I hope you like it!

Shot breakdown:
All animation by me
Shot 1: Mme Klok rig by Renaud Armanet – http://www.tigoboanimation.com
Shot 2: Bishop rig by Animation Mentor.com
Shot 3: Physical test inspired by Disney’s Tarzan – Model by Hai Phan – http://www.haikai.net / Rig by me
Shot 4: Succession – Bishop rig by Animation Mentor.com
Shot 5: The chase – Free rigs (Deer by John Vassallo  & Cheetah by Vikram Verma)
Shot 6: Starry Night – Bishop rig by Animation Mentor.com

Issam Z.

First update of 2010!!

A very good friend of mine, Patrick Beaulieu, is releasing an awesome book on animation workflow. As I lent a hand in the editing phase, I can honestly tell you that the content is trully amazing. A slew of talented artists participated in the project and graced the book with unique insight on their approach to animation.

Here is some info on it:

Animation Insiders is a book, a platform for talented animators to share their thoughts, experiences and workflow tips. Their contributions will certainly enhance, if not change, the views of the readers; hopefully influencing their careers and eventually impacting their lives. We, ourselves, strive to become better animators, and working on this book has already changed us considerably in so many ways. We strongly believe that somewhere in this book, somebody will find a recipe to achieve magic!

http://www.sstudiopress.com

With the participation of talented animators: Mike Nguyen, Jason Ryan, Jason Scheifler, Pablo Navarro, Ana Maria Alvarado, Emilio Gorayeb, Jason Martinsen, Pedro Blumenbaum, Anthea Kerou … and more

For more information or any other request: Contact us

Grab yourself one!

Issam Z.

Last week, we had the great honor of welcoming Andrew Gordon at work. Currently working on Toy Story 3, Andrew worked on a bunch of  inspiring films such as a Bug’s Life, Toy Story, Monsters Inc, the Incredibles and Ratatouille! He also runs Splinedoctors.com and from time to time, he gives amazing lectures such as the one he gave at Ubisoft last thursday.
I have rarely felt as excited and man was it worth it! I tried my best to absorb as much as I could from the lecture but this stuff never ends and that is what is so fascinating about animation and art in general. We covered a lot of things in one day but who  really ever gets tired of hearing great people like Andrew talk? Certainly not me! So if you ever get a chance of attending a masterclass or a workshop by Mr. Gordon, go for it! It is inspiring!

Thanks Andrew!

Issam Z.

On January 20th (Inauguration day…couldn’t make it back to DC) I went with my colleagues (Ubisoft) to Montreal to attend an acting workshop given by non-other than the great Ed Hooks! We had a blast. This is the second time I have had the chance to meet Ed and it was just amazing. I would really advise anybody who is into animation and/or acting to attend his lectures if you can…There is a lot to be learned from our Shaman friend!

Issam Z.