News

So after the half way point of Renegade I decided to have a little change.  Well a change is as good as a rest.

I spoke with my children and we came up with the idea of toys in a music video.  I wanted to try and bring them alive using techniques I'd seen by Patrick Boivin and other green screen tricks.

I wasn't bothered for this film about the quality of the effects and to be honest some turned out better then others, but the key to this was having fun.

We filmed the video over a couple of evenings and I spent a few hours trying to get the special effects shots done.  Editing was a breeze, but there was a point where I needed more footage (Maybe I could have planned better?).

Finally I had the family round and was totally thrilled to see people in tears and telling me how funny it was.  For me that was a result, so I decided to upload it so the world could see.

Yes the purist will find fault in the fact I've used copyrighted music, the effects are lame and maybe the story has no depth.  I say if you like a little bit of a laugh and to see people having fun Teenage Hippo Dreams ticks all the boxes.

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12th June 2011

News

Big big news!!!

Renegade has reached the half way point and even though I have had tons of set backs in my personal life to reach this point I had to do something.

So I'm pleased to announce the release of the first Teaser:-

Check it out on the official Renegade page

That's all for now

Colin.

2nd May 2011

News

Hello,

So I wanted to update my blog because I have two things which I'm happy to release relating to my 2011 project.

The first is after making a decision I have come up with a name and have incorporated it into my first poster for the film.

Renegade

Secondly I have put a preview together of this project, more in an attempt to get people interested, to show a little tease and for my benefit.  Feedback is crucial and hopefully this will be well received.

Project 2011 - Renegade stands at 35% complete.

Thanks for visiting.

Colin.

10th April 2011

News

Hello Again,

So another month in the world of my art.  Continuing where I left off and trying to make some ground on my plans for 2011.

I have made some progress in my projects for 2011 and have added another item to 2011.  I have been asked to be part of the making of a Kick Jitsu DVD for Andy Morrell, president of Cobra Martial Arts, the club I go to.

We should be filming this sometime soon, hopefully April.  I'm looking forward to making this DVD for the club, adding another string to my bow and hopefully helping the club.

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Films

I have been hard at work trying to create the style and environment for my project 2011.  I have had a number of titles for this project "If Ever", "Dead Stop" and the likes but none really work.  I'll probably wait until post before I name this project and for now it remains "Project 2011"

The style has always been to be grungy, dirty and to give the impression of time passed.  I think I've finally got this and this whole project will be based in one location to keep things simple for me. I've used the West Park pack from Daz 3D for the main style, this pack is exactly what I needed and I've managed to get it inside iClone and it looks perfect.  So thanks to Jack Tomalin for creating such an amazing pack.

I've narrowed the character list down, so even though the entire story has a large cast, this project will only focus a small number.  This will help me focus on the project and give me the scope to get made and released.

I have managed to release a few development shots straight out of iClone and I'm impressed by the look I'm getting.  You can get more details from the Project 2011 page but you can view them here as well. 

Hope you enjoy them.

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Music

I have decided on the main theme song for this project which will be my interpretation of the classic Nik Kershaw song "Wouldn't It Be Good" but heavily inspired by the Tina Arena version.  I hope to do both versions justice but will add my own flair to the recording.  My daughter Catherine Cooper will be providing the vocal.  

Thanks for visiting.

Colin.

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20th March 2011

News

Hello Everyone,

Well another month has zipped along at an incredible rate.  Cannot believe we are already in March and the clocks are going forward next weekend.

So what's been happening in the world of Capemedia?

I was asked to go on the Valentines February 14th "Wolf and Dulci Show" and had to carry this out virtually.  I recorded my responses then Damian and Dulci asked the question live, listened to my responses and then discussed my answer.  It went really well, apart from the fact I wasn't able to be part of the discussion, where on listening back I wanted to.

But it was good fun.

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Films

My project 2011 has made some progress, mainly around the story but I have made some assets within iClone.

Today I gave you a little background behind the story to tell you it's based in the "Forgotten" universe.

"Forgotten" was a film made 2 years ago and had a lot of people work on the project.  Unfortunately due to a hard drive failure around 80 hours of work was lost and I lost the will to continue it.

However the story was really strong and I have loved the concept of genetically enhanced humans.  So I have decided to write a new script based around events happening now, with reflection back to what happened (I'll explain all this to those unfamiliar at a later date).

Typically the stories end up far too complex and that's where I am trying to figure out how to simplify the story against how long to make the film.

I've decided to release a piece of concept art to give you a tease of the main protagonists.

Music

I have been working in the studio these last few weeks on Catherine's album track and mainly on a cover of "Ain't Nobody" by Rufus and Chaka Khan.  So far it's sounding good, needs more work but I'm happy.

Thanks for visiting.

Colin.

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20th February 2011

News

Hello Everyone,

A new year and a pretty good start in the world of my art.  I entered the SketchUp and iClone Rendering Contest at the beginning of January with my little movie "We Must Never Forget".

One of the most difficult projects I have had to make due to the nature of the subject matter. At times I had to stop my research as it was at times, far too painful to read.

This entry is a reminder of mans inhumanity towards man and something that we must strive to never be repeated.

Models:-

Auschwitz gate, arbeit macht frei, poland by chevin

Drewniany barak odcinka BIIb (Wooden barracks section) by Sebastian Sosnowski

System wiez strazniczych (The system of watchtowers) by Sebastian Sosnowski

Music was "Imagery" by Terry Devine-King - from Audio Network

The results were announced on 26/01/2011 and I have not won but the feedback alone made this a worth while entry for me.

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I also have a project in the works but as always it's typically taking forever.  I'm hoping to release something in the not to distant future but all I wish to say at this stage is that I'm working on it.

No information yet but there is a page setup - No Title which is where my project for 2011 will evolve.

Thanks for visiting.

Colin.