tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21004828530660337542024-03-13T05:37:55.433-07:00Tod PolsonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100482853066033754.post-74320987406042507112020-04-28T19:41:00.000-07:002020-04-28T19:41:22.868-07:00The Prodigal- concept sketchesOur animated short <i>The Prodigal</i> is finishing its festival run and can be viewed at: <a href="https://37stories.com/">https://37stories.com</a>/<br />
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We’ve also translated the film into over 40 languages, and are trying to put it into more.<br />
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While many of our concepts were made in paper cut-outs I managed to do a few exploratory sketches. Atmosphere and landscapes became characters in the film.<br />
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Ultimately we would like to create 37 short films. One for each parable.<br />
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A still from the film released on Jan 15th 2015 showing the beheadings.</div>
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Here are a few exploratory concept sketches, inspired in part by Coptic and Orthodox Icons. We are trying to capture the emotion of the story with line, color and texture.<br />
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To read more about, or donate to the project please visit: <a href="https://21martyrsfilm.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100482853066033754.post-58012898376953081442018-01-31T11:52:00.003-08:002018-01-31T11:52:22.905-08:00New Portfolio pageI haven't had an online portfolio for many years. Still organizing images... but to those who are interested please visit:<br />
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Concept art from "The Prodigal."</div>
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For the last year we have been developing a short film inspired by the biblical story of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parable_of_the_Prodigal_Son">Prodigal Son</a>.<br />
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As we enter production, we are trying to raise finishing funds.<br />
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The Prodigal is what we hope will be the first of 37 short films based on biblical parables.<br />
If you are interested in learning more about the project or contributing to the film... please visit<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100482853066033754.post-3754272572507990782017-03-01T10:27:00.001-08:002017-03-01T10:47:46.340-08:00NobleTales Shorts<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="240" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Hk6-Zu7Oz3A" width="427"></iframe>
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Looking back at a few of my personal short film projects.<br />
Each short film I make really reflects a certain period in my life. "<i>Al Tudi Tuhak</i>" was made when I was a lonely 20 something trying to find my way in the world. "<i>The Pumpkin of Nyefar</i>" was made after the death of my mentor Maurice Noble. Created both as a tribute to the man, and a way for me to deal with loss. The same is true of "<i>The Escape of the Gingerbread Man!!!</i>" after the death of my father. It was my "angry" film, that helped me through the mourning process. Since the birth of my son a few years ago, I'm at a much happier place. The new films that I'm working on now are really for him. Seeing the world again anew, but through his eyes.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100482853066033754.post-27381386526422405532016-07-25T14:17:00.000-07:002016-07-25T14:30:19.692-07:00Tobar an Cheoil<span style="font-family: inherit;">Late last year I was asked to direct an Irish language music video for a series called <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 12.8px;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Tobar-an-Cheoil-1494380424225846/">Tobar an Cheoil.</a> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The song I selected is called <a href="https://soundcloud.com/www-tradconnect-com/bernie-ph-id-cuirfimid-deaind"><span class="il" style="background-color: #f0f4f7; line-height: 20px;">Cuirfimid</span><span style="background-color: #f0f4f7; line-height: 20px;"> Deaindí </span></a> a children's tune beautifully sung by<span style="background-color: #fce5cd;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: #fce5cd;"><span class="fwn fcg" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38;"><span class="fcg"><span class="fwb"><span style="cursor: pointer;"><a aria-describedby="js_25" aria-haspopup="true" aria-owns="js_24" class="profileLink" data-ft="{"tn":"k"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=692715107452047" href="https://www.facebook.com/berniephaid/" id="js_26" saprocessedanchor="true" style="cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Bernie Pháid</a> <span style="font-weight: normal;">from her album </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.6px;">Síol. </span></span><br />
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Traditionally babies would be bounced on a parent's knee to this song. On the highest notes of the song... the babies would be bounced to an almost atmospheric level. I wrote and designed a story inspired by the most famous baby knee bouncer in the history of Ireland. </div>
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At the moment I'm not allowed to say or show too much about this project yet... but will slowly release more behind the scenes material after it airs in Ireland this autumn. <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Slàn</span></div>
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<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/144539127">Jailbreak</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/housespecial">HouseSpecial</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
A few years ago I was asked to create some concept sketches for <a href="http://www.housespecial.com/#feature">House Special</a> director <a href="http://www.housespecial.com/aaron-sorenson">Aaron Sorensen</a>'s short film "<a href="http://www.stashmedia.tv/online-premier-aaron-sorensons-jailbreak/">Jail Break</a>."<br />
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The style and feel was heavily inspired by early German Expressionist films such as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArHM_UArtPI">The Golem</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeT9B3Sk-pM">The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari</a>... among others.<br />
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Above: The final set!<br />
For more behind the scenes click <a href="http://www.stashmedia.tv/online-premier-aaron-sorensons-jailbreak/">HERE</a>.<br />
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Not too long ago I was asked to design a trio of AllState ads for House Special Studio in Portland. First I sketched out a variety of character and bg ideas. Then... once director Aaron Sorensen and the client approved a few sketches... the crew used my 2D color designs to build miniature sets out of paper, clay and what-not. It's always fun to see your work interpreted by different artists. </div>
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Above: A small selection of sketches from Tong Daeng.</div>
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The main goal with these sketches was to provide a strong atmosphere for each of the environments. These were imagined in an almost impressionistic way to fit each of the story moments. The sketches would then be used as a guide and inspiration for the <a href="http://www.imagimax.com/">Imagimax</a> artists.<br />
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Thailand has been such a great inspiration for me over the years, and it's always a pleasure to explore beautiful Thai landscapes and architecture.<br />
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Because we were a bit short handed at the studio I ended up art directing the pilot as well... with the help of some very talented young artists... and under the guidance of hot young director Paul Morris. If you are in the U.S. check out the entire pilot <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016J40QZY?ie=UTF8&redirect=true">HERE</a></b>.<br />
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Above: A few color keys and development sketches</div>
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My main job on Eddie as creative director/ art director was helping develop the look and guide the artists... which was quite an amazing crew! A mix of French, Irish, American, Thai and Polish artists!</div>
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Most of this year has been spent helping develop different animated projects for The <a href="http://www.cartoonsaloon.ie/">Cartoon Saloon </a>in Ireland. </div>
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Above: A few early quick development sketches for a project that look nothing at all like the final version. But you have to start somewhere!<br />
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Above: The final commercial designed by me, and directed by Aaron Sorensen at <a href="http://www.housespecial.com/#intro">House Special.</a> A link to a higher rez version<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdzhCyY9Chg"> HERE.</a><br />
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A while back I was asked to design a sort of experimental stop motion TV ad with 2D backgrounds.<br />
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To pitch for the job we created a sort of proof of concept. Using one of my illustrations to build a practical set out of paper using the forced perspective of the 2D sketch.</div>
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Originally the story took place in various locations... including a city. This is a quick concept sketch to show what that may have looked like. </div>
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Above: A concept design</div>
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After the job was awarded, a storyboard was created, and stop motion set was built inspired by some of my designs. </div>
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White Pantera is a super hero... but refuses payment for his good doing... so lives in complete squalor. I thought it would be fun to push the contrast between the sparseness of Dad's room with the opulence of super-villain Grandpa's fancy crib.<br />
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As usual I explore the bathroom area early on... to get a better handle on what sort of man lives in this space.<br />
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Above: Early sketches for Grandpa's Crib.<br />
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A number of years ago <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge_Gutierrez_(animator)">Jorge Gutierrez</a> asked me to create concept sketches for his show <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Tigre:_The_Adventures_of_Manny_Rivera">El Tigre</a>. The goal was to create a bunch of fun visual ideas that I would then feed to the crew in Los Angeles. Since I was working overseas, I would basically have to pitch my concepts to the crew with lots of written notes etc. If Jorge, co-creator <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandra_Equihua">Sandra Equihua</a>, director Dave Thomas, and art director <a href="http://romanlaney.com/">Roman Laney</a> liked the direction of a certain rough idea, we would explore it further in additional sketches.<br />
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The Concept- Grandpa is a retired super-villain, and we wanted his room to be a little over the top. His every vice at the ready, gambling TV, exotic drinks, and lots of gold, red, and black. It was inspired in a large part by the movie Scarface.<br />
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The earliest sketches simply explored shape.</div>
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Above: The badlands just south of our kitchen window.</div>
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After an amazing year of working and living in Seoul, we have returned to our Wyoming home. To me the sky always seems a bit bluer, and the light a bit richer after a long trip away.<br />
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Next stop... Ireland.<br />
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Above: Some key color frames for the 2D bullfighting flashback</div>
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One of the key themes in<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_Life_(2014_film)"> The Book of Life</a> was that the main star, Manolo, was unable to kill a bull in the ring. He did defeat a bull once however when it was struck by lightning. Which is the moment this key frame illustrates. Of course Manolo goes on to defeat the grandest bull of them all... with love.<br />
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Below: Some color day time color exploration.<br />
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A concept sketch for one of the 2D flashback sequences. Here we see an idealized version of Manolo's childhood... before the passing of his mother.<br />
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For the backgrounds in the 2D sequences I tried to use a design style that complemented Sandra Equihua's character designs: simple color and shape. Here I tried tying everything together by using background colors that echoed those of the characters.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100482853066033754.post-61978414716929180192015-01-09T07:31:00.003-08:002015-01-09T07:44:45.767-08:00Cocoa Astronaut<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Above: A Cocoa Puffs commercial from House Special, directed by Aaron Sorensen<br />
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A while back I was asked to design a space themed commercial spot featuring Sonny and his "Koo Koo for Cocoa Puffs." Commercials can be a lot of fun because the schedules are short, and you often get to work in a style that you normally wouldn't.<br />
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A few of the key sketches I created for the spot.<br />
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One of the areas I focused on in the "Book of Life" was the festive parade near the entrance to the "Land of the Remembered." Each float in the parade represented a different character from the movie. Here are but a few of the many sketches I made for the Galleon float.</div>
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Above: My first sketches captured the fractured quality that the creative leads were looking for... but weren't that unique to the world of the dead.</div>
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Above: So I played with more ornate versions of the ship. Thinking of it as a character unto itself.</div>
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Above: I thought it would be fun to have "dolphins" pull the ship down the street.<br />
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Above: First I focused on the overall shape of the ship. Then I spent time detailing out areas that were important to the story. For example, in one version of the storyboard the hero lands on the ships sail yard, and another character jumps from the crows nest. -tod</div>
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Above: Exploration for the entrance to "The Land of the Dead."</div>
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The LOTD, which would become "The Land of the Remembered" was a great place to explore. A place where almost anything could happen. I reckoned that gravity wouldn't act exactly the same way as it did on earth... so played with floating walk ways... upside down roads etc. This land was neither night nor day. There was no bottom or top to this world... it just kept going and going.</div>
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In the final movie, the hero comes through a much simpler door... something more parallel with the "Land of the Living." But a number of ideas made it into the overall treatment of the world. </div>
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