Plan B.

Time is becoming a serious factor so I came up with an alternative.
A little editing, a little reordering of scenes and here's a new cut:

http://64.17.142.111/downloads/3_27_edit.mov

After reviewing with Steve and hearing David's concerns, I thought I'd take a stab at some
editing, while maintaining the key points - friendship between the the two real characters. It's now 52 seconds and 15
scenes. It's pretty much the same thing but without the "conflict" -- they no longer chase each
other and then reverse. The flamingo will knock over the Fakes with her exuberent dance. Truth is, you don't even
miss the middle part and staying in one corner is easier to follow. So maybe this will work for the better - a more
concise piece that reads better.

Got some good info on wraps vs. blends from Steve. Might do some stuff with Dee, but might work on it AFTER my Thesis.

David went over Render Layers, which I was really nervous about, but will give them a try. I'll test it for the program picture.

I'll render as I go, so I think I'll be OK and I've got a nice process down for AfterEffects and FCP.

Schedule-wise, the kids are away for this weekend and I'm using next Tuesday as a full work day. CADA is having an industry critique next Thursday for 3D animation that I'd like to attend, but I'll have to be MUCH further along ... which I should be.

I'm off Good Friday and told the family I'll be working on my project through Easter. (I did this last year for Digital Production and it worked out really well).