ) to volunteer with things like…modeling, texturing, layout/animatic type stuff, and maybe even a little animation. I’ve been working on this since Feb. of 2006, but most of the time has been spent just learning. :slight_smile:

http://www.mousetrapthemovie.com/resources/images/blog_images/mice_01.jpg

Throughout the course of this project, I’ve definitely gotten better, but it’s still very slow. I’d like to try finishing the project by the end of this summer. If anyone’s interested, please, contact me.

Thanks.

In HIM,
Joseph<><

PS - Any tips or advise on how to go about doing something like this would also be appreciated! :slight_smile:

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yet another project that is posted with barely any information…

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That’s why I gave the link to the site. Thanks for the response, though. Sorry about that…I just assumed that people would click on the link.

In HIM,
Joseph<><

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Ignore the happiness…
I’ll check it out.

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Cool another oregonian! :smiley:

I don’t think I’ll be able to help out too much, but I can offer tips.

Is this going to be an open project or something that registered members get a secret Code to enter the production forum? One thing I noticed is that people like to show off; have their work seen by as many people as possible and commented on. Running a blog that showcases the work of those involved will encourage everyone to continue.

Website is a good start, maybe post more details on the mouse. Wireframe, rigging (if any was done yet.)

Good Luck!

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fmkguy: I went to your site and read your script. Sounds good. I like the way you did the Hen’s personality (and sleepwalking)
…must cross the road… …must cross the road…

Unfortunately I’m probably too much of a newbie to be of much help. I hope to see the finished video though :slight_smile:

I’m originally from Oregon. I was born in Salem :slight_smile:

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so…you’re making a movie that dis’ a branch of each state’s govt, the Department of Family and Children Services … is that what you mean by DFACS…how does God and Christ fit into that? I’m confused. By making the mousetrap DFACS, are you saying that DFACS kills children? (I’m assuming that a child mouse gets trapped and taken away…) Kinda overboard, if you ask me. I dont think God wants children to be raised in an abusive environment, and DFACS takes them away and puts them in foster care, correct? I think God would want you to focus on a more positive message. just IMHO.

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Now I’m confused. I was about to sign up for this project. Seemed like a nice Christian project. How are the DFACS, the ST Antonio movie festival and this movie project linked? Roger you sound really upset.

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First of all, I just wanted to say thank you for even going to the website, let alone posting a reply! There’s been more of a response than I thought there would be. :slight_smile:

@ RogerWickes
Yes, DFACS (the mousetrap) is supposed to represent the Departement of Family And Children Services. Basically, here is what’s going on…Last year, in Atlanta, some children were kidnapped from their families by DFACS. Not because of abuse (although they may have falsely accused the families with that), but because, for the most part, their homeschooled. I’m a homeschool student, myself, and because my family is a member of the HSLDA (Homeschool Legal Defense Association), we don’t worry about stuff like this. If we wern’t apart of the HSLDA, we would probably live in a constant fear of being taken away from our parents.

I have a friend, in San Antonio, who is going through this very thing. She has a 2-3 year old daughter, whose father didn’t want anythign to do with her a couple of years ago. But now that the father is married (to someone else), he’s been charging her with false accusations and taking her to court! He even had her arrested on one account (though she was innocent and had done nothing worthy of being sent to jail).

In the film, we don’t show a “child mouse” being neither caught, nor killed. What we’re trying to show, is that DFACS is a danger. They have no authority to, literally, kidnap these children. There are certain laws set up that allow them to operate. But, for the most part, they don’t even obey those laws. There’s a great book about this sort of thing, written by a former police detective…“No Fear,” by Robert Surgenor. ISBN# : 1-57736-159-8

Anyways, from a homeschooler’s point-of-view, there is a very fine line. DFACS has their proper place, I’m sure. But when they continually overstep their bounds, targeting single mothers who can’t afford a lawyer, and homeschoolers, it makes it very difficult for me to “write them off” as a safe, God-ordained institution. I realize you may not have intended things this way. I’m sorry for rambling on so long, but…

@ ozo
Doug Phillips (founder of the Vision Forum, the orginization that started the SAICFF), was an attorney at the HSLDA and handeled many cases such as these. I also wanted to commend you for your discernment and not wanting to attach your name to something you don’t agree with. Thank you.

I hope everything was made clear. I know I write somewhat “scatter-brained,” so I apologize for that. :slight_smile:

@ Calvin
Any tips you could offer would be most appreciated!

@ TKR101010
Thanks for the compliment. :smiley:

In HIM,
Joseph<><

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okie, a couple of points. From the website:

‘from across the United States can cooperate and use their unique skills’

You know a lot of us aren’t from the united states, right? :wink: Perhaps ‘world’ would be a better word to use.

From a personal perspective, this sounds like it’s both political and religious. So count me out. Good luck with the project though, those mice are nicely modeled and textured.

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Thanks M@dcow, great tip…I’ll definitely look into changing that! And, yea, definitely political and religious. :slight_smile:

In HIM,
Joseph<><

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Nice job so far. I like the Textures and the modeling is great. I hope the movie turns out great and makes a big impact.

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count me out for this one. But if your next movie is about love, forgiveness, hope, joy, faith along that line, count me in. I also compose choral/organ music.

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Cool concept for a movie.

I love it when people use media like this to say something strong and personal while wrapping it up in a story that is (hopefully) entertaining to all.

I don’t think I have any talents that would be useful for this project. However I would like to wish you and your project well. If you get it finished I would like to see the result.

Regards
Caleb