That. Was. Awesome. How much time did it take to make it?
Thanks!
I had 13 days from when I first got the project till when it was finished, but I wasn't able to even use all those days.
In the end it took one day to write the script and create the life-action previsualization video, three days to build the sets (all I could do while I recovered from wisdom tooth surgery). One day to set up the studio and test out the camera and animation software. Then just over two full days to do all the animation (about 28 hours to capture 1 minutes's worth). And another full day and a half (including a nearly all-night session) to finish the editing and effects. Much credit goes to our composer who created the John Williams sound-alike for us in one night just in time for the video's delivery the next morning.
Chewbacca's "cameo" at the end was a nice way to end
Every time I show people the video they always start to turn away, thinking that it's over, but Chewbacca usually catches them by surprise.
By the way, the video is part of a
technology expo contest here in Vancouver, Canada. It would be awesome if you guys helped me and the team out by giving it a vote. Just go the page, click on "Vote for this Entry," and log in through your Facebook account. It's that easy.