OAQ!
It’s time for the OAQ: Once-asked questions.
Q: “I hear George Takai sounds a lot like Dark blade. Is that true?”
A: While pitching the storyboard, I’ve been using a George Takai (Sulu) impression for MooBeard’s nemesis, Dark Blade of Fire. While a Takai impression would suit the character fine, that’s not necessarily what I need. The actor I currently have in mind for Dark Blade has a deep, interesting voice like that, but doesn’t sound like George.
Q: “How much of the storyboard is actually finished in a day’s work?”
A: I’ve been getting about 10 pages drawn per day. (1 page has 3 panels) I actually finished drawing it yesterday and spent all yesterday afternoon and all day today writing direction and camera notes all over it, per a long meeting I had with Jeff DeGrandis, my (awesome) director.
Q: What happens from the minute you enter the building ’til the time you leave?
A: It varies from day to day. Usually I arrive and grab some coffee and a bagel and start storyboarding. Often, Jeff will check in with a phone call in the morning to see how I’m doing. I generally sit at my drawing desk all day, until a distraction comes up like a visit from someone (Doug TenNapel dropped in a few days ago to say hi), a meeting comes around to talk about things like what I want regarding backgrounds or voices, or blogging. Sometimes, like today, I’ll stop to consult a DVD on my computer to see how other folks have handled something I’m working on, or just to get inspired.
Q: “Is Spongebob staring you in the face everywhere you look?”
A: No, actually. While there’s some Spongebob around, each production seems to have their own shows artwork all over. If you go upstairs to see the folks at Catscratch, you’re gonna see lots of Catscratch stuff. Venture to the main building to the Teenage Robot crew, you’re gonna see a lot of sweet Teenage Robot art around.
Q: “Do you have major deadlines you’re trying to meet? Or is it more relaxed?”
I do have a production schedule to stick to, but my hours are relaxed. As long as I meet my deadlines, I can choose my own hours. As the production progresses, I’ll probably be working longer and longer days to I can make sure this film is as good as I can make it!
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On July 28th, 2005 at 12:00 am
Awesome… a lot of those questions came from me! So, thanks A LOT for answering them!
On July 29th, 2005 at 12:00 am
Some great Q and A you have posted. I would love to see some coaching here about developing a character design.
On July 30th, 2005 at 12:00 am
I love reading these notes, it’s a huge help. I’ve gotta tackle an animated Short Film this upcoming school year (sr. year), and just reading your progress on how a professional production is completed is a great way to plan my own work. Thanks dude. I can’t wait to see Moobeard in action!
On July 30th, 2005 at 12:00 am
I love reading these notes, it’s a huge help. I’ve gotta tackle an animated Short Film this upcoming school year (sr. year), and just reading your progress on how a professional production is completed is a great way to plan my own work. Thanks dude. I can’t wait to see Moobeard in action!