Drastic Graphics

New Reel

2008-12-17T09:08:00.004-06:00

I've added some new shots and rendered some others.

The best way to view the reel is to download it from the link above. Thanks for watching!

Shot List

Bishop Run

2008-12-12T12:24:00.005-06:00

I have plans for this run, but here's the cycle so far.

Download [640x480 1.2 MB] Quicktime 7

Wag the Walk

2008-12-10T17:49:00.001-06:00

So today I did this dog walking and sniffing and being a dog.

Download [640x480 .8 MB] Quicktime 7

Pompous Ace

2008-12-09T12:10:00.007-06:00

This is a walk with the Animation Mentor Ace character. I have a few walk cycles planned for this week. I'll post them as soon as they're done.

Download [640x480 1.5 MB] Quicktime 7

HULK PUTT! Blocking Pass

2008-12-02T20:53:00.010-06:00

Here's a blocking pass at big green playing golf. This is the first hole on the course too. The groundskeepers are going to be pissed. How's he going to putt on the second hole? Shouldn't he be wearing plaid?

Any comments on the acting choices and actions would be appreciated. The animation is still in a blocking phase.

Download [640x480 4.5 MB] Quicktime 7

Thanks!
edit: made some progress on the blocking.

Reanimators Podcast!

2008-05-15T13:53:00.002-05:00

A couple of guys that I'm working with (Ryan Duffin and Mike Jungbluth) and I have started a podcast. Check it out! Tell your friends, call your mom.

Kung Fu Panda Wallpapers

2007-11-01T19:54:00.000-05:00

These are some backgrounds snapped from the theatrical trailer for Kung Fu Panda.

So far so damn good on the character design and the animation... pffff, man this is so my style it's ridiculous!

I don't know what the official site has, but these are just shots that I think make good desktop backgrounds. All images are at 1280x1024.

for the price of a starbucks

2007-11-01T17:06:00.000-05:00

is your career your life, and are you really living?
is your focus always work? is it unforgiving?
do you go home to your job? does job follow you home?
if so you're just a slave, a mindless zombie or drone.

now there are some exceptions, but few and far between.
cuz your life as you call it, makes the next man a king.

he's living with big stacks of that almighty dollar.
making money off your life while you wear the collar.
but listen he's not immune, so don't feel discouraged.
there's one above him too, and he's far from malnourished.

some are free from the chains, but they can't afford to eat.
while the man above the man gets massaged on his feet.

for the price of a starbucks you can feed all these kids.
some war ravaged, some savage, with flies around their lids.

but don't you dare ask the man to make a donation.
cuz he's already made one, for tax preparation.
and they plan to cut taxes, never believe that shit.
every Dead President in your pocket's counterfeit.

It's Been a While

2007-10-25T18:57:00.000-05:00

Just a quick note for some exciting news. I have accepted an offer to work at Edge of Reality in Austin!

My wife and kids are packed (somewhat) and ready to start another chapter of our lives in the Texas hill country.

The blog will be updated more frequently once we get settled.

Most of the stuff I have planned to post will be animation related…… some, not so much… stay tuned.

Wolverine

2007-09-09T15:57:00.000-05:00

20th Century Fox is preparing to shoot Wolverine in November with Hugh Jackman returning as the title character.

I'm interested to see if they go with some Origins storylines or something like the greatest Wolverine story ever: Weapon X. Probably neither, but this should be interesting.

Gavin Hood please do this right.

Death of Superman - Animated!

2007-07-10T20:54:00.000-05:00

Superman has been on my "meh" list for about... my entire life. But, he has his moments. I think I'll pick this up.

Animation Tips from a Dummy #2

2007-07-06T14:40:00.000-05:00

Shift - Click - Lift

This tip is to save your carpal bones.

In Maya, when you are panning and zooming with the alt and/or shift keys and the left/middle button on your mouse or pen, you don't have to hold the shift or alt keys down while you pan or zoom. Once you click you can let go of the key(s).

It works with the camera and in the graph editor and in any window view.

I'm going to start posting tips from time to time. These tips aren't your normal *Track your arcs* or *watch your spacing* type of tips. If you want those, read The Illusion of Life and check around on the internet, they're everywhere. I'll post these as they come to me. Take it or leave it. I don't claim to know crap about animation, but I am learning every day. Hope it helps you out. If you have anything to add or you want to call me a dumbass, please feel free to do so in the comments section.
-ONE

Animation Tips from a Dummy #1

2007-07-04T10:04:00.000-05:00

Watch while your playblast is playblasting.

I find that when I watch my screen during the playblast I often see things that I wouldn’t normally see. Unless I step through the entire animation, which is something I do anyway, but watching a playblast is easier than stepping through.

So instead of running to grab a Red Bull every time you playblast, sit there with a notepad and watch it. Or change your playback settings to 6FPS and play that through. Which I don't like to do.

I'm going to start posting tips from time to time. These tips aren't your normal *Track your arcs* or *watch your spacing* type of tips. If you want those, read The Illusion of Life and check around on the internet, they're everywhere. I'll post these as they come to me. So here's the first tip from your Friendly Animating Dumb455. Take it or leave it. I don't claim to know crap about animation, but I am learning every day. Hope it helps you out. If you have anything to add or you want to call me a dumbass, please feel free to do so in the comments section.
-ONE

Transformers Wallpapers

2007-07-04T07:35:00.000-05:00

Due to the popularity of the Ratatouille wallpapers and the 300 wallpapers (the freaking Ratatouille wallpaper page has been viewed more than my demo reel page) I thought I'd share some Transformers wallpapers, since it's opening this week.

I don't know what the official site has, but these are just shots that I think make good desktop backgrounds. All images are at 1280x1024. The one below (Optimus Prime's grill) actually works well as a background.

These are taken from the theatrical trailer. Enjoy!

Murdered! Blocking Plus

2007-06-18T19:11:00.000-05:00

I gotta say thanks for the comments from here on the blog and from the alumni site at AnimationMentor.com!

Here's another pass with some changes, some parts splined, some parts stepped. No arcs have been tracked or any of that good stuff... yet. I could still use comments on what's not reading or anything else that you see.

Smoker/Killer/Nonchalant guy is obviously untouched, but I am planning for him now. I borrowed a cigarette from a co-worker to shoot some video reference. A pen just doesn't work, I tried to make one with a straw too, but there was no weight. Anyway, I'm working on him.

Appreciate it.

Download [640x480 3 MB] Quicktime 7

Murdered!

2007-06-01T12:17:00.000-05:00

Sorry for the lack of posts. Does anybody even look at this blog anymore? Well, here's my new dialogue anyway. Early rough blocking. Take a look. Comments and critiques are always appreciated. Have a great day!

Download [640x480 2.5 MB] Quicktime 7

White Rapper Show

2007-01-31T21:16:00.000-06:00

I don’t watch much tv at all. Hell I’ve only seen Afro Samurai episodes online. But there’s one show that I absolutely had to watch and now I can’t stop, The White Rapper Show on VH1.

Now, know this, I’ve never watched Survivor or American Idol or any of that garbage. I don’t care about it, and I’m always working so I don’t have time to watch tv at night. If I’m not working I’m hanging with my wife and kid. If I’m not hanging with them I am doing work on the side.

Why the hell would I watch a show like this? Because IT KICKS ASS! I watched the first episode and thought, holy shit I could destroy ANY of these people on the mic. By about the third episode the characters really started showing their personalities. I have a hell of a lot in common with ALL of these people. Now it’s the 4th week of the show and the remaining rappers all seem strong, every one of them has skills.

I still have that “I could take ANY of them” attitude, but I’m rooting for them and wanting them to win. I really don’t even care who wins, but I do have my favorites.

Jamie Radford has a blog and is recapping and analyzing each episode, check it out.

Afro Samurai

2007-01-02T19:26:00.000-06:00

Samuel L. Jackson doing a couple of voices, with tha RZA doing beats.

There is some serious violence, serious blood and some serious action, just so you know.

They have the entire first episode online. Fantastic! Click the picture to go to Spike TV and watch.

Oh and Happy New Year.

RayRay!

2006-12-17T11:11:00.001-06:00

4 minutes and 38 seconds of dope. The creatures of Ray Harryhausen.

The skeleton sword fights rule, but the 7 headed monster from Jason and the Argonauts kicks some ass too.

Clash of the Titans is available on Xbox Live Marketplace in HD.....that's my next download for sure.

I found this at Cartoon Brew.

"300" Wallpapers

2006-12-09T10:01:00.000-06:00

Watching the new 300 trailer is like staring at a fantastic oil painting. You keep finding new awesomeness the more you look. This movie is going to destroy!

I realize it's a travesty to squeeze these screen shots into a 4:3 ratio, but it's better than nothing. All images are at 1280x1024.

These are taken from the trailer and the teaser, released a couple months ago. Enjoy!

Refining Clash

2006-12-08T17:36:00.000-06:00

There are still some stepped curves, sad. I am working 12 hours a day at the chemical plant until March. Here's where I am so far.

Take a look, any comments or crits would be appreciated.

.mov QT 7 Required [20 MB]
.avi [20 MB]

Sword Fight!

2006-11-20T22:06:00.000-06:00

This is my latest work, rendered. It's only 2 shots from the sword fight in Condiment Clash. It's basically a test render and I'm not sure about the lighting and shadows. If you have comments on the lighting that's cool, but the animation is what I want you to look at. So please take a peek and leave a critique.

.mov QT 7 Required [3.5 MB]
.avi low quality [3.5 MB]

Update

2006-11-13T22:00:00.000-06:00

I'm not dead. I'm still steamrolling on the short film. Here's an early render. It will be finished soon.

Child's Play

2006-11-04T06:11:00.000-06:00

tweenMachine V2

2006-08-24T00:19:00.000-05:00

Justin Barrett has a new version of tweenMachine available for download.

If you’ve used it before you know it’s a great tool. But, there are some amazing new features that have been added with this new version.

Among the additions:
Sets and Groups for Curve Selections
Buttons
Management Tools
Timeline Ticks on/off Control
Overshoots
and more

It’s the best script in my folder. Try it, you’ll love it.

tweenMachine

He should call it, TimeSavingKickAssTweenMachine.mel though.