New Giraffe???

Taking a new approach to my story and the lead giraffe may change gender and get a makeover. This is he direction I'm leaning.

LCC Holiday Gift Fest Coloring Contest Winners

On November 10th at the LCC Holiday Gift Fest, we held a coloring contest at the Captain Cheeseball Books table. Here is the winning piece! Colored by Sydney age 9. Congrats Sydney and thanks to everyone who participated. A selection of some of the best entries can be found on the Captain Cheeseball Books Facebook Page.

Working on Animatic

Working on revising a section in my Animatic. Had to rearrange a few shots. Working to finish up the animatic by November 10th for my trip out to L.A. Probably going to have a few late nights this week.

T-Shirt Design

Did this logo/ t-shirt design a couple months back. Have two more t-shirts coming out soon. This one is for a friend who started a physical fitness website and company in Indianapolis. http://jimbeebeamrap.com/

Scene 27 from Animatic

Scene 27/ UCF FILM from tom richner on Vimeo.

This is my first attempt at a 3D shot in Storyboard Pro 3D.  It's basically doing what I want it to do.  Need to get more comfortable with the tools in the program, but not bad for a first attempt (good enough for the animatic/ time to move on).  

Working on Animatic

Working on the animatic for the animated film I am working on.  I still do not have title and refer to the film as UCF Film (Untitled Cleveland Film... Film).  These are two images from the storyboard.  Not terribly exciting right now, but had them on the desktop and thought I'd throw up here.  Excited about the bottom image though.  This is a 3D model that Mark Fitzpatrick (CCAD Instructor) created for me based on some sketches I gave him.  Great modeler.  Will be attempting to use this model in Storyboard Pro 3D.  Just imported it into the program tonight.  Will see how it ends up going! 

The Saga of Captain Cheeseball Arrives!

Starting tomorrow, Wednesday September 26th, The Saga of Captain Cheeseball book series will be available at Larson's Toys and Games located at 1617 W. Lane Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43221. On November 10th, from 10am to noon, I will be at the store doing a book signing. Please come and check us out if you can! Thanks!!!