Animated Music Video Project

I'm very excited about the Animated Music Video project. A total of six in all. The collection is very colorful with a lot of motion and rhythmic beats. All original music.

Character Design

I have a scientific method for creating character appearances. It's called. "The Random Method." Yes. That's what I call it. Think about it for a second. I've never seen these 'people' before. Therefore, designing their features is more 'out of the blue.'

I've discovered a funny thing. Sometimes, they actually resemble people. This is always totally unintentional.

There's also the lighting factor. Character appearances change in various lighting.

When I design characters, it's like this: "They have eyes like this. Nose like this. Lips like this. Hair like this. Wah-lah. Done. I usually spend no more than ten minutes in this area.

What? Didn't you spend countless hours laboring over what they would look like?... Uh. No.

I like this approach because, the writing process is a process of discovery. So, I'm introduced to these characters, and from there the writing unfolds who they are. Along the way, their 'inner characteristics' become more important than their outer.

Creating an imaginary world of people, especially when they are so realistic, is an interesting and sometimes complicated art. I need a hug.

A Character From "Candle Dance"

Photo From Film Project

Behind The Scenes

Writer's Thoughts
This is a still from "Candle Dance." It's a scene of Harley's Coney Island in the evening sun. This scene "structure" was built in 3D. Years ago, I became fascinated with architecture. I was not sure why, at the time, now I know. One of my fav's was/is Frank Lloyd Wright. Librarians would give me interesting gazes. Apparently, I didn't have that 'architect look.' They didn't know I was a hip-geek. Oops, now you know. Oh, the animated life...

New Pixeltunes In The Works

Writer's Thoughts
Animating music videos is an absolute fav of mine. As one who loves color and movement, I was a kid in a candy store last week. I hope to make another trip soon. Coming up on the new DVD/Digital project is a collection of artsy-topsy-turvy, blaring-daring, pixeltunes. Included is "The Mind Arcade," and new works, "Candle Dance Film Trailer," and four others.

Coming up next week, a sneak peak at some of the new pixeltunes in the works. You are so appreciated!

Candle Dance Update

Writer's Thoughts
I am really excited about the progress of the animated work "Candle Dance." The writing process has been going quite well, also, the storyboard images have been so much fun to create. I'm sure the first thing people think of when they hear the title "Candle Dance" is people dancing by candle light. Nope. Guess again. Scenes from the series will preview sometime in the month of December.