Since Bob's Burgers has been silent for a while, I figured I'd share some more of my Bob's animation . This was the first shot I called "I want that shot!" of the season. Really wanted to go for some GOOPY fx . I definitely had fun with these shots.
It was a privilege to once again work with director @jreidyart at @thisthing.studio on another @clashofclans film celebrating the Lunar New Year! Here’s a breakdown of my fx animation which was comped @jreidyart and thanks to @sheyi_sketches for adding the additional rubble!
Effects layering for an offensive area-of-effect spell with a wind-up:
Character animation, no FX
Basic spike FX (to show that this is a damaging attack) and a runic circle (to feel magicky and indicate the effect's radius during wind-up). Communicates the idea but lacks oomph.
The oomph: a second layer of ethereal tendrils and a spirally burst for the circle.
Additional spell vibe from glows & added a reflection to better integrate the effect into the environment (character reflections are done in-engine)
Archer’s send off to Jessica Walter was perfect and made me tear up. 🥺
Jessica Walter, who voiced Mallory Archer — Archer’s mother and boss — passed away during the production of Archer, season 12. While she had recorded most of her lines for the season prior to her death in March of 2021, the show’s writers changed the end of the season’s arc for Mallory to make a graceful exit from The Agency, which she ran.
The season’s finale ended with her peaceful and sitting on a beach living out her secret spy retirement with her husband, Ron, who had been voiced by Ron Leibman — Jessica’s real life husband.
Ron and Jessica were married from 1983 until Ron’s death in 2019. Season 11’s Episode 2: Bloodsploosh, was dedicated to him.
I'm a year late, but I finally managed to put together my Wolfwalkers FX showreel. Here's a selection of my favorite shots from "the wolfvision" smoke trail effect that I mostly focused on while working for the movie.
Another explosive effects post for you all. This time directed by @tomsalo produced @thisthing.studio for @clashofclans ‘The Great Goblin Heist’. Finished article- rough
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