Colin Levy, director of Sintel, has published his reel. Cool stuff, but the question remains - what is the magician going to do?
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Cool stuff. So..... what IS the magician going to do? :S
Colin you're a very talented guy - good luck for the future - I see big things (not just dragons).
You know, every time I see something promising like this, I just know there's that one guy in the background waiting to make his usual comments about how he has "never seen anything of professional quality" made in Blender. I guess some people just take a position and won't budge from it. So I will just preemptively say, excellent reel there!!
Yeah real nice I suppose :) where the Snurgel? :(
Colin, it wont be long before we see you're name up there with the greats in Hollywood.
I just know it.
God speed to you sir.
I mean "your"! not you're..... rushing again! sheesh!
I love this melody from "Inception"!
What a noob... lol
Congratulations Colin!
That's a great looking reel.
Looks awesome, and I would dream to have a reel like this someday. Just one constructive criticism if I may, and please don't flame, it's meant to be helpful - The one scene at:23 where Sintel is running - the weight of her feet just seem a little light here. I might choose a different moment there. Maybe it's just me though! :) Ok I know, everyone is a critic! :)
The disapearing Act is on his vimeo account so you can see for yourselves what happens, its actually quite amusing :)
Great reel!
Wow!
If you go on his site, you can find the full video of the magiaian :)
Colin is my hero.
Oh wow, I was wondering where all the hits on vimeo were coming from! Didn't check BlenderNation today. :)
Thanks for posting, and thanks for the comments guys!
@justaguy, good point-- I think the main reason I chose that moment from Sintel is because those two shots are some of the few shots in the movie that I animated personally. So even though it's not the best animation, it's in there cause I did it. :P
--Colin
Downright superb.
wow, that reel is by far one of the best looking I have seen from a director. good job man
One of the best reel I've seen. And I've seen them a lot!
Nice INCEPTION :P
Nice music :P
And looking good.
Not sure what is directed in this video.
But I don't really know what a director does anyway, if he's not the actor coach.
Hi Colin !
I followed your progress since the early age of Peerless Productions, even before your hilarious "Suburban Plight", and I can say that you can be proud !
Congratulations !
Philippe.
Really top-notch reel there! Let this once and for all silence all the "Blender is just a toy" critics out there. If a student can do this with Blender in the pipeline, a professional crew can easily turn out top quality work.
The music at the end, plus the logo for his website evoke an image of a giant
Colin attacking the empire state building.
JF
@John F - please don't spoil his next project for those who haven't heard yet!!
@Colin - very nice. :)
Colin, I've been watching your productions for years now. You have imagination, attention to detail, and expertise. Best wishes for you.
He is going to turn a motorcycle into a tricycle.
Very, very nice! I like the use of the Inception trailer music. :)