Friday, December 12, 2008
Bolt Nominated for GOLDEN GLOBE!
How exciting! Bolt was just nominated for Best Animated Feature Film!
Congratulations to Panda and Wall-e for their nominations as well!
For a full list of nominees click on the image
Friday, November 21, 2008
Disney's BOLT - OPENS TODAY!!!
GO SEE BOLT ... It opens today!! November 21st!
A few of of my friends and family have asked what shots I animated in the film, so I decided to post a list of my contributions. It was a blast working on Bolt and by far, it's the film I'm most proud of to date. I think Disney's got a hit on their hands. If you get a chance, please go check it out!!
BOLT - My Shot List
-I animated the section of the moving train when Bolts leash gets caught and he's starts tugging and pulling. Mittens yells "Bolt" and Rhino yells "let go you monster!" Then Bolt's collar snaps.
- The two shots right after the escape from the Pet Shelter where they come up to the edge of the highway. The shot with all 3 characters where Rhino says " Ohhh... i've got a BIG one!"
- In the traveling house when Mittens is teaching Bolt how to be a dog. At the end of the sequence the 2 shots of Mittens saying. "Aaaand stick your tongue out." And then the next shot where she's licking her paw and says: "Nah... it's more of a dog thing."
- At the end of the movie during the fire sequence when we see Penny on the floor look up at Bolt and he takes the leash and starts dragging her. That whole section up to (but not including) the part where she falls down on the floor gasping for air.
Cheers,
~reb
A few of of my friends and family have asked what shots I animated in the film, so I decided to post a list of my contributions. It was a blast working on Bolt and by far, it's the film I'm most proud of to date. I think Disney's got a hit on their hands. If you get a chance, please go check it out!!
BOLT - My Shot List
-I animated the section of the moving train when Bolts leash gets caught and he's starts tugging and pulling. Mittens yells "Bolt" and Rhino yells "let go you monster!" Then Bolt's collar snaps.
- The two shots right after the escape from the Pet Shelter where they come up to the edge of the highway. The shot with all 3 characters where Rhino says " Ohhh... i've got a BIG one!"
- In the traveling house when Mittens is teaching Bolt how to be a dog. At the end of the sequence the 2 shots of Mittens saying. "Aaaand stick your tongue out." And then the next shot where she's licking her paw and says: "Nah... it's more of a dog thing."
- At the end of the movie during the fire sequence when we see Penny on the floor look up at Bolt and he takes the leash and starts dragging her. That whole section up to (but not including) the part where she falls down on the floor gasping for air.
Cheers,
~reb
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs!
I'm all full of updates lately. After wrapping up on Bolt and taking a much needed break from work. I'm now more refreshed than ever and ready to start back up animating! Along with Mentoring at AM, I've started work at Sony... I'm animating on "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs"!
I can't even begin to express how inspiring this film looks... it's not for everyone, but I for one LOVE the style and look of the characters and animation! It's completely a dream project for me and I'm so happy to be working on it! Check out the latest word in this online article.
Coming Soon... Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Cheers and Happy Halloween all!
I can't even begin to express how inspiring this film looks... it's not for everyone, but I for one LOVE the style and look of the characters and animation! It's completely a dream project for me and I'm so happy to be working on it! Check out the latest word in this online article.
Coming Soon... Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Cheers and Happy Halloween all!
Friday, October 10, 2008
got AM Mentor?
I have some great news! I'm back at Animation Mentor.com!!! However this time, I'll be a mentor. I'm so excited to get back into the amazing culture which has brought such passion to the animation community and to my own work.
If your interested in becoming an animator... i HIGHLY recommend this school! Click on the image to check out the site for more info:
If your interested in becoming an animator... i HIGHLY recommend this school! Click on the image to check out the site for more info:
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Madrid and new friends!
Mando much saludo's a mi amigos en Madrid! Gracias por todo, David y Patricia!!
Hi folks! Here's a pic of my friend David Alvarez and his "mujer" Patricia. They were kind enough to meet up and show us a great time around Madrid. I couldn't have asked for a better tour guide of the city and local scene.
By the end of the night we'd had quite a bit to drink but I still remember what a great night we had catching up!
... more pictures and posts to come when I find time ...
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
BOLT ANIMATION IS A WRAP!!!
BOLT is COMPLETE!
Well.... at least animation is! What a production, full of amazing work and incredible people. Every moment on Bolt has been an adventure...stressful and exhausting at times.... but awesome nonetheless.
So what now you ask?!?! A much needed vacation! I'll be traveling for the next couple of months.... catching up with old friends and exploring Spain and Italy!! (If anyone reading has any recommendations or advise shoot'em my way, I'd love to hear'em.)
I started my long overdue vacation with a brisk walk around the Hollywood Hills with my baby Rocco! Here's a cute picture I managed to snap while we were taking a breather.
I have friends and family who visit the blog so I'll certainly be updating it with a few pictures and details from my adventure. Keep an eye out!
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Who is Rocket Johnson?
Last week we had a book signing party for "WHO IS ROCKET JOHNSON?" a graphic novel that the Disney Story Artists put together. It's a pretty amazing book, illustrated and designed by the top artists in the industry. I managed to snap a cool pic with my best friend (and amazing story artist/character designer) Tron Mai and Director of the up coming film RAPUNZEL (not to mention legendary animator of Tarzan) Glen Keane!
Overall a great event... thanks to all the Disney artist that help put this together!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Princess & the Frog
Here's a treat for all you 2D animation fans! It's the latest teaser trailer for the upcoming Princess and the Frog film.... very cool stuff.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Wall-E + BOLT trailer!
Here's a great little treat... THE NEW BOLT TRAILER! It'll be playing in front of WallE, but here's a sneak peek in case you can't wait ;) I saw WallE last weekend in a special work screening and I thought it was amazing. Another job well done from the guys at Pixar. Keep up the inspiring work!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Presto Teaser
Here's a clip from Pixar's latest short film... due to come out in front of wall-E this weekend! Pretty cool... very... Tex Avery ... Chuck Jones ... style. Check it out!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
The Animators Survival Kit - VIDEOS
Check it out... this is pretty sweet! I had the chance to take Richard Williams lecture class before he wrote his book and I found it to be amazing. Full of insightful wisdom and enthusiasm. I thought, "damn... every animator should get a chance to see this for themselves!" Of course his book came out and it pretty much says everything his lecture did... but without the added live aspect and entertainment that only a face to face lecture could give you.
So here's the next best thing!! ONLINE videos!! I live for this stuff!
Click on the image.
So here's the next best thing!! ONLINE videos!! I live for this stuff!
Click on the image.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Dale Baer
We had a company meeting a few days ago and I was lucky enough to sit next to the legendary animator (and good friend) Dale Baer.... I took this fun little camera phone pic to capture the moment!
...if you haven't already done so... go check out his online/podcast interview at the Animation Podcast by Clay Kaytis! (Click on the image for link)
...if you haven't already done so... go check out his online/podcast interview at the Animation Podcast by Clay Kaytis! (Click on the image for link)
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Real or Fake Smile?
Monday, May 12, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
the 9th old man
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Disney Pixar Line up....
Monday, March 24, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
Horton Hears a Who!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Golden Compass WON!!
Wow... what a trip! Golden Compass WON the OSCAR for Best Visual FX!! It goes without saying, but every film is a "team" effort. Congratulations to all involved... it is a true honor to have been a small part of it.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Oscar Nominated
I found this really funny and kinda cool. A fellow animator congratulated me today on being an "Oscar Nominated Animator". I said... what? He said well Golden Compass has been nominated for a "Best Visual Effects" OSCAR... and since I worked on it... it inadvertently makes me... an "Oscar Nominated Animator".
It's a stretch... I know.... but still pretty cool I think!
Best of luck to all the Nominees!
It's a stretch... I know.... but still pretty cool I think!
Best of luck to all the Nominees!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Happy 2008!
I've been seriously neglecting my site for the past few months. I'll try an be better about updates.
After a few months in New York animating on Horton, I'm now back at Disney Animating on BOLT their latest animated feature coming out Winter 2008. I'm super excited to be back in the halls of the mouse house and working on such an incredible film. I can't wait for everyone to check out all the great work going on here.
In the meantime... keep an eye out for Horton Hears a Who ... coming to theater's in the US in March!! My experience at Bluesky was absolutely amazing. I really learned a lot about animation made some great friends and experienced the Big Apple like I never imagined I would. Thanks to everyone who made my experience there a good one!
Cheers!
After a few months in New York animating on Horton, I'm now back at Disney Animating on BOLT their latest animated feature coming out Winter 2008. I'm super excited to be back in the halls of the mouse house and working on such an incredible film. I can't wait for everyone to check out all the great work going on here.
In the meantime... keep an eye out for Horton Hears a Who ... coming to theater's in the US in March!! My experience at Bluesky was absolutely amazing. I really learned a lot about animation made some great friends and experienced the Big Apple like I never imagined I would. Thanks to everyone who made my experience there a good one!
Cheers!
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