I know it might not seem so, but I’ve always tried to make sure that we listen to what you’ve got to say about Channel Frederator. It’s why the Terms of Use page ends with:
“If you have ideas for how to improve these Terms of Use, please share them with us. Our user community is always changing and the Terms of Use should evolve as appropriate to accommodate the community.”
The other thing about me is that I can be kind of a flake about things, doing too much and paying attention too little. Recently, you’ve pointed out that the legalese in our Terms of Use sounded scary. And when I looked into it, I realized that I’d let it get that way. That stinks, and I’m very sorry.
So, we wanted to change the Terms of Use, which gives me a chance to clear up a few things.
This weeks episode features “The Flower Lion” from animator Sehwang Heo. Here he tells us about the unique origin of the film’s premise, and why he won’t fight for his food.
Where did you study animation/film?
Sehwang Heo: I took a one year animation course in South Korea.
What inspired the story for “The Flower Lion”?
I traveled in India two years ago. I was joining a Vipassana meditation course. During the course, suddenly an image popped out from my head. That image was a lion with flowers. The story started from the image.
Extra Life is a 24-hour gaming marathon to fund pediatric cancer research and treatment taking place this Saturday, October 17th starting at 8am in your respective time zone.
For more information on how you can participate, visit the Extra Life FAQ page.
You can do it in your jammies, in front of your game console, with the energy beverage of your choice in hand. Find a sponsor and start playing!
It’s our second episode ever featuring our new format! “Carl” the intern finds out what your favorite Halloween treat is – after he is mauled by a plush beast. Animators whose work is shown on regular episodes of Channel Frederator will receive cash! Learn more about the awesome changes we’ve made here.
We’d also like to remind you to submit your 4 – Second Frederator animations ASAP! We’ve gotten some really rad films so far, so if you’ve got one lyin’ around, we’re still accepting entries! Submit your 4 – second long film of what Fredbot would do to celebrate his 4th!
“The Flower Lion” by Sehwang Heo- A lion with a conscience… is one hungry lion!
WARNING: Channel Frederator is rated EXPLICIT. Man, I’m so *bleepin’* hungry! Oops. Sorry. Some content on CF is pretty grown up. If you’re under 18, get[Read more…]
Our 200th episode ‘toon is “The Owl and the Squirrel” courtesy of animator Nick Bachman. He graduated from MCAD in May and is now gainfully employed at PUNY Entertainment in Minneapolis. Woot! Read on for all you ever wanted to know about futzing with clay, Ticketmaster, and Pee Wee Herman!
We featured your stop motion short “Chocolate and Mices” earlier this year - what have you learned about animation or about yourself as an artist since then?
Nick Bachman: I think I’ve learned to take breaks from working more often. If you work on something constantly and think about it 24/7 without taking time for yourself, the quality of your work, health, and life will deteriorate and you will become a sad, lonely little hermit. True story.
The gags in “The Owl and The Squirrel” are Sylvester and Tweety-esque. What gave you the idea for the film?
Our 200th episode is here! It’s hard to believe we’re closing in on 4 years of Channel Frederator. And to celebrate we’re shaking things up. Episode 200 marks the debut of our one cartoon format, new host, and ongoing contest. Anyone who is featured on our weekly Tuesday show from here on out receives $50. At the end of the month, the animator with the most views in their debut week, wins $200.
But, why switch format?
With a one cartoon format, we can dote on each animator individually. Which means shining a bigger spotlight on them. And our viewers can do. For the first time, an audience can help reward an animator. Like a cartoon? Twitter it. Facebook it. At the end of the month, we’ll tally it up and reward the animator with the most views in their debut week.
Nothing would please us more than to see an animators’ work [Read more…]
If ever there was a comedic genius, it was Groucho Marx. Today is his 119th birthday. Bugs Bunny often pays homage to Groucho - just look at the low walkin’, cigar chompin’ (or carrot chompin’, in Bugs’ case), general tomfoolery and of course, identical famous quotes.
“Of course you know, this means war.” -Groucho Marx
“The Dragon’s Claw”, directed and animated by Robert Bruce, featuring music by Justice of the Unicorns, won Best Animated Music Video at Animation Block Party 2009. And also, sad little animals-turned-ipods.
Where did you study animation/filmmaking?
Robert Bruce: I studied filmmaking at Binghamton University which focuses mainly on experimental film. I started teaching myself how to animate a few years ago just by reading tons of books and analyzing my favorite animated movies frame by frame.
What are your favorite films?
RB: I’m currently a bit obsessed with Samurai films, Spaghetti Westerns, and Film Noir. They usually have such wonderfully complex characters. I guess a few of my favorites are “Hara-kiri”, “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly”, and “Touch of Evil”.
What gave you the idea for “The Dragon’s Claw”?
RB: To be honest, I don’t really know. I just listened to the song on a loop and began making a rough animatic. It was a bit of [Read more…]
We want you to help us throw down for our 4 year anniversary with a slew of fantastic films for one big, bad episode! We’re looking for 4 second animations of what you think the Fredbot would do to celebrate his Happy 4th!
Upload your film to the submissions page. Please type “4 SECOND FREDBOT BY (your name)” in the title box. Best file size and type is 640×360 .mov Done and done!
Deadline is October 12th!
If you have other films you’d like featured on Channel Frederator, check out this article! We can’t wait to show your work, and in addition to interviews and hype for you - with our new format there’s cash available to anyone that gets their work shown!
Clive McFarland: I learnt a lot of useful things at Liverpool School of Art & Design. (http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/lsa/graphicarts)
What have you the idea for “Tom’s Fridge”?
CM: I found something encouraging everyone to recycle their fridge if it was over ten years old as it wasn’t energy efficient and was bad for the environment. I wondered if it would be so easy to say goodbye to your fridge if you had lived with it for ten years.
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