I have been learning to use the open-source free program Blender 3D and have found the experience to be pretty great. Such powerful piece software that won’t cost you a thing. Plus there are lots of tutorials and help on-line to get you out of a tight squeeze. I also broke down and upgraded my …
Tag: animation
Feb 13
Testing Blender+After Effects
I have always dabbled in animation, even doing a few semi-pro jobs in my youth. So I love how you can use technology to bring your art to life in new ways. This is a very rough test to create an elaborate multiplane shot for a friends trailer for his comic. The goal is to …
Aug 21
Meet Dr. Facilier thanks to Cartoon Brew
Well, this is pretty wonderful stuff, some footage for Disney by way of CartoonBrew.com of the new villain Dr. Facilier. I can’t wait to see the final film. In the video, supervising animator Bruce Smith (Bebe’s Kids, The Proud Family) discusses the character of Dr. Facilier, the villain of the film, and how voice actor …
Aug 06
Princess and the Frog pencil tests
Here is some pencil tests for the upcoming Disney animated feature the Princess and the Frog. Very very very very cool.
Jul 15
Once Upon a Dream: the Art of Sleeping Beauty at the Cartoon Art Museum
This is the postcard/banner design I did for the new Cartoon Art Museum exhibit that opens on Saturday. I have seen the show and it’s pretty amazing, particularly if you are a fan of Animation and the Disney Studio. Mark your calendars for August 15. That’s the Sleeping Beauty opening reception with special guest Ron …
Jul 10
Videos on animating a princess
(via blueskydisney.blogspot.com) A new video with Mark Henn talking about animating princess Tiana in the Princes and the Frog. It’s over at the AWN. The Disney Channel recently had a ‘Top Secret Tour’ with behind the scenes on the Princess and the Frog. If you can avoid the perky kids at the beginning you can …
May 12
Iggy Pop – King Of The Dogs (Interactive Music Video)
Check out this wonderful stop motion music video for the Iggy Pop song “King of Dogs” done by Patrick Boivin. Well, it’s actually 3 videos. Give it a try below. Patrick uses some great computer effects to make his animated puppets look so realistic. Check out more of his work HERE. This is web 2.0 …
