Animation

I bring this up once in a while, and since Mickey Mouse has been a recent topic of discussion, it's worth touching on.

Art from public domain can be a great source of material! Stories like Grimm's fairy tales, Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz, and the works of Shakespeare are all free to use a...

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Hello everyone,

As we approach the end of the year, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a very happy and prosperous New Year. It's an exciting time, filled with new beginnings and endless possibilities.

My name is Gail and I am thrilled to be writing this article. It's my first...

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Hello everyone,

My name is Gail and I am thrilled to be writing this article. It's my first time here and I am looking forward to meeting new people and making meaningful connections. I believe that networking is crucial in today's fast-paced world, and I am excited to be a part of it.

I have a passion for storytelling and creating unique characters that can capture the hearts of the audience. That's why I am here today, to share with you my latest project, Detective Sam.

Detective Sam is a cartoon series that I have been working on for quite some time now. It's a story about a brave and intelligent detective who solves mysteries and fights crime in his city. The series is filled with action, adventure, and a touch of humor, making it suitable for people of all ages.

I have poured my heart and soul into this project, and I am proud of what I have created. However, I also know that to make this dream a reality, I need the help and support of others. That's why I am reaching out to all of you, in the hope of finding producers, agents, or anyone who can help me bring Detective Sam to life.

I am aware that the road to success is not an easy one, and it requires hard work, determination, and a little bit of luck. But I am willing to put in all my efforts to make this series a success. I believe that with the right team and support, Detective Sam can become a household name.

If you are interested in learning more about Detective Sam and would like to join me on this journey, please do not hesitate to message me. I would be more than happy to share more information and discuss further.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to read my post. Your support means the world to me, and I am grateful for every opportunity that comes my way.

As we enter the New Year, I am filled with hope and excitement for what's to come. I am confident that this year will be a turning point for Detective Sam, and I am looking forward to meeting all of you and making this dream a reality.

In conclusion, I want to wish you all a very happy New Year once again, and I hope that this year brings you all the success and happiness that you deserve. Here's to new beginnings and endless possibilities.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Gail

Mike Boas

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- Maurice Vaughan
4 months ago

In animation circles, this is called appeal, one of the 12 principles of animation.

All characters should have appeal of some sort— not just heroes, but villains as well. It’s balance in design, altho...

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Bob Harper

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- Ashley Renee Smith
4 months ago

When approaching character design, I like to get a sense of the whole story and the character's role in it. If there is no backstory to the character, then I like to create one that compliments the sc...

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- Maurice Vaughan
4 months ago

I don’t know. Is this a problem that needs solving in a live action film, or are you asking how animated films depict time passing?

I think the answer would be the same in live action or animation. Montage. Dissolves. Match cuts. I suppose in animation one could do morphing.

Mario Leone

Mike Boas No, its not a problem but it is nice to get people to share their ideas on it.

Disney's Tarzan and The Lion King showed the aging and transformation of their protagonists via montage. Sometimes, a cross-dissolve between the same shot of a young character to the older versions can work, and just like live action, a time jump in the vein of a cut can be very dramatic.

Ashley Renee Smith

4 months ago

How neat! Thanks for sharing, Mike Boas!

Terrence Sellers

I watched Helluva Boss. I feel like Hazbin Hotel looks too close to Helluva Boss for me to want to watch it as a standalone series not directly connected to Helluva Boss. I would like to see that team move away from the Hell theme and do something else entirely.

What I find great is that it is being distributed by A24.

The award-winning animated short uses live-action and hand-drawn animation to tackle the complex story of a Holocaust survivor who addresses a classroom full of students and one young schoolgirl’s reaction; streams on YouTube for 2-days only – beginning January 4.

interview with the director

https://www.animationscoop.com/interview-the-layers-of-letter-to-a-pig/

Emily J

So interesting! Thanks @Mike!

I really like the stylization of the rotoscoping. It gives it an ethereal vibe.

Xochi Blymyer

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4 months ago

interesting. so you don’t have to get releases or pay anyone for these? I’m going to check out the site.

Thank you for continuing to share this great resource, Mike Boas!

Efrain Perez

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4 months ago

Hot take: I liked the first into the spider-verse movie a lot more than I did the second one. Definitely have to check some of these out.

Maurice Vaughan

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4 months ago

I've only seen "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem," Amanda Toney. Both are on my Top 10 Movies of 2023 list.

My favorite things about "Spider-Man" ar...

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Efrain Perez I also liked the first movie better.

I loved Nimona! It was a really fun film.

Kevin Jackson

Across the spiderverse was incredible. I didn't think they would be able to wow me after the first one but they did and the dilemma they put Miles through. Woooo. Rough. Nimona was another stand out f...

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- Sam Sokolow
4 months ago

Happy New Year, Leonardo Ramirez!

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- Arthur Charpentier
4 months ago

Happy New Year, Arthur Charpentier!

Arthur Charpentier

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- Maurice Vaughan
4 months ago

Maurice Vaughan, Happy New Year!

Sam Sokolow

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- Pidge Jobst
- Maurice Vaughan
4 months ago

Happy New Year, Pidge Jobst!

"Detective Sam" sounds fun, Gail Morin. I like the title. It's catchy. Do you have a series bible and pitch deck? They'll help you pitch your series.

Hi Gail Morin - it's great to meet you here in the community! "Detective Sam" sounds like a great idea. I recommend 2 Stage 32 webinars for you to check out...

TV ANIMATION 101, taught by Brandon Gale:...

Colin Hussey

Pleased to meet you. If there are still parts to be cast, I'd love to try out. Here is my reel: https://vimeo.com/331310006

Welcome, Gail Morin!

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4 months ago

Local Art and Design Schools:

Contact local art and design schools or universities with animation programs. They may have job placement services or be able to connect you with recent graduates. You can write them a letter of recommendation for college and give them experience.

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4 months ago

You could search the Browse Members Section, Toua Her. www.stage32.com/people...

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4 months ago

So do I, OB Nwani. How are your projects going?

OB Nwani

Maurice Vaughan mostly the same haven’t pitch in awhile so hopefully this year I will pitch more and hopefully get my projects off the ground

Hope your projects get off the ground this year, OB Nwani. I'm really looking forward to watching "Jamal's Crazy Rich Life" and "AKFurry7"!

lol Maurice Vaughan I appreciate you bro! I hope so too!

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4 months ago

This looks like a fun show

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