January 31, 2009
Google Street View Catches Nerds
Via GeekologieGoogle Maps link here. An explanation of what the fuck they’re doing here.
On a Related Note: I had to put this up…LIGHTNING BOLT!
January 30, 2009
Now that is some well-done PG Porn
In the latest installment of James Gunn’s PG Porn, porn ho Sasha Grey dresses up like a Catholic school girl in need of a car fixing and, well, it’s just kind of awesome. Watch it below.
Links of the Day
Chat Between Captain Planet And The Heart Kid - [Holy Taco]The 10 Steps To Porn Addiction. Where Are You? - [Cracked]
The Most Extravagant Dinner Parties In History - [Cook's Den]Top 10 Signs Your Girlfriend Is A Tramp - [Spike]
Michael Arrington Taking A Break From TechCrunch.com, Succumbs To Nerd Terrorism - [Yahoo]The “A-Team” movie is a go. [THR]Joaquin Phoenix’s rap career was just an elaborate joke on society. Get it? [Film Drunk]
Greatest Quiz EVER: How Many 90 Year-Olds Can You Take in a Fight? [Tasty Booze]
Tampa has already busted 19 would be prostitutes (mugshots included). [TSG]More Hilarious Yahoo Answers: The Closeted Homosexuality Fail. [Blog of Hilarity]
Biggest tool ever sues strip club for getting kicked during lap dance. [F-Listed]
Interested in joining Scientology? No? What if Bart Simpson asks? [WWTDD]
The 7 Most Tradable Lunch Box Snacks. Zebra Cakes f’n rule. [High Definite]
Roddick beats Federer! Just kidding. Of course Federer won. [ESPN]Define irony: Japanese fire station burns down from kitchen fire. [Yahoo]
And when exactly did exercise balls become so dangerous? (video). [Break]
January 28, 2009
Animation & Puppets follow the same principles for acting
There's no better way to show the connection between cartoon animation and puppetry than an old fashion Frank Oz and Jim Henson skit. Arcs of motion, slow-in/slow-out, line of action, overlapping action, follow-thru, and many other principles all apply to puppetry in the same way as in character animation, here's an excerpt from Tom's blog to show you how:
Here is a perfect example of what you do as a puppeteer when your puppet has no lines or doesn’t play a huge role in a scene. A wise puppeteer once said to me that in these situations have your puppet react to what is being said, don’t just have your character sit still, movement is life. However, realize that less is more sometimes and that “overacting” can also take away from a scene. It is a fine line and takes tons of practice!
This video is a perfect example of this “lesson”. Watch Bert closely. The scene is based on what Ernie is saying but includes Bert to back Ernie’s emotions and add (as usual) a comedic element. Also watch how Ernie and Bert relay their emotions to the audience. Take note to their eyeline, the position of their head and the body language they implement to each emotion. A simple skit but very well executed.
Also this Rapunzel skit is just amazing for showing antics, overlapping action and just plain awesome timing with fantastic voice acting with exaggerated motions and great characterization.
LINKS!
5 World Leaders Who Were Accused Of Being The Antichrist - [Cracked]10 Greatest “Lessons Learned” From College-Themed Movies - [Uncoached]
Guest Column - Barack Obama: 4 Things That Need To StopNow That I’m President (Fantastic) - [Holy Taco]
The Most Badass Presidential Limousines - [Popular Mechanics]
Killer Facebook demotivational poster - [Wii Hotties]
Retro “I Can Read Movies” Book Covers
Spacesick, aka Mitch Ansara has been designing some outstanding retro movie adaptation book covers. Gorgeous, clever, and hilarious. I wish they were real. They’re part of his Make Something Cool Everyday set on flickr. Via drawn.ca
January 27, 2009
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)