ReIntroduction

Hey out there in the internet -- 

Please forgive my lack of experience--which has somehow allowed my introductory post to be deleted.  It gave a basic outline of who I am and what I would like to accomplish with this blog.

I am a professional 3d artist who wants to expand my skills/knowledge/experience through what will (hopefully) become a kick @$$ personal project.

My studies include Computer Animation at Sheridan College, Visual Art at York University, and classical drawing and painting at The Academy of Realist Art. 

One might ask "why create a blog at all about these experiences/processes, and just post the final film on You Tube at the end?"  The answer is three fold:

1.)  Motivation - to hold myself accountable to the production schedule outlined here -- and therefore the potential audience on the internet.  Anyone who has ever worked on a personal project like this has likely encountered the difficulties surrounding how nice it is to sleep in, or how much good tv there is on tonight--versus actually sitting down and doing some work on your film.

2.)  Sharing - It is a constant pleasure to witness how willing 3d artists/technicians professionals and enthusiasts alike are willing to share their knowledge.  I hope to join that proud tradition by sharing and asking what works and doesn't work as I explore the various challenges of 3d production.

3.)  Subject Matter - please don't misunderstand -- I really enjoy the studio and project I'm currently working on, but it is somewhat more pink and sparkly than I would ordinarily choose for myself.

what is currently paying the bills... 

So this project gives me a change to work with my darker side -- while at the same time having some fun.  It'll help me get through the days of staring at bubbly perky cartoons.

Now on to the darker side.  Most people are aware of how trendy it's become to revamp cartoons from the 80s.  Just look at Ninja Turtles, Thundercats, Rainbow Brite, He-man (a few years ago).  Well hopping on that band wagon I thought I would work with the Care Bears.  It was an idea I had a couple of years ago... to take the Care Bears' world to a dark place in the future where No Heart has destroyed Carealot, all but wiped out the Care Bears and Care Bear Cousins, and the people of Earth have to struggle for survival in a world without caring. So it's not really about the Care Bears -- it's about how humanity (should that be capitalized?) runs amok without the Care Bear's vigilance.

The film will be structured like a theatrical trailer in order to showcase what I'm hoping to showcase... 

Some kick @$$ modeling (detailed characters and set)
A variety of rigs
Some basic dynamics (likely fur, fluid and cloth)
Some animation
A great overall sense of timing, and what makes a great visual experience.

We're going for a little substance and a lot of style -- I am excited -- I think it'll be a lot of fun, and hopefully there'll be a few interested parties along the way.

I have tentatively titled the project -- Care Bears: the Aftermath