August 31, 2012
August 30, 2012
Kinder Chocolate 'Invention'
Russell Brooke directed this new spot for Kinder Chocolate with design by award winning illustrator and author Oliver Jeffers.
Monkey City
Shot, Edited and Directed by Marcus Alqueres Sound and Music by Roger Lima of White Noise Lab. Animation, Rigging and Lighting: Marcus Alqueres Character Design: Marco Teixeira Creative Designers: Vini nascimento, Xande Torres Compositing and Look Dev: João Sita, Marcus Alqueres Shading and Textures: Luis Campos, Marcus Alqueres Modeling: Marcus Alqueres, Vini nascimento, Xande Torres Special Thanks to Tendril
August 29, 2012
DON'T WORRY, DRIVE ON: Fossil Fools & Fracking Lies
This video represents the talents of animators Alexander Perry & Michael Wilson along with audio genius Ben Roider. They were supported by Tod Brilliant and Dalton G Crosthwait. Monstro managed the whole shabang.
"Pear Cider and Cigarettes" by Robert Valley
Music by: Cypress Hill, Nine inch nails,Lynard Skynard, Queens of the stone age, The tragically hip, and Wilco.
August 28, 2012
Tom Beg - Projection Mapping
Here's a Projection Mapping project produced as the final piece of Tom Beg's MA degree at UCA Rochester. Inspired by James Turrell, Dan Flavin, Keith Sonnier, Olafur Eliasson and a number of other artists and practitioners, Tom set about creating a projection installation aboard LV21 - a decommissioned lightship currently moored at Gillingham Pier in the county of Kent in the United Kingdom.
In order to develop content for the animations, he worked in conjunction with an event called International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend - a worldwide amateur radio festival dedicated to the education and continued practice of radio and Morse code communication. The animations feature messages written in Morse code as visualised by dots and dashes.
See more here and here.
Talking Funny - HBO Special
Very informative talks about the styles, techniques and timing of comedy.
August 27, 2012
The Art of Animation and Motion Graphics
Animation has been captivating audiences for more than a hundred years. From classic forms like hand drawn and stop-motion, to cutting-edge techniques like motion graphics and CGI, animation has a long history of creating style and poetry unachievable through live action filmmaking. It is a tool for educating, a place for experimentation and play, and a way of telling personal stories that reach the viewer with powerful visual metaphors.
Featuring:
John Canemaker, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Canemaker
Jesse Thomas, Jess3 http://jess3.com/
Justin Cone, http://motionographer.com/
Julia Pott http://www.juliapott.com/
Additional artists featured:
Dani Wolf https://vimeo.com/daniwolf
Lorcan O'Shanahan http://lorcanoshanahan.com
K.U. Schneider http://www.ku-schneider.com
silja https://vimeo.com/lasilja
Emrah Gonulkirmaz https://vimeo.com/default
Phil Borst https://vimeo.com/philborst
Mario Brauer https://vimeo.com/algoriddim
Ion Lucin http://www.behance.net/ionL
AAU VFX http://www.movecraft.com
Michiel Verweij https://vimeo.com/michielverweij
Michael Pelton https://vimeo.com/user1410263
Simon Bronson https://vimeo.com/simonbronson
Andriy Blyznyuk https://vimeo.com/abcreativemind
Nicolas Lichtle https://vimeo.com/nicolaslichtle
Mike Polak https://vimeo.com/goutmoment
Ed Rhine https://vimeo.com/user2971882
Daniel Savage https://vimeo.com/somethingsavage
Nicholas Polowy https://vimeo.com/npolowy
Francesco Indaco https://vimeo.com/bewegendebeelden
VinhSon Nguyen http://www.creativedojo.net/
Anders Goberg https://vimeo.com/agoberg
Music:
Henrik Jose - http://soundcloud.com/henrikjose
Professor Kliq - http://soundcloud.com/professorkliq
Mindthings - http://music.mindthings.net/album/lifes-path-reissue
Kynset - http://soundcloud.com/kynset
Bliss - http://soundcloud.com/blisshenrikjose/bliss-do-you-remember-how-it
Grace Valhalla - http://soundcloud.com/grace-valhalla
Hack The System - http://soundcloud.com/hackthesystem
More Off Book:
Our last video on Glitch Art: http://youtu.be/gr0yiOyvas4
We took a look at The Art of Logo Design: http://youtu.be/x3jTSB2ez-g
A sweet piece on the amazing Worlds of Viral Video: http://youtu.be/eWTx-NDCwSk
A meditation on slow-motion, time-lapse, photo micrography, and astrophotography: http://youtu.be/nWX4O7K5pyA
Our short documentary on The Evolution of 8-Bit Art: http://youtu.be/xYL1DsY8GMI
Follow Off Book:
Twitter: @pbsoffbook
Tumblr: http://pbsarts.tumblr.com/
Produced by Kornhaber Brown: http://www.kornhaberbrown.com
August 26, 2012
Jerry Nelson
On August 23rd, veteran puppeteer and master muppet performer Jerry Nelson passed away at the age of 78.Nelson puppeteered close to 1,000 characters created by the famed Jim Henson during his 47-year career. He is credited for 120 of these character performances, and was one of the original muppeteers with Jim Henson and Frank Oz.
His most notable characters included Gobo on Fraggle Rock; The Count, Herry Monster, Sherlock Hemlock, Mr. Johnson, Simon Soundman, Little Jerry, Farley, Biff, Herbert Birdsfoot, and Snuffy (1971-1978) on Sesame Street; and he performed Floyd Pepper, Lew Zealand, Crazy Harry, Uncle Deadly, Robin the Frog, Louis Kazagger, Fleet Scribbler, J.P. Grosse, and Slim Wilson on The Muppet Show.
Nelson was a major part of other projects featuring Jim Henson's Muppets, including the 1984 movie "The Muppets Take Manhattan" and other television series including the 1980s "Fraggle Rock" and 1990s "Muppets Tonight."
In recent years, Nelson gave up the physically demanding job of operating the Count and other puppets on "Sesame Street" but still voiced the characters. The show's new season launches in September and Nelson's voice will be heard.
August 25, 2012
August 24, 2012
August 23, 2012
Farmer Jack
Trailer for Boer Jansen (Farmer Jack), the new short film by Animation Works, Holland. Written and directed by Arjan Wilschut, music by Dick Wilschut and Ralf de Jong, produced by Il Luster Productions.
August 22, 2012
Nearby Nerd TVC
Directed by Stefan Wernik and Guy Jamieson
Animation – Guy Jamieson and Stefan Wernik
Lighting/Rendering – Stefan Wernik
Compositing – Daniel Bavell
Character Design and Backgrounds – Gennaro Morra
Character Rigging – Chris Dardis
Modelling – Tristan Lock and Guy Jamieson.
Lighting/Rendering – Stefan Wernik
Compositing – Daniel Bavell
Character Design and Backgrounds – Gennaro Morra
Character Rigging – Chris Dardis
Modelling – Tristan Lock and Guy Jamieson.
World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria
Here's another one, an oldie but a goodie, definitely more of a serious trailer to the World of Warcraft Expansion Series:
August 21, 2012
August 20, 2012
August 19, 2012
Robot Chicken's DC Comics Special
The first promo for Robot Chicken's DC special has arrived, and I'm happy to report it doesn't look like it's going to disappoint.
August 18, 2012
August 17, 2012
August 16, 2012
PigGoat BananaMantis!
PigGoatBananaMantis! is a wacky pilot created a few years back by comic artists Dave Cooper and Johnny Ryan, and animated by Nick Cross.
CREDITS
Created by Dave Cooper and Johnny Ryan
Written by Johnny Ryan
Directed by Dave Cooper and Nick Cross
Animation by Nick Cross
Art Direction by Dave Cooper
Music by David Burns
Sound design by Ray Gould and Wayne Bartlett
Voices by Matt Jones, Candi Milo, Tom Wilson and James Urbaniak
August 15, 2012
Dartmouth Comic Arts Festval
If you're around Halifax/Dartmouth this Sunday, drop in to the first DCAF! Free admission - free parking - easy to get to via the ferry or
bus! Join more than two dozen cartoonists who will be exhibiting
their work, there will be comics for sale, posters, prints, t-shirts and
lots more!
Facebook event info: http://www.facebook.com/events/189821017815999/
The DCAF blog: http://dartmouthcomicartsfestival.blogspot.ca/
Scheduled Artists to be in Attendance:
Nick Bradshaw
Marvel Comics' Wolverine & the X-men
http://scaryhappenings.blogspot.ca/
Darwyn Cooke
The Spirit, Catwoman, The New Frontier
www.darwyncooke.ca
http://stevemcniven.com/
Darwyn Cooke
The Spirit, Catwoman, The New Frontier
www.darwyncooke.ca
Steve McNiven
Nemesis and Marvel Comics' Civil War, Old Man Loganhttp://stevemcniven.com/
Faith Erin Hicks
Friends with Boys, War at Ellsmere, Adventure Time
Mike Holmes
Adventure Time, Bravest Warriors, Mikenesses, True Story
Mark Oakley
Thieves & Kings, Star Drop
Danica Brine
http://www.danicabrine.com/
Jordyn Bochon
Danica Brine
Joel Duggan
Tim Larade
Andre Myette
Tim Carpenter
Colleen MacIsaac
Kate Leth
Molly McVicker
Derek Jessome
Jeff Knott
Andy Cotnam
Atlantic Comics
Ivy Quickdraw Jones
Ben Jeddrie
Andrew Power
Miriam Gibson
André
Josh Rodgers
David Germain
Meags Fitzgerald
Danielle Stirling
Glenn Arseneau
Susan Pfeiffer
Patrick Burgomaster
Jei Jei Steeves
Dominic Marco
August 14, 2012
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August 07, 2012
"Song of the Sea" Concept Art and Trailer
Cartoon Saloon's newest independent feature film.
Trailer credits -
Directed and storyboarded by Tomm Moore
Art direction and Backgrounds by Adrien Merigeau
Character Designs by Tomm Moore
Animation by Fabian Erlinghauser, Sean McCarron, Svend Rothmann Bonde , Alessandra Sorrentino , Alfredo Cassano
CG animation, SFX , Compositing and Ink and Paint by Digital Graphics Studios , Liege , Belgium.
Music “Dees Tune” by kind permission of Kila
See more info here.
The story of the last Seal Child’s journey home. After their mother’s disappearance, Ben and Saoirse are sent to live with Granny in the city. When they resolve to return to their home by the sea, their journey becomes a race against time as they are drawn into a world Ben knows only from his mother’s folktales. But this is no bedtime story; these fairy folk have been in our world far too long. It soon becomes clear to Ben that Saoirse is the key to their survival.
Lighthouse – Artwork by Art Director Adrien Merigeau – rough layouts by Tomm Moore and character designs by Tomm Moore and Marie Thorhauge.
Birthday Party – Artwork by Art Director Adrien Merigeau – rough layouts by Tomm Moore and character designs by Tomm Moore and Marie Thorhauge.
Ferry boat – Artwork by Art Director Adrien Merigeau – rough layouts by Tomm Moore and character designs by Tomm Moore and Marie Thorhauge.
Dublin – Artwork by Art Director Adrien Merigeau.
Underground River – Artwork by Art Director Adrien Merigeau – rough layouts by Tomm Moore and character designs by Tomm Moore and Marie Thorhauge.
Underwater – Artwork by Art Director Adrien Merigeau – rough layouts by Tomm Moore and character designs by Tomm Moore and Marie Thorhauge.
Trailer credits -
Directed and storyboarded by Tomm Moore
Art direction and Backgrounds by Adrien Merigeau
Character Designs by Tomm Moore
Animation by Fabian Erlinghauser, Sean McCarron, Svend Rothmann Bonde , Alessandra Sorrentino , Alfredo Cassano
CG animation, SFX , Compositing and Ink and Paint by Digital Graphics Studios , Liege , Belgium.
Music “Dees Tune” by kind permission of Kila
See more info here.
August 06, 2012
Chris Oatley's "Is Your Concept Art Portfolio Versatile Or Just Confusing?"
Good, practical career advice for those hoping to "break in" from Disney artist Chris Oatley on how to put together your portfolio:
Every good concept art portfolio showcases the artist’s versatility.
But many artists think they are demonstrating versatility when they are actually demonstrating a lack of focus.
It’s good ol’ fashioned fear-of-commitment.
In our ‘Paper Wings’ episode Ten Steps To A Winning Portfolio we advised that artists demonstrate specialization in favor of versatility when applying for a job in a creative “pipeline.”
Artistic specialization can drastically benefit your career as a concept artist (whether you’re a character designer, layout artist, environment painter or some other type of conceptual illustrator).
So, today, I’m going to challenge you to reconsider the way you’re pursuing your creative dreams as I debunk The Myth Of Versatility…
Read the rest here.
Every good concept art portfolio showcases the artist’s versatility.
But many artists think they are demonstrating versatility when they are actually demonstrating a lack of focus.
It’s good ol’ fashioned fear-of-commitment.
In our ‘Paper Wings’ episode Ten Steps To A Winning Portfolio we advised that artists demonstrate specialization in favor of versatility when applying for a job in a creative “pipeline.”
Artistic specialization can drastically benefit your career as a concept artist (whether you’re a character designer, layout artist, environment painter or some other type of conceptual illustrator).
So, today, I’m going to challenge you to reconsider the way you’re pursuing your creative dreams as I debunk The Myth Of Versatility…
Read the rest here.
August 05, 2012
August 04, 2012
August 03, 2012
Faith Erin Hicks' Marceline And The Scream Queens!
Halifax's own Faith Hicks is doing an Adventure Time Comic!
After Mike Holmes did an obviously fantastic job with his version of the comic, Faith's is coming soon, and it's sure to delight and thrill.
Article via ComicsAlliance
It's great seeing Princess Bubblegum and her vampire bud Marceline in Boom! Studios' monthly Adventure Time title, but it's been twice as nice to read along with the heroines as they pursue a rock and roll fantasy all their own in the six-issue Marcline and the Scream Queens miniseries. The good times roll on August 8 in Adventure Time: Marceline and the Scream Queens #2 by Meredith Gran (Octopus Pie), with covers by regular Adventure Time series artist Shelli Paroline, Erica Henderson, Jen Wang and a Sleater-Kinney album inspired cover by JAB. Making the issue extra special is its backup story entitled "Grumpy Butt" by none other than Faith Erin Hicks (Friends With Boys) that sees the book's stars explore a monochrome region of the Land of Ooo that will have the red-craving Marceline feeling blue. Boom! has provided CA with a first-look at "Grumpy Butt" from Adventure Time: Marceline and the Scream Queens #2, which you can preview after the cut.
From Boom!'s official solicitation info:
Shelli Paroline
Erica Henderson
Jen Wang
After Mike Holmes did an obviously fantastic job with his version of the comic, Faith's is coming soon, and it's sure to delight and thrill.
Article via ComicsAlliance
From Boom!'s official solicitation info:
JOIN FAN-FAVORITES MARCELINE THE VAMPIRE QUEEN AND PRINCESS BUBBLEGUM FOR ROCK-FUELED EXCITEMENT IN THIS ADVENTURE TIME MINI-SERIES! Now that Princess Bubblegum is properly prepared to rock, it's time to meet the band...the groovy ghoulish SCREAM QUEENS! Written and drawn by acclaimed cartoonist Meredith Gran (OCTOPUS PIE) and featuring a back-up story from TBA (TBA), with variant covers by Yuko Ota (JOHNNY WANDER). ADVENTURE TIME #1 and #2 sold out before they hit stores! Don't miss out!
Shelli Paroline
Erica Henderson
Jen Wang
August 02, 2012
John K's "Cans Without Labels"
Only 2 weeks left to contribute to John K's crazy cartoon film "Cans Without Labels"!!!
Donate some cash on his Kickstarter page, to help get the film made.
Donate some cash on his Kickstarter page, to help get the film made.
My Little Pony Animation Analysis
Four-legged animated walk cycles broken down through Flash and made into these videos by animator G. Beaudette.
Here's a hay bale toss.
Resource Kit showing some poses, takes and cycles from "Drud14"
Here's a hay bale toss.
Resource Kit showing some poses, takes and cycles from "Drud14"