Hello blog, 2022 has been off to a slow start for me with my duties in a new position at the Animation Guild, and the restrictions of the continuing Covid pandemic. https://animationguild.org/ Still coping with losses in the family, and the shut down of our Computer Lab. Trying to get my rest, and searching for some new inspiration. Will try to catch the Oscars, as well as the Annie Awards coming soon. Forward! https://annieawards.org/
Showing posts with label Feature. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Feature. Show all posts
Saturday, February 05, 2022
Sunday, July 25, 2021
On Story 1103: A Conversation with Brenda Chapman
Interview with Brenda Chapman, director and writer on hits such as The Lion King, The Prince of Egypt, and Brave. Chapman brings her views on strong female characters, story and flawed characters. Brought to you by Austin Film Festival's On Story.
Monday, June 10, 2019
Computer Graphics Master Academy - THE ART OF CREATIVE COMPOSITION AND ART DIRECTION
The CGMA, the Computer Graphics Master Academy, had their seminars and gallery exhibit at the Animation Guild's Gallery 839 on Saturday June 8th 2019.
https://www.cgmasteracademy.com/about#about-school
https://www.cgmasteracademy.com/about#about-school
(copyright Computer Graphics Master Academy)
Will get updates on art photos asap
UPDATE: Here's a brief rundown on the instructors:
Mike Hill
Khang Le
Will get updates on art photos asap
UPDATE: Here's a brief rundown on the instructors:
Mike Hill
Art Direction, Design Consultant, Mike Hill Design
Mike has designed work for film, TV and video games. His film credits include Blade Runner 2049, HBO’s Game of Thrones, the upcoming Halo TV series and Dune feature film.
Dean Gordon
Art Director / Sony Pictures Animation
Dean is a veteran of the Walt Disney Animation Studios working as as an art director and background supervisor. But his most recent work as art director comes from Sony Pictures Animation's feature film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” Nuff said!
Khang Le
Ceo and Game Director, Dreamlit Entertainment
Khang has developed game titles such as Project Offset, Hawken and Dreamlit Entertainment’s most recent announcement of TOWERS. Khang's other film and game credits include Star Wars the Last Jedi, Rouge One, Ready Player One, The Black Panther, The Dark Crystal, Age of Resistance, Issac Asimov’s Foundation and Monster House.
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Brad Bird Incredibles 2 Interview - KCRW The Treatment
While flipping around the dial, I managed to stumble upon this rebroadcast:
Brad Bird discusses story, character and film inspiration on "The Treatment" on KCRW 89.9 FM, hosted by Elvis Mitchell. Tune in!
Brad Bird discusses story, character and film inspiration on "The Treatment" on KCRW 89.9 FM, hosted by Elvis Mitchell. Tune in!
Tuesday, June 05, 2018
WRECK IT RALPH 2 Official Trailer (2019) All Disney's Princesses
Okay, now I'm curious to see the Wreck it Ralph sequel. The main joke here seems to be how Vanellope von Schweetz and Ralph are introduced to the rest of the Disney mega-multiverse. (And gently jamming it in our faces that they own so many properties that bring us enjoyment.) This includes franchises like the Star Wars universe, Pixar, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (no Stan Lee cameo?) and even the Muppets. It's not easy counting all that green, unless you're a Disneyland park employee living in your car.
It also must have been a real project to work out all of the license deals for the newer video games, and the online companies shown such as Google, eBay, etc. that Disney doesn't own... yet. Still, it's free exposure. Talk about product placement!
Still, I'll skip the Pepsi, and the popcorn, and try to hunker down for a big screen summer experience.
Thursday, November 24, 2016
CTN Expo 2016 photos
A few snapshots of CTN Expo 2016 photos...
Woodbury University...
with its media heavy presence...
Me old Alma Mater, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.Go Fighting Scots! Good to see Mike Penz again.
The Animation Guild, my other bread and butter! Should be everyone's.
The stars from Moana... (copyright Disney)
And Woodbury's neighbor across the way, Disney. (copyright Disney)
The new tent was HUGE...
Had some hassles with the rain, and a minor power failure, but it was CTN's largest and most impressive Expo yet. Congrats to Tina Price and everyone!
Saturday, September 17, 2016
NBCUniversal To Eliminate 200 Jobs At DreamWorks Animation Glendale Campus
Well, it had to happen...
(copyright DreamWorks)
When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.
It won't be DreamWorks without Jeffrey Katzenberg.
According to the Animation Guild blog, no artist positions have been affected... yet.
http://animationguildblog.blogspot.com/2016/09/dwa-downsizing.html
According to the Animation Guild blog, no artist positions have been affected... yet.
http://animationguildblog.blogspot.com/2016/09/dwa-downsizing.html
Monday, February 29, 2016
Best Animated Feature 2016 - Inside Out
No surprises here.
(images copyright Pixar/Disney)
I may have to watch it again. If this was a film about depression, or childhood trauma, or just how a human being becomes lost when key moments in life do not come together in the right way, then all the eye candy in this film distracted me from those points.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
The Iron Giant vs Max from Cats Don't Dance
More screwing around. Darla Dimple has returned, out for revenge! And she has found a growth serum that turned her malevolent man-servant Max into a 50 ft monster. Their plan is to destroy old Hollywood, and the only thing standing up to them is the Iron Giant, and Hogarth Hughes.
Couldn't resist this. Work in progress.
(images copyright Warner Bros.)
With apologies to Mark Dindal and Brad Bird.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
The Iron Giant lives! 10 year anniversary reunion.
Got to see Brad Bird and the other top artists that brought this great film to life.
This blurred picture is my only decent snapshot of some of the crew that was there that night. Trying to avoid being a total fan-boy, I let the younger fans and animation students get autographs and pictures taken with Brad Bird. Almost near the end, I was able to shake his hand, but Brad was distracted, and Warner Security was trying to herd us towards the exits. They also turned out the lights, so Brad couldn't see who I was. I tried using the flashlight in my cell phone, but that was not effective.
I'm still disappointed, but not surprised, when big corporations have to cajoled into producing gems like the Iron Giant. Some have complained that the animation isn't on a Disney level, or that the scenes are too talky. I say look at "Home on the Range" or "Treasure Planet", and ask which of their worlds draws us in.
Still, it was a privilege to be there, and I got to speak a bit with some of the other artists, especially the one who developed the cel-shaders for the Iron Giant in Maya. He gave the CG a more hand drawn look, and he was working with one of the early beta-versions of Maya. Gotta tip my hat to him!
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