Rebecca's Blog

CLOUDY!

2009-09-18T09:56:00.000-07:00

Go see Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs TODAY!!

New Gig!

2009-07-16T09:50:00.000-07:00

Hi all... it's been a while since I've updated my blog. So much news to catch up on. I wrapped up animation on Cloudy a couple of months ago and took a well needed vacation home to spend some time with the folks and close friends. I'm now well rested and ready to begin my next adventure!

This week I started at DreamWorks Animation Studios. This place is amazing! So many GREAT artists and friends are here I feel like I'm at home! Once my training is complete I'll begin animating on How to Train Your Dragon... in Theaters in Spring 2010. Here's a pic and link to more info on the film.

Cloudy Trailer

2009-03-18T13:41:00.000-07:00

Check out the latest on the film I'm working on, called Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Stay tuned for more coming this Fall!

Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death

2009-01-29T16:12:00.000-08:00

Today we had a rare chance of screening Nick Park's latest short Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death. I love seeing those characters and this new short brings with it some more fun British humor and slap stick.

Check out this small clip:

If you want to get more info go to the Wallace & Gromit website!

Bolt nominated for an OSCAR!!!

2009-01-22T09:58:00.001-08:00

Round 2!! How exciting! Bolt was just nominated for the OSCAR of Best Animated Feature Film!
Thanks to everyone for your emails and posts! Also, congratulations to Panda and Wall-e for their nominations as well!

The Dawn of a New Day

2009-01-21T08:30:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to our new President Barack Obama and his family Michelle, Malia, and Sasha. Here's to a future of Hope here in the US and around the world!

Golden Globes - Presenting Best Animated Feature Film

2009-01-12T09:42:00.001-08:00

I thought I'd share a small bit of cool news... Even though Bolt didn't win the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film... They showed a clip of each nominee and my shot was included in the presentation clip! It's the one of Mittens (the cat) saying "Aaaand stick your tongue out." I can't tell you how shocked and excited I was!! Check out the clip below.

A First Look at Cloudy

2009-01-09T11:11:00.000-08:00

Here's a first look at the new film I'm working on. It's Sony Animations next Animated Feature Film Co-Directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Best known for their work on "How I met your Mother" and creators of TV Cartoon "Clone High".

So far the film's been a dream to work on. Very funny and animated! Can't wait to be able to share more in the coming months. Click on the image for a detailed article.

Bolt Nominated for GOLDEN GLOBE!

2008-12-12T09:22:00.000-08:00

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

Disney's BOLT - OPENS TODAY!!!

2008-11-21T16:06:00.000-08:00

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

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs!

2008-10-30T17:05:00.000-07:00

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!

got AM Mentor?

2008-10-10T17:18:00.001-07:00

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:

Madrid and new friends!

2008-09-21T09:08:00.000-07:00

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 ...

BOLT ANIMATION IS A WRAP!!!

2008-09-09T12:45:00.000-07:00

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!

Who is Rocket Johnson?

2008-08-09T14:37:00.000-07:00

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!

Princess & the Frog

2008-07-30T11:12:00.000-07:00

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.

2008-07-24T13:55:00.000-07:00

Here's a film called "Yellow Sticky Notes" by Jeff Chiba Stearns. I came across this short film here at work and found it profoundly moving. We all focus intensely on our day to day lives often loosing sight of the bigger picture and larger world events. Check it out... what have you missed?

Where in the world is Matt?

2008-07-10T14:03:00.000-07:00

This just made me smile... so i hadta share. Enojy!!

Wall-E + BOLT trailer!

2008-06-27T09:02:00.000-07:00

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!

Presto Teaser

2008-06-19T16:39:00.000-07:00

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!

The Animators Survival Kit - VIDEOS

2008-06-11T10:12:00.000-07:00

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.

Dale Baer

2008-05-26T08:57:00.000-07:00

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)

Real or Fake Smile?

2008-05-13T11:55:00.000-07:00

Can you tell a real smile from a fake one? A fellow animator here at work sent out this link. It's fascinating to see if you can tell the difference. How many can you get right?

It's by author, Paul Ekman, who wrote the excellent book "Telling Lies."

2008-05-12T12:16:00.001-07:00

Here's a pretty insightful article on BOLT as well as details on the next features coming out of both studios... Rapunzel, The Princess and the Frog, UP, Newt, The Bear and the Bow, Cars 2, and King of the Elves!

the 9th old man

2008-04-15T13:45:00.000-07:00

A heartfelt goodbye to the last of the nine old men... Ollie Johnston passed away yesterday. He was 95. I had the pleasure of meeting Ollie a couple of years ago at his Birthday Party here at Disney Animation.

He will be dearly missed.