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Thank you for your comments, Thomas. Always encouraging to hear from folks. We are in production on five episodes of Theo, with more to come. Appreciate your prayers. God's best, Mike
Yes Mike, I did check out your Theo Cartoons site. I even bookmarked it and saved it as a favorite.
While studying 'Disney'esque 2D animation I learned all about stretch and squash, animating on 2's, accenting, lip syncing, all of the stuff that ...
Hi Thomas,
The name Jim Keeshan doesn't ring a bell. I was at Filmation Studios in the late 70s, so our paths just didn't cross. Honestly, I've never thought of teaching an animation class of any kind. Might do some day, once I've got something to...
Hi Mike, I am new to the Visual Story Network membership. I found your profile page and bio. I am a former student of Santa Monica College's Academy of Entertainment Technology and I was wondering if you are familiar with a veteran animator named ...
hey, my friend told me about this site to get free ringtones... just spreading the word check it out here
Serious sermon juiced with silly animation.
WELL DONE!!
Profile Information
- Job Title
- Producer/Director
- Organization / Company
- Whitestone Media
- Web site
- http://www.theocartoons.com
- Projects Worked On
- Produced/directed "My Little Pony" feature, "Blondie & Dagwood" (CBS), "Fraggle Rock" (NBC), McGee & Me (animation), Adventures in Odyssey (animated series), numerous commercials for Hasbro, Milton Bradley, Kenner, McDonalds, PlaySkool. Also produced/directed SpyDogs (FoxKids), and Pigs next Door (Fox Family).
- Roles / Skill Sets
- Have worked in every level of animation production, directing, producing, writing teleplays, storyboarding, animating. Have written six published novels (Moody Press, Baker-Revell, St Martin's Press), plus one that is self-published.
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 10:29pm on June 29, 2009, Thomas Whitfield said…
- Yes Mike, I did check out your Theo Cartoons site. I even bookmarked it and saved it as a favorite.
While studying 'Disney'esque 2D animation I learned all about stretch and squash, animating on 2's, accenting, lip syncing, all of the stuff that Richard Williams writes about in his book, The Animators Survival Kit.
I still have a ream of 12-field paper and my pegs sitting here next to my desk. Sometimes I wonder about pulling it all out again and doing some key poses or beat boards.
Eventhough these days I am primarily a Flash animator and digital artist, I just wanted you to know that I still have a soft spot in my heart for the hand-drawn frame-by-frame art form of animation. I am 42, so during the 70's I grew up on ABC's "School House Rock".
God bless and I am thrilled that you have made a niche for your own genre of Christian gospel-message based storytelling. I know that is a great God-honoring blessing that He has given to you.
- At 9:14pm on June 29, 2009, Thomas Whitfield said…
- Hi Mike, I am new to the Visual Story Network membership. I found your profile page and bio. I am a former student of Santa Monica College's Academy of Entertainment Technology and I was wondering if you are familiar with a veteran animator named Jim Keeshan? He is a current 2D animation instructor and storytelling instructor at the school. I took several of his classes. I believe that during the 70's he was involved with Hanna Barbera?
Anyway, as a new motion graphics animator in the Los Angeles area, I was impressed by your bio. If you ever gave seminars or classes, I would definately sign up! -- Thomas
- At 2:09pm on January 15, 2009,
Jeff Holder said… - Hey man! Good to hear from you. here's my email: jeff@flyoverprojects.com Let's talk.
- At 12:33pm on January 15, 2009,
Clyde Taber said… - Very cool. I love when those kinds of connections occur.
CT
- At 11:05am on January 15, 2009,
Audra Smith said… - Thanks Mike! I will definitely check it out and see if I can connect you with someone.
Awesome resume, by the way. It might be weird to say this, but I grew up on some of your work! hahaha. What a sobering reminder that I am still a baby in this business. :)
- At 7:00pm on January 14, 2009, Clyde Taber said…
- Mike,
Glad to see you here!
CT
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