000083 - Control Z

"control z" is set in the not too distant future about a man who is given the opportunity to use a special telephone that allows him to call himself in the past to undo a regretful event. this is a short 2D animated film i've been working on for one of my uni projects. it's part of a group project that uses the telephone as a theme to link the different movies.

the above image, i used painter for the very first time and wanted this paintery look throughout my movie. unfortunately, this process took too long and i had to end up using photoshop filters and after effects adjustment layers to achieve this effect instead.

i finished the rough cut a couple of nights ago and it's 7 mins 30 secs. there are some changes and improvements i'd like to make before our final presentation if i have time. it features original music composed and performed by Peter M Novotnik, voice acted by Richard Papas and is entirely written, animated and directed by me.

hopefully, once everything is finalised and complete, i'll be able to show more images and maybe even a teaser quicktime of the movie somewhere. will keep you posted.

Edit: this also achieves #003 - Produce a 5 minute animation / short film off my 101 things in a 1000 days. yes!

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000082 - goodies from supanova

blink and it's already almost 2 weeks after supanova. anyway, just a post about some of the books i picked up from the weekend. maybe you'll be tempted to check some of these yourselves, or even purchase them! and you know me, i have a thing of making lists... ^____^

All Draw Same - not much to read but a very eclectic and interesting mix of talents.
Azerath #1 & #2 - Ben (Howard) was nice enough to drop freebies; will read them soon.
Dreams of Tomorrow - haven't read it yet, but looks great from my flip through.
Generation 2004 & 2005 - replaced my lost copy of 2004 and will read 2005 next.
Happy Birthday, Anyway - good read. "booger bum hairy booger bum hairy"
Minute of Angle #1 - haven't read it yet but looks very very nice. very glossy production!
Moshi Moshi #10 & #11 - again, not yet read but this little mini manga antho will be missed.
Owen - Driver for hire #1 - very nice. for anyone into guns and fast car chases.
OzTaku v1.0 #1 - Kenny (Chan) drop me a comp copy! yay! will also read through it soon.
Shifting Time #1 - looks like a bit of fun and lots to read.
Something Wicked Horror Anthology - this baby is big and black! also looking forward to reading

i know i missed quite a lot of others to buy from, especially most of the tables that were along our table. sorry. will probably pick some of these from phase two comics (like plump oyster #2 for example).

also saw a few things that i wanted but weren't purchasable (is that even a word?) on the weekend. like PLATINUM GRIT TPBs, comics and also some hairbutt collections!!

once all my uni projects are all over and done with, i'm looking forward to relaxing and reading all of the above.

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000081 - supanova

got back from supanova sydney late yesterday and finally got back online just a couple of hours ago (not having internet access drives me crazy).

i had a great time and it was wonderful to meet, chat and catchup with old and new faces! i tried to go around artist alley talking to as many people and buying their comics as i could over the weekend, but i'm sure i missed a few people. apologies also for not being social or making appearances after the con as i was on heavy anti-biotics and i'm pretty sure my doctor said something about no to alcohol consumption! will have to be more social next time!!

will probably post again about some or all of the goodies that i got

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