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‘THE DONN OF TIKI’: HOW 2D AND STOP-MOTION ANIMATION ELEVATE THIS DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE CREATOR OF TIKI CULTURE
We only appealed to the creative license whenever we encountered absolutely no reference from the archives or the internet, and in such cases, our thought process was, “Okay, how would they have designed this type of character back in the day?” which of course proved problematic for the character of “Pops Julian,” Donn’s loyal and most skilled bartender who was of Filipino origin. Co-directors Alex and Max really wanted to steer away from anything in his design that could be considered racist, which was particularly difficult because the time period for the animation (especially the 1930s and 40s) was filled with all kinds of negative depictions. In the end, I think we did a good job creating an appealing design without compromising the cheeky authenticity of the rubber-hose era.
GOO GOO DOLLS ‘YOU AIN’T GETTING NOTHING’ [BEHIND THE SCENES]
*Screenshot from Buzzfeed’s site: buzzfeed.com
GOO GOO DOLLS RELEASED A CHRISTMAS MUSIC VIDEO THAT PAYS TRIBUTE TO OLD SCHOOL CARTOONS
“You’re a mean one, Little Johnny.”
*Screenshot from The Face’s site: theface.com
Inside the unexpected rise of animated music videos
“Animation is invincible, more so during these times. Our cast and crew can’t be infected with the virus and our ‘actors’ – the cartoons – can travel anywhere, even to worlds that don’t exist,” says Juan M. Urbina, the COO of Colombia-based Venturia Animation Studios, which produced the wacky, Clampett-esque animated video for Tove Lo’s sadder badder cooler.
*Screenshot from Rolling Stone’s site: rollingstone.com.
Tove Lo Releases Deluxe ‘Sunshine Kitty’ Edition, ‘Sadder Badder Cooler’ Video
“I can’t wait for you to see this video! I’ve wanted to make a bizarre, over the line, badass animated video with Sunshine Kitty for some time and it just fit so perfectly with this song. I’m so impressed by Venturia Animation Studios and Dreambear productions, they really took my vision to the next level!” Tove Lo says.
Domestika Creatives: Venturia Animation Studios
Juan Manuel Urbina, creative director of the Colombian studio, Venturia Animation Studios, talks to us about his commitment to traditional animation aesthetics and his characters’ ability to excite us. And remember that you can learn to design characters following style rules from the golden age of animation with Venturia. Check out his online course ‘Retro Character Design for Animation:’ https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/...
NETFLIX’S “LEGEND QUEST” FULL OPENING TITLES
Netflix new animated series, Legend Quest, features some fantastic animation by Mexico’s Anima Estudios. Check out the long version of the opening titles (embed below) directed by Juan M. Urbina, produced at his independent studio in Colombia, commissioned by Anima. Although this intro has two cuts – if you are an animation geek, you must watch the longer, director’s cut below.
Un estudio colombiano realizó el video del vocalista de Linkin Park
El video de “World’s on Fire”, una canción del integrante de Linkin Park Mike Shinoda, acaba de salir del horno. Detrás está Venturia Animation Studios, un estudio colombiano.
How They Did It: Creating A 1920s Rubber-Hose Animation Style For ‘Waldo’s Dream’
The upcoming Chilean animated feature Homeless, produced by Fábula and Lunes Animation Studio, has a decidedly contemporary look, however, the directors of the film wanted to have a short sequence in the feature made in the style of old Disney cartoons from the 1920s and early-1930s. To create that sequence, entitled “Waldo’s Dream,” they reached out to Colombia’s Venturia Animation Studios and director Juan M. Urbina.