Animated Luke

What's on the Tube

2009-08-26T17:58:00.000-07:00

I have also put my Animation Demo Reel on YouTube to get a better quality vid going. Head on over and check it out.

Demo it

2009-08-26T02:31:00.000-07:00

Here's the latest version of my demo reel. It begins with my short animation titled "Wrecked", then continues with a look at some of my past work. I find that I'm more interested in the story side of animation, not so much with the details. I like that this medium can be used to easily create any scenario you can think of without breaking the bank in production. I had a lot of fun making all of these pieces and I plan on expanding my repertoire while exploring new ideas and techniques. So, without further ado, the main attraction!

Built of Super Sculpey

2009-08-20T07:12:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has had the fortune of constructing a maquette based on their own designs knows how fun it is to create a physical representation of your own character. You start to figure out all the little things that you never thought of while it was in 2 dimensions. I had a heck of a time figuring out this fella's chin. Victor Big here took several days to build, but it was worth the effort. I still have him sitting on my dresser next to Vermek, another character I'll post in the near future.

Brass Slunkey!

2009-08-11T08:47:00.000-07:00

Slunkey is a cross between a monkey and a sloth, or maybe I just like the name Slunkey. This is the 2D layout for what would eventually become a 3D character. Take a look!

My memory is a bit sketchy...

2009-08-11T08:37:00.000-07:00

Some sketches done while planning a 3D lift assignment. Enjoy!

no lieutenant, your men are already dead

2009-07-29T11:19:00.000-07:00

This is a 3D character design for a villain I call Lieutenant Kilgern. I imagine him as an evil astronaut saboteur who got blown in half by his own handy work, but managed to land in a cryogenic chamber and drift through space for decades. He's recovered by some futuristic baddies, who slap on a new pair of legs and let him loose.

...or something like that, I'll have to think that through someday. Anyways, enjoy!

new changes perhaps why not?

2009-07-28T02:09:00.000-07:00

I've changed the direction I'm going with my identity and logo. I gave the cards a stark image of myself with my logo on my chest. I like the visual impact it has, but it also adds a goofy contrast to the type of guy I really am.

I simplified my logo a bit after getting some feedback. Someone commented that my previous version looked like a person on a skateboard. I immediately saw what they were talking about and I couldn't unsee it. So here it is in all it's glory.

stop. then go.

2009-07-28T02:02:00.000-07:00

I decided I'm going to post a lot of my old work along with my new stuff I churn out. This short stop-motion animation titled Cans actually helped me get into The Art Center Design College. I made it in '04, but I still like the way it turned out.

Here is my card.

2009-07-02T02:10:00.000-07:00

Just a quick look at my potential business cards. It's tough making them look good from a graphic design standpoint while at the same time showing off the lighthearted nature I'm looking to bring to my work.

My unsecret Identity

2009-07-02T01:56:00.000-07:00

Here's the latest version of my personal logo. I'm liking the way it's shaping up, but there are still some small things I may want to change. I'm also going to be seeking some outside opinions and feedback; could be some problems I'm not seeing.

Am I in the right place?

2009-06-30T09:28:00.000-07:00

Hello! I'm Luke and I like to make drawings that move, otherwise known as animation. I'll be using this blog to show my work, get feedback, and hopefully get better at what I do.

I guess that's it, so have fun and enjoy!