The always interesting MdotStrange recently blogged that he was seeking out other solo animated feature filmmakers to perhaps start a site that would provide info on how to get started making your own feature. He mentions Jeff Lew and his “Killer Bean” films, Dave4096 and his film Archon Defender, John Bergin’s From Inside and Bill Plympton’s solo 2D films. In the comments section, Nina Paley’s Sita Sings the Blues is recommended (a great, great film) and Monty Oum’s films (remember his exciting film Haloid).
And although it isn’t a solo project, the recent release of the feature length Clear Skies 2 is a real shot in the arm for machinima feature length films. I’ll be be talking more about this film in a future blog and Machiniplex will be doing another Premiere for CK2 in a month or so.
Mdot also provided a link to a superb speech by Ralph Bakshi at a recent ComiCon convention. His comments are an inspiration to every filmmaker with a “box” (computer) that will “do what he/she tells it to”. Bakshi has his own individual style and a take-no-prisoners approach that is as entertaining as it is insightful. I guarantee that right after listening to Bakshi, you’ll be on your “box” and making movies.
The world needs more people like MdotStrange, Ian Chisholm and Ralph Bakshi.
Tags: animation, bakshi, clear skies 2, mdotstrange, solo animated films
What a great vid – Bakshi rules and he has a valid point – it this day and age of technology there is no excuse for anyone who says they want to be a filmmaker to not go out and do it – be it animated or otherwise.
And it’s wonderful to see Mike with his head back in a positive space around creating and mentoring. This was a great share Ricky, thanks!
Great stuff – LOVE the Ralph video!
He mentions his current project ‘The Last Days of Coney Island’ and that his using Toon Boom as the animation software and it looks so much better than Coonskin.
I checked out Toon Boom, which is not some super high-end software but meant for students and hobbyists – looks cool.
http://toonboom.com
Cheers!
Great stuff. You are right, Ricky,after this video I don’t want to leave my box ever again for a minute. Let’s make movies, people.
Good, bad, big, small, who cares – but lets make our owns.
Ricky, this guys talk pushed me to sign up for animation classes at Animation Mentor this fall. Thanks for the post!!