tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10956069108451700652024-03-12T21:08:20.467-04:00Tres SwygertTres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.comBlogger212125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-47178681233211489162012-01-20T01:34:00.003-05:002012-01-20T01:52:36.003-05:00The DVI Group<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ojzWRGtu3nY/TxkLNUk1hyI/AAAAAAAABQc/bapdG0UICbk/s1600/tres1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ojzWRGtu3nY/TxkLNUk1hyI/AAAAAAAABQc/bapdG0UICbk/s320/tres1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699599126903490338" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Lots of things have been going on for me lately, to where it took me away from blogging. Things are now settling, so I am getting back into the swing of things.<br /><br />As of late, I am now doing awesome stuff for <a href="http://thedvigroup.com/">The DVI Group</a> in Midtown. They create videos for clients, no matter if it's live action or animation. They do amazing stuff, and they inspire me to do the same!<div><br /></div><div>Check out their trailer for their upcoming project, Audio 911:</div><br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Y6QpqAaMlXQ?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Trust me, when it hits, it's going to explode! :) I can't wait to see people's reactions for this!Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-42707432068264965892011-11-01T11:28:00.003-04:002011-11-01T11:32:36.049-04:00Epipheo Quick Hack<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/31432202?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br /><br />I recently completed an animation test for Epipheo. It's called Quick Hack. They provided me the script, and I went to town with the motion, editing, and voice over. Yup, that's me voicing this video! :D <div><br /></div><div>Take a look, and enjoy! :)</div>Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-33840014382008074672011-08-25T12:43:00.002-04:002011-08-25T12:47:26.612-04:00Steve Jobs (Thank You)<object width="416" height="374" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="ep"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="movie" value="http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/apps/cvp/3.0/swf/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&videoId=us/2011/08/24/bts.steve.jobs.apple.timeline.cnn"><param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"><embed src="http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/apps/cvp/3.0/swf/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&videoId=us/2011/08/24/bts.steve.jobs.apple.timeline.cnn" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" bgcolor="#000000" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="416" wmode="transparent" height="374"></embed></object>
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<br />I was stunned to hear of Steve Jobs' resignation yesterday, like everyone else. Not only was he an inventor, speaker, and creative, but he was also inspiring, captivating, and enjoyed what he does.
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<br />I'm sad to hear the news of him resigning, but I am proud of his accomplishments and drive. Thank you Steve Jobs, for all you have done (writing this from my MacBook). :)Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-82776894313580077472011-08-12T14:52:00.002-04:002011-08-12T15:11:22.029-04:00Hayao Miyazaki on CNN<object width="416" height="374" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="ep"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="movie" value="http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/apps/cvp/3.0/swf/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&videoId=international/2011/08/11/miyazaki.animation.ghibli.cnn" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#000000" /><embed src="http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/apps/cvp/3.0/swf/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&videoId=international/2011/08/11/miyazaki.animation.ghibli.cnn" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" bgcolor="#000000" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="416" wmode="transparent" height="374"></embed></object>
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<br />Watching Hayao Miyazaki talk about his work and his company's business is very inspiring. It's inspiring me to want to create my own animation studio, creating animations for clients and for audiences alike. :)Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-17832197640548033092011-08-09T07:50:00.002-04:002011-08-09T07:55:00.372-04:00Inking Me and My Kitty<iframe width="480" height="303" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/evy_GhN78Gg?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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<br />I was requested to record how I ink illustrations/comics. Here's the video, enjoy! :)Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-68096268141305258162011-07-29T14:12:00.002-04:002011-07-29T14:18:02.168-04:00Patrick Stewart on Animation<object width="416" height="374" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="ep"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="movie" value="http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/apps/cvp/3.0/swf/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&videoId=showbiz/2011/07/29/wn.patrick.stewart.cnn" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#000000" /><embed src="http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/apps/cvp/3.0/swf/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&videoId=showbiz/2011/07/29/wn.patrick.stewart.cnn" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" bgcolor="#000000" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="416" wmode="transparent" height="374"></embed></object><br /><br />I was able to see this on CNN.com Video today, and I really appreciated what Patrick Stewart had to say. I couldn't have agreed more with his thoughts. <div><br /></div><div>Animation has always been an interest of mine, in every aspect of filmmaking. Drawing, music, writing, characters, direction, editing, acting. All of it. It's a huge challenge, very time consuming, and a lot of work. But it's amazing when it comes to full circle of the time spent on the projects. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>I'll be there soon, animating, directing, writing, drawing, and acting. :) Editing too if need be (I'll leave the music to the better people lol).</div>Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-37234634455823823462011-07-19T06:34:00.004-04:002011-07-19T07:22:44.078-04:00SketchbookIt's been a full month since leaving Georgia to find a start up here in the North. A full month where I did not have a sketchbook on hand for drawing different objects. Until now:<div><br /></div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PCGoWfjNnjE/TiVn9vRJ67I/AAAAAAAABQQ/XBjZlJ1CKXk/s1600/SAM_0120.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PCGoWfjNnjE/TiVn9vRJ67I/AAAAAAAABQQ/XBjZlJ1CKXk/s320/SAM_0120.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631021219454774194" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uq0gxoXDknc/TiVn9XRRWhI/AAAAAAAABQI/8TGbUCIGxGY/s1600/SAM_0123.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uq0gxoXDknc/TiVn9XRRWhI/AAAAAAAABQI/8TGbUCIGxGY/s320/SAM_0123.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631021213012810258" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OgypjhZlyxI/TiVn9AXGFAI/AAAAAAAABQA/LjRLX9NGTbQ/s1600/SAM_0126.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OgypjhZlyxI/TiVn9AXGFAI/AAAAAAAABQA/LjRLX9NGTbQ/s320/SAM_0126.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631021206863221762" /></a><div><br /></div><div>Trying to get better at drawing females, I never seem to get it right off the bat. Anyhoo, I also got <i>Character Animation Crash Course</i> by Eric Goldberg, the amazing animator that overlooked famous Disney characters (Genie from <i>Aladdin</i>, Phil from <i>Hercules</i>). I'm going to push my understanding of animation while I'm up here, and learn what's it like to be an animator. I'm more of a cartoonist than anything, but I'm gonna take the chance to become an animator. :) </div>Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-24488282849098026942011-07-13T12:28:00.002-04:002011-07-13T12:33:25.284-04:00Motion Reel_Tres Swygert<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/26056132?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>I created a motion reel for the animation/motion design projects I've been involved with. Whether it was client based, learning, or even having fun, I want to showcase to clients, collaborators, and colleagues of what I've done so far. And yes, where it will lead into as I work towards being an animator/motion designer.</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy, and let me know what you think! :)<br /><br /></div>Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-15776914379518595502011-06-28T10:45:00.003-04:002011-06-28T10:51:03.324-04:00Facial Expression<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/25711089?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>I did a little facial expression animation. Just a start for me, to get into animation and push my understanding for timing and use of software. I drew all the facial expressions in Illustrator with my tablet, and composited all the artwork in After Effects. </div><div><br /></div><div>A little different than doing all the animation in Flash, but it's challenging never the less. I'm excited, and I will continue to push my understanding. :)</div>Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-69319825349903610122011-06-26T22:47:00.004-04:002011-06-26T22:55:34.990-04:00Intro to Cinema 4D<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V30h2_ov1E0/TgfvlJ0x4qI/AAAAAAAABP4/xDHBWVKQBvY/s1600/spheres.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V30h2_ov1E0/TgfvlJ0x4qI/AAAAAAAABP4/xDHBWVKQBvY/s320/spheres.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622726081366844066" /></a><br /><div>I started to try my hand at Cinema 4D. It's widely used in the motion design/animation industry, and it gives me a challenge to try a new medium. This image is just a product of a <a href="http://greyscalegorilla.com/blog/2009/03/intro-to-cinema-4d-tutorial/">tutorial</a> from <a href="http://greyscalegorilla.com/blog/">Greyscale Gorilla</a>. Nick is a wonderful teacher in Cinema 4D, After Effects, and Photoshop. </div><div><br /></div><div>My goal is to continue to learn Cinema 4D until I get an understanding of being able to create projects from scratch. Whether it's character designs, scenery, or even a little animation, I can't wait to learn more Cinema 4D. Onward to a new journey! :)</div>Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-41062617477382522212011-04-10T18:52:00.005-04:002011-04-10T19:00:52.732-04:00Cuz Jono Requested (Juniors)<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a2-2ljqWqGM/TaI1mkB-XiI/AAAAAAAABPs/kuHISA_RuFM/s1600/stan_aftereffects_blog.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a2-2ljqWqGM/TaI1mkB-XiI/AAAAAAAABPs/kuHISA_RuFM/s320/stan_aftereffects_blog.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594092623770836514" /></a><br />Jono asked me recently how to render in After Effects. While there are many ways to render in After Effects, this is just one way I know. It's worked for me many of times. <br /><br />So here you go Juniors! :) Looking forward to your kinetic typography videos very soon!Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-45811315569548511762011-03-20T18:34:00.003-04:002011-03-20T18:39:04.138-04:00I Skimmed It - Scott Pilgrim<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/21266787" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><span class="Apple-style-span" >Did this kinetic typography video last semester as a demo for After Effects. I plan to do another one for soon, maybe do one kinetic typography piece each week. More for my portfolio, as well as to push myself. Like drawing in a sketchbook. :) Gotta have a million sketches before you really nail one...and for the fun of course! </span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; ">Enjoy!</span></p>Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-75691559131645690562011-03-12T08:01:00.005-05:002011-04-11T07:10:22.482-04:00Recent After Effects Projects<span class="Apple-style-span">In the past few months, I was able to work on some After Effects projects for clients and for a competition. Each were unique in problem solving and meeting the needs of the project. I enjoyed working on each of them. :)</span><br /><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/17829947" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><span class="Apple-style-span">Created a demo reel for voiceover talent Doug Turkel, using kinetic type to showcase his work. It was a great challenge to keep each video unique, but keep it in a consistent flow from one clip to the next. I also wanted it to represent the projects he was voicing over (wanted it to feel like it was Discovery Channel for example). Doug has worked on projects that not only shocked me, but also inspired me. He's great at what he does!</span></p><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/19281405" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><span class="Apple-style-span" >I was asked to be a compositor for Kathy Lea's demo reel, determining how to structure the demo to be at least 3 minutes. Some of the problems were to keep it within the 3 minute mark, as well as transitioning from one video to the next. Working on this project, I learned more about frames, and how they make up the seconds for a video clip. She's a wonderful animator, as she worked on projects for Disney and DreamWorks. She's also a great friend too! :)</span></p><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7X3YPRVFjPo?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span">This was created for the "48 Hour Repack" Competition. I was invited to join with fellow designers Charles Gary and Michael Manisa to enter as a group. We wanted to show why our package is perfect to for use in this green environment campaign. We wanted to explain our reasons for using this kind of package in comparison of the light bulb packages of right now. I really had a great time collaborating on this video with them, and hopefully we'll do some more collaboration in the future.<br /><br />Hope you enjoy!<br /></span>Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-18618518227203696542011-01-01T18:26:00.002-05:002011-01-01T18:30:08.692-05:00Clean Shave to the New Year<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4o9pisXdNBg/TR-4XwYkYyI/AAAAAAAABLk/zughDAAH3jw/s1600/shave_ink%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4o9pisXdNBg/TR-4XwYkYyI/AAAAAAAABLk/zughDAAH3jw/s320/shave_ink%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557363183462933282" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >My goal is to complete an illustration everyday - not to where it's very detailed and complex, but to get my juices going and to push myself as a cartoonist and an illustrator. Each day will bring something different, something unique to the thought and concept of the illustration. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Seeing it's the first day of the new year, a clean shave is a must. Enjoy! :)</span></div>Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-28048656001146804082010-12-29T01:03:00.003-05:002011-04-02T08:08:42.082-04:00Waking Sleeping Beauty<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4o9pisXdNBg/TRrQmdehs_I/AAAAAAAABLc/zTVFM_N5wAk/s1600/Waking-Sleeping-Beauty-DVD.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 216px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4o9pisXdNBg/TRrQmdehs_I/AAAAAAAABLc/zTVFM_N5wAk/s320/Waking-Sleeping-Beauty-DVD.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555982449481200626" /></a><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/EyeoyRjEiUU?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><span class="Apple-style-span"><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" >The one of the wonderful gifts I received this Christmas weekend is a documentary on Disney Animation, where they were facing a dilemma. The documentary is called <i>Waking Sleeping Beauty</i>, and features the main players of the CEOs and animation artists, telling stories on how power, egos, and passion drove this company we know as Disney. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >It's a wonderful told documentary, showing insight of the people who played roles in bringing the animation movies we know back when we were kids: The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and the Lion King. Get yourself a copy of this film, it's really worth getting for your artist collection.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >And no you may not borrow mine - I'm still watching the special features as we speak. :D</span></div>Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-79279032250808199172010-12-22T09:40:00.002-05:002011-04-02T08:20:31.296-04:00HTC Surround Commercial<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qWBc8HsfyKs?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" >I enjoy this commercial. Not just for the clean look of the background and how the phone is being displayed. I enjoy the characters a lot. Especially the blue. The character designs are well thought out. :)</span>Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-89492735864911657122010-12-19T10:19:00.005-05:002011-04-02T08:13:29.397-04:00The Studious Designer (Affable)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4o9pisXdNBg/TQ4ifs3LK7I/AAAAAAAABLI/Ucjd8VSOs6Y/s1600/pattie_ink%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 185px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4o9pisXdNBg/TQ4ifs3LK7I/AAAAAAAABLI/Ucjd8VSOs6Y/s320/pattie_ink%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552413318608268210" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" >Did a sketch of Pattie while I was at Starbucks yesterday morning. It's always interesting how tired I am and I still come up with some awesome sketches after drinking espresso.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >The sketch came right out, not totally planned. Still, what I admire about Pattie is her love for design and art, as well as seeking new things and wanting to share them with others. Always inspiring, and coming up with wonderful concepts for her projects. I want to grow up to be like Pattie. :)</span></div>Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-79081209085067859082010-12-16T19:37:00.004-05:002011-04-02T08:06:03.475-04:00Something That I Want - Disney<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9oWhovB02Hg?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">They just had way too much fun with this video! And what a way to celebrate the completion of a film too! :) Enjoy, and enjoy your holiday break!</span></div>Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-67746700557659189382010-12-14T19:10:00.004-05:002010-12-14T19:25:56.693-05:00Glen Keane - Truly Inspiring<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4o9pisXdNBg/TQgJatFJnPI/AAAAAAAABKo/D6t1FwkYVyU/s1600/GlenKeane.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4o9pisXdNBg/TQgJatFJnPI/AAAAAAAABKo/D6t1FwkYVyU/s320/GlenKeane.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550696895116582130" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Glen Keane is a veteran animator at Disney Animation, and truly his draftsmanship is an inspiration and a joy to watch. If you ask any animation admirer about Glen, they'll light up for sure.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >He's been involved with many Disney movies, including the recent movie Tangled. It would be nice to see him get more hand drawn movies produced at Disney Animation Studios. I would love to see that happening.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >What makes Glen so great is that he enjoys what he does, and he brings that passion out in his works. It really shows. It really does show.</span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4o9pisXdNBg/TQgJ4ex7ksI/AAAAAAAABLA/srt2QbDqk3A/s1600/keane02.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4o9pisXdNBg/TQgJ4ex7ksI/AAAAAAAABLA/srt2QbDqk3A/s320/keane02.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550697406673949378" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4o9pisXdNBg/TQgJ4FONDxI/AAAAAAAABK4/TKsT8EE0NGo/s1600/The-Beast-by-Glen-Keane-2.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4o9pisXdNBg/TQgJ4FONDxI/AAAAAAAABK4/TKsT8EE0NGo/s320/The-Beast-by-Glen-Keane-2.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550697399813213970" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4o9pisXdNBg/TQgJ3zCt6UI/AAAAAAAABKw/1bJd0Sd7JDg/s1600/t4v5td.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 296px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4o9pisXdNBg/TQgJ3zCt6UI/AAAAAAAABKw/1bJd0Sd7JDg/s320/t4v5td.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550697394933197122" /></a><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cHbA6lG79Eo?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cHbA6lG79Eo?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Here's Glen giving a lecture while he's animating. Watching him handle both graphite and paper is just aspiring. I want to have control on how I construct lines, and have it strong. Just like Glen.</span></div></div>Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-48923988233662689862010-12-08T21:28:00.002-05:002010-12-08T21:35:12.073-05:00The Best Rebranding Logo of 2010<span class="Apple-style-span" >goes to......</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4o9pisXdNBg/TQA_EaZlm8I/AAAAAAAABKg/FhkB6HTnL6c/s1600/myspace_logo_new_645_normal.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4o9pisXdNBg/TQA_EaZlm8I/AAAAAAAABKg/FhkB6HTnL6c/s320/myspace_logo_new_645_normal.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548504085959121858" /></a><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span">...myspace.</span><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >The new feel and imagery is just perfect, and how the used it for their ads recently is pure genius! Congratulations myspace! You're still not the no. 1 website to go and update on daily lives, but the new logo surely is freakin' awesome!</span></div>Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-79006138504760321922010-12-04T21:14:00.001-05:002010-12-04T21:16:31.103-05:00Innovation For People Logo Animation<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/17480559" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><span class="Apple-style-span" ><a href="http://vimeo.com/17480559">Innovation For People Logo Animation</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3103622">Tres Swygert</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" >Here's my logo animation for Innovation for People. I wanted to test and make sure the link works, as well as on vimeo. Looks very clean and nice. :)</span></p>Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-20883673173599127342010-12-03T11:30:00.002-05:002010-12-03T11:40:38.600-05:00Social Network and Adobe<span class="Apple-style-span" >It was two months ago when the film <i>The Social Network</i> came out in theaters, and it was an amazing film to watch. Regardless on your thoughts about Facebook, it really does not focus on <i>Facebook</i> by itself - it rather focuses on the greed for power, broken relationships, and the desire to create something fantastic.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >What I did not know is that director David Fincher and his team used Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro to edit and construct the film:</span></div><br /><object width="425" height="256"><param name="movie" value="http://images.tv.adobe.com/swf/player.swf"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="FlashVars" value="fileID=8690&context=9&embeded=true&environment=production"><embed src="http://images.tv.adobe.com/swf/player.swf" flashvars="fileID=8690&context=9&embeded=true&environment=production" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="256"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="256"><param name="movie" value="http://images.tv.adobe.com/swf/player.swf"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="FlashVars" value="fileID=8691&context=9&embeded=true&environment=production"><embed src="http://images.tv.adobe.com/swf/player.swf" flashvars="fileID=8691&context=9&embeded=true&environment=production" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="256"></embed></object><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" >I was so amazed to see the use of both After Effects and Premiere Pro to work together in building film. Especially since Final Cut Pro is way expensive (I don't have money like that - laughs). It is also very inspiring for me, as I desire to use After Effects to tell stories and be able to share my vision to audiences. <br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Again, if you have not seen The Social Network, you really need to. The drama <i>and </i>comedy (yes, it is a very funny movie as well) really brings an edge to storytelling that is continued to be overlooked. And yes, the storytelling was way better in this film than <i>Avatar</i>. I kid you not.</span></div>Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-67715889817314805582010-12-01T22:15:00.003-05:002010-12-01T22:21:51.477-05:00Project - the First iPad Magazine App<object width="416" height="374" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="ep"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="movie" value="http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/apps/cvp/3.0/swf/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&videoId=tech/2010/12/01/nr.ipad.magazine.cnn"><param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"><embed src="http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/apps/cvp/3.0/swf/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&videoId=tech/2010/12/01/nr.ipad.magazine.cnn" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" bgcolor="#000000" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="416" wmode="transparent" height="374"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >I know that it was a possibility to have magazines appear through the iPad...but I would not imagine the possibility of taking motion graphics and make it the cover image! Or even animation for the imagery in the contents page! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >There is so much possibilities with this, along with it being affordable for the app. I really have to tip my hat to Mr. Branson, he really came up with a great idea, and it is looking gorgeous! If nothing else, this really inspired me to want an iPad. Yes, the iPad finally has a purpose now.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Just imagine all those Computer Arts magazines with video tutorials inside the app! Or video interviews and some extras....So inspiring. :)</span></div>Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-19848541004280014932010-11-25T09:05:00.003-05:002010-11-25T09:25:58.819-05:00This is Sportscenter<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" >One company that I feel has always the best commercials consistently, without fail or mediocre, is ESPN. The tag line This is Sportscenter is always used when Sportscenter comes on, and it's a clear reminder of what Sportscenter is: Fun, entertaining, exciting, engaging, and wonderful personality. Their commercials really remind us of that with the different athletes, subjects, and witty dialogue they display. Check 'em out!</span></span><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wLxKSvkpE1Y?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wLxKSvkpE1Y?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/aHOUpoazkok?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/aHOUpoazkok?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/U4AiZgB1Q4Q?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/U4AiZgB1Q4Q?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vGtPAC9UOgg?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vGtPAC9UOgg?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Y0iR05lYy1g?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Y0iR05lYy1g?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zo_0bo9O5ds?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zo_0bo9O5ds?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/X5fYJcdEeiM?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/X5fYJcdEeiM?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/auIPBvPqdzA?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/auIPBvPqdzA?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Enjoy! :)</span></div>Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095606910845170065.post-68945418529646948252010-11-24T10:41:00.002-05:002010-11-24T10:43:17.627-05:00To My Friend Charles<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/15888399" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/15888399"><span class="Apple-style-span" >I Have PSD</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" > from <a href="http://vimeo.com/hyperakt">Hyperakt</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</span></p><span class="Apple-style-span">To my friend Charles, who cannot go a day without using Photoshop in his projects and in life. :) Keep on using your mad skills to inspire us bro! :)</span>Tres Swygerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182110672979994745noreply@blogger.com0