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Date: Monday, 14 Sep 2009 12:16
I'm taking a pastels class here at work taught by the talented Bill Cone. Here's one of my first studies done while waiting for my carpool partner. It's a very small study. 3X5 inches or so.
Author: "Kmann (theoid@hotmail.com)"
Date: Tuesday, 28 Jul 2009 01:09
I almost missed this one. At the last minute I decided to cancel my table this year and just attend as a professional. Not realizing that I also canceled my ticket in. Luckily a friend had an extra pass, so nerdfest was a go again!
Author: "Kmann (theoid@hotmail.com)"
Date: Wednesday, 22 Jul 2009 01:42
Here's the second POST-IT NOTE animation. This one is done a little later than the first. I'm guessing around 1989-1990 if the ending is any indication. The added sfx really brings out the chaos of the action. I had a blast putting this together. One more to come! Stay tuned!
CAUTION! This one contains some GRAPHIC VIOLENCE!
Author: "Kmann (theoid@hotmail.com)"
Date: Wednesday, 22 Jul 2009 01:40
So this is it! The thrilling conclusion to the Stick Figure Post It Animations. This is clearly done around the time of Nintendo and is the most advanced in terms of technique (camera moves and everything!). Although sadly, a Ninja Turtle does not make a cameo at the end. Hope you enjoyed these!
Author: "Kmann (theoid@hotmail.com)"
Date: Saturday, 18 Jul 2009 15:35
Here's the second POST-IT NOTE animation. This one is done a little later than the first. I'm guessing around 1989-1990 if the ending is any indication. The added sfx really brings out the chaos of the action. I had a blast putting this together. One more to come! Stay tuned!
CAUTION! This one contains some GRAPHIC VIOLENCE!
Author: "Kmann (noreply@blogger.com)"
Date: Saturday, 18 Jul 2009 15:34
I went back home to my parents place in MN and came across some real gems. This is the first of 3 Post-It Note animations I had done back in the day. I thought it would be fun to scan them in and edit them into a Quicktime! Here's the first one!
Author: "Kmann (theoid@hotmail.com)"
Date: Wednesday, 03 Jun 2009 15:04
This is one hell of a commercial. It's for a Beatles Rock Band game. Damn is this thing cool. Every once in a while you see something you wished you worked on. "Up" is one of them, this is another...
Author: "Kmann (theoid@hotmail.com)"
Date: Monday, 01 Jun 2009 17:04
Pete Doctor and Ricky Nierva gave a little interview for the New York Times on some of the designs for "Up"
Also while you're following links. Wander over towards Lou Romano's blog.
He's got all kinds of goodies. Like these quick After Effects movies he made trying to breathe some more life into his designs for the film.
damn I love working at this company
Author: "Kmann (theoid@hotmail.com)"
Date: Friday, 29 May 2009 01:41
Pixar unleashes it's tenth film Friday! I'm pretty damn excited to see the public's reaction. People are really gunna love it. It's hilarious, fun and surprisingly touching. So far the response has been super positive. As evidence by RottenTomatoes! Congrats to everyone that had a hand in it. It's truly a great film.
Author: "Kmann (theoid@hotmail.com)"
Date: Saturday, 16 May 2009 16:24
I went thru an old box in the attic and came across these gems. I was all about "Jedi" when I was a kid. And I've got the drawings to prove it. Who knew that I'd eventually draw Star Wars characters for a living.
I really like this one (notice the pre-special edition Sarlacc Pit)
If you look closely, you can see Han over the fire
My favorite part of this one are the witches I drew on the back. That's what the Empire needed to defeat the Rebels. A squadron of witches. Take that Admiral Ackbar!
Author: "Kmann (theoid@hotmail.com)"
Date: Thursday, 30 Apr 2009 11:40
So before I left Lucasfilm, I participated in a no holds barred Beard Off! It wasn't much of a contest since we didn't set any rules, but what we did do was take a picture everyday of our beard growth progression! Our good friend Justin Mettam put together this video of the results.
Author: "Kmann (theoid@hotmail.com)"
Date: Tuesday, 31 Mar 2009 12:05
This is a cool little video of Ira Glass, host of "This American Life," giving a talk about stories and storytelling.
Ira Glass at Gel 2007 from Gel Conference on Vimeo.
Author: "Kmann (theoid@hotmail.com)"
Date: Tuesday, 31 Mar 2009 11:32
Tonight CARTOON NETWORK will be airing the first episode of the "CLONE WARS" that I worked on. It was a fun episode and the first time I worked with Giancarlo Volpe. One of their talented directors. It actually the season finale. Here's a PREVIEW
Author: "Kmann (theoid@hotmail.com)"
Date: Tuesday, 31 Mar 2009 11:23
A friend at work found this great little 13 minute documentary about storyboarding hosted by Eric Goldberg. Worth checking out.
Author: "Kmann (theoid@hotmail.com)"
Date: Friday, 20 Mar 2009 09:55
This thing is totally cool. A shell oil drilling site caught this creature on camera about two miles down. Looks like James Cameron already knew about it and we're just catching up...
Author: "Kmann (theoid@hotmail.com)"
Date: Monday, 09 Mar 2009 13:17
Got to see this trailer at work the other day. I can't wait for it! I've been trying to stay away from too much here at the studio so that I can be surprised. What I have seen looks great!
Author: "Kmann (theoid@hotmail.com)"
Date: Sunday, 15 Feb 2009 20:57
Well, tomorrow is the big day. I start my new gig at Pixar. I'm getting pretty excited and a bit nervous too. But there's one thing I do know. As they're showing me around the studio and introducing people, this is what's going to be going on in my head...
Author: "Kmann (theoid@hotmail.com)"
Date: Wednesday, 11 Feb 2009 01:46
Now that I've got some free time between gigs, I've finally gotten around to getting my Noir books back on the blog. And for the first time, I added the Noir print for ordering! If your interested in getting a book or a print click on the buttons below!
"NOIR" SKETCHBOOK
"Sketches of NOIR" $10
(a $5 fee for shipping and handling will be added to each order)
I originally made this book for Comic Con 2007. It's a collection of
black and white sketches for a personal "Film Noir" project. 48 pages.
"NOIR" PRINT
"Noir is the Night" Print $30
(a $5 fee for shipping and handling will be added to each order)
This was a companion piece I made for Comic Con 2008.
Digitally printed on Matte Vinyl Stock and measures 12" X 22"
Author: "Kmann (noreply@blogger.com)"
Date: Sunday, 25 Jan 2009 23:34
After years and years of trying and preparing, it finally happened. I got a job at PIXAR!! I can't tell you how long I've tried. Ever since the first Toy Story, I've set my sights on Pixar. It's been a long hard road. The college I went to didn't have an animation program so that forced me to learn everything on the job and at evening classes. I can't tell you how hard I've worked to get this.
I even have proof. Here's a letter I got nearly 10 years ago! It's dated June 29th 2001, but it was really 2000. I moved to LA at the end of 2000 and this was received at my Minnesota address. It was my first glimmer of hope. A letter of rejection, but also letter of hope. They liked my submission! Not enough to call me in for an interview, but enough to hold onto my portfolio to see if anything opened up that fit me! I never got so excited over a rejection letter. I've been holding onto it since then, and I plan on framing it up and taking it with me on my first day...
I even have proof. Here's a letter I got nearly 10 years ago! It's dated June 29th 2001, but it was really 2000. I moved to LA at the end of 2000 and this was received at my Minnesota address. It was my first glimmer of hope. A letter of rejection, but also letter of hope. They liked my submission! Not enough to call me in for an interview, but enough to hold onto my portfolio to see if anything opened up that fit me! I never got so excited over a rejection letter. I've been holding onto it since then, and I plan on framing it up and taking it with me on my first day...
TO HANG UP AT MY DESK!!!!
Author: "Kmann (theoid@hotmail.com)"
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