The web is wonderfull for getting people talking as things spread over the Information Highway. Here is another article on the “Uncanny Valley” theory that I linked too a few posts back, but in regards to PIXAR. Check it out: HERE http://www.robotjohnny.com/archives/2004/10/pixar_and_the_u.php Make sure to check out the fonts as well HERE. All the fonts …
Oct 15
Alexis E. Fajardo (Plato’s Republic and Kid Beowulf) in person (October 23) at the CAM
Here’s a heads up for you all. Artist/Cartoonist Alex Fajardo will be participating in the artist in residence program at the Cartoon Art Museum on October 23. I had the pleasure of sitting next to Alex Fajardo in Wondercon’s Artist Alley. He is an incredible talent and a hell of a nice guy. I recommend …
Oct 13
Click opera – The uncanny valley by imomus(link)
I recently read the article on the blog by imomus, Click Opera. There is an interesting article on the “uncanny valley” theory of robotics, and how it relates to CGI* animated humans. ‘This principle states that as a robot is made more humanlike in its appearance and motion, the emotional response of a human being …
Oct 13
‘The E-Ticket’ magazine #41 is here! (link, pic)
I just received my new issue of the E-Ticket Magazine in the mail and I couldn’t be happier. The E-Ticket is a Disneyland fan magazine that deals with the parks history as well as behind the scenes on attractions, past and present. If you are an armchair Imagineer, this magazine is for you. (cont.) cover …
Oct 09
Sketchcrawl (link)
Visit http://www.enricocasarosa.com/sketchcrawl.html in which Artist/Cartoonist Enrico Casarosa spent a day in San Francisco drawing the whole time. Enrico does the comic book: the adventures of Mia. I am a big fan of these types of art games/experiments. Anything to challenge an artist to create something new is good. Enrico writes: SketchCrawl is a little experiment …
Oct 09
Space Ghost ’serious’ Comic from DC
Coming soon to spinner racks near you is the new serious take on the classic cartoon character, Space Ghost. Under the helm of Joe Kelly, the November six-issue miniseries will be drawn by artist Ariel Olivetti and feature covers by Alex Ross, and will focus on the beginnings of the popular superhero. UGO spoke to …
Oct 04
A Visit to PIXAR by Harry McCracken(link)
I just found Harry McCracken’s notes and review from last weekends PIXAR/CAM event. An article called A VISIT TO PIXAR. Harry has provided the details of the presentation that I did not cover in my overall report. And instead of rehashing what someone else has done so wonderfully, I am going to just send you …
Oct 03
A Night at PIXAR animation studio (picture heavy)
NOTE: This article might change in the future, right now it is just the same day impression of the evening. Its October 2nd, 2004 and I am on my way to one of the hot-beds of Computer Animation right here in the San Francisco Bay Area. PIXAR animation studio has redefined animation with their crowd …
