I hope you like it!

(Video: Watch this video on the post page)

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.

Yesterday evening was really cool at the City Hall in Québec. Here are a couple of shots from the event.

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Quick update to let you know that I have launched a new photography portfolio called Truth Bird!
A lot of new projects are popping up and some exciting new photographs await their turn to be uploaded; be on the lookout!

The photoblog will remain at the same address for now but the photography portfolio is located @: Http://www.TruthBird.com

Check it out, bookmark it and let me know what you think!

Issam Z.

Freshly back from vacation and already an update!

I have been picked by the Tzara gallery in Québec City to exhibit a couple of photographs along with three other artists -Amélie Bedard, Mathieu Fortin and Catherine Potvin-.

The vernissage will take place  today, friday 23rd @ 5pm at the Hotel de Ville (City Hall) in the presence of the mayor and city officials.
The show is called La relève en 4 Temps and is going to run from the 23rd of October until the 6th of December. If you are in the area, please stop by and let me know what you think!

P.S: The flyers/posters/billboards for the exhibit are commissioned pieces designed by me for the City of Québec/ Tzara Gallery.

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Issam Z.

]]> http://issamz.com/?feed=rss2&p=392 0 http://issamz.com/?p=377 http://issamz.com/?p=377#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:17:53 +0000 admin http://issamz.com/?p=377 Featured short film in this month’s AnimationMentor’s newsletter AND it happens on my birthday!!! is that cool or what?!

Check out the article!

http://www.animationmentor.com/newsletter/0609/feature_short.html

and the rest of the newsletter is here:

http://www.animationmentor.com/newsletter/0609/

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.

]]> http://issamz.com/?feed=rss2&p=346 0 http://issamz.com/?p=316 http://issamz.com/?p=316#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 01:30:41 +0000 admin http://issamz.com/?p=316

Things are moving fast these days! Last friday, the Tzara gallery in Québec City  held its first official exhibit called “Impulsion” (up from february 27th “til March 20th) and I had the honor to have my work (photographs) presented there. So, if you are in the area and want to see what it all looks like, the gallery is located at 375, rue Saint-Paul, Quebec (phone: 418-692-0330)!

Issam Z.