Jim's Animation Blog

PAP Free

2010-07-30T09:08:00.002+04:00

PAP its free now. Swwweeeeet.....
I find Plastic Animation Paper one of the simple and easy to learn 2d packages, I always want to have the Pro version, along with bunch of other stuff it has the layering option. Really excited to try some stuff. Thanks to PAP team.

http://plasticanimationpaper.dk/

Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Season 2: The Mandalore Plot

2010-01-29T09:42:00.003+04:00

2009-09-29T13:19:00.000+04:00

STAR WARS CLONE WARS Season 2 Trailer

2009-09-06T18:34:00.001+04:00

- THE CLONE WARS -

2008-10-10T06:43:00.003+04:00

Its finally out, The Clone Wars( http://www.starwars.com/ ). It feels great to be a part of it, specially this is my first big project. I have to say that this is one of the best working experience for me. past few months I have learn a lot, made a lot of new friends and had the great time at work and out side work. Met the man himself, Mr. George Lucas, that was something. Met Shawn Kelly, he is one of the most fun person I had ever seen and met. Went to few places in Malaysia, which was totally fun, specially the Taman Negara Rainforest. Planning to visit Vietnam soon. Ya except working and finishing my short film everything else seems fine.

Whats is going on ?????

2008-03-30T12:26:00.003+04:00

SO, whats going on with my blog ????
Where do I start....
In short
I got an job offer in October 2007 to work on the TV series " Clone Wars " at LucasFilm Singapore.
Graduated form ANIMATION MENTOR.
Than I got married in January 2008 in Assam, India, after 8 years of our relationship.
Joined LucasFilm Singapore in January and really happy to be here, working on something I am really proud of and learning form my co animators, they are bunch of great guys.

But I am not really happy about my short film because I still need to finish it. Although I knew that I will not finish my film on time. I had so many things going on in my life. But I think its time again to hit back on my film since I feel I am kind of settled in Singapore.

So hopefully I will be more regular with my post from now on.

I went for " Horton Hears a Who " WOW thats some crazy animation, blew my brains out. Awesome again guys at Blue Sky.

Class 6

2007-10-01T17:40:00.000+04:00

HAHA Class 6 starts tomorrow. 90 day of crazzy animation time... Scary
And I believe my mentor is from Pixar this time, her name is Bret Parker. I am really excited.

I have started a new blog just for my short film... its a daily update and stuff. I think it will make me more involved in the precess. So check it out.

http://amshortin90days.blogspot.com/

Animation Test for Feature Film

2007-09-18T11:48:00.000+04:00

Hi Everyone,
Here is an animation test done for feature film project as a part of recruiting process. I got the job, but due to various issues I could not join the team.
Enjoy

My Short Film Animatic _Pass1

2007-08-06T12:52:00.001+04:00

I love some comment, inputs, thoughts .... or what do you feel
Thanks again

Oh I completely forgot to mention about my new mentor. He is Mr.Matthew Russell, works at Valve. Great guy.

Another fun test

2007-07-10T11:07:00.000+04:00

One more day

2007-06-30T22:04:00.000+04:00

One more day to go to start my AM class 5 wonder who will be my mentor to kick my butt.
I got my 3 small animation test almost ready, hope I can finish it ASAP and put it online to get some comments.

New animation test

2007-05-21T06:53:00.000+04:00

After the term 4 I went for my vacation, which is a month. Had a great time with my childhood friends and my family. It was hot in Assam, rained a bit.
I have started a new animation test after I came back ( 12/05/2007). The story is about a frustrated teacher and a knotty kid ( funny I guess ). Still working out the blocking. Hope to post the blocking ASAP.

Also thinking a lot a about my shot a lot ( AM term 5 ) hope fully will will get some OK ideas before class starts ( 02/07/2007)

Finally its done

2007-04-10T11:32:00.000+04:00

Finally my class 4 multi character assignment is rendered and done.
I am uploading some stills here too and you can always have a look at the animation
on my website http://student.vfs.com/~3d42jim/index.htm

Thanks for stopping by

Class 4 was a great experience , Dave was amazingly cool.
Now I am taking a break for 3 months before starting my short film.

Fun with Plastic Animation Paper

2007-02-17T01:47:00.000+04:00

My reel

2007-02-17T00:34:00.001+04:00

My VFS short film

2007-02-16T19:07:00.000+04:00

Calss 4 assignment

2007-02-14T19:25:00.000+04:00

OK I think I can't do a daily upload, may be a monthly upload will be manageable...will see
Here is what I have been planning for my next assignment(malty character dialogue), just a basic planning.
The dialogue goes like this
Girl: so your Anna's boy friend?
Guy: Princesses can kiss a toad
Girl: Frog
Guy: Toad
Girl: Frog
Guy: Toad, frog lobster, its all the same

Am I lazy ? Or e responsible ? Or ignorant ? Or Simply don't have time !!!!

2007-01-11T10:06:00.000+04:00

WOW
What should I say !!!
Am I lazy ? Or e responsible ? Or ignorant ? Or Simply don't have time !!!!
Well all of above is true. And I am sorry about it enough.
I will give it a try again to be as regular as possible.
So here it is what was I doing since my last post
After I joined AM everything changed, because I have realized how I much I had to learn. And its the best thing I ever did in my life ( I mean it ) I have learn so much in detail that I would have never learnt by working in small projects. I am totally happy and proud about being a part of AM.
If you guys interested have a look at my www (http://student.vfs.com/~3d42jim/index.htm)
also feel free to send me email( jimanimator@gmail.com) about any comment on animation or about any bug in the website.
Now I am in 4 th term and my mentor is Dave Burgess.
Here is his credit list

Bee Movie (2007) (post-production) (supervising animator)
Flushed Away (2006) (additional animator)
Over the Hedge (2006) (supervising animator)
Madagascar (2005) (animator)
One by One (2004) (V) (animator)
Shrek 2 (2004) (animator)
Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) (animator: Milo)
Tarzan (1999) (supervising animator: "Porter")
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) (supervising animator: "Archdeacon")
Pocahontas (1995) (animator: "Grandmother Willow") (as David Burgess)
The Lion King (1994) (supervising animator: "Hyenas") (as David Burgess)
... aka Rey león, El (USA: Spanish title)
Aladdin (1992) (animator)
Beauty and the Beast (1991) (animator: "Gaston") (as David Burgess)
... aka Beauty and the Beast: Special Edition (USA: longer version)
The Rescuers Down Under (1990) (animator)
Real Inside (1984) (assistant animator) (as David Burgess)

I feel really fortunate to be his student and hoping to learn from him a lot.

Also I have joined a new company in December 2006 called "Condor" as a Character Animator.

My Mentor

2006-04-06T08:57:00.000+04:00

My mentor Luci Napier. She workd in Shrek, Madagascar, Spirit and I am so lucky to be under her supervision.

Got my confirmation from AM

2006-03-05T19:34:00.000+04:00

Finally, good news ... Got my confirmation from AM.
My class starts 3rd April 2006
Can't wait

Ilion Animation Studios

2006-02-27T17:26:00.000+04:00

Ilion Animation Studios

awesome site .. WIP

waiting waiting waiting

2006-02-27T17:15:00.000+04:00

Fingers crossed !!!! Hope I get in to AM

My First Post

2006-02-27T13:27:00.000+04:00

hahahahh ... my first post ... on my new blog