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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Blender Animation hiccup | 1/23/2012 | Andre Hickman |
| Q: I am using Blender 2.61 for a BPA project and have successfully aquired most knowledge for use of ... A: Sorry that I did not make myself clear. I wanted you to send me the actual .avi file that you ... | ||
| Blender Animation hiccup | 1/21/2012 | Andre Hickman |
| Q: I am using Blender 2.61 for a BPA project and have successfully aquired most knowledge for use of ... A: Hey Josh, the most likely problem is that you don't have the proper codecs installed to play that ... | ||
| Blender rendering hiccup | 1/21/2012 | Joseph Silver |
| Q: I am using Blender 2.61 for a BPA project and have successfully aquired most knowledge for use of ... A: this question is out of my expertise given that I don't use Blender - and also work primarily on a ... | ||
| Animation as an MFA | 1/8/2012 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: Would it be possible to start off with a BA in a social science like psychology, and then get an MFA ... A: Learn how to do animation and put together a sample reel of your work and a portfolio of your ... | ||
| Animation as an MFA | 1/7/2012 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: Would it be possible to start off with a BA in a social science like psychology, and then get an MFA ... A: The MFA in animation will only help you if you want to teach animation at the college/university ... | ||
| animated short film about opera | 12/28/2011 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: What is the name of the stop-motion animated short film presenting body counts for various operas ... A: Sorry for the delay. I'm still working on this one. I've been tapping all my resources to find the ... | ||
| Model sheets and character studies | 12/24/2011 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: What is the difference between a model sheet and a "character study" in cartooning/animation? What ... A: The other person you spoke with was quite right. These days a model sheet usually just shows the ... | ||
| Question | 12/9/2011 | Andre Hickman |
| Q: again. It's me, Katie! :) How is blender.org? I haven't downloaded anything yet. I want to know if ... A: Sorry for the delay. The question didn't come through to my email, and I just got a reminder that I ... | ||
| Question | 12/9/2011 | Andre Hickman |
| Q: I'm Katie, and I live in Escondido, California. I'm 14. What really good 3D animation programs are ... A: Hey Katie, You don't a MAC?!! How do you expect to do 3D?!! Well, welcome to the club...I don't ... | ||
| Original Disney Cells | 11/28/2011 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: I have one Winnie the Pooh cell from the original movie with the background and two Jungle Book ... A: If you bought these in the '60s they are most likely ACTUAL PRODUCTION CELS!!! These are the rarest ... | ||
| Animation agent | 11/16/2011 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: I have a close friend that has created a new group of print characters that he would like to market. ... A: I'm sorry I can't help you with finding an agent. Even I can't get an agent right now because the ... | ||
| software convertor | 11/16/2011 | Andre Hickman |
| Q: I m asking about softwares convert from 1-natural pics to sketch 2- natural pic to portrait 3- ... A: Hey xman, Actually Photoshop can do what you are referring to. I am a professional, and don't get ... | ||
| software convertor | 11/16/2011 | Joseph Silver |
| Q: I m asking about softwares convert from 1-natural pics to sketch 2- natural pic to portrait 3- ... A: There are various techniques you can employ using Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop to take a ... | ||
| Motion graphics | 11/9/2011 | Joseph Silver |
| Q: Sir , In motion graphics, Can we cut face of an object and add another object (in same video) A: Yes, it certainly is possible to do this, in fact, this is done all the time to great comic effect, ... | ||
| How to find an animation agent | 10/30/2011 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: I read your previous response to the same question, but it helps me not at all. I live in Hawaii, ... A: Sorry I can't help you. I've been in the animation business for 36 years and can't get an agent. ... | ||
| Rig arm for stretching | 10/13/2011 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: I created a penguin rig for my thesis, but I am having a couple problems with the arms. I kinda made ... A: I spoke with a friend of mine who's much better at this than me. Here's what he said: Not quite ... | ||
| Motion Graphics | 9/24/2011 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: Greetings: I write an events management student and novice with Autodesk " SoftImage 2012" I've ... A: You can probably purchase a subway car wire frame online and texture map it to look any way you ... | ||
| Crayon animation | 8/25/2011 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: I have a vague memory of an abstract animation technique where crayons are melted into a tube shape ... A: I know Oskar Fischinger made some experimental films using this method. Then there are some ... | ||
| I need help. | 8/20/2011 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: I am a senior in high school and at this point in my life it is a challenge on what I want to do as ... A: I'm sorry I can't help too much with these kinds of answers. I'm not a guidance councilor and most ... | ||
| Software | 8/17/2011 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: I've been animating on flash for a while, and I've been having far too many problems with it (I ... A: I work in Flash a lot 'professionally' and have the same crumby problems. Memory hits the ceiling ... | ||
| i need your advice! | 8/15/2011 | Andre Hickman |
| Q: I need your advice about animation. I want to become an animator someday and I want to practice my ... A: Most professionals are using Adobe software, like After Effects, Flash, Photoshop and the like. ... | ||
| Is this Laptop suitable for Graphics works? | 8/10/2011 | Andre Hickman |
| Q: I'm trying to choose a laptop for graphics design and animation. I want to know that if "Asus ... A: Hey Mohamed, Trust me when I say that I've done a whole lot with a whole lot less, when it comes to ... | ||
| making one particular vlc video play in BLACK AND WHITE | 8/10/2011 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: i want to make one particular vlc video file play in BLACK AND WHITE even though it is in color. the ... A: First of all, this is not an animation question. It's a post production/editing question, but I know ... | ||
| Of art schools and what not | 8/7/2011 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: I'm very interested in pursuing animation as a career path, and I'm aiming to get into CalArts. The ... A: I would not recommend switching high schools. No one really scrutinizes over at what high school you ... | ||
| Of art schools and what not | 8/6/2011 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: I'm very interested in pursuing animation as a career path, and I'm aiming to get into CalArts. The ... A: If you want to go to Cal Arts you should apply. I don't think it's too late. I'm not sure what ... | ||
| overlay animation | 7/13/2011 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: I am looking to do a stop motion animation, how can I overlay 2 at once on the mac? what is the best ... A: One of my best friends that's an Emmy® Award Winning animator really likes this program which has a ... | ||
| Special effects in a video | 7/5/2011 | Andrew Ransavage |
| Q: Stunning video effect created in a program on Discovery. A video showing flock of birds on a water ... A: The short answer is with alot of cameras. The only way to change the angle of the view is to switch ... | ||
| New Workstation Build suggestion | 6/13/2011 | Andre Hickman |
| Q: Sir I am doing Graphical works like Maya, 3dx Max, Z Brush like that. I want to built a new ... A: Hey Atchuth, This is what I understand. First I would not try to directly compare cores-to-cores ... | ||
| New Workstation Build suggestion | 6/13/2011 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: Sir I am doing Graphical works like Maya, 3dx Max, Z Brush like that. I want to built a new ... A: You are correct. The more processor power you have the faster and better your render time and ... | ||
| New Workstation Build suggestion | 6/13/2011 | Andrew Ransavage |
| Q: Sir I am doing Graphical works like Maya, 3dx Max, Z Brush like that. I want to built a new ... A: The Opteron is a good processor and that system you've configured will be quite powerful, but ... | ||
| Maya or 3DS Max | 5/20/2011 | Andre Hickman |
| Q: my question is: i want to make a animation movie like penguins of Madagascar or shrek but as a short ... A: I am a 3DS Max man myself, but animated movies can be created in either software. Now the fact that ... | ||
| Creating an animation film | 5/16/2011 | Joseph Silver |
| Q: I want to create a 5 - 10 minute animation film like Toy Story, Cars etc. (of course simple one :)) ... A: It sounds like you want to create a 5-10 minute 3d animated spot. Sounds fun! I would first ... | ||
| Adding animation to a video | 5/13/2011 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: I want to have lyrics at the bottom of a video of someone singing. I want to highlight the word as ... A: You can do this a few ways. 1. You can probably do this using an overlay text layer in Final Cut, ... | ||
| Disney original production drawing | 4/23/2011 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: Mr. Calabrese, I have an original production drawing depicting Donald Duck, Goofy, Snow White and ... A: It's actual animation drawing from this Eastern Airlines Commercial from the late 1970's: ... | ||
| qs. | 4/19/2011 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: Good Day Mr Calabrese I would like to ask you whether which subject(Science, Commerce, Arts) should ... A: You should be well rounded in all 3. Animation is the one art that encompasses all the arts; acting, ... | ||
| Chuck Jones Bugs Bunny Drawing | 3/29/2011 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: Calabrese- My Dad met Chuck Jones years ago on a plane and Mr. Jones was kind enough to give my Dad ... A: Yes. I believe it would be worth something. I'm not sure exactly how much, but any original art done ... | ||
| Re: Career counselling on animation | 3/10/2011 | Andre Hickman |
| Q: Below is link that leads to my question & the answer. ... A: I wouldn't say that 2D is losing, but it is much quicker to develop using alternative methods...If ... | ||
| Animation-Digtal Image Manipulation Class | 2/8/2011 | Andrew Ransavage |
| Q: 1) What are the advantages of creating a tween? Describe some of the ways you might use tweening to ... A: Sounds like I'm doing your homework Melissa, haha! 1) Tweening refers to transition frames ... | ||
| Animation-Digtal Image Manipulation Class | 2/8/2011 | Russell Calabrese |
| Q: 1) What are the advantages of creating a tween? Describe some of the ways you might use tweening to ... A: The term tween is short for inbetween. In all animation Poses are broken down into extremes, ... | ||
| Animation-Digtal Image Manipulation Class | 2/8/2011 | Joseph Silver |
| Q: 1) What are the advantages of creating a tween? Describe some of the ways you might use tweening to ... A: Melissa, It used to be that animators drew key poses then had their understudies draw the positions ... | ||
Animation
Answers by Expert:
Russell Calabrese
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Technical questions about hand drawn and computer animation techniques and production. Historical questions about cartoons and animation.
Experience
30+ years as an Animator, Director and Producer of Television, Feature, Commercial and Independent Animation.
Organizations
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (Senior Governorof the Animation Peer Group)
Executive Board Member of The Animation Guild
ASIFA Hollywood
Education/Credentials
SVA, Rutgers University
Awards and Honors
Emmy Award winning Director 2007 "Where's Lazlo?: Camp Lazlo"
Emmy Award winning Director 1999 for "Steven Spielberg Presents Pinky and the Brain"
Past/Present Clients
Warner Brothers, Disney, Cartoon Network
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