Cartoons don't cost very much!

I love this show!

Fred Armisen has never been funnier and Carrie Brownstein is AMAZING!

Being an animator and having lived in Portland, I find this clip especially funny!



"Could we get it by Saturday?"

Hilarious!

Acura Transformation BTS Pics

I've been seeing the Acura spot I animated on last year, pretty regularly on the TV these days.

Here are some behind the scenes pics of the 3 day, all night shoot.

Enjoy!

Lead Animator Kevin Glick double checks his marks.

Willis & Crumble in "Better Gnomes & Gardens"

Update:
Unfortunately the Willis & Crumble clip from the "Angy Dad" episode of the Simpsons has expired on Hulu.  I will try to track down another copy of the clip to post.

However in the meantime I did manage to find a blog posting that contained clips of each one of the animated parodies contained within the episode.

Check it out!

Suspended Blog

Original Post:
In case you missed it, here is a clip of the Simpsons episode that I worked on.  It's a parody of Aardman Animations lovable characters Wallace & Gromit.  The clip includes guest voice work from Halle Berry, and W & G creator Nick Park.

Take a look!

It was a fun episode and contained several animated film parodies including Pixar, and The Triplets of Belleville.

We shot the stop motion at the Chiodo Bros.  It was great to work with them again!

The animation crew was composed of myself, lead animator Teresa Drilling (who has experience animating the real W & G!) and assistant animator Tim Smyth.  Both are old friends whom I've had the pleasure of working with before.

The shoot included some long days but I think it was well worth it!

I'll have some behind the scenes photos up in a bit.

Plain White T's BTS

Update:  Well unfortunately looks like VH1 has taken the video down.  I'll see if I can't find another link for it somewhere on line.

Here is a behind the scenes clip of a music video I worked on in January with director Tim Nackashi for the band Plain White T's and their upcoming release Boomerang!

Check it out!

VH1 TV Shows | Music Videos | Celebrity Photos | News & Gossip

Shout outs to Animation Director Javan Ivey!

I'll be sure to post the finished video when its released.

Lots of stop motion! Lots of confetti! Stay tuned!

Carls Jr. BTS Pics

Two weeks ago I got to work on another Carl's Jr web spot over at Bix Pix with Director Karni Baghdikian. This time as Animation Director.


I'll be sure to post it when its finished.


In the meantime here are some behind the scenes pics from the previous Carls Jr. web spots for the Philly Cheesteak Burger.


The job was fun but I'm not sure how I feel about the burger... 
(To be fair, I haven't actually tried it.)

Lead animator Nancy Parczyk prepares for a shot.

Say, Jack...Cover me!

The wait is over!

It's finally here!

From Mr. Donald Faison...

Part two of an epic tale set in the world of Star Wars Legos!

Ladies and Gentlemen...

Black Storm Trooper 2!

Again Donald actually animated most of this!  As well as writing, directing, and editing it!
(And check out the voice talent!)


I dunno 'bout you, but I'm looking forward to part 3!

Happy Honda Days BTS Pics

As promised here are some some behind the scenes photos from the Happy Honda Days spots.  It was a fun job with  a great crew!


Enjoy!

The animation team preps for a shot.

Make the holidays even happier!

The holidays are over but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy another Happy Honda Days spot!

Check it out!

I'll be posting some behind the scenes from these spots shortly...keep an eye out for it!

Happy New Year everyone!

Community BTS

Update:
Sadly the behind the scenes clip with Director Duke Johnson and myself has been deleted from Youtube.

However here are a few clips of actors Danny Pudi (Abed) and Allison Brie (Annie) visiting the production.  The clips are a little goofy but show some interesting behind the scenes action.






By the way, there was absolutely no "Claymation" involved in this production.
;-)

Original Post:
It's Christmas!  To celebrate why don't you take a look at the Christmas episode of Community airing again   @ 8 on NBC Christmas night!

Here's a behind the scenes clip with Director Duke Johnson.  And that's me in the background, being a busy worker bee prepping a shot.

Check it out!

Merry Christmas!

20,000 years from now they'll say...

Update:
Since the Youtube account containing all of the links to the Christmas 2010 episode of Community has been deleted, I've been having to find substitute clips so as to keep the blog current.  Here is another replacement clip containing a slightly longer version of the opening sequence to the episode from the original post:




Original Post:
Here's the opening theme from the Community Christmas episode, complete with Abed singing and dancing!

The first shot in the sequence is animated by Eileen Kohlhepp.  I animated the second shot onward.  I was joined by Assistant Animator Nicole Emmons and Intern Sophya Vidal. Thanks for the help guys!

We had a great crew for this project! For credits for the entire crew please check out 23dfilms.com

Happy Holidays!

I Met George Lucas!

And all because I worked on this!



Seriously. It was pretty cool.

Thanks & congrats to Matt & Seth and all the crew @ Shadow Animation!

Check it out this Sunday! December 19th. Word.

Modern Christmas Classic!

Here's a clip for the season!

One of the scenes I shot for the holiday film Elf starring Will Ferrell and directed by Jon Favreau.



The animation was shot at the Chiodo Bros. with Animation Director Stephen Chiodo.

This was in fact the very last time that I shot professionally using film. We used an old 35mm Mitchell camera. It's amazing how times and technology have changed in just a few short years! Now everything is digital.

Really proud to have played just a small part in this charming, modern holiday classic!

Stay honest, stay alert, and... stay between the gumdrops!/Winter Wonderland

Update:

As mentioned in an update from an earlier post, the Youtube account that contained all of the Community clips I had posted has been deleted and the links no longer work.  

However, I have scoured the internet for replacement clips of the episode (Season 2 Episode 11). Another one of which I present to you here.  It's from the official Community page on Hulu.  Much of this sequence was animated by yours truly.

Take a look:



Original Post:
Here's another sneak peek at "Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas" this week's episode of NBC's Community!



Tonight, Thursday December 9th.  8pm on NBC!  Watch it!

It's not just a shoehorn!

So here's the first posting that's got nothin' to do with anything, except that it amuses me.

This is ridiculous in so many ways!  Not the least of which is Gilbert Gottfried's voice over.

I present to you ShoeDini!

The Most Important Christmas in the History of the Universe!

Update:
Apparently the Youtube account that I was linking to for all of the Community Christmas episode clips (that I thought was the official NBC Community Youtube account) has been deleted. That of course means the links no longer work.  However, I have managed to find some substitute clips.  Here is the first of them.  It's a full episode recap from NBC.com

Enjoy!



Original Post:
This Thursday, December 9 NBC's Community gets stop-mo animated!

Here's a preview!



It's a great episode please check it out!

Really proud to have been a part of this!

Looka here man...

Speaking of Star Wars, here's a treat for you, something from the mind of Mr. Donald Faison!


It's part one of an epic story set in the world of Star Wars and animated with Legos!  I present to you the tale of...


Black Storm Trooper!





Donald animated 99% of this!  Not only is he a fine actor but he is also becoming quite a good animator as well.


We've been working hard on the next installment.  Part 2 coming soon!

Use the Force!!

Robot Chicken: Star Wars: Episode III

Coming this December 19!  Check it out! It's gonna be good!



Glad to have been a part of this project!

Unusual Details/Great Design

Here's a Target commercial from a couple years back.


Don't blink or you might miss the animation!
          
Shot this one with Director Floria Sigismondi and Believe Media. 
Really fun shoot with a great crew!

I don't want just a burger!

Here's a spot from a few months ago for Carl's Jr. and their Philly Cheesesteak Burger.

Its one of three spots I worked on over @ BixPix with director Karni Baghdikian and lead animator Nancy Parczyk.

Small crew that was laid back and fun to work with.  It was also the first time I animated Legos professionally.  I think it turned out pretty well.

Now that's what I'm talking about!

...if I wait for a holiday...

Here's another one of the pixilated Honda spots from Buck!



It was a lotta work but a lotta fun.