27 January 2011

My First Animation Gig


For a while now I have been posting a lot of other people's work, work that is finding its way to me, inspiring me and making me certain that the animation industry is where I want to be. So it might seem like I have been wasting time, when i've been doing just the opposite. In fact, I am currently approaching the end of my second week at my first animation job at The CharacterShop in Birmingham.

I've been working on a 1min 20sec shot for a scene in the Zoo Troop franchise of Haven. I'm animating Rory and Ned as they speak to the camera (and in turn to the audience for when it gets used). There is a lot of dialogue and lots of different innocent, funny humour, because it's aimed at a young audience.

It's a lot of fun animating these two and it's very challenging. I think there will be a lot of good material I can use for my next showreel though.

I am also working on two other animation projects, both for short films. I'm very happy to be included in the projects because they have a big following. I won't mention what they are now until I get more of that animation done.

So that's where i'm at so far. Looking forward to the next few months!

Soundtrack: Wilco - Muzzle Of Bees

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