Greetings all! Animation/Character Design

[LordDirk]

Hello everyone, this seemed like the spot of the forum to post my art. I thank you in advance for viewing this page. :)

I'll post the art first, and fill you in at the bottom. Enjoy!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l28/LordDirk/portfolio/WEB_row01.jpg http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l28/LordDirk/portfolio/WEB_row02.jpghttp://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l28/LordDirk/portfolio/WEB_row03.jpg


I'm a student animator in his third year at an art college, working towards his accredited BFA. I have always loved animation, and am eager as ever to learn everything I can about it. I was shown this website through a friend on their blogspot, and I am glad to see such a great artist turn out. I hope to produce some great animation for you all, and I look foward to hearing your comments.

-LordDirk-
:AKA:
-KiltedAnimator-
:AKA:
-Patrick Stannard-

[Hana]

Wow! Your stuff is so very very impressive. I really love how you have heaps of different subjects :D

[jeremyhopkins]

Whoa, ho! Where are you studying at? This stuff is genius! Excellent drawing, variety, and overall beautiful work! Congrats, you're going to be an all star on the cyber garage project!

[lavallelee]

i just started life drawing, i hope i can learn to make it as cool as you

very awesome artwork patrick

[Mithmeoi]

Zowie your art is cool. XD I love concept art! I can't wait to see what kind of animations you come up with. :O

[LordDirk]

Thought it would be nice to show you guys some of my animation ;).

May 2009 Demo Reel
-Clips from Utilikilts Commercial (Rough Animation)
-Dialog and emotion tests
-Film "Because it's There" (Rough Animation)
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KAFI 2009 entry
-one of five teammates
-Work includes, Rough animation, Tie Down, Inking, Color, and editing of selected scenes.
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(NOTE: File was Corrupted, making the video oddly red tinted)

[Doodler]

Nice concepts and animation. The because it's there story looks pretty cool too.

[LordDirk]

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Concept: "A commentary on master apprentice relationships in the family."

Brianelli, a world famous renaissance painter, is trying to finish his latest painting but his son Emilio keeps getting in the way. Emilio's struggle for acknowledgment from his giant father conflicts with his fathers alone time. Only too late does Brianelli realize his son looks up to him.

Re-edited down to 4:30 min.

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Timer Minutes:Seconds:Frames(24 Fps)

(Right-Red Numbers)
Shot breakdown

Comments, Critique, all is welcome. :)

[johncbeggs]

reminds me of a somewhat newage fantasia :D, awesome music for what looks to be a great short film!

[macprofilms]

LordDirk where have you been. Have not seen a post from you in a while!

[AaronMocksing]

I'm especially digging the animation, but I do really crave those real life model designs and some of the animal creations. ^^ I haven't fully taken a look around this website, but you've certainly got my attention.

What animation program do you use, out of curiousity?

[LordDirk]

To :macprofilms

Aw man, so busy. After finishing up my internship at Disney I went straight to work on my senior thesis film. I'm trying to incorporate some of my concepts on shadow edges, complex construction, and realistic cloth physics into a hand drawn piece of animation. I think after this film I'd like to try out some really nice cartoony animation.

To: AaronMocksing

Hey thanks :)

As for the program, good old pencil and paper my friend. I cut it, punch it, and flip it the old fashioned way. I started out in 3d animation, went to game design, and for some odd reason ended up a hand drawn animator. Go figure ;).

Thanks to everyone for the kind comments.

[AaronMocksing]

That's really amazing! =D Very nice work indeed, and quite clever! ^_^

[madanimator]

Wow, you've got really cool ideas! I love that animatic! Very emotional. How long did it take to finish it?

[arif]

Hello Patrick...

Just watched you animation and animatic showreel....these are simply great...when i was watching your animation ..sometimes, it reminds me Jason rayan`s stick figure animation(were you student of him?)....cool....why didn't you participate the CGP here.....??

Kindly Regards,
Arif:)

[joedorsey]

Great animation and drawings! Lots of talent for sure. Now I'm getting all excited for the next garage project.