Fall Cartoons Now Online
Cartoons from our Fall workshops are now online.
It’s an explosion of animation! There’s morphing, squashing, and stretching. There’s running, jumping, and spear throwing. There’s cats, rats, and bats! Don’t miss all the cartoon action.
See the cartoons online at
http://animatusstudio.com/workshops/student-work
If you ordered a DVD, come by Animatus any weekday between 10am and 5:00pm to pick it up!
WINTER WORKSHOPS SOLD OUT
Thanks to all who signed up for our Winter workshops, which begin on January 7. (If you have signed up, but have yet to pay, please do.)
If you missed out, it’s not too early to Sign up for Spring!
SPRING 2012
Saturdays
March 3, 10, 17, 24
Register online at
http://animatusstudio.com/workshops/workshop-registration/
360 | 365 needs your support
As friends of Animatus know, we have been involved with the 360 | 365 Film Festival for over ten years. We’d hate to see this important (and fun!) cultural event to go away.
If you know of any individuals or corporations that can help with funding, now’s the time!
Here’s the official letter from 360 | 365….
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To Friends of the 360|365 Film Festival –
As many not-for-profit arts organizations have found, 2011 has been a very difficult year for fundraising. Public funds have become scarce, and corporate sponsorship budgets have not expanded to make up for shortfalls elsewhere.
360|365 has faced our share of fundraising difficulties this year, which are threatening our ability to produce the 2012 Film Festival. In fact, in order to hold the Festival in May, we would need to start investing dollars in December – dollars we don’t currently have.
With this stark reality in mind, the 360|365 Board of Directors has announced that if we do not raise significant funds by November 30, we must cancel the 2012 Film Festival. If that happens, we would spend the year strengthening our financial picture and preparing for a strong 2013 Festival.
But between now and then, we are reaching out to the Greater Rochester community in hopes that we can raise enough funds to make our 2012 Film Festival happen. Individuals and corporations that are interested in supporting our community’s largest Film Festival are welcome to contact us at SeeYouAtTheMovies AT film360365 DOT com
The board is committed to making 360|365 a stronger organization. We thank you for your continued support, and hope you will help spread the word that 360|365 is an exciting, worthwhile asset that the entire Rochester community should support!
Sincerely,
The Board of Directors, 360|365
Fear Shrinker in the App Store
We’re happy to announce that the FearShrinker is now live in Apple’s app store. Mike Boas of Animatus Studio provided “fishy” characters for this program designed to help ease children’s anxieties.
What is FearShrinker?
FearShrinker is an iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch application designed for the young child (ages 4-8 years) who is scared or worried. FearShrinker provides a road map for young children to reduce their fear response by choosing effective coping strategies.
Find out more, and download today at
http://www.fearshrinker.com
Summer Cartoons Now Online
Cartoons from our Summer workshops are now online.
We’ve got more animation than you can shake a stick at! There’s a haunted castle, a determined squirrel, even a couple takes on Super Mario Bros! What does Batman eat for breakfast? What happens when Superman is late for a rescue? Find out in this batch of cartoons.
See the cartoons online at
http://animatusstudio.com/workshops/student-work
If you ordered a DVD, come by Animatus any weekday between 10am and 5:30pm to pick it up!
FALL WORKSHOPS SOLD OUT
Thanks to all who signed up for our Fall workshops, which begin on October 1st. (If you have signed up, but have yet to pay, please do.)
If you missed out, it’s not too early to Sign up for Winter!
WINTER 2012
January 7, 14, 21, 28
Register online at
http://animatusstudio.com/workshops/workshop-registration/
Buju and Ziggie win a Telly!
We’re pleased to announce that the first Buju & Ziggie short, produced by Crystal Pix with animation by Animatus, has won a coveted bronze Telly Award!
These dancing cats sing the praises of Wegmans Buju and Ziggie Cat Food. In fact, if you visit a nearby Wegmans, you just might see an endcap display like this:
If you haven’t seen the videos yet, check them out below:
Meet Buju & Ziggie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyX_vUfe9jk
Summertime
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_XGUNYp4bg
Local Happenings
Animatus at ROC-CON
The Rochester Sci-Fi Anime Convention comes to the Main Street Armory this Saturday, September 24. Animatus will be there from 10am to 3pm doing animation demos and selling videos!
At noon, we’ll premiere our latest Derf music video, “I’m Derf the Viking, Ay!” and present a behind-the-scenes look at how it was created.
Find out more at
http://rochesterscifianimecon.com
The Weird World of Bill Plympton at The Eastman House
All month long, the Eastman House’s Dryden Theatre is showing classic cartoons and highlighting the works of New York independent animator Bill Plympton. There’s just a few shows left, including the following:
Thursday, September 22nd, 8:00 pm Plympton Short Films
A showcase of Bill Plympton’s short films, ranging from his classic earlier works Your Face and 25 Ways to Quit Smoking to some of his most recent films, including The Cow Who Wanted to Be a Hamburger, The Fan and the Flower, and the Oscar®-nominated Guard Dog series.
Thursday, September 29th, 8:00 pm Adventures in Plymptoons!
This new documentary about Bill Plympton follows his path from a Portland childhood spent drawing indoors to a self-made career as an independent animator and cartoonist. Featuring interviews with Terry Gilliam, Ralph Bakshi, Will Vinton, and other animation luminaries.
Saturday, October 1st, 8:00 pm Legendary Animator Bill Plympton in Person! Idiots and Angels
Angel is a selfish, abusive man who awakens to discover himself blessed with a pair of wings. At first frustrated by his new appendages, he soon must battle those who wish to exploit them. Plympton’s new feature is a dark, gorgeous fable, featuring soundtrack contributions from Tom Waits, Pink Martini, and others.
Sunday, October 2nd, 2:00 pm Idiots and Angels
For more info, visit
http://dryden.eastmanhouse.org/
Cartoons from our Spring and Spring II workshops are now online. Thanks to our students for their patience while we edited these videos!
We’ve got an angry cat and an x-rayed rabbit. There’s a bullied lizard and a rampaging Zilla. There’s even new Primus and Popeye animation!
See the cartoons online at
http://animatusstudio.com/workshops/student-work
If you ordered a DVD, come by Animatus any weekday between 10am and 5:30pm to pick it up!
Vote for our video in the Primera contest!
See Fred’s anger in action! Vote for our video in the Primera DVD Duplicator contest!
A few years ago, Animatus had a problematic DVD burner/printer unit. Since then, we’ve been using the Primera BravoPro XI with great results.
Now Primera is holding a contest, and Fred is pulling those years of anguish in our video entry, “A True Story.”
Go to http://www.primera.com/videocontest and look for the “True Story” video clip. You’ll have to login to vote, but that’s just to keep everyone honest.
Look for this thumbnail:
Summer Animation Camp
Only a few slots left for the Summer Animation Camp! Pick your day (Wed. or Thurs.) and register online today!
Fish for New Ideas! Hike The Hills of Animation! Challenge the Wild Waters of Creativity!
WHEN: Choose either Wednesdays or Thursdays in August, lasting from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM each day.
PRICE: Sign up for all four weeks for $284.
Here’s your chance to learn the joys of animation in a professional animation studio. All supplies and equipment usage included. Each student’s animation will be showcased on the Animatus website. DVDs are available for an additional $10. Summer students should be sure to pack a lunch.
Summer Animation Camp 2011
CHOOSE
Wednesdays
August 3, 10, 17 24
OR
Thursdays
August 4, 11, 18 25
Register online at
http://animatusstudio.com/workshops/workshop-registration
360 | 365 George Eastman House Film Festival
It’s film festival season once again! For this year’s 360 | 365 George Eastman House Film Festival, we have a few animation highlights to share.
The Animated World of John Canemaker
Our special guest this year is John Canemaker, an Academy Award-winning animator and internationally renowned filmmaker, author and historian. Mr. Canemaker will screen many of his award-winning films and discuss his illustrious career. If you are a fan of animation this is one event you won’t want to miss!
Mr. Canemaker’s expressive and inventive films have appeared to great acclaim at festivals, museums and universities around the world. The ten books he has written on animation history cover subjects ranging from Winsor McCay and Felix the Cat to Tex Avery and numerous Disney artists. His books are among the most important and thoroughly researched in the field, including his latest: “Two Guys Named Joe: Disney’s Master Animation Storytellers Joe Grant and Joe Ranft.”
Screening: Saturday April 30, Dryden Theatre at 4:00 pm
Q&A to follow (120 minutes)
Find out more and order tickets here:
http://film360365.com/festival/event?org=10657&event=33933
My Dog Tulip
Animatus is also pleased to be a sponsor of MY DOG TULIP, a feature film from animators Paul and Sandra Fierlinger, with the voice talents of Christopher Plummer, the late Lynn Redgrave, and Isabella Rossellini. The story is a bittersweet retrospective account of author J. R. Ackerley’s 16-year relationship with his adopted Alsatian, Tulip.
Paul Fierlinger has produced over 800 films, including “Still Life with Animated Dogs” (produced for PBS) and the Academy Award nominated “It’s So Nice to Have a Wolf Around the House.” He and his wife Sandra were the sole artists on My Dog Tulip, which has a unique, hand-drawn style.
Showtimes
April 27 – 7:15 pm – Little Theatre – Little 5
April 29 – 10:00 pm – Dryden Theatre
Find out more and order tickets here:
http://film360365.com/festival/event?org=10657&event=33910
360 | 365 presents the Rochester Teen Film Festival
See a selection of films from local teen filmmakers at the Rochester Teen Film Festival showcase!
Among the films screening are:
“Don’t Get Caught Up”
A music video about safe sex and teen pregnancy. Created by urban teens from Threshold at The Community Place in conjunction with Animatus Studio.
“Typical Day at Work”
An absurdist workplace cartoon from Animation Workshop student Davey Jarrell
Free Admission!
Saturday April 30, 1:00 – The Little 5
More information:
http://film360365.com/festival/event?org=10657&event=33920
Animation Workshop cartoons online
We’ve got cartoons online from our basic and intermediate students who took classes in March. (Studio students stay tuned — we’ll be rolling out those updates at the end of April classes.) See the animation on our website here:
http://animatusstudio.com/workshops/student-work
Registration is already filling up for the Summer Animation Camp! Pick your day (Wed. or Thurs.) and register online today!
Here’s your chance to learn the joys of animation in a professional animation studio. All supplies included.
Summer Animation Camp 2011
CHOOSE
Wednesdays
August 3, 10, 17 24
OR
Thursdays
August 4, 11, 18 25
Register online at
http://animatusstudio.com/workshops/workshop-registration
Winter Workshop Cartoons Now Online
Visit the Animation Workshop website to see what our students created in January. See morphs, monsters, and mayhem! See cats, rats, guitars, and superheroes!
Watch cartoons online or download to your iPod:
http://animatusstudio.com/workshops/student-work
If you ordered a DVD, you can pick it up at the studio weekdays between 10:00 and 5:00.
Hey look, we’re in the paper!
Sign up for April Animation Workshops
If you’ve signed up for March classes, we’ll see you this Saturday, the 5th! Our March workshops are sold out, so you know what that means… Time to sign up for April! (Also known as “Spring II.”) Here’s your chance to learn the joys of animation in a professional animation studio. All supplies included.
Spring II 2011
Saturdays
April 2, 9, 16 & 23
$159
Register online at
http://animatusstudio.com/workshops/workshop-registration
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