Fort Gloom Production Stills

As usual, it's taken me a super long time to get around to this. This was what enveloped my life for about 4 weeks back during November/December.

Also, some pictures of Justin and his radical set.

We worked so beautifully together.

Dialogue Exercise

FFFRRRDFFFFFFFFffffffff

Weekend of Self Indulgence

I really don't write much about my life any more in this. I guess I just dont really have time any more for writting about stuff like this, i dont even really have time for the things I like to do anymore. These past two months have been really hard on me, and I think I've upset a lot of people, but it's just a really weird time for me. Im sorry if anyone thinks ive been ignoring them or anything, I just haven't really been doing anything but work, endlessly, in my room, by myself. Things are starting to get better though, and despite endless work, I managed to fit a lot of self indulgence into this weekend.

Start off Friday at Carr Haus, where I for the first time realized I could make simple iced cafe mochas that taste superb. It was a simple pleasure, but set the tone for a nice weekend. Follow up with this beautiful beautiful sandwich from Geoff's (yes, those are whole green olives in there). I'm not the biggest fan of Geoff's, but I have to say this one was pretty fantastic--probably the best one I've had from there. I'll have to look up its name again. Not to mention the weather was fantastic on friday. That's another reason why it's been so hard lately, all i really want to do is go for bike rides, but I'm tragically stuck in this room staring a florescent-lit light table. It gets very frustrating.


My new RAM also came in the mail, which is exciting. I realized I havent upgraded (or even considered upgrading, for that matter) my computer since I built it in 2007. And this wasnt even really necessary, and I wasnt planning on it, but with a $20 sale + free shipping for 4gb, how can you say no? In the process, I also realized 1.) how much dust has collected in my computer and 2.) how awesome my old ram looks. I wish I didnt have to change it, plus that line of G-Skill is so much more legit than this cheap Corsair. Oh well.

New boring RAM

Old sexy RAM

On another note, I finally finished that dialogue sequence that has eveloped my life for the past two weeks. It has literally drained my life force, and getting through the rest of the year is going to be really tough. It's okay though, I think I'm finally back on the up after a two month spiral of apathy with no direciton. Things are getting (slightly) better, for the most part, and I am excited for final projects. I just have to make it through a few more weeks without losing it.

My soul is in there somewhere

I rewarded myself today with another monster sandwich, although this one was from the Met, but equally delicious. I've been really into these massive meat sandwiches lately, which is different from what I normally like. I tend to lean toward masses of vegies with a few slices of meat, but all I really just want are mounds of meat in my sandwiches right now, which is something im really enjoying. Still, even after finishing that dialogue, I had an animal animation sequence to finish for Monday, whichh I just completed. At least, the rough draft, I'm sure I'll have to change things around after I finish shooting it in a few hours. We'll see, I really need a break from animating, I haven't left my desk for the past few weeks. Jesus, why cant I left this desk.

THIS IS MY LIFE NOW

WAHHHHH.

I went to the zoo today. More on that later. When my skull doesnt feel like imploding from the exponentially increasing outside pressure.

Update

I'm finally using my domain for something legit. Something I can show people! And as a result, I'm extremely far behind on my schoolwork now. But hey! At least something's up there now. Check it out, tell me what you think. I know it load kind of slow right now, I still have to go through and convert a bunch of the images, but I'll get around to that later. Also, please let me know about any broken links, typos, weird browser/resolution issues, etc.

ieatnoise.com

Fort Gloom

Yes, I finally finished and uploaded my puppet final from last fall. There were just a few minor tweaks that needed to be done, and its just taken me this long to get around to doing them. I actually don't think I've showed this to most of you, so that's exciting. I'll get some production photos up at some point..I still haven't even really looked at them in retrospect really. Shooting this project was a weekend of no sleep and once I got passed it I never really looked back. But if i remember correctly, there were some cool pictures. Anyways, I've forgotten approximate times of things by now, but i think it was roughly 1 week for the puppet, 3 god forsaken weeks for the set (why did I do that to myself?), and then like 3 straight all nighters for shooting. What a journey. But that will be a story for another day. Please, let me know what you think.

Walking

Sound-sync exercise for animation last fall. The fun part about this was that no computers were used for visual or audio effects (besides editing and assembly im Premier, of course). Animation was done by moving reflective sheets of paper around under the camera, while audio was just a mass of old drum synths and pedals. Fun fun.

Video Project 03: Rhythm

Dedicated to Greg

New Project Up

Still in the works, forever in the works. It's for me and chris, and it will (hopefully) be changing a lot. It's for our independent study, which is starting to destroy my brain. Anyways, shit should be goin up there, you know? Sweet.

www.risdblo.ws

Sorry I haven't been keeping up with this very well lately, I've been pretty occupied. Currently home in Los Angeles for spring break, but when I get back I should be able to keep this up better. I have a lot of stuff to put up, just need to get it up here. On a seperate note, if you're in LA and want to hang out, I'm here till friday, so give me a call.

DOOM

Home

Sleep

I just want to sleep

Yes

Spring Schedule

Monday
CHARACTER ANIMATION with Dan Sousa
1:10pm - 6:10pm

SCIENCE FICTION with Jennifer Brandt
7:00pm - 10:00pm

Tuesday
ANALYSIS OF FILM NARRATIVE with Gloria-Jean Masciarotte
9:40am - 12:40pm

DIGITAL FOUNDATION with Dennis Hlynsky
1:10pm - 6:10pm

Wednesday
TA FOR 2D DESIGN with Matt Monk
1:00pm - 4:30pm

Thursday
INTRO TO VIDEO with Al Chin
1:10pm - 6:10pm

ANALYSIS OF FILM NARRATIVE: SCREENING
7:00pm - 10:00pm

Friday
CARR HAUS
11:00am - 3:00pm

Pending Independent Study
HACKING THE SNES with Chris Vamos
(If I manage to get a credit overload exemption and dont get charged thousands of dollars)


Changed a lot of things around, but I'm really happy with how my schedule finally turned out. I really hope I can do the independent study, because it's going to totally kick ass.

WHERE DID THE DAY GO

where did you go

Prom Afterparty: Revisited

Special shoutout to Sam and Jake.
I'm not sure why I made this, but it was really fun.
(music by Cupp Cave)

Light Circuit

Final version coming for Friday

Dinner

A wonderful combination of everything I love at the moment:
-Spinach
-Cashews (salted)
-Pink Lady Apple
-Blueburrrries
-Honey Mustard Vinaigrette (just a drizzle)

Eaten while listening to The Wall, a flurry of enjoyment assaults the senses. I have to say, the Pink Lady almost takes place over my new found love, Goji Apples..but not quite.

Holy Shit Vegas

Holy shit vegas

VVV

Sorry about the general lack of posting, I've been pretty busy lately. I go to Vegas thursday, then when I get back I have about 5 days to finish my finals for the semester. But once that's over, there will be many pictures to share. Until then, look at our fridge, so full, so exciting.

20

New Project

For a legitimate website that will contain art and music updates. Trying to decide whether or not to keep posting things on this blog once I get this up and running/whether or not this should remain public. I dont know. Opinions?

www.ieatnoise.com

A Dollar an Inch

newest addition, tastes good, what a ride

Second Puppet

Part I

Wire + Balsa armature

Part II

Foam Body Part III

Fabric Selection/Swatches Part IV

Final Puppet with clothing

This is long overdue, but it's the puppet I constructed for one of my final projects last semester. I went crazy at the fabric store, and had a hard time deciding which way to take his design. I could make like 20 more of these guys and still be interested in them. He's assembled in a way that his fabric/clothing is completely removable and nothing is permanently attached, it's simply a system of wrapping the cloth and hiding the occasional pin in his foam body. The only permanent parts are his moccasins, which I'm very happy with. I'll get some pictures of the set as well as the actual animation itself up soon, I just have some slight editing to finish that I've been avoiding. Oh, wintersession!

finally

Set List (as remembered)
1. Dancer/In the Flowers
2. Leaf House (!!!)
3. Song I didn't recognize (??)
4. Guys Eyes
5. Summertime Clothes
6. Daily Routine
7. Lion in A Coma
8. Lablakely Dress/Fireworks
9. My Girls
10. Brother Sport
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11. Banshee Beat
12. Slippi

From Fireworks to Brother Sport constitute one of the most ecstasy-filled musical moments of my life. A very powerful performance of Banshee Beat (metaphorically in that it brought me back, and literally in that the bass was knocking you down). And Leaf House, they did what I've always wanted, extended the ending verse so it goes on many many times, soo good to my ears, so good.

Oh, and new york crowds still suck.

Snow

snow.

Wintersession Schedule

Monday
CARR HAUS
3:00pm - 6:00pm

Tuesday
CARR HAUS
11:00am - 3:00pm

Wednesday
MAKING IT REAL
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Thursday
NOISE: A HISTORY OF DISRUPTIONS
1:00pm - 6:00pm

Friday
MAKING IT REAL
9:00am - 12:00 pm
NOISE: A HISTORY OF DISRUPTIONS
1:00pm - 6:00pm


So much time, I don't know what to do with myself. Visit me, I'll make you a sandwich.

Winter Disney

Japan soon

Home;

Rhode Island. Feels so refreshing, feels so good. Many things will ensue.

Tomorrow:

Hello, Japan.

Winter

It's been a while, I left my computer at school which explains my absence. The only connection to the internet I have is my mom's laptop, which is almost unbearable to use. Adults just can't keep smoothly running computers. I still can't believe I pulled off those final projects, I don't think I've ever stretched anything that close. And as it turns out, not sleeping isn't as bad as you'd think. I'm gonna get back into that when I return, I was probably the most productive I've ever been. Break's been nice, went to Disneyland twice already and had our Christmas party. I want to see all of you more, it seems like there just isn't enough time. I leave for Tokyo in 4 days, and then when I return in January I'm heading pretty much straight back to Rhode Island. When I get back to my apartment in the new year I should have plenty of time and plenty of pictures to share, so that will be fun. And, I still have to put up those Disneyworld pictures. Anyways, I'll try to get on the internet occasionally while I'm gone, and hopefully get at least one more post up before I get back to RI. And for all of you that I won't see, Happy Holidays///

A week of no sleep and awkward meals. See you Thursday, perhaps.

Alex and Joseph made apple pie

So excited for Thanksgiving.

Echo

Lip-sync exercise. The reason that I had no time to sleep or post a few weeks ago. (Thanks for the voice Joseph!)

Forty years on, McCartney wants the world to hear 'lost' Beatles epic

George Harrison said it was too avant-garde. Now Sir Paul says the time has come to release 1967's 'Carnival of Light'

MMMMMMM, SOUNDS TASTY TO ME. I HOPE I HOPE I HOPE.
Link to Article

What I Miss From Home

Freshly boiled peanuts and hours of late night drone. My dogs, my one and only audience. Oh how I miss the summer.

Ski Trip

From 2nd Semester 2D Design with Charlie Clough. Seems fitting for what I'm doing now.

Painting on Glass Exercise

Fuck this shits hard.

Entire Class Puppet Lineup

Pumpkin Pie

Gianna made pumpin pie earlier this year. I kind of helped. All hand made! We wanted to cook the seeds, but no one knew how to, so we cooked one batch in a pan and put the rest in the oven. The pan ones were better. Now that thanksgiving is coming up, I think more pies are called for.

Completed Paper Cutout Puppets

I haven't been posting much due to my lack of sleep/dysfunctional computer. Hopefully this will change.