Good ol' WIPS

The finished product...

The best of the best!

My all time favorite animated feature hands down!
Created and produced by talents who are truly passionate for the medium, both comic fandom and animation junkies alike. Evidently, this is the result of hard work and dedication lovingly put together into one show.

Joker Sketch

Just having some fun doodling one of my favorite characters to draw.

R.I.P. Frank Frazetta

:( You've been one of my biggest inspirations in my work and will continue to be the driving force for all of us who walked underneath your shadow. We will all miss you.

Street Dancers & stuff

Old clip, but still makes for some cool and amazing movement observations.

Long-Tailed Macaque

Wildlife Concept pt 2

Another one from the old project that never saw the light of day.
Still good learning experience and will help to foster more grounding for upcoming future projects. Gambatte!

With some nice accompaniment during another wonderful crunch fest on Saladin.

Wildlife Concept

Something old I've worked on for an animation project that didn't venture any further than the Concept & Development stage.

One of my all time favorites. It never fails to amaze me how such an amazing package can be churned out by only a small handful of top notch artists and can all be summed up within that short frame of time within the intro.
Story : Warren Foster
Animation : Virgil Ross, Gerry Chinoquy & Art Davis
Layouts : Hawley Pratt
B...ackgrounds : Boris Gerelick
Film Editor : Treg Brown
Voice Characterization by the Ever So Talented Mel Blanc
Unmatched and wonderful music by Carl Stalling & Milt Franklyn
Directed by Friz Freleng

I've always been amazed when I read through all the names and talents involved in each production... that they do actually give full credit and acknowledgments to the artists at the beginning stage of the cartoon and wrapping up with an acknowledgment to the director. It brings back to mind Disney's old feature classics who used to do the same for Snow White, Pinocchio etc. So glad that tradition is still carried on up till now and makes me appreciate all the time and effort each talent puts in to making us all happier in life.

R.I.P. Bill Dubay

............................................rest in peace, Will.

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Dutch Claude & Chunkie pt. 2

Heard from my editor pal,Wallie, that pt.3 will be out in May. WOOWOO!

26th Worldwide Sketch Crawl this Saturday

Hi everyone!

Just a gentle reminder that this Saturday is Sketch Crawl day and we will be meeting at the Promenade area where the water fountains are @ KLCC Park between 10.30am-11am. For those who have confirmed their attendance, thank you and looking forward to seeing you there. For those who've attended the previous Sketch Crawls but is unaware/or didn't catch the update posts about this Saturday, hope you'd like to participate in the fun again and join us at KLCC Park.
So get your journals & stationary ready for serious drawing time!

Cheers! And thanks to the Brew for this heads up! Looking forward to anything Sylvain Chomet churns out!

New Sketch in decades

Ok, ignore the rest. I just uploaded it for Spock and ManBat. Finally get to finish this sketch page after such a long pause. Did it last year 17th July...now only got to finish it this hols 17th exactly.
Happy hols and hope ya likes, comrades.
Cheers!

Sketch Crawl 26th

Am gonna organise a group for Sketch Crawl KL Feb 27th starting from KLCC park. Any takers?

http://www.sketchcrawl.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=49&start=0&sid=7fbf76da2ba29bb3c031009724f0b578

Local & International Studio in Japan looking to hire

1) The exact ad from HR

"You Can Draw,You Can Animate"-(motto from 2d animation software)

Interested to be an animator?
Now we are open to after SPM girls (ahem, SPM graduates)
No matter what u are Malay,Chinese,Indian and others
we a 1 Malaysia! (all candidates interested....)

pls contact 03-80233472
or e-mail to:andy@creatmotion.com

Address:CREATMOTION SDN.BHD.
No.4-9,Jalan USJ Sentral 3,
47610 Subang Jaya,Selangor.



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2) Polygon Pictures Recruiting Road Trip in Singapore Proposal

Objectives

Polygon Pictures is preparing for the start of new high-profile TV series which will require up to 60 additional CG artists throughout all positions in the production pipeline. While recruiting vigorously in domestic market, Polygon needs to recruit internationally to fill the seats in given short period of time. The objective of the road trip to Singapore is to promote Polygon Pictures’ recruiting status to increase future job application and identify/hire at least 5 experienced artists from Singapore and surrounding CG communities.

Desired Outcome

1)Identify and hire at least 5 experienced CG artists from this trip.

2)Promote Polygon Pictures’ presence to increase future application from Asian CG communities.

Schedule/Recruiting Process

Timeline	Milestones
Jan 20	Complete Draft Schedule
- Jan 22	Exchange ideas w/ 3dsense
Jan 25	Finalize plan / Internal green light at PPI
Jan 26 -	Send out e-mail advertisement Accepts resumes / demo-reels online
Feb 24 – 28 @ Singapore
Feb 24 (Tue)	Flight from Tokyo to Singapore
Feb 25 (Wed)	Pre Meeting
Feb 26(Fri), 27(Sat)	Corporate presentation / Interviews Venue: 3dsense Facility Time: TBD
Feb 28 (Sun)	Interviews / Redeye flight back to Tokyo
Mar 1 (Mon)	Returns to Tokyo
Mar 3 – 5	2nd Round Interviews
- Mar 12	Send out offers from PPI

Responsibilities

l Create high quality 3D character modeling, rigging, animation or light/composite

l Commit to meet project deadlines without compromising artistic integrity

l Work in a team-oriented and cross-cultural environment and use organizational and interpersonal skills on a daily basis

l Demonstrate a critical eye and a strong passion for creating and evaluating animation

Recruiting Positions

Position	Skill Requirement	Software Requirement
Modeling/Texture Artists	l Ability to model high-polygon organic characters is required l Must possess deep knowledge in rigging to be able to deliver high quality models for rig/animation	Maya, ZBrush,
Riggers	l Must be fluent in MEL and Python script l Must possess ability to rig for complicated character motion and sophisticated facial expression	Maya
Layout Artists	l Demonstrable ability to translate storyboards / animatics into layout sequences	Maya
Character Animators	l Must possess ability to animate strong physical motions, as well as subtle personality acting, showing command of weight, timing and posing through key-framing	Maya
Lighting　/　Rendering　/ Compositing Artists	l Must be fluent in Maya and Adobe After Effects (having knowledge in Fusion is a plus) l Must possess deep knowledge and skills BOTH in lighting AND compositing l Having knowledge in VFX is a plus	Maya, After Effects, Fusion
Shading Artists	l Must be fluent in Mental Ray shaders	Maya, Mental Ray
VFX Artists	l Must be fluent in all indicated software	Maya, After Effects, Real Flow, Houdini
Programmer	l The candidate should have interest in programming related to CG content production and a track record of technical achievement.	Python

Terms of Contract

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Type of Contract: Freelance Contract

Length of Contract: One year +

Starting: Modelers/Riggers=March, L/O Artist=May, Animators=June

Lighters/Compositors/VFX=August, Programmers=ASAP

Wage: Will commensurate with experience and ability

Wage Reference Table (USD = approximately JPY90)

Level	Avg. Professional Experience	Average Wage
Entry Level	1 to 3 yrs	JPY180,000/mo. - JPY250,000/mo.
Associate Level	4 to 6 yrs	JPY 260,000/mo. - JPY300,000/mo.
Lead Level	7 to 10 yrs	JPY320,000 /mo. - JPY500,000/mo.
Supervisor / Technical Director Level	10 yrs +	JPY500,000/mo - JPY600,000/mo.

Merry Christmax folks!

Am so looking forward to the Christmax hols! Hope everyone will have a grand time celebrating.

Cheers folks!

Saladin Launch at the ATF last week in Singapore

THE Malaysian/MDEC booth with all participating studios involved.

Anisa greeting the crowd.
On board.
Me at the Taiwan exhibitors booth.

Andrew & Goh having a blast.

Dual-screen provided for curious viewers to check out clips of the series.
The Al-Jazeera Children's Channel area next to Saladin.
Kamal flanked by the boys from Young Jump studio.
A familiar scene. Eugene from Shock3D is forever busy working at his projects even during conventions.
Steve checking out scenes from the eps.
The official Saladin launch later that evening at Suntec Singapore Convention Center.
Hasnul and Mike chillin'.
Kamal handing out these goodie bags to all guests at the launch.
Fooling around at the Saladin display.
Mike having fun simulating Mustafa's character.

Debut Screening of Secret of Kells tomorrow at Kre8tif!!!

Here's whats been happening so far during the Kre8tif event!
John Stevenson from Dreamworks enlightening the audience on the production process of Kung Fu Panda with some rare clips and images.






With the Secret of Kells trailer playing outside the foyer for curious onlookers lounging on the soft bean chairs provided.
The crowd dispersing for a coffee and networking break.


The foyer with exhibition booths prepared for studios to display and recruit.

Sadly,I didn't sit in for the Rhythm & Hues Workshop on The Golden Compass earlier as I was frantically dashing to deliver the Secret of Kells film in time for the event.

This was not announced in the program earlier as I was anxious and fear 'what if' it did not arrive on time for the event. But now that it has finally touched down in KL, I can safely declare that its going to be one spectacular premier and can hardly wait to see it! Hope everyone attending will enjoy the film. Cheers to Tomm Moore and the staff that have worked hard in assisting us to get the film here on time!

Cheers folks!

Dante's Inferno

Another clip was introduced to me 2 nights ago by Min who did contribute to some of the animation scenes. He's really hankering for some comments in his blog about it,folks, so it you'd be so kind...do drop by and give him your 2 cents worth.
http://www.parkmin.pe.kr/

Cheers!

From Darkness

I remember well watching this years ago. One of my alltime favorite shorts of all time. Unbelievably executed by the very own team thats giving us Secret of Kells this year....Cartoon Saloon.
Enjoy folks!

Claude & Chunkie Dutch debut in P@per

This really made my day. My Holland based contact from P@per just sent me an updated pdf of their upcoming mag edition this end of the month. I'm so proud I could burst!!! And its surreal to see the dialogue translated into Dutch as well. Thank you so much,Wallie!!!