Starry Messenger
Studio Artist user Jean Hauptman used Studio Artist to create the promotional artwork for the world premier of ‘Starry Messenger’, which is a play premiering at the Theatre of the New City in NYC January 27 through Febuary 13.
Year of the Fish Headed for DVD and NetFlix Release
The ‘Year of the Fish’ DVD will be officially released on February 8th. The DVD contains a director’s commentary, an early Studio Artist animation test, and a series of before/after rotoscoping shots in addition to the film itself. ‘Year of the Fish’ is a full length Studio Artist animated feature film created by Studio Artist…
Visual Abstract Live in Houston
Studio Artist user Jean Detheux’s new 3 movement animation piece “Visual Abstract” will be presented tonight in Houston with live musicians. The piece is a part of the Musiqa and Aurora Picture Show, which explores the boundary between reality and fantasy with an innovative mixture of live music and film. The show is from 7:30-10…
Paper Cup to Heaven
‘Paper Cup to Heaven’ is a short film created by Studio Artist animator Barbara Carroll that was recently accepted into the HDFest in Portland Oregon taking place this December 2010. The short film deals with loss and the fragility of life. More information on the film and show times can be found on Barbara’s web…
No Man’s Land
Scottish/Burmese composer and vocalist Fiona Soe Paing, in a collaboration with New Zealand based Studio Artist animation artist Zennor Alexander, perform the surreal live cinema show No Man’s Land, featuring experimental electronica, original animation and live vocals, at the Roxy Art House in Edinburgh on Sunday August 29th. Zennor’s latest animation called “Tah Stin Koh…
NY Counterpoint in London
Jean Detheux’s latest film ‘NY Counterpoint’ will be appearing in the London International Animation Festival on Saturday September 4th. This Studio Artist animated film appears in the International Programme 8 : Abstract Showcase. The film features music by Steve Reich arranged for tape and piano, recorded and performed by Belgain pianist Jean-Philippe Collard-Neven. NY Counterpoint…
Les Rendez-Vous du Cinéma Québécois
Studio Artist user Jean Detheux is presenting his Studio Artist animated film “La Folia” at the RVCQ fesitval in Montréal this month. “La Folia” was selected in the “Art et Expérimentation – Corps et Danse” programme (“Art and Experimentation – Body and Dance” program). For its 27th year in existence, the RVCQ festival, a celebration…
The Making of Year of the Fish
On the anniversary of it’s initial Sundance Film Festival premiere, I thought it was time to take another look at the making of the Studio Artist animated film Year of the Fish. What I love about Year of the Fish is that it’s a beautiful example of what a single individual can achieve working with…
Utilizing Video Processing to Build 2D Art Imagery
One of the cool things about Studio Artist is that it bridges the gap between 2D art programs and video processing and animation programs. What i love about this is that it allows for cross pollination between different art forms that would normally not mix. Sometimes 2D artists wonder why they would need to use…
January Film Screenings and Workshop
Studio Artist animator Jean Detheux will be in Toronto at the end of January giving a lecture along with a screening of many of his Studio Artist animated films. This will be followed by a live performance using Studio Artist in conjunction with musicians Lori Freedman and Scott Thomson and a dancer. The next day…