Disney is my father. Great.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
News - Star Wars bought out by Disney
Disney is my father. Great.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Job Opportunities at Numairicals
A plethora of job vacancies to grow our fantastic team! Click on the image to see zoomed up.PLEASE NOTE: Applications are now closed... If you would still like to apply for a position, you can send your applications and portfolio samples to the same address and we will get back to you whenever soonest possible.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Numairical Toons - Job Opportunities
Pakistan’s First Fully Animated Cartoon Show
A Traditional Cartoon TV show? Made in Pakistan? Islamabad?? Can you deal with it? How about you become a part of it too?
We are officially producing a fully animated television show on the likes of The Simpsons, Family Guy and South Park - for Pakistan. We’re looking for concept artists, painters, sculptors, 3d animators, character animators, compositors, editors, directors, project coordinators, public relations officers, research and development, administration, management and most of all, comic writers who can write FUNNY for a cartoon show. Comedic gags are where it’s at for a cartoon show and if you think you can conjure some up, you might be someone who can really contribute. Also, if you are adept at using vectors you can be especially valuable and will have great potential to our team.
We want to make the funniest animated show to really start a standard of locally produced cartoons. Ambitious? Want to join the excitement of a start up company with nothing but potential from the scratch ground up? Grow with us and lets initiate an entirely new industry in the process.
Skills that are needed from all applicants are the following:
Artistic Ability - Creative thinking, understanding composition and the ability to draw.
Storytelling Ability - This includes a good sense of timing, pacing and a sense of what is entertaining.
Technical Skill/Software Knowledge – Ability to work with Flash and TVPaint amongst other software. Further training and classes may be available on the job and in the studio.
Teamwork – ability to work well with others.
Specific requirements are the following for each given position. The figures next to each position are for monthly payments in Pakistan Rupees negotiable on skillset and value to the production pipeline. Figures do not include potential bonuses. All positions are extendable from contract to permanent:
DIRECTORS – 75,000/- to 110,000/-
(3-4 contract)
Responsibilities: Lead a team of artists and technical expertise in order to complete given stories as television episodes. Should be able to oversee technical issues as well as balance aesthetic issues of production in order to create the best possible episodes in the given times. Must show the work of his or her team in the form of dailies to the Project Director at the end of every day. Must have own transportation.
Contract or Permanent: Contract . Can consider for permanent.
Qualifications: Any education background. Preferably education in film related subjects. Preferably Intermediate pass.
Experience: Must have some past experience in film, preferably in directing film.
Extendable: Yes
ART DIRECTOR – 60,000/- to 100,000/-
(1 permanent)
Responsibilities: Must oversee and guide the direction of what everything will look like in coordination with the concept artists. Define the workflow. Correct things and always be on standby to help, assist or guide the production pipeline as well as lead the artwork production him/herself.
Contract or Permanent: Permanent
Qualifications: Preferably Intermediate pass.
Experience: 1-5 years as Art Director or related senior position in which concept art and/or illustration played a major part of projects. Graphic Design background is appreciated.
Extendable: Yes
SCREEN WRITER – 20,000/- to 65,000/-
(3-4 contract. 1-2 permanent)
Responsibilities: Develop and write comedic scripts and screenplays for episodes of the show.
Contract or Permanent: Contract and Permanent. Can consider contract for permanent.
Qualifications: Any education background. Preferably education in either writing or comedy related subjects.
Experience: Comedy or writing experience preferred.
Extendable: Yes
CONCEPT ARTIST/STORYBOARDS – 20,000/- to 55,000/-
(2 permanent. 3-4 contract concept artists. 3-4 storyboard artists)
Responsibilities: Must have good to great drawing/illustration skills. Design models, backgrounds, sets, characters, objects and the animation environment. Draw finished illustrations in order to develop ideas for characters, environments, stories, overall stylistic approach, as well as art material for future promotions and advertising of the show itself. Preferably the ability to draw sequential art (like comics/storyboards) to present stories for every episode to the animators. Background in Fine Arts recommended.
Contract or Permanent: Contract and Permanent. Can consider contract for permanent.
Qualifications: Any education background. Preferably education in fine arts or illustration related subjects. Graphic Design background is appreciated.
Experience: No experience required if artwork / portfolio is relevantly impressive.
Extendable: Yes
CHARACTER ANIMATOR – 22,000/- to 65,000/-
(2 permanent. 12-16 contract)
Responsibilities: Develop timing and pacing for animated characters movements. Must be able to animate characters performances, movements, lip sync with sound etc in Flash or TVPaint software in limited given times. Traditional animation skills necessary. Further training may be available for potential animators.
Contract or Permanent: Contract and Permanent. Can consider contract for permanent.
Qualifications: Good drawing abilities required. Background in arts related field, preferably Animation, Film or Fine Arts. Skills in vectors (Freehand, Illustrator, Corel Draw) a BIG plus.
Experience: Experience in traditional animation preferred.
Extendable: Yes
MATTE PAINTER – 20,000/- to 30,000/-
(6-8 contract)
Responsibilities: Must have good to great drawing/illustration skills. Draw and paint finished cartoony backgrounds to be used in the completed animation itself. Background in Fine Arts recommended.
Contract or Permanent: Contract. Can consider for permanent.
Qualifications: Fine Arts educational background preferred.
Experience: Experience in painting or digital painting preferred.
Extendable: Yes
LAYOUT ARTIST – 20,000/- to 45,000/-
(3-4 contract. 1 permanent)
Responsibilities: Must have good to great drawing/illustration skills. Draw finished storyboards to be used in the completed animation itself. The ability to draw sequential art (like comics/storyboards) to present stories for every episode to the animators preferred. Background in Fine Arts recommended.
Contract or Permanent: Contract and Permanent. Can consider contract for permanent.
Qualifications: Fine Arts or Sequential Art (comics) background preferred. Graphic Design background is appreciated.
Experience: Art related experience preferred. Comics, Sequential Art, Photography, Cinematography, Painting, or any other art that incorporates visual compositions preferred.
Extendable: Yes
IN-BETWEEN ANIMATOR – 20,000/- to 30,000/-
(6-8 contract)
Responsibilities: Complete animation of character animators by completing in-between drawings. Good drawing skills and an understanding of animation are necessary. Further training may be available for potential animators.
Contract or Permanent: Contract. Can consider contract for permanent.
Qualifications: Drawing background preferred. Ability to draw and understand movement in drawing. Skills in vectors (Freehand, Illustrator, Corel Draw) a BIG plus.
Experience: Experience in animation preferred.
Extendable: Yes
COMPOSITOR – 20,000/- to 45,000/-
(3-4 contract)
Responsibilities: Composite layers of production such as 3D environments, backgrounds, character animation and sound into finished scenes. Knowledge of compositing software required.
Contract or Permanent: Contract and Permanent. Can consider contract for permanent.
Qualifications: Computer Science/Computer Arts background preferred.
Experience: Past work in industry preferred.
Extendable: Yes
EDITOR – 25,000/- to 55,000/-
(1 permanent)
Responsibilities: Edit completed animation scenes into finished episodes. Knowledge of editting software as well hardware required.
Contract or Permanent: Permanent. May consider for contract.
Qualifications: Education in Film or similar subjects preferred.
Experience: Past work in industry preferred.
Extendable: Yes
VOICE ACTOR – 15,000/-
(At least 4 on contract)
Responsibilities: Develop voices for cartoon characters and act/perform in them for every episode of the show.
Contract or Permanent: Permanent. But may work in similar manner to contractors – i.e. retainership.
Qualifications: Any education background. Preferably education in acting related subjects.
Experience: Preferably experience in acting, comedy or singing.
Extendable: Yes
SOUND RECORDING/MUSIC COMPOSITION – 25,000/- to 100,000/-
(1-3 contract OR 1 permanent)
Responsibilities: Compose original music, voices and other sounds such as sound effects for episodes of the show. Ability to use a Foley Studio Room in order to create original sounds preferred.
Contract or Permanent: Permanent. Can consider for contract if a regular and guaranteed retainership system can be worked out.
Qualifications: Any education background. Preferably education in either music or sound subjects.
Experience: Preference may be given to background in sound engineering or experience in sound recording and music composition.
Extendable: Yes
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER – 35,000/- to 55,000/-
(1 permanent)
Responsibilities: Teamworking as part of a broader production network, which might include liaising with printers, copywriters, photographers, designers, account executives, website designers or marketing specialists. Dealing with diverse business cultures, delivering presentations and finding funding. Much of the work involves pitching and being proactive in selling ideas and work to prospective customers and clients.
Contract or Permanent: Permanent.
Qualifications: Education in related field preferred.
Experience: Past work in industry preferred.
Extendable: Yes
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - 25,000/- to 50,000/-
(1-2 permanent)
Responsibilities: Research and develop stylistic, aesthetic and conceptual choices for the show. Develop methods to use art direction and direct Concept Artists and Writers to follow developed techniques.
Contract or Permanent: Permanent. Can consider for contract.
Qualifications: A strong desire to make the show successful aesthetically, visually and otherwise.
Experience: Past work in industry preferred.
Extendable: Yes
STUDIO MANAGER – 50,000/- to 90,000/-
(1 contract)
Responsibilities: Manage employees working at the studio, deal with technical problems. Ensure a level of content within the studio as well as ensure work is being done according to schedule.
Contract or Permanent: Contract and Permanent. Can consider contract for permanent.
Qualifications: Education in related field preferred. MBA preferred.
Experience: Experience dealing with artists preferred.
Extendable: Yes
STUDIO ASSISTANT – 15,000/- to 30,000/-
(1-2 contract)
Responsibilities: Assist Studio Manager working at the studio, deal with technical problems. Ensure a level of content within the studio as well as ensure work is being done according to schedule.
Contract or Permanent: Contract and Permanent. Can consider contract for permanent.
Qualifications: Education in related field preferred.
Experience: Experience dealing with artists preferred.
Extendable: Yes
PROJECT COORDINATOR – 60,000/- to 85,000/-
(1-2 contract)
Responsibilities: Manage workflow of the team to make sure all work is being completed on schedule. Should be able to solve problems technical or otherwise to keep workflow smooth.
Contract or Permanent: Contract (but must work on location.)
Qualifications: Background in animation or film production and/or management preferred. CAPM or other equivalent Project Management certification and above is a plus. Must be familiar with art asset version controlling techniques.
Experience: Familiar with agile techniques and 2 years experience with art or production cycles.
Extendable: Yes
ADMINISTRATION – 20,000/- to 30,000/-
(3-4 contract)
Responsibilities: Manage internal workings of the studio.
Contract or Permanent: Contract and Permanent. Can consider contract for permanent.
Qualifications: Education in related field preferred.
Experience: Experience dealing with artists preferred.
Extendable: Yes
Due date for applications is Monday 24th May, 2010. PLEASE NOTE: THIS ADVERT HAS NOW EXPIRED. PLEASE REFER TO THE LATEST JOB VACANCIES FLIER ABOVE THIS POST.
If you still want to apply, please send an email with your CV and past work samples (at least 3 separate pieces, at most 12 separate pieces) to: jobs@numairicals.com, but do not expect a speedy reply.
You can also snail mail CD's or DVD's at #4, Block 6, Street 9, G-7/2, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan. Please make sure that they don't have any viruses or similar otherwise we won't be permitted to review the work.
A Traditional Cartoon TV show? Made in Pakistan? Islamabad?? Can you deal with it? How about you become a part of it too?
We are officially producing a fully animated television show on the likes of The Simpsons, Family Guy and South Park - for Pakistan. We’re looking for concept artists, painters, sculptors, 3d animators, character animators, compositors, editors, directors, project coordinators, public relations officers, research and development, administration, management and most of all, comic writers who can write FUNNY for a cartoon show. Comedic gags are where it’s at for a cartoon show and if you think you can conjure some up, you might be someone who can really contribute. Also, if you are adept at using vectors you can be especially valuable and will have great potential to our team.
We want to make the funniest animated show to really start a standard of locally produced cartoons. Ambitious? Want to join the excitement of a start up company with nothing but potential from the scratch ground up? Grow with us and lets initiate an entirely new industry in the process.
Skills that are needed from all applicants are the following:
Artistic Ability - Creative thinking, understanding composition and the ability to draw.
Storytelling Ability - This includes a good sense of timing, pacing and a sense of what is entertaining.
Technical Skill/Software Knowledge – Ability to work with Flash and TVPaint amongst other software. Further training and classes may be available on the job and in the studio.
Teamwork – ability to work well with others.
Specific requirements are the following for each given position. The figures next to each position are for monthly payments in Pakistan Rupees negotiable on skillset and value to the production pipeline. Figures do not include potential bonuses. All positions are extendable from contract to permanent:
DIRECTORS – 75,000/- to 110,000/-
(3-4 contract)
Responsibilities: Lead a team of artists and technical expertise in order to complete given stories as television episodes. Should be able to oversee technical issues as well as balance aesthetic issues of production in order to create the best possible episodes in the given times. Must show the work of his or her team in the form of dailies to the Project Director at the end of every day. Must have own transportation.
Contract or Permanent: Contract . Can consider for permanent.
Qualifications: Any education background. Preferably education in film related subjects. Preferably Intermediate pass.
Experience: Must have some past experience in film, preferably in directing film.
Extendable: Yes
ART DIRECTOR – 60,000/- to 100,000/-
(1 permanent)
Responsibilities: Must oversee and guide the direction of what everything will look like in coordination with the concept artists. Define the workflow. Correct things and always be on standby to help, assist or guide the production pipeline as well as lead the artwork production him/herself.
Contract or Permanent: Permanent
Qualifications: Preferably Intermediate pass.
Experience: 1-5 years as Art Director or related senior position in which concept art and/or illustration played a major part of projects. Graphic Design background is appreciated.
Extendable: Yes
SCREEN WRITER – 20,000/- to 65,000/-
(3-4 contract. 1-2 permanent)
Responsibilities: Develop and write comedic scripts and screenplays for episodes of the show.
Contract or Permanent: Contract and Permanent. Can consider contract for permanent.
Qualifications: Any education background. Preferably education in either writing or comedy related subjects.
Experience: Comedy or writing experience preferred.
Extendable: Yes
CONCEPT ARTIST/STORYBOARDS – 20,000/- to 55,000/-
(2 permanent. 3-4 contract concept artists. 3-4 storyboard artists)
Responsibilities: Must have good to great drawing/illustration skills. Design models, backgrounds, sets, characters, objects and the animation environment. Draw finished illustrations in order to develop ideas for characters, environments, stories, overall stylistic approach, as well as art material for future promotions and advertising of the show itself. Preferably the ability to draw sequential art (like comics/storyboards) to present stories for every episode to the animators. Background in Fine Arts recommended.
Contract or Permanent: Contract and Permanent. Can consider contract for permanent.
Qualifications: Any education background. Preferably education in fine arts or illustration related subjects. Graphic Design background is appreciated.
Experience: No experience required if artwork / portfolio is relevantly impressive.
Extendable: Yes
CHARACTER ANIMATOR – 22,000/- to 65,000/-
(2 permanent. 12-16 contract)
Responsibilities: Develop timing and pacing for animated characters movements. Must be able to animate characters performances, movements, lip sync with sound etc in Flash or TVPaint software in limited given times. Traditional animation skills necessary. Further training may be available for potential animators.
Contract or Permanent: Contract and Permanent. Can consider contract for permanent.
Qualifications: Good drawing abilities required. Background in arts related field, preferably Animation, Film or Fine Arts. Skills in vectors (Freehand, Illustrator, Corel Draw) a BIG plus.
Experience: Experience in traditional animation preferred.
Extendable: Yes
MATTE PAINTER – 20,000/- to 30,000/-
(6-8 contract)
Responsibilities: Must have good to great drawing/illustration skills. Draw and paint finished cartoony backgrounds to be used in the completed animation itself. Background in Fine Arts recommended.
Contract or Permanent: Contract. Can consider for permanent.
Qualifications: Fine Arts educational background preferred.
Experience: Experience in painting or digital painting preferred.
Extendable: Yes
LAYOUT ARTIST – 20,000/- to 45,000/-
(3-4 contract. 1 permanent)
Responsibilities: Must have good to great drawing/illustration skills. Draw finished storyboards to be used in the completed animation itself. The ability to draw sequential art (like comics/storyboards) to present stories for every episode to the animators preferred. Background in Fine Arts recommended.
Contract or Permanent: Contract and Permanent. Can consider contract for permanent.
Qualifications: Fine Arts or Sequential Art (comics) background preferred. Graphic Design background is appreciated.
Experience: Art related experience preferred. Comics, Sequential Art, Photography, Cinematography, Painting, or any other art that incorporates visual compositions preferred.
Extendable: Yes
IN-BETWEEN ANIMATOR – 20,000/- to 30,000/-
(6-8 contract)
Responsibilities: Complete animation of character animators by completing in-between drawings. Good drawing skills and an understanding of animation are necessary. Further training may be available for potential animators.
Contract or Permanent: Contract. Can consider contract for permanent.
Qualifications: Drawing background preferred. Ability to draw and understand movement in drawing. Skills in vectors (Freehand, Illustrator, Corel Draw) a BIG plus.
Experience: Experience in animation preferred.
Extendable: Yes
COMPOSITOR – 20,000/- to 45,000/-
(3-4 contract)
Responsibilities: Composite layers of production such as 3D environments, backgrounds, character animation and sound into finished scenes. Knowledge of compositing software required.
Contract or Permanent: Contract and Permanent. Can consider contract for permanent.
Qualifications: Computer Science/Computer Arts background preferred.
Experience: Past work in industry preferred.
Extendable: Yes
EDITOR – 25,000/- to 55,000/-
(1 permanent)
Responsibilities: Edit completed animation scenes into finished episodes. Knowledge of editting software as well hardware required.
Contract or Permanent: Permanent. May consider for contract.
Qualifications: Education in Film or similar subjects preferred.
Experience: Past work in industry preferred.
Extendable: Yes
VOICE ACTOR – 15,000/-
(At least 4 on contract)
Responsibilities: Develop voices for cartoon characters and act/perform in them for every episode of the show.
Contract or Permanent: Permanent. But may work in similar manner to contractors – i.e. retainership.
Qualifications: Any education background. Preferably education in acting related subjects.
Experience: Preferably experience in acting, comedy or singing.
Extendable: Yes
SOUND RECORDING/MUSIC COMPOSITION – 25,000/- to 100,000/-
(1-3 contract OR 1 permanent)
Responsibilities: Compose original music, voices and other sounds such as sound effects for episodes of the show. Ability to use a Foley Studio Room in order to create original sounds preferred.
Contract or Permanent: Permanent. Can consider for contract if a regular and guaranteed retainership system can be worked out.
Qualifications: Any education background. Preferably education in either music or sound subjects.
Experience: Preference may be given to background in sound engineering or experience in sound recording and music composition.
Extendable: Yes
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER – 35,000/- to 55,000/-
(1 permanent)
Responsibilities: Teamworking as part of a broader production network, which might include liaising with printers, copywriters, photographers, designers, account executives, website designers or marketing specialists. Dealing with diverse business cultures, delivering presentations and finding funding. Much of the work involves pitching and being proactive in selling ideas and work to prospective customers and clients.
Contract or Permanent: Permanent.
Qualifications: Education in related field preferred.
Experience: Past work in industry preferred.
Extendable: Yes
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - 25,000/- to 50,000/-
(1-2 permanent)
Responsibilities: Research and develop stylistic, aesthetic and conceptual choices for the show. Develop methods to use art direction and direct Concept Artists and Writers to follow developed techniques.
Contract or Permanent: Permanent. Can consider for contract.
Qualifications: A strong desire to make the show successful aesthetically, visually and otherwise.
Experience: Past work in industry preferred.
Extendable: Yes
STUDIO MANAGER – 50,000/- to 90,000/-
(1 contract)
Responsibilities: Manage employees working at the studio, deal with technical problems. Ensure a level of content within the studio as well as ensure work is being done according to schedule.
Contract or Permanent: Contract and Permanent. Can consider contract for permanent.
Qualifications: Education in related field preferred. MBA preferred.
Experience: Experience dealing with artists preferred.
Extendable: Yes
STUDIO ASSISTANT – 15,000/- to 30,000/-
(1-2 contract)
Responsibilities: Assist Studio Manager working at the studio, deal with technical problems. Ensure a level of content within the studio as well as ensure work is being done according to schedule.
Contract or Permanent: Contract and Permanent. Can consider contract for permanent.
Qualifications: Education in related field preferred.
Experience: Experience dealing with artists preferred.
Extendable: Yes
PROJECT COORDINATOR – 60,000/- to 85,000/-
(1-2 contract)
Responsibilities: Manage workflow of the team to make sure all work is being completed on schedule. Should be able to solve problems technical or otherwise to keep workflow smooth.
Contract or Permanent: Contract (but must work on location.)
Qualifications: Background in animation or film production and/or management preferred. CAPM or other equivalent Project Management certification and above is a plus. Must be familiar with art asset version controlling techniques.
Experience: Familiar with agile techniques and 2 years experience with art or production cycles.
Extendable: Yes
ADMINISTRATION – 20,000/- to 30,000/-
(3-4 contract)
Responsibilities: Manage internal workings of the studio.
Contract or Permanent: Contract and Permanent. Can consider contract for permanent.
Qualifications: Education in related field preferred.
Experience: Experience dealing with artists preferred.
Extendable: Yes
Due date for applications is Monday 24th May, 2010. PLEASE NOTE: THIS ADVERT HAS NOW EXPIRED. PLEASE REFER TO THE LATEST JOB VACANCIES FLIER ABOVE THIS POST.
If you still want to apply, please send an email with your CV and past work samples (at least 3 separate pieces, at most 12 separate pieces) to: jobs@numairicals.com, but do not expect a speedy reply.
You can also snail mail CD's or DVD's at #4, Block 6, Street 9, G-7/2, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan. Please make sure that they don't have any viruses or similar otherwise we won't be permitted to review the work.
Monday, February 1, 2010
American and Japanese Studios Join Forces
Rhythm & Hues Studios and Brosta TV LLC, Tokyo have entered into a co-producing relationship with the goal of creating original intellectual properties for the global market. Both parties aim to conceive and produce cutting edge entertainment blending eastern and western cultures designed to appeal to audiences and consumers worldwide. The initial focus of the alliance is on the development of animated characters and ancillaries for mobile platforms, starting in early 2010, with potential for partnerships in other media, including books, manga (graphic novels), games and eventually films or TV series.To the right is an image from an upcoming co-production as a consequence of this deal.
For more information read the AnimationExpress, an Indian online newsfeed for animators.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
A Peek into the History of Pixar
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Hypnotizing Animation
Let animation hypnotize you while I come back and get some proper updates to upload. Click HERE NOW...
Monday, August 31, 2009
News - Disney + Marvel
Remember when Disney bought Pixar? Like Disney wasn't big enough already (in scale), it is now going to purchase Marvel Entertainment. That means they own the rights to at least 5000 characters from the Marvel lineup. Disney will now compete with Hollywood (and in particular, Warner Bros. the owner of DC Comics) by purchasing the entity for $4 billion dollars, according to Variety.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Competition - Aniboom / Marvel
Another Aniboom competition! I think I'll stop linking more Aniboom competitions here for a while after this. You get the point - they've got many competitions going on especially for animators and people who like drawings. So here it is: Aniboom’s Marvel Motion Comics CompetitionDownload pages of select Marvel Comics and bring the stories to life using motion and sound
Total Prizes include 50 free Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited subscriptions, work featured on Marvel.com, and cash prizes totaling $20,000
Check it out here...
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Competition - United Nations
The United Nations 'RANAN LURIE POLITICAL CARTOON' competition guidelines. First prize of $10,000. Submissions due by September 15th, 2009.
Competition - 9th Tehran International Cartoon Biennial
Mr. Massoud Tabatabai from Iran, one of the board members of the AYACC (Chinese convention) asked to spread word of this cartoon competition in Iran. "We need submissions from Pakistan. Please distribute them to as many interested Pakistani's as possible", he said. I have many hard copies of this brochure. If anyone is interested in taking one, please contact me on my email address (my email address is available on the main 'profile' page). Click on the following images to see them at a readable scale:
The form
Tags to attach with your artworkLocal Update - White Rice
White Rice (Islamabad,Pakistan) is lately working on an animated education series for Sahil. The concept teaches children the methods for social and financial savings. The product will have a combination of modules, games, songs etc.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Competition - Aniboom
Aniboom is having its regular Aniboom's History Channel Competition. There are FIVE first prizes of US$5000. The first stage submissions period ends in less than two weeks and they are still looking for the top five "Rough Cuts" (early-stage works ranging anywhere from basic sketches, storyboards, animatics to partial or full animations), which can synch up to the free audio provided exclusively at Aniboom.com/History.
The top five are awarded an automatic $5,000 so that they may be further developed into final animations. Those final animations then go on to compete for a $25,000 development deal and national television exposure in the United States.
Hurry - the first stage of this competition ends August 31st! Make it rough, but make it quick!
Link HERE for more competition details.
The top five are awarded an automatic $5,000 so that they may be further developed into final animations. Those final animations then go on to compete for a $25,000 development deal and national television exposure in the United States.
Hurry - the first stage of this competition ends August 31st! Make it rough, but make it quick!
Link HERE for more competition details.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Rant - My Inspirations
Every time I think about it, the history of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe I'm inspired to produce my own animated television series. By today's standards the cartoon is not that great, but for it's time it was unlike anything else on television. And to me as a little child it was simply the best. It didn't have the fluidity of Inspector Gadget. And it didn't have the humor of Danger Mouse. But it inspired me more than any other cartoon could. It made me want to draw (muscles).
So what comes first? The toys or the show? The egg or the chicken? Read THIS article.
And before cartoonbrew removes their 'quote of the month', I'll repeat it here:
"It’s also worth noting that (Wall Street) analysts are always bullish about any studios whose production slates are loaded with sequels, remakes, and “re-boots”. This particular poverty of imagination is absolutely mainstream thinking when it comes to businessmen, who are all about recognizing patterns of success that they assume are repeatable… no matter how often that very approach fails. They always try to copy the original THING rather than the CONDITIONS that allowed the original thing to come into being." – Brad Bird
So what comes first? The toys or the show? The egg or the chicken? Read THIS article.
And before cartoonbrew removes their 'quote of the month', I'll repeat it here:
"It’s also worth noting that (Wall Street) analysts are always bullish about any studios whose production slates are loaded with sequels, remakes, and “re-boots”. This particular poverty of imagination is absolutely mainstream thinking when it comes to businessmen, who are all about recognizing patterns of success that they assume are repeatable… no matter how often that very approach fails. They always try to copy the original THING rather than the CONDITIONS that allowed the original thing to come into being." – Brad Bird
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Learning Animation - Animation Mentor
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Report - APACA Convention, CHINA (Guiyang) 4th - 10th August
The Board Members Meeting, APACA 2009
Last night I finally caught my last flight to my present 'home base', Islamabad. China does not allow blogging so I have only been able to update this today.
I had been invited as a VIP to represent Animation from Pakistan at the APACA (AYACC) Convention/Conference in Guiyang (pron. Qooie-Yang), 2009. I had the honor of being on the jury to judge from the short listed animation entries from all around the world for their annual competition. The grand prize winner for Animation was from Japan, titled, “Rebun” by Koya Takahashi. There were several other prizes in both Animation and Cartoons.
“Rebun” by Koya TakahashiNo doubt the Chinese like to do everything BIG. But what was most impressive about the whole 6 day activity was the conclusion that the Chinese government truly acknowledges cartooning and animation not only as a powerful medium but as a revenue generating industry. It goes without saying that it will connect China to the world. There were at least 13 government organizations supporting the event and two government organizations hosting the APACA and AYACC event.
Guests from overseas included senior professionals in the field of cartooning and animation. It was an eye opener to learn that there are so many other usages of cartooning and animation than even we had hitherto been aware of. It is being used worldwide in scientific education vis a vis understanding the research, discoveries and new information in medical science. It is also being used as a training tool when precise calculated movements need to be shown to masses of people such as in the training of the performers in the Beijing Olympics. It is also being used to teach so called ‘boring’ subjects such as history in schools where once students had a low attention span now they read their books as they would any other entertaining comic book or graphic novel.
One BIG step up on music videos - Animated film with choreographed live orchestra.
With the vision of the Chinese government to support this industry there will no doubt be future Chinese cartoonists and animators to trail blaze the globe with their excellence in this powerful medium and generate revenues for their country. By meeting accomplished professionals in this field from all around the globe I realized that, whereas other countries may not always have as enterprising governments with foresight, animators worldwide make their own paths and figure out a way to create their own markets regardless. By taking courage and lessons from our neighboring friends, animation is not such a big mountain to climb in our own country as well. It will require direction, focus and above all, pure and simple desire.
- Numair Abbas
P.S.
Any interested cartoonist/animator may register for membership in CAAP (Cartoonists and Animators Association of Pakistan) by accessing the Gogi Studios website in order to avail the facilities of APACA and AYACC.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Music Video Review - "Dharti" by Usman Khalid
I received a link to the 'much-requested', anti-terrorism music video "Dharti" by Usman Khalid in my mailbox today. The story is told quite clearly; a terrorist walks through his community recalling all the moments, good and bad through his life, and finally comes to a mosque - his 'final' destination - where he must make his 'final' decision.
As the video started, I thought I was watching a regular live action music video but further in I realized there is a bit more experimentation going on. A lot of green screened effects, post effects (like smudges and splatters) on the screen, selective color, 3D environments mixed with the live action in compositing. Sometimes there is a little over-usage of the mixed media but it is all to an overall good effect and the singer melds with the background smoother than I have seen in other Pakistani green screen attempts. Good job on a semi-animated music video on a powerful and current theme!
The singer's choice of dress on the other hand; maybe best left for another critique some other day!
As the video started, I thought I was watching a regular live action music video but further in I realized there is a bit more experimentation going on. A lot of green screened effects, post effects (like smudges and splatters) on the screen, selective color, 3D environments mixed with the live action in compositing. Sometimes there is a little over-usage of the mixed media but it is all to an overall good effect and the singer melds with the background smoother than I have seen in other Pakistani green screen attempts. Good job on a semi-animated music video on a powerful and current theme!
The singer's choice of dress on the other hand; maybe best left for another critique some other day!Sunday, July 26, 2009
Gogimation - Rock
Historical. Some of the awesomest band members came to my Gogimation studio to talk sound and music and the System that will be. It felt like a comfortable chunk of the Rock Jam from last night had come, which was pretty damn rocking by the way.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Gogi Studios - Studio Space Development - Red Carpet Theater
The set up of the dailies room is what I have been up to for the past while. The actual name for this working space is still undecided. Some ideas are: Red Room, Red Carpet, Red Alert. The concept of this space is that, since we are creating cartoons for film (cinema), it should feel like the artists are sitting in a cinema as they're making them.
Nothing is instant. So even though the idea was decided, everything has taken a long long time to materialize. Here's a fast forward through the process so far...
... if only the actual process had been this quick. Just a few more phases left now; the box panels need to be painted, I'm considering one more coat for the walls (depending on many factors), one more coat for the golden beading (depending on many factors), the cables need to be neatened up and put into the system cabinet, the main door needs sound proofing, the back walls need picture frames for our posters and last but definitely not the least - a neon Gogi Studios sign on the large wall facing the studio entrance. Phew! (And 'yawn' for 99% of everyone reading this)
Nothing is instant. So even though the idea was decided, everything has taken a long long time to materialize. Here's a fast forward through the process so far...
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