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Here's an article about a website that shows development art for animated projects that got canceled. It's amazing how far some of these things get and never reach the public.
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/books/drawing-for-nothing-ebook-canceled-tro......
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I realize some of you don't like animation done by artificial intelligence, but I think you will see that it is a useful tool that is capable of producing some really great results. I'd love to get your reactions to this b/c I have been having a lot of fun with it! What have your experiences been with artistic AI?
I like the variation in styles. I think anyone who underestimates the impact that AI is going to have in the very near future does so at their peril. Much like how a lot of traditional animators pooh-...
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I am looking to take photo realistic Leonardo.ai to 3D into Unreal for www.mildmanneredmen.com . I argree with Mike Boas, Sora, Stable Image, will change film making.
I watch your MMM Promo! Have you ever played GTA IV? Also some Cowboy Bebop and Archer influence in there I think. I've done a lot of experiments with different images and styles and found that the ch...
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Jr is my brother. Send me your contact information to visionar@comcast.net and we will exchange contact information.
Nice talking to you Walter. Hopefully we can get JR on board with some good projects.
I always find it fascinating to see animation expand into genres that it is typically not associated with. Here's an interview with someone who is doing just that!
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/malignant-creativity-robert-morgan-on-his-shocking-debut-feature-stopmotion-coming-to-shudder-on-may-31-238718.html
Thanks, Bob Harper. I'm leaning more towards the cartoon for older kids.
Bob Harper wah. that is terrifying. and cool!
I saw this last fall (at the same fest I saw Robot Dreams) and it’s super creepy. Story had some issues, but overall a recommend for horror and stop motion fans.
I would say some scenes would benefit...
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I think thats a really cool idea, Maurice Vaughan!
A grilled cheese sandwich that goes on an adventure named "Indiana Sandwich" or "Indiana Cheese," Ashley Renee Smith?
this may be an unpopular opinion but I honestly enjoy watching Jellystone! Been watching for a while now and I love how they made these classic Hanna-Barbara characters into our modern world. I especially love the writing and the comedic timing in these episodes, it reminds me so much of those class...
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Maurice Vaughan Those were the days!
I haven't seen this, but now I have to! Thanks for the suggestion, OB Nwani!
Ashley Renee Smith you’re welcome!
I have not seen this, but will definitely check it out. Thanks for sharing, OB Nwani !
I've basically lost trust in children's programming, too many lack focus and try way to hard to appeal to older audiences. I use to watch Hanna-Barbera cartoons growing up, sunday morning cartoons are...
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Franco Barroeta talks about the many facets of Animation and the history of Animation in today’s blog. He also gives advice on how to find the ideal creative partner who specializes in animated production.
Franco is a 3D animator, animator, director, graphic designer, writer, and creative director/f...
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While I respect that many in the biz make a distinction between animation and motion graphics, I haven’t found it useful to divide them. It’s all animation to me!
I’m using the same tools and rules of...
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Hello Everybody This Is Kiara i was sick last weekend with slight allergies the good news is , i'm feeling a lot better, and i wanted to know how i can find people local in the maryland , virginia dc area most of the people i spoke to are from california, but if you guys can tell me which site to use it would be great thanks.
Glad you're feeling a lot better, Kiara P Oxley. You can find local voice actors in the Browse Members Section (www.stage32.com/people)....
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Try looking in your local filmmaking groups on Facebook, where a lot of actors often hang out.
In addition, you could post something on Backstage, where a lot of local actors probably look for gigs, too.
Hi Kiara, check out PlayHT for AI voices. I just cast 50+ voices for www.mildmanneredmen.com you can listing to chapter two on the website.
Keep an eye out for Hundreds of Beavers, an indie film that is unlike anything you’d see from a major studio. It’s a throwback to silent films and Looney Tunes, with video game logic and a ton of clever After Effects animation.
And the animation is not meant to be realistic, because it works with th...
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They are having a showing in March in Los Angeles - going to try and make it.
Mike Boas I just clicked the link and the content is no longer available. Do you know where else we can find this?
Brian Smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxkutAg_Cms
OMG!! Hundreds of Beavers looks brilliant! It looks like they're creating such a fun community around that, too. I can wait to see it.
Look them up on instagram to see their excellent social media posts as well.
For their road show of the picture, the director did a boisterous q&a, very funny. There were several mascot-costume-wearin...
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Great interview and advice, Mike Boas! Thanks for sharing the interview. Paul Rivoche talked about 2D and 3D animation. I go back and forward between which one I like more. 3D is incredible, but there...
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Mike Boas This movie was a delight. Here's another article discussing the storyboard process https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/robot-dreams-is-unconventional-in-every-way-including-how-it-was-s...
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This is awesome, thank you for sharing Mike Boas!
There is a very good chance of me getting kicked out of this lounge for asking this question. Can anyone do remote work for animation? I have the type of screen you can draw or do digital art on like Wacom and Xp-pen and I would love to do some storyboard work but if I'm right in thinking that one n...
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Try postin in the Jobs section.
Thanks Maurice Vaughan . Hey Corey Lehman that's cool and I hope the project went well, If you plan to do another shoot me a message! OK Bob Harper I can post in the job area under looking for a job o...
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You're welcome, Gregory Barone.
Gregory Barone Sorry, I thought you were looking for animation workers. Check the job board for yourself, but if you are looking for work, check out https://animatedjobs.com...
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Thanks bob
It’s strange what your grandkids get you into, isn’t it?
A few weeks ago, I’d never heard of ‘Bluey’, a kid’s cartoon series from Ludo Studios in Queensland, Australia and written and conceived by Joe Brumm.
My grandson, aged four, loves coming home and chilling after a hard day at school and has fa...
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Hello:
Marsy Robinson - absolutely. The imagination, helpful inspiration, and creative joy that are found in the little things in life - gift beyond recognition.
Shadowlands.
Crazy walks (BeeeeeOOP!).
etc...
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that was funny!!!
Alexander Kalinkin thank you, sir. It’s so good.
Kevin Jackson have you tried reaching out to them, Kevin?
Gregory Barone indeed it is, Gregory. It is so consistently funny and it’s a family favourite.
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I appreciated the point that this article made about Nimona having once been canceled. It's crazy to think about the projects that could have made an impact if given the opportunity.