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This video essay compares and contrasts Rick and Morty and Futurama to determine the best-animated sci-fi comedy series ever made. While Futurama came first, in 2013, Rick and Morty exploded onto the scene and quickly developed a cult following due to its unique brand of comedy and adventurous sci-f...
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Hey everyone - I'm excited to share that the Stage 32 virtual Global Film & Television Production Summit is now available to watch FREE on-demand!
The summit provides important insight into the current global production landscape from top producers, film commissioners, and workforce development exec...
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Hello Guys and Maurice its been a while since i logged in , i wanted to thank everyone for being supportive despite covid rising again, i am still working on the show , got all of the actors ready but the thing is they live far away i understand this but i can still set up a meeting online, but it's...
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Welcome back, Kiara P Oxley.
thank you maurice but i'm not here everyday though
You're welcome, Kiara P Oxley. That's ok. Hope you get the answer to your question.
You might be able to find some templates online for voice actor contract templates. That would be a good starting point.
Hi Kiara P Oxley - I highly recommend the Stage 32 Certification course on Talent Agreements (it's one part of the Key Production Agreements Master Certification, which is ideal for producers). Here's...
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ComfyUI with AnimateDiff and ControlNET let everyone create everything. I used my M1Max with 64GB RAM to create Personas first, then I selected (9 from 10 are trash) similar looking poses, created in Apple Motion animated pulsing Masks (Circle, Square, triangles) to feed the AnimateDiff Node in ComfyUI.
Can you post some images so we can follow along? I don’t know most of what you just said, since I haven’t used that software. What’s a persona in this case? Are you doing character animation in Apple Motion, and the other programs are plugins?
Hi Mike, I used Apple motion to create some simple looping black and white animations (circles, squares, triangles), to use them as a driving force for the morphing process in ComfyUI.
ComfyUI is a Im...
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That is some interesting results Xteve Reimann
I don't understand!
I always love seeing passion pieces making it to their destinations.
The use of stop-motion techniques in the game "Harold Halibut" showcases impressive craftsmanship and innovative technology. The game blends physical stop-motion elements with digital animation, creat...
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This is super impressive and super cool! I've never seen a game with this texture. Amazing!
It's amazing to see the craftsmanship behind stop-motion for 3D games like Harold Halibut. The attention to detail is inspiring and reminds me of the dedication needed in competitive gaming. For those...
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Stage 32ers! You only have 24 hours left to register for tomorrow's FREE virtual Stage 32 Global Film & TV Production Summit!
Over 2,000 people have already registered to join top producers, film commissioners, and workforce development executives for a panel and Q&A where we'll discuss the current s...
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Can't wait! Email edu@stage32.com with any questions you have about tomorrows summit.
Hey, Animators!
This Wednesday (7/31) Stage 32 is hosting a FREE virtual Ask Me Anything with Brad Carpenter in the Stage 32 Post-Production Lounge! Brad is an Emmy-Nominated Post-Production Producer (Fosse/Verdon, Tokyo Vice, The Diplomat) sharing his wisdom and experiences to answer YOUR questions...
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I love animated movies, especially from the 80s and 90s. My favorite growing up was The Last Unicorn. It was the first piece of animation that, to my child brain, felt more for adults because of the complex ideas it was dealing with. I didn't understand them all at the time, but I could tell this wa...
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I really enjoyed a lot of animated movies growing up, as the moment Into The Spider Verse is at the top of my list for very much the same way as Ashley.
As a child the Disney Robin Hood was one of my...
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Daniel Husbands I long for the sweeping majesty of 90s animated film music. Between Lion King, The Prince of Egypt, and Hercules (not my favorite animated film, but god damn did Phil Collins go hard w...
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I have 3 I have to mention...
My favorite animated movie will always be TOY STORY because it is amazing in every way, it changed the world of animation and my brother wrote the script so its on it's o...
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With children I watching very often Shrek, Toy Story, Despicable Me, Monsters s.r.o. Moana, Lion Madagaskar.. l think it’s lots of them. :) they love animated movies. :)
That's pretty cool that your brother wrote Toy Story, Sam Sokolow!
This is a story set in 2050 - a divided America. It's the first in a trilogy, a thrilling ride, and ends on a hopeful note. Has anyone turned their script into a graphic novel? Or can anyone help me with the graphic part of this? Seeking investors too. Tips are also welcome, of course!
I would echo what Mike Boas said, I would start small and be very strategic with who you work with artist, etc. It only takes a spark to start a fire, if a single issue takes off then you'll find it m...
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Would work with a comic book illustrator to get a 6-page sample together to take to comic companies to pitch
Mirtha Vega, have you considered pitching your dystopian feature and graphic novel project to Dark Horse Comics? ( www.darkhorse.com) Their interest in your Story/Series would give you a boost on the...
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Really appreciate all of the valuable feedback - thanks to all. And James, an especially massive THANK YOU!!
I LOVE Dark Horse, James Wunderlich! Great suggestion and information!
Sam Sokolow asked two weeks ago if this was the year of animation. There are a few more months left, but, with this and DESPICABLE ME 4 hitting $574 mil globally., it is certainly the summer of animation.
https://variety.com/2024/film/box-office/inside-out-2-highest-grossing-a......
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Without question. This is simply amazing and deserves every hat tip. And there is more time on the clock and some interesting and big titles coming out in the Fall and around Christmas. Wowsa.
Couldn't agree more, Tom Lapke! They're killing it currently!
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I haven't seen Rick and Morty, Ashley Renee Smith, but I watched Futurama way back. Futurama is hilarious! It was unless anything I had ever seen.
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I'm in the same boat Ashley Renee Smith I've never seen a single episode of Rick and Morty but I watched Futurama, and it was really funny. The characters also had interesting quirks that made them re...
Expand commentI'm in the same boat Ashley Renee Smith I've never seen a single episode of Rick and Morty but I watched Futurama, and it was really funny. The characters also had interesting quirks that made them really standout. Not sure why Rick and Morty never crossed my radar but it must have been appealing if it's in competition with Futurama.
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I haven't watched much of Rick and Morty either, Daniel Husbands, but I have friends that LOVE it. It has a massive fan following. I used to watch Futurama back in the day, so I know that series much...
Expand commentI haven't watched much of Rick and Morty either, Daniel Husbands, but I have friends that LOVE it. It has a massive fan following. I used to watch Futurama back in the day, so I know that series much better.
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Rick and Morty has always been on another level for me, especially the writing. I think it's a must-see in the world of animation.
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Thats what I've always heard, Charles Caster! I need to finally sit down and watch more than just a few episodes.