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This assignment involves the task of creating three idents for a TV channel, specified by myself. This will be achieved via the use of Animation techniques within 3DS Max to produce three similar yet recognizable short animated idents.
After conducting extensive investigation of the existing channels and previously broadcasted Idents, I have decided on "The History Channel" as my chosen TV station.
(The History Channel Logo. [Online] Available at: http://art.newvideo.com/logos/The%20History%20Channel%20
logo.jpg) [Accessed 8 February 2009]
I concluded with this Channel due to the fact that it is well known for its vast range of historical content, which in turn presents a wealth of information for the idents to be based off. However as we have been delegated with the freedom to chose our subject, I felt obliged to confirm on my favourite Era throughout history "World War II", more specifically the "Soviet Union".
I have an impulsive interest with Russia and the will power of it's people in the ability to survive the Nazi invasion in 1941. Perhaps one of the most influential yet important roles within the Soviet Army were the snipers. Contradictory to other countries's military forces, both Women and Men of the Soviet Union could be snipers. Snipers were used to provide long-range suppressive fire for ground troops, in addition to the elimination of important targets such as Nazi Officers. Due to these facts Soviet Snipers were often feared by the German's and by doing so created a physiological advantage over them as well as respect from the Soviet people.
(English Russia >> Soviet Soldiers at World War 2. [Online] Available at: http://englishrussia.com/?p=2239) [Accessed 8 February 2009]
As I result I plan to model a typical Soviet Sniper for this assignment for the inclusion of three separate events. In order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of what I plan to produce for the three Idents, I fashioned the following Research and Mood Boards. These should help to express my chosen content in addition to the generation of potential ideas.
Research Board
The concept behind my research board was to portray the appearance of a typical Soviet Sniper from WWII in addition to serving as reference material when modelling the final character in 3DS Max. Whilst conducting this research I gathered a vast amount of images relating to Soviet Military Uniforms and firearms, the images above represent the ones that I considered to be the most relevant. My particular favourite is the exploded diagram of a "Mosin Nagant" rifle showing the parts it is constructed from, this should prove exceptionally useful when replicating it as A 3D model for the animations. As for the character itself I plan to draw elements from all of the images to produce an accurate uniform, that is instantly recognisable to viewers that watch The History Channel.
Mood Board
For my mood board I desired to express the range of feelings that were incurred by Soviet Snipers. Conceivably the immediate emotion that comes to mind is the sheer number of deaths that were inflicted as a result of WWII, consequently I feel the splatter of blood adequately signifies the tragic loss of life. The snipers themselves were often responsible for the elimination of important targets, however during the battles in the Eastern Front the total number of Soviet Casualties exceeded 23 million people, the highest number of human lives lost by any country during the Second World War. The words "Fear, Tactics and Concentrate" are elements that the Snipers had to endure whilst fighting on the front. Consequently I will attempt to incorporate their meanings throughout my idents to increase their overall impact on the viewers. The photograph visually represents these words and the conditions that the soldiers were exposed to including extreme cold, harsh weather conditions and constant bombardment. The Soviet Flag is iconic emblem associated with the Soviet Army and the Rifle Scope conveys the Sniper's tool of destruction.
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