DROG/BLOG: March 2012

Friday, March 30, 2012

Thursday, March 29, 2012

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Hey Lady! Thanks for the ride...

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Hey Lady! Thanks for the ride...: That's it, moving on to the next scene. - SD

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Hey Lady! Thanks for the ride!

That's it, moving on to the next scene. - SD

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: clown cultist

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: clown cultist: with the punch through pattern, thanks Looney Tunes for the idea -sd

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: clown cultist

with the punch through pattern, thanks Looney Tunes for the idea -sd

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: candy colored clown

before we punch in the pattern - sd

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

When in doubt, fetus.

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Hang on Clown

So, this will be something in a few more layers, right now it's "huh", but soon it will be "ohhhhh". - sd

Thursday, March 22, 2012

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: silly straw of death

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: silly straw of death: for monkey extracting - sd

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: silly straw of death

for monkey extracting - sd

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: one for the monkey

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: one for the monkey: just added the green monkey, alright goodnight -sd

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: one for the monkey

just added the green monkey, alright goodnight -sd

Scarecrow cyborg

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Special Forces Monkey

this is a monkey, back home from boot camp to say hey to old friends, fighting the clown infestation, STAY OUT OF THE PARKS -SD

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Poor Monkey Bastard

next up, suction tube and jock monkey - sd

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: victim victim

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: victim victim: the average monkey age was 18.... 18 - sd

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: victim victim

the average monkey age was 18.... 18 - sd

Monday, March 19, 2012

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: I hate carnivals

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: I hate carnivals: especially with those terrible flying carousels, bluh. -sd

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: I hate carnivals

especially with those terrible flying carousels, bluh. -sd

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Runners in Park

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Runners in Park: there are my little dudes, but what are they running from? -sd

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Runners in Park

there are my little dudes, but what are they running from? -sd

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Album Art

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Album Art: not really, just more running monkeys -SD

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Running Monkey Layers

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Running Monkey Layers: so in this shot we have five running monkeys, but two are doing their own thing, so I clumped the three that are just speeding ...

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Album Art

not really, just more running monkeys -SD

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Running Monkey Layers

so in this shot we have five running monkeys, but two are doing their own thing, so I clumped the three that are just speeding out in the same group, it's all the same actor playing all the monkeys for this scene, Jerry Rickman.
-sd

Sunday, March 18, 2012

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: The Running Monkey

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: The Running Monkey: 1 of 5 running teenager monkeys - sd

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: The Running Monkey

1 of 5 running teenager monkeys - sd

Saturday, March 17, 2012

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Ghost Carousel

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Ghost Carousel: well, actually it flies -sd

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Ghost Carousel

well, actually it flies -sd

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: City Park

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: City Park: Onward! In this scene, lots of running, screaming, explosions, and clown murder machines. -sd

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: City Park

Onward! In this scene, lots of running, screaming, explosions, and clown murder machines.
-sd

Friday, March 16, 2012

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: When Clown Met Monkey

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: When Clown Met Monkey: "I'm a forward thinker" - Dr. Monkey SD

Happy st p!

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: When Clown Met Monkey

"I'm a forward thinker" - Dr. Monkey
SD

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Dr. Monkey w/ Little Dr. Monkey

All films should have tiny b/w versions of the main character floating beside them. Just a theory of mine - SD

Thursday, March 15, 2012

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: A Clown Among Monkeys

a clown performs, monkeys try to tune him out
got rid of clown babies in this scene, getting too crowded
-SD

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Friday, March 09, 2012

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Clown Sighting: Beware!

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Clown Sighting: Beware!: there you go again, with your ha ha has and ho ho hos -sd

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Clown Sighting: Beware!

there you go again, with your ha ha has and ho ho hos
-sd

Thursday, March 08, 2012

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Getting Busy in Monkey City

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Getting Busy in Monkey City: The city is filling up with monkeys on the go. -SD

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Getting Busy in Monkey City

The city is filling up with monkeys on the go.

-SD

Tuesday, March 06, 2012

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: razor prop

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: razor prop: so here's the process 1. think of a razor 2. gather a collection of razor pictures from magazines and internet photo stoc...

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Animating the Razor

DROG/BLOG: CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Animating the Razor: no monkey no! -sd

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: Animating the Razor

no monkey no!
-sd

CLOWN VERSUS MONKEY: razor prop

so here's the process
1. think of a razor
2. gather a collection of razor pictures from magazines and internet photo stock sites (be sure to read the usage policies, not all are free)
3. go to art school and get a degree in illustration
4. continue to draw the razor over and over until you know the razor from every angle
5. you will never grow unless you delegate, so take your expert knowledge of razor blade illustration and begin to gather portfolios from other illustrators. Build a pipeline, don't carry a bucket.
6. attend meet ups and industry conferences to schmooze and hob nob with other illustrators that may share a common aesthetic, or who add another layer to "the look" you are trying to achieve for this prop.
7. gather and review portfolios, and don't forget to research sites like deviant art and etsy, the perfect illustrator may live on the other side of the world, with the internet distance is no excuse
8. get a second opinion before settling on your top three. a fresh pair of eyes are crucial
9. interview the top three, who needs it the most? who would you rather call at three in the morning with last minute concept changes on the look of this razor blade?
10. read a book on management skills so you will know how to talk to your potential employee, take a seminar, an 8 hour seminar can be a life savor.
11. take a deep breath, and choose an illustrator (after sleeping on it, the subconscious mind is your most important guide)
12. form a contract that outlines the project and the razor blade illustrator's participation and compensation. Clearly define in contract deliverables and deadlines.
13. Have contract lawyer review and certify the contract. Be sure the illustrator has his lawyer do the same.
14. Once razor blade drawing has arrived, hold secret panel to give critique and rate the razor drawing. Take feed back and notes, return these to the illustrator for revisions.
15. after revisions are made, then the razor blade drawing can be placed in the scene.

Though it seems like a lot, it is the difference between an amazing perfect razor blade and a "just okay" razor blade. If you are not willing to go through the process, you should ask yourself, "do I really want this?" Maybe you would be happier working at Target.

-SD