Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Acme Rig Updated
The Acme Rig has a small update today. Hip control was not working correctly so use the COG for the hip. works nice. Also added a secondary controller under the master for better movement in 3D space.
Painter Demo
My Pal Mark Behm did a quick Painter tutorial a while back and I figured I would share it here. Hope you all enjoy the awesomeness of Behm!
Monday, May 26, 2008
Acme Rig Update Coming Soon
Hey All,
So I started messing around with the Acme rig again and I noticed a few flaws. Look for an update very soon!
So I started messing around with the Acme rig again and I noticed a few flaws. Look for an update very soon!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Friday, May 2, 2008
UPDATED STUDIO LIST
Make sure you stop by my website and check out the studio list. Right now its alphabetical, but as it grows, I will break it down into regions.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Remembering Disney's Nine Old Men
They weren't old -- at least, not when they got the name. But there were nine of them, and they were Walt Disney's right-hand men. With the passing of Ollie Johnston on April 14, the Nine Old Men, the legendary animators who created many of Disney's more unforgettable moments are all gone now. But they are far from forgotten, and the Insider wanted to pay tribute to these groundbreaking artists.
The Nine Old Men moniker was born in a joke by Walt, referring to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's nickname for the nine justices of the Supreme Court. At the time, the artists were pretty young -- in their 30s and 40s -- but the name stuck. The Nine Old Men, in concert with Walt's big dreams, may be said to have created the modern art of animation -- and rare is the film studio that could boast such an incredible aggregation of talent, with so little ego.
Les Clark (November 17, 1907 - September 12, 1979), who joined Disney in 1927. Les took over drawing Mickey Mouse from Ub Iwerks, Mickey's original artist, and became a Mickey specialist. He also worked on many of the Disney animated features. He became a director in his later career and helmed many of Disney's animated shorts.
Marc Davis (March 30, 1913 - January 12, 2000) started in 1935 on "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," the first of the Disney animated features. He developed many of Disney's most memorable characters, including Bambi and Thumper, Maleficent, and Cruella De Vil. He also worked with Disney Imagineering, and you can see his work when you ride Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion attractions.
Ollie Johnston (October 31, 1912 - April 14, 2008), joined Disney in 1935, along with his fellow Stanford art student and lifelong friend Frank Thomas. Ollie drew Characters such as Mr. Smee, Cinderella's stepsisters, and Prince John in "The Sword in the Stone." He and Frank Thomas were often known as "Frank and Ollie," because the two were inseparable as colleagues and friends. After they both retired from Disney in 1978, they went on to co-author a number of books on the art of animation -- including "the animator's bible," "The Illusion of Life."
Milt Kahl (March 22, 1909 - April 19, 1987) also worked on "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Over the years, he created some of Disney's most memorable villains, including Sher Khan in "The Jungle Book" and Madame Medusa "The Rescuers."
Ward Kimball (March 4, 1914 - July 8, 2002) joined Disney in 1934 and went on to specialize in wacky and exaggerated characters, like the Mad Hatter and Cheshire Cat in "Alice in Wonderland."
Eric Larson (September 3, 1905 - October 25, 1988) was hired at the Studio in 1933. His memorable characters include Peg in "Lady and the Tramp," and many of the animal characters in "Song of the South." He also was responsible for recruiting and training many of the talented young animators who joined the Studio in the '70s and '80s, so his touch is evident in a later generation of Disney classic films.
John Lounsbery (March 9, 1911 - February 13, 1976) started in 1935. He was noted for a loose, organic, dynamic style that beautifully suited the amorous ballet-dancing alligator in "Fantasia," the elephants of "The Jungle Book," and many more.
Wolfgang Reitherman (June 26, 1909 - May 22, 1985) started his Disney career in 1935 as an animator and director. He directed all the animated Disney films from Walt's death in 1966 until his retirement in 1981, a stupendous undertaking.
Frank Thomas (September 5, 1912 - September 8, 2004) joined Disney in 1934, along with his close friend Ollie Johnston. He animated a wonderul rogue's gallery of villains, including Cinderella's stepmother and Captain Hook. Among the books he co-authored with Ollie is "Disney Villains" -- a subject dear to his heart.
Each of these men had unique talents and a distinctive style, but the films they created are seamless works of art -- a triumph of collaboration and collegiality. Although they are gone now, they've created a legacy of animation that lives on in the hearts of children and adults everywhere.
This story was borrowed from a Disney Insider email, today's date.
The Nine Old Men moniker was born in a joke by Walt, referring to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's nickname for the nine justices of the Supreme Court. At the time, the artists were pretty young -- in their 30s and 40s -- but the name stuck. The Nine Old Men, in concert with Walt's big dreams, may be said to have created the modern art of animation -- and rare is the film studio that could boast such an incredible aggregation of talent, with so little ego.
Les Clark (November 17, 1907 - September 12, 1979), who joined Disney in 1927. Les took over drawing Mickey Mouse from Ub Iwerks, Mickey's original artist, and became a Mickey specialist. He also worked on many of the Disney animated features. He became a director in his later career and helmed many of Disney's animated shorts.
Marc Davis (March 30, 1913 - January 12, 2000) started in 1935 on "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," the first of the Disney animated features. He developed many of Disney's most memorable characters, including Bambi and Thumper, Maleficent, and Cruella De Vil. He also worked with Disney Imagineering, and you can see his work when you ride Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion attractions.
Ollie Johnston (October 31, 1912 - April 14, 2008), joined Disney in 1935, along with his fellow Stanford art student and lifelong friend Frank Thomas. Ollie drew Characters such as Mr. Smee, Cinderella's stepsisters, and Prince John in "The Sword in the Stone." He and Frank Thomas were often known as "Frank and Ollie," because the two were inseparable as colleagues and friends. After they both retired from Disney in 1978, they went on to co-author a number of books on the art of animation -- including "the animator's bible," "The Illusion of Life."
Milt Kahl (March 22, 1909 - April 19, 1987) also worked on "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Over the years, he created some of Disney's most memorable villains, including Sher Khan in "The Jungle Book" and Madame Medusa "The Rescuers."
Ward Kimball (March 4, 1914 - July 8, 2002) joined Disney in 1934 and went on to specialize in wacky and exaggerated characters, like the Mad Hatter and Cheshire Cat in "Alice in Wonderland."
Eric Larson (September 3, 1905 - October 25, 1988) was hired at the Studio in 1933. His memorable characters include Peg in "Lady and the Tramp," and many of the animal characters in "Song of the South." He also was responsible for recruiting and training many of the talented young animators who joined the Studio in the '70s and '80s, so his touch is evident in a later generation of Disney classic films.
John Lounsbery (March 9, 1911 - February 13, 1976) started in 1935. He was noted for a loose, organic, dynamic style that beautifully suited the amorous ballet-dancing alligator in "Fantasia," the elephants of "The Jungle Book," and many more.
Wolfgang Reitherman (June 26, 1909 - May 22, 1985) started his Disney career in 1935 as an animator and director. He directed all the animated Disney films from Walt's death in 1966 until his retirement in 1981, a stupendous undertaking.
Frank Thomas (September 5, 1912 - September 8, 2004) joined Disney in 1934, along with his close friend Ollie Johnston. He animated a wonderul rogue's gallery of villains, including Cinderella's stepmother and Captain Hook. Among the books he co-authored with Ollie is "Disney Villains" -- a subject dear to his heart.
Each of these men had unique talents and a distinctive style, but the films they created are seamless works of art -- a triumph of collaboration and collegiality. Although they are gone now, they've created a legacy of animation that lives on in the hearts of children and adults everywhere.
This story was borrowed from a Disney Insider email, today's date.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
100 Free Photoshop Tutorials
3DTotal.com brings us 100 free photoshop tutorials. Here is the link:
100 Free Photoshop Tutorials
100 Free Photoshop Tutorials
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Igor - Animated Feature from Exodus Film Group
Written by Chris McKenna, the comedy tells the story of a hunchbacked lab assistant who has big dreams of becoming a mad scientist and winning the first place prize at the annual Evil Science Fair. The movie will be released on September 19, 2008.
Monday, April 21, 2008
The Pixar Story
On April 22 at 10PM ET/PT, Starz will air The Pixar Story — a film that takes an in-depth look at the most influential animation studio of its time. The movie features behind the scenes footage along with interviews and archival footage.
After the movie, Stars will air The Pixar Story Continues, which consists of footage from Ratatouille and the upcoming WALL-E.
This story comes frmo the animationblog.com
how about now
still having publishing issues, so I had to switch my blog directly to blogspot. So Please make sure you update your RSS feed. My new blog web address is www.acmeimagesblog.blogspot.com.
Thanks
Chris
Thanks
Chris
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Disney's Rapunzel
Check out the first image of Disney’s next Feature Film Rapunzel. The movie is directed by Glen Keane and Dean Wellins and retells the classic fairy tale of a girl trapped high in a tower with only her long hair to save her.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
The Animation Blog
Howdy All!
Just came across the website, The Animation Blog today. Can't believe I didn't know about this one. Good place for animation news and previews.
Just came across the website, The Animation Blog today. Can't believe I didn't know about this one. Good place for animation news and previews.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
How Lucky Am I...
This is my beautiful wife, she makes everyday a better one...
This is my beautiful wife, she makes everyday a better one...
This is my beautiful wife, she makes everyday a better one...
Friday, April 11, 2008
Blogger has issues
I have been trying to post a blog since April started but no good. And the help section of Blogger stinks. I had to create a new blog to actually get the right folders to appear on my site.
Blogger stinks...
Blogger stinks...
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
I Am A One Way Street
this entry is not about Character Animation, but about being a good partner. I have been really lax in that department at home lately and just a reminder to all my friends... Do something nice for your significant other. Or just do something they want to do, not what you want to do. Remember that opposites attract, and you most likely do not have all the same interests. I forgot that, and now we are back doing things like we used to. And I am having a blast. I know my wife isn't reading this because honestly, she gets plenty of animation talk from me, so this isn't meant for her eyes, but she deserves more, and I love her (and our dogs) with all my heart. I am doing whatever I can, how about you...
Monday, March 24, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
CoH - Whose playing?
Company of Heroes is one of the best Computer Games I have played since the original Age of Empires! If you liked that game, you will love this one. The game play is top notch and the devs are always updating it, keeping it fresh and fun. If you haven't played it, download the trial version, its a blast!
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