Friday, October 22, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Cartoon Or Animation?
Writer's Thoughts
What is the difference between a cartoon and an animation? When you say 'cartoon,' perhaps, the first image that comes to mind is of something such as Bugs Bunny, or Spongebob Squarepants. Then, if you say animation, the image may be Toy Story or The Incredibles...I think there is a conspiracy amongst adults. Why? Secretly we love animations. But we don't want them called cartoons.
"Mom are you watching a cartoon?" "No, dear, it's an animated film."
There is a difference. We think. Or, at least pretend.
In technical terms, being in animation. See, I said 'animation.' There is a difference in the process and the look between a classic-rendered cartoon and a digital animation. Roget's Thesaurus expounds on 'cartoon' as this; a sketch, drawing, caricature, comic strip, funnies...Am I splitting hairs? Is this apples and oranges? Yes. Cartoon apples and animated oranges.
Animation, simply means, the illusion of motion.
Animation is bringing things to life. It can be a cartoon-like look or realistic digital. It can be a painterly Monet-style, or a darkly colored Rembrandt-style. Animation is art that moves. Which is why it can be enjoyed at any age.
Go ahead, let the kids call everything 'cartoons.' And, we adults will say 'animation.' But one day we grown-ups might get to the point where we just don't care what people think of our enjoyment of...art that moves with color.
What is the difference between a cartoon and an animation? When you say 'cartoon,' perhaps, the first image that comes to mind is of something such as Bugs Bunny, or Spongebob Squarepants. Then, if you say animation, the image may be Toy Story or The Incredibles...I think there is a conspiracy amongst adults. Why? Secretly we love animations. But we don't want them called cartoons.
"Mom are you watching a cartoon?" "No, dear, it's an animated film."
There is a difference. We think. Or, at least pretend.
In technical terms, being in animation. See, I said 'animation.' There is a difference in the process and the look between a classic-rendered cartoon and a digital animation. Roget's Thesaurus expounds on 'cartoon' as this; a sketch, drawing, caricature, comic strip, funnies...Am I splitting hairs? Is this apples and oranges? Yes. Cartoon apples and animated oranges.
Animation, simply means, the illusion of motion.
Animation is bringing things to life. It can be a cartoon-like look or realistic digital. It can be a painterly Monet-style, or a darkly colored Rembrandt-style. Animation is art that moves. Which is why it can be enjoyed at any age.
Go ahead, let the kids call everything 'cartoons.' And, we adults will say 'animation.' But one day we grown-ups might get to the point where we just don't care what people think of our enjoyment of...art that moves with color.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Candle Dance
Writer's Thoughts,
This is the opening scene to Candle Dance. This story is still in the writing phase, but I am very pleased at the how the script is progressing. One thing I've learned is, there are times a writer may have to go through many sketches, before hitting on something that has the possibility of really resonating with an audience. I think this story is just that. More coming up soon.
This is the opening scene to Candle Dance. This story is still in the writing phase, but I am very pleased at the how the script is progressing. One thing I've learned is, there are times a writer may have to go through many sketches, before hitting on something that has the possibility of really resonating with an audience. I think this story is just that. More coming up soon.
Friday, September 17, 2010
New Projects
Writer's Thoughts-
I have been very busy writing some new animated project series. I'm excited about the progress and can't wait to reveal the upcoming clips that will air here and for download on myxer.com under "pixeltunes."
I have been very busy writing some new animated project series. I'm excited about the progress and can't wait to reveal the upcoming clips that will air here and for download on myxer.com under "pixeltunes."
Monday, August 16, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Available For Download
I'm happy to announce that Pixeltune's animations will soon be available for mobile download from Myxer.com. Stay tuned for the projects.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Animated Music Videos
The new projects on the table are animated music videos and the start of a new film series "The Surface Normal." Coming up soon will be music video clips and scenes from the new series as well as from the Peppermint Village first story titled "The Hope Chaser." Downloads of unseen film clips will be available to download soon.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Film Clip: Donovan Meets Dino
The film work is progressing, however, the title is somewhere between "The Hope Chaser" and "To Chase The Heart." Lots of new ideas on the table as the OnyxStone animation company continues to take shape. This clip, "Donovan Meets Dino" does include a scene that is being revised, that is the scene of Selena and her mother. Surely, a mother would notice a daughter struggling with anorexia. So, this scene came off a little to light.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Film Clip
In this film clip, Donovan Dane the music prodigy has just left the basketball court. His music teacher, Kendall Blair showed up to convince Donovan that basketball is really not his gift, it's music. Donovan is upset about his lost concerto and tells his teacher. "I said I'm with Xkon!" On his way home Donovan has a dangerous near miss...But who and why?
Film Clip "Donovan's Decision"
Lauren Avers heard the news that Donovan Dane has quit his music studies with the renowned music teacher, Kendall Blair. Lauren, a close friend of Kendall's and one who cares about Donovan whom she wrote an article about, is concerned. Donovan ponders what to do. Will he go the direction everyone expects, or will he break ranks and go against the grain?
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Writer's Thoughts: Peppermint Village
I love characters and the city. When I set out to create my film series, I knew I wanted to do something that would truly reflect a community, even down to the ages of the characters.
I know, there's the whole target-market thing, but I wanted to go beyond that by bringing viewers into the world of people like them and different from them. It's a way to get another perspective on how people feel and react to various situations in their lives.
The first story in my Peppermint Village series is titled "To Chase The Heart." (See sidebar synopsis.) I used to live in a house that had the only concrete stoops on the block. Every summer, groups of teenage boys would congregate there to sit and talk "smack." I got to be a fly on the wall, as I listened to their hopes and fears. One of the things very prevalent, was the need to be accepted by their peers.
Also, taking research from my coming of age nephew, I learned quite a bit to base my character Donovan Dane on. More on Peppermint Village....
Writer's Thoughts.
I know, there's the whole target-market thing, but I wanted to go beyond that by bringing viewers into the world of people like them and different from them. It's a way to get another perspective on how people feel and react to various situations in their lives.
The first story in my Peppermint Village series is titled "To Chase The Heart." (See sidebar synopsis.) I used to live in a house that had the only concrete stoops on the block. Every summer, groups of teenage boys would congregate there to sit and talk "smack." I got to be a fly on the wall, as I listened to their hopes and fears. One of the things very prevalent, was the need to be accepted by their peers.
Also, taking research from my coming of age nephew, I learned quite a bit to base my character Donovan Dane on. More on Peppermint Village....
Writer's Thoughts.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Welcome To Pixeltune
On this blog, we will showcase animated music videos by motion visual artist "Blendigo."
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