Introduce Yourself : Having way too much fun writing...(and everything else!) by Alan Knittel

Hi folks. I've been here for a little while. Love the community and I think it's the right way to go for the 21st century. I'm developing a screenplay for a live action feature film with a major supporting Pixar-quality CG character. Thanks to this site I was in touch with several character concept artists. I finally found an extremely talented young artist in Costa Rica and we just finished the design together ready for modeling and animation. I'll probably wind up posing it for "mock" movie billboard. Why did I do that, even though I am primarily a writer? Well, I wanted to visualize this supporting character so I could write more effectively and be inspired for the long journey ahead, surrounding myself with the story concept so to speak. I also think today one must wear many creative hats; production designer, director, producer and learn how to assemble a creative team around your ideas. That's working in the ways I expected, but also in ways I did NOT expect. This character design and the outline and scene notes take the breath away from everyone I show it to. The artwork reinforces the story concept and vice versa as if the two were a package. I just want to say there is an extreme amount of talent tucked away in all corners of the globe, so DO NOT OVERLOOK IT! Of course, I've been cajoling my artist to join Stage 32. Live the fantasy, put yourself out there and the mountain eventually might awaken and at least crawl to you slowly. JUST DO IT!