May - 2014

My Research Interests

As an artist who uses the computer, my animations and artwork represent large parts of my research. But my work as an artist/animator who also teaches leads me into compelling avenues of inquiry that may not be aesthetically stimulating, but which are relevant either in producing my artwork or teaching my students. MEL scripting, for example, is not beautiful to look at (unless you are a technical director perhaps); but it may facilitate some aspect of animation that is not readily apparent. This section of the site is dedicated to providing some explanation of these types of projects.

Handouts vs Video

Comparing the efficacy of written handouts vs. movies. Update: The ability of Vimeo to allow timecode jumping in the description of their videos increases the efficiency of video allowing it to be, in effect, searchable. If the author is thoughtful about where he/she adds timecodes, he or she can virtually eliminate the difficulty of searching for specific information within the linear video medium. Description: In my animation classes, I demonstrate very specific techniques