Yo! Lego Animation, OKAAAY!

Check this out!

Here is a fun clip with with Mr. Donald Faison talking about his time in the world of Lego Stop Motion among other things. It also features a brief appearance from myself and the talented and hard working Richard Van As.

Take a look!

Meeting Michael Yo was fun and as always working with Donald as well as Richard was a blast!

There's a bit more work still to be done on Black Storm Trooper 3, but the new episode looks great so far, has a more involved story and introduces a slew of new characters.  I'll keep you updated and let you know when it drops!

More exciting stuff coming soon!

Hello Again!!/Sneak Peek

Hello Internets!


It's been a busy summer and fall this year!  I've been working on a wide range of projects, some of which will be released to an unsuspecting public in the very near future. Unfortunately my busy work schedule has kept me from posting regularly.


Well have no fear!  The drought is over! Our national nightmare is finally at and end!


;-)


Here is a link to a blog post from the Getty Museum detailing one of the super secret projects I worked on this summer.  It is a short art film project from world renowned artist/photographer Thomas Demand.


The blog post describes the project without offiering any visual clues.  We'll have to wait the the premiere of the work for that.  However it provides a brief but insightful glance into Demand's work and process.


Take a look!


http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/a-visit-to-thomas-demands-studio/


I was one of the "team of highly skilled animators and technicians," and got to work with several old friends as well as some current and former students on the project. (More on this crack team of specialists in a later post.)


It was one of the most challenging and unique projects I've ever worked on! Long hot days and physically demanding work.  But what an interesting project!  When the finished piece is premiered I have no doubt all the hard work will have been worth it!  I am proud of the work of the whole team and it was an honor to work with such a well known and respected artist.


Check back soon for more posts!

Coming Soon: Black Storm Trooper III

Hey gang!

Its been a busy couple of months.  I've been working on a couple of great projects that I can't tell you about just yet...

What I can tell you is that work has begun on Donald Faison's Black Stormtrooper: Part III!

Here are some preview pics taken via Hipstamatic!

Donald prepping to animate.
(That's his serious animation face!)

Christmas in July!

Happy Birthday America!

In celebration here's the last of the Happy Honda Days 2010 commercials I worked on @ Buck last year.

I forgot to post this one last Christmas but what better time to post it than now?! Its one of my favorites!




And how about some Behind The Scenes pics form another Christmas themed project I worked on, Community!

Enjoy!

Animating in a Winter Wonderland.

Plain White T's Boomerang BTS Pics

Here are a few behind the scenes pictures from Plain White T's video shoot for their single "Boomerang"

It was directed by Tim Nackashi and produced by Fuliane Petikyan

Plain White T's perform under a whirlwind of confetti
while Director Tim Nackashi and 1st A.D. KC Grim look on.

Foo Fighters Video Preview Pic!

I recently worked as Animation Director for a Foo Fighters music video!

Here's a preview pic!

The video was directed by my friend Pete Levin and the shoot was a blast, with a great cast & crew!

I'll be posting the video itself and a few more behind the scenes pictures shortly.

Stay Tuned!

Simpsons "Willis & Crumble" BTS Pics

Its been a while since its aired, but as promised here are some behind the scenes photos from the Simpsons parody of Wallace & Gromit.

Chiodo:Team Simpsons! (from L-R) Assistant Animator Tim Smyth, Art Director Charles Chiodo,  Director Stephen Chiodo, Lead Animator Teresa Drilling, Me, Producer/Editor Edward Chiodo, Producer/Consultant David Silverman

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.

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.

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.

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!

Transformation BTS

Here's a fun behind the scenes clip of the Acura "Transformation" spot.



A couple of long cold night shoots, but it was fun!