Aimee - really like the idea, especially how you then zoom out and see the real life story behind. Do you mind that the stop motion would be a bit unclear? and do you think you have enough time as it's a lengthy process? Also, how do you plan to get the barbie and ken dolls to stand up on their own as they can't? Have a look at Katy Perry's 'your so gay' music video, she did this with barbie and ken and it really worked!
Martha - I really like your idea! Its very simple, but that's what makes it so nice. Its very creative and I think a lot of people would be very interested in watching it. Have you thought about how long it may take? Its so brave of you taking this on. Also, have you thought of the character that's going to play the real like barbie lookalike, do you have a suitable actor?
Farah - I think that this is a very good idea! It is original and creative - The use of dolls is humorous and stop motion is really effective. The irony of it being someone playing with the dolls is an effective ending to the plot and will engage the audience. I know that this is just a trial - but it's slightly shaky, so planning and using a tripod will be really good! :D
Nicole - Initial idea is very good, particularly the zooming out onto a real life person/character who resembles Barbie. Have you thought about whether you want to include dialogue, narration, or simply just music? And are you going to use the same Barbie and Ken dolls, or ones from different ranges? (Because obviously the regular Barbie doll doesn't have a baby!)
Ben - The idea is great as it is something that most people can relate to, at some level, and with the qwerky twist of being with Barbie dolls makes it slightly comedic along with the final event, the audience will have a greater emotional connection to the piece. The stop-motion is a good idea that can either make or break a piece, do you plan to work on the technique of stop-motion production to make it the best it can be?
Alice - Love your idea, I think its fab how you go from stop motion to real life. I think the use of barbies then using a "real life" barbie is really cleaver, and will make it flow between the stop motion and real action good. Have you thought about what setting you are going to use for the stop motion? are you going to build the set yourself etc? x
Lily - A very interesting concept, stop motion can be very effective and the ideas of a kind of grim life for Barbie is very original. However, try keeping the camera still and in focus when filming. A tripod perhaps?
Beatrice - I think you have a really good idea and it would be fun to do and I like the twist at the end, but it could take a long time, but would be definitely worth it. Next time really work on getting the camera in exactly the same place as you left it as it tended to jiggle around a lot which made it look less fluent.
Lizzie - Your idea is very unique, the idea works really well with the combination of film and stop-motion. It's great that you have already tried out some animation and clearly have a clear vision of what you want to achieve. Will you be able to find an actor that looks like the doll?
Evie - Heard your idea and it sounds like a really original and creative concept. Sounds great and I'd love to watch something like that which totally goes against the stereotypical story of a character like Barbie. I hope the stop motion goes well because it's quite difficult but done well it can be really effective. Have you given some thought to the kind of music you might use to emphasise the emotions of the doll more, as obviously you won't be getting much variety in the way of facial expressions.
I also interviewed a couple who weren't in my class, to see their responses to my idea.
I also interviewed a couple who weren't in my class, to see their responses to my idea.
