Writer's Thoughts,
In the process of writing the script of this story, I had to work really hard to figure out the storyboard process and color scheme. There's night color and day color. This scene opens in a mysterious blue light and remains fixed on the falling snow for caption sake. I'm very excited about this animated film! I hope you will be too.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
New Videos Soon
Writer's Thoughts
I'm very excited to reveal the new video clips to my animated series with the theme of 'dance.' There is a storyline of course and can't you hear the characters shouting "Just dance!" "We'll get out of here if we just dance!" "I don't care what anyone says, I'm going to just dance!" Okay, maybe something like that....Dance!
I'm very excited to reveal the new video clips to my animated series with the theme of 'dance.' There is a storyline of course and can't you hear the characters shouting "Just dance!" "We'll get out of here if we just dance!" "I don't care what anyone says, I'm going to just dance!" Okay, maybe something like that....Dance!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Dancin Up The Downbeat
Writer's Thoughts-
I am very excited about the animation projects that are currently in the works. Lately, the themes that keep surfacing to me is 'dance.' Perhaps, this comes from reading about the days during the Great Depression when some of the most inspiring songs, and some of the most popular dance steps were born. Was it merely escapism? Or, rather optimism? Life imitating art, or art imitating life?
Regardless of the answer, one thing is clear, creative people always look for ways to inspire, and celebrate the good, even in difficult times. My upcoming project includes an "emotionally sensitive" jukebox, and a teenage gang runner with a softspot for candles. No, this isn't a story about an arsonist. It's actually about a character from a previous story, that is in flashback mode. I hope I've whet your curiousity. And, there's the music-driven "Dancetown." Please stay tuned.
I am very excited about the animation projects that are currently in the works. Lately, the themes that keep surfacing to me is 'dance.' Perhaps, this comes from reading about the days during the Great Depression when some of the most inspiring songs, and some of the most popular dance steps were born. Was it merely escapism? Or, rather optimism? Life imitating art, or art imitating life?
Regardless of the answer, one thing is clear, creative people always look for ways to inspire, and celebrate the good, even in difficult times. My upcoming project includes an "emotionally sensitive" jukebox, and a teenage gang runner with a softspot for candles. No, this isn't a story about an arsonist. It's actually about a character from a previous story, that is in flashback mode. I hope I've whet your curiousity. And, there's the music-driven "Dancetown." Please stay tuned.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Welcome To Dancetown
It's so cool to combine animation and music. While experimenting with some characters dancing in animation, an idea was born. Dancetown. It's an artsy, musical with a storyline of Eastside versus Southside. Notice, I'm being simplistic, but is life ever that way?
Monday, August 9, 2010
The Surface Normal
The storyboard work for the new animated mini-series "The Surface Normal" is underway. The beginning of the process is creating the color scheme which is an important part of the mood of the story, and exploring the personality traits of the seven characters who find themselves stuck on a cargo train.
This piece is an action/drama/comedy that has a very surprising ending....More snipets coming soon.
This piece is an action/drama/comedy that has a very surprising ending....More snipets coming soon.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Creative Freedom
Why does lemonade taste better enjoyed outside? It's amazing how the senses come alive when the environment is changed. Since stepping out of my regular work routine for the summer, it's interesting how things have taken on a new look.
I'm not as rushed, or, overly concerned about what I used to be overly concerned about, that is, all my life's plans. Just the act of creating something big or small has taken on a deeper meaning. Lately, I've been into dance. Not because I'm a great dancer, but because of the sheer nerve it takes to try, to learn something new. Stumbling in front of a crowd is not as bad as being afraid to stumble. Now, that's creative freedom.
I'm not as rushed, or, overly concerned about what I used to be overly concerned about, that is, all my life's plans. Just the act of creating something big or small has taken on a deeper meaning. Lately, I've been into dance. Not because I'm a great dancer, but because of the sheer nerve it takes to try, to learn something new. Stumbling in front of a crowd is not as bad as being afraid to stumble. Now, that's creative freedom.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
A Story With A Twist
A few weeks ago, I began the work on the next storyboard for a film to develop. Wanting a wide range of stories, ranging from simple, silly, and serious, I did a sketch of a 'serious' story inspired by some events in my life.
Keep in mind. There is a difference. "Based on a true story," means, verbatim, this is what happened. "Inspired by," means the story is inspired by some true events, but made into a movie. My sketch, "The Diary Of A Preacher's Kid," takes the jist of my early teen years and my experience living with a preacher and his wife, for a short time, before being reconciled with my parents.
It's also a story where grief is shown as normal, but the reactions to it need to be closely monitored to make sure the way back to the 'real normal' is clear. I grieve the loss of my sister. Will she be found? Or, was she found? Ahh.....
Like many writers, we occasionaly delve into our personal lives. It's sort of a way of saying, as I reveal the lives of characters with ease, I can include myself, too, as keeping it real on the homefront.
Needless to say, as I show, I had some issues with anger, that led to a rebellious 'can't-tell-me-nothing' attitude. Thinking having some 'near-death' experiences to teach me, it was rather something quite simple that saved my life. So, the story has an unexpected twist.
My future animation/creative team will have their hands full with projects. Yeah, my sleeves will be rolled high, too.
Keep in mind. There is a difference. "Based on a true story," means, verbatim, this is what happened. "Inspired by," means the story is inspired by some true events, but made into a movie. My sketch, "The Diary Of A Preacher's Kid," takes the jist of my early teen years and my experience living with a preacher and his wife, for a short time, before being reconciled with my parents.
It's also a story where grief is shown as normal, but the reactions to it need to be closely monitored to make sure the way back to the 'real normal' is clear. I grieve the loss of my sister. Will she be found? Or, was she found? Ahh.....
Like many writers, we occasionaly delve into our personal lives. It's sort of a way of saying, as I reveal the lives of characters with ease, I can include myself, too, as keeping it real on the homefront.
Needless to say, as I show, I had some issues with anger, that led to a rebellious 'can't-tell-me-nothing' attitude. Thinking having some 'near-death' experiences to teach me, it was rather something quite simple that saved my life. So, the story has an unexpected twist.
My future animation/creative team will have their hands full with projects. Yeah, my sleeves will be rolled high, too.
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