RaceMedic Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Just thought I would share with everyone my first draft setup of my singing face.This version is on peg board just for the layout but will be moved to a lighter frame with chicken wire on it.This video is short but I was just testing it out for the first time with the LOR.http://vimeo.com/28438583Feedback or suggestions would be appreciated.I am think that the open mouth does not turn off long enough between words ?Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Batzdorf Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 need a couple more channels for the mouth. I got 7 channels, 2 for the eyes and 5 for the mouth. Makes a better transition for the words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceMedic Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 Can I ask .... What 5 mouth positions do you have ... do you have something I can see ... I do have an extra channel not being used.This face uses 9 channels ... 3 for the eyebrows ... 3 for the eyes / nose and 3 for the mouth.Thanks,Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownTown Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Cool, Dave... You definately need more mouth shapes... say "ahhhh". What shape is your mouth? Say "OHHHH". What shape is your mouth? Say "eeee". What shape is your mouth? Say "mmmm". What shape is your mouth?You get the idea.D.T.PS - Why is your face saying, "uuuuuu" in between words?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceMedic Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 Sounds like I need a LOT more mouth positions ... Houston .. I have a problem.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawlkr2 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 OK, am I the only one that just did what DownTown said while reading his post??? I feel like an idiot now at my desk at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownTown Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 imawlkr2 wrote: OK, am I the only one that just did what DownTown said while reading his post??? I feel like an idiot now at my desk at work. No need to feel silly (well, no silllier than normal )D.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 imawlkr2 wrote: OK, am I the only one that just did what DownTown said while reading his post??? I feel like an idiot now at my desk at work. Nope I did it too, Dave the peg board idea might work paint it black and glue the lights in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shfr26 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I hurt my neck twisting it to watch the video. What do you want all the people that come to see your display do??? Sue ya, for neck pain??Disclaimer: I am only kidding!!!! Now, I'm off to see the Doc for my neck pain.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceMedic Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 Don Gillespie wrote:Dave the peg board idea might work paint it black and glue the lights in place.The peg board won't work in wet weather .. will probably not survive 5 weeks in the environment. Going to a frame system.DaveP.S. Sorry about the neck strain ... I shot it from a blackberry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougP Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Check out the faces at www.wireframedlites.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ainsworth Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I think you need to add at least one more mouth shape. Now you have the "O" sound, the "MM" sound (the top of the open mouth on only), and the full open mouth. If you add a 1/2 open mouth (lights that go through the center of the O) you can give the mouth a little more movement.My face is simplistic, I thought of it as a filler for a blank brick wall. Turned out to be the favorite element for most of the kids that watched the show. As a filler I designed it so I could sequence it easily and quickly and it still turned out to be a huge success. I use 4 channels for the mouth, 1 channel for eye brows, and 3 channels for the eyes and nose. or Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceMedic Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 ainsworth wrote:I think you need to add at least one more mouth shape. Now you have the "O" sound, the "MM" sound (the top of the open mouth on only), and the full open mouth. If you add a 1/2 open mouth (lights that go through the center of the O) you can give the mouth a little more movement.So when would you use the 1/2 open mouth ?!Thanks for all the feedback !Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Weiland Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I agree, the pressed fiber type won't hold up in wet weather, but you can get peg board made from polyethylene, which is water proof. I used it to make my flag. I think I got it at Lowes or HD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKSedg Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 imawlkr2 wrote: OK, am I the only one that just did what DownTown said while reading his post??? I feel like an idiot now at my desk at work. My bet is that just about everyone who read the post did the same thing! I know I did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMeBobO Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 RaceMedic wrote:So when would you use the 1/2 open mouth ?!There are actually 10 mouth positions. You can see a picture of them with the sounds they are used for at this link.Some are close so you can do great sync with 7. I think that two sizes of round O o make a big difference.http://forums.lightorama.com/forum81/26943.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miaskiewicz christian Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I've made my Singing Snowman with 4 mouths movements, this will give you an idea : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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