Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
:: check out this superb 3D animation by Neocha.com-user ZP686 titled Fatman & Moto. It was nominated for awards at the University Animation Festival and by the Beijing Film Academy’s Animation Institute. In his infinite modesty, ZP6986 told me that he’s actually in the process of redoing Fatman & Moto because he doesn’t think it’s very good. At any rate, enjoy – I’m sure you’ll agree with me when I say it’s excellent. To view the video on VIMEO, link here. Below the video I’ve also shared a slideshow of “making of” photos – it’s very interesting to see the process of the character coming alive.
ZP686 is originally from Baotou, Inner Mongolia. He graduated from the Beijing Fashion Institute’s new media and animation school in 2008. Although trained as an illustrator and animator, he is currently employed in Beijing by the American special effects company Base FX as a concept art designer. // AjS
[full disclosure: fifty 5 is a partner at Neocha.com]
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things well done | coraline ::
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
:: I’m an animation and 3D / CG junkie. I recently watched Coraline. It’s excellent. I highly recommend taking the time to check it out. Bravo, well done. // AjS
[UPDATE: Thanks to Xiao Du for pointing out that Coraline is available in full-length format on Youku, link here or watch below. However, it's of course much better on a big screen or in HD.]
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Sunday, April 12th, 2009
:: I took this photo in Shanghai at a small shop called Old School on Huating Rd. (#4), very close the Changle Rd. intersection. A retro View-Master – bascially the centerpiece of my childhood. I just read that Fisher Price recently all but eliminated the production of View-Master title discs. Why? 3D is coming back in a big way these days. What a tragedy. The viewer is available at Old School for RMB 60; the shop also has a small collection of title discs available for sale. Bravo, well done. // AjS
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