Work has finally started on the new Nimbin series, I dont just mean storyboards and character design either, I mean animation has finally started with the animatic for the pilot episode well and truly under way. I originally thought the first episode would only be around 1 minute long, but now that the animatic has begun, I can see its going to more likely be around the 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. That doesn't mean its going to take 2 years to finish like The Telescope did however. I don't want to say im animating it cheap and nasty, but I am reverting more to an animation style I used in one previous short that was designed around making things look like they are moving smoother then they actually are. Its also the first time I have done lip sync in over 2 years, learning it all over again. So here are some screen grabs.
The main issue im having now is with the title of the series itself. I don't know wether I should called it Nimbin or Gerkinman. After all, it is a direct followup to the original 5 episode Nimbin series with all the same (but redesigned) characters, but it also features Gerkinman a lot more then the original Nimbin series did (he was in 3 of the 5 episodes). Gerkinman is also a much more recognised name online... decisions... decisions...
In news that is completely unrelated to my own animation pursuits, Waldemar Schuur is creating a feature film based on 2 shorts he did called Anusboy. He is looking at raising $10k for the project to cover expenses which is quite achievable I think compared to some other animators demands for this sort of project. You can check out his cry for help below.
And he threw up this animatic as well to help get people interested.
Go lend him a hand over here.
Thats about it folks, keep on keeping on.
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