Here's another fun exercised I did for the Design-A-Character group over on Deviant Art. The idea was to re-imagine a provided character – in this case "Goku" from Dragonball Z – in a style different than the original. So, with that in mind I tried my hand at two different Gokus.
The first is what I consider to be my “comic book” style, where Goku is proportioned more like a normal human in a dramatic, superhero-type pose. The second is my “cartoon” style, where I had more fun with his proportions and used a more playful theme… spoofing the idea of having to collect balls, magical or otherwise. :P
I've also included my initial sketches at the very bottom, cause I like seeing rough stuff. ;)
This week's SweetIM animation is one that's reserved for only the people you despise the most. Actually, it's all in good fun, but this one was definitely tough to pull off. Figuring out how to convincingly rip up someone's instant messenger window took some time, but I think it turned out well. Check out the video, and use it next time you need to release some of that pent up aggression!
The first episode spoofed Britney Spears and her crazy family situation, so we tried to make the most comedic puppets for Britney, Kevin Federline, and Baby Spears. This show had a very unique style, as we used cut out photos for heads and drew the bodies in Flash. We had to alter the photos before using them, but it was fun to accentuate them with wacky eyes and crazy smiles, as well as adding drawn elements like Baby Spear's cornrows.
2A! animated the 2006 season of this show, which consisted of 39 episodes. You can watch them over at Heavy.com and on YouTube. The show also airs on Comcast On Demand.
Today’s post is a look at some of the background designs from one of our favorite Superficial Friends episodes titled, “The Superficial Friends vs. Harry Knowles!”
This episode was a ton of fun to work on (no pun intended)! We especially had a blast designing Harry’s evil lair. Below is a shot of the entrance, which is a giant Harry head carved into the side of a volcano. In order to get inside, the girls find themselves flying straight into Harry's mouth. :P
Next up, is a shot of the interior of Harry’s lair (sans overlaid characters), which is something from a fanboy’s wet dream. If you look closely, you’ll notice a bunch of cool collectables like a life-sized Optimus Prime, a Star-Wars Star Destroyer, Boba Fett’s helmet, a Hellboy bust, and more!
2A! animated 20 episodes of this action packed show about Hollywood’s shallowest super team! Episodes are currently available online at Heavy.com and on YouTube. The show also airs on Comcast On Demand.
If you think your hair looks wacky in the morning, just wait till you see the crazy styles today’s Monday Morning Motivators are sporting. This week’s theme was suggested by Beth Ann Spiegel over on our Facebook page. Thanks Beth Ann!
Next week is the letter “I,” so anyone interested in making a suggestion can drop us a line here or on our Facebook page. Become a fan, suggest a theme, and if we dig it we’ll draw it.
Now get ready, because here comes… "H" is for Hornbills!
Two Animators! LLP (2A!) is a full-service animation production and development studio.
Founded in 2001 by brothers Tom and Joe Costantini, 2A! creates content for animated series, shorts, music and explainer videos, commercial spots, games, apps and more. We’ve had the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects during our 14+ years in business, from full-blown television series to online virtual worlds (MMOs) and mobile apps. Our team works in many different styles and can adapt to your specific production needs, and of course we’re always excited to design a unique look for a brand new property. We love creating new characters, worlds and storylines, and can help transform your ideas into fully developed IPs (Intellectual Properties) ready for pitching, producing or selling.
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