tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26746612959699060542011-11-27T19:54:14.780-05:00Situated a quiet neighborhood in Northern Virginia, Studio Kinate is an animation production studio quite unlike any other. Our team of artists led by veterans of the industry produce innovative animation grounded in timeless storytelling traditions. Using foundational techniques and digital tools, we create animation for broadcast, television, and feature films.Studio Kinatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333529401252643925noreply@blogger.comBlogger441100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674661295969906054.post-34305159539477579122011-09-19T19:12:00.001-04:002011-09-19T19:15:31.187-04:00

I just got done reading an article about the success of Lion King 3D and it infuriated me.  Okay, I will admit to going to see it NOT because I wanted to see it in 3D but because I wanted to see it.  We took our 10 year old grand son, who enjoyed the film but kept taking off the glasses because they were giving him a headache.  I watched parents with younger children, letting them watch the film

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As I watched this beautifully crafted movie, I was amazed at the artistry but disappointed at the lack of story.  So what is the purpose of creating a film? Is it for the art? Or is it for the story.   For me, it must be a combination.  Without the art, you lose the visuals, without the story, you lose the heart.  And since I don't want to say much more than that, I will say that if you want to

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I've now seen Tangled four times, twice in 3D (stereoscopic) and twice in standard.  In my opinion, it was a beautiful film and I LOVED it in the standard version.  Frankly, I find 3D to be distracting AND dull.  I'm not talking about the story, I'm mean the image on the screen.   The CG characters looked like dolls but it was still a good fairytale.  There were aspects of the movie that I felt

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When I was young I attended a "one-room" school.  For those who are unfamiliar, imagine students from K-12 having one teacher.  I know some of you think this would be total chaos but the success of that type of school can be attributed in part to older students acting as teaching assistants, helping younger students with assignments.  They also watched over younger students during recess, which

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I've delayed making this announcement, because I am a perfectionist and I wanted all the right words, pictures, etc.  However, the only thing that  perfection does is preventing me from sharing my excitement announcing the two amazing talents who are about to join Studio Kinate's leadership. First, RUSTY MILLS is joining Studio Kinate as the Senior Vice President of Animation.  In the long term

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Go the Distance! 2009 Studio Kinate Concept Art When considering your dream, you will set short-term goals that will help you achieve your vision, which is the focus of this, my "Field of Dreams" blog.  In part I, I shared about building Studio Kinate.  It was about building a studio,  one that will be different.  Part II it was "ease [their] pain" about the artists/animators.  After all,

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Ease [their] Pain For those who haven't seen the movie, let me set it up for you. After Ray builds the field, he waits and waits, is about to give up when, ta-da, Shoeless Joe Jackson shows up.  The next day, Joe shows up with some of his old team mates so Ray and Annie enjoy a few days watching them play.  Suddenly, the voice returns: "Ease his pain." "Whose pain?!"  shouts Ray.  Whose pain is

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Join us for a fun evening with animator, director and producer, Rusty Mills. This will be taking place at the National Convention Center in Lansdowne, Virginia from 7-9 pm.  Email us for directions at: contact@studiokinate.com or call 703.587.3676. Children are welcome!

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Part I: "If you build it, they will come." I love the movie, Field of Dreams and when I was watching it the other night I started thinking about the three "tasks" that Ray had to complete in light of my dream to build Studio Kinate. "If you build it [they] will come"; "ease [their] pain"; and "go the distance." When I started this journey, I was spurred into action by the young animators I had

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I want to take a moment to share this exciting news with you, my faithful friends, family and fans.  I am thrilled to announce that Rusty Mills will be teaching our first Toon Boom workshop, scheduled for November 1-5.  We are offering some additional options and discounts to help make it available to as many of you as I can, including reducing the price, providing shorter workshop options (you

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Larry and I with the animators at Bloomfield College. I was looking over my old posts and suddenly realized that one year ago yesterday I started my blog!  Wow, so much has happened!  We finished Pete's Odyssey and she started her run in the festivals!  The Washington Post ran the story about us in the Sunday Magazine.  I've connected with some amazing men and women from the industry and am

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In the last few months I've received many reels and resumes from people wanting a job at Studio Kinate and without exception, those people who come from schools where drawing and traditional animation skills are taught are the ones who rise to the top.   Oh, I can hear the moans and groans out there but it isn't about style (2D vs 3D), it is about ability!  You may be able to do some nice stuff

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Yesterday, we launched Studio Kinate's website and now there has been this tremendous shift in our universe (I will be making another announcement this weekend, so stay tuned).  I woke up no longer the woman trying to build a business to being president of a studio.  With that comes a new set of responsibilities and challenges but some things didn't change, I'm still me.  I am still Louis' Oma,

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Okay, now for a little me time.  If has been awhile, check out the new digs at Studio Kinate!  Thanks to the hard work of Linda and Lisa, we have a fantastic looking website.  WE ARE ALIVE!!!! www.studiokinate.com

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The other night I watched the 2009 movie, Fame.  I'm not going to get into the shortcoming of this film I really want to talk about success.  There is a dialog near the end of the movie that inspired me. Here it is: There are some things success is not; it's not fame, it's not money or power. Success is waking up in the morning so excited about what you have to do that you literally fly out

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Pete's Odyssey was an amazing production and she is now available to view online through the Babelgum Film Festival.  We have a chance to win $20,000!  Voting is through October 10th and right now we are in second place for the most views and votes!  So pass the word and help push and keep us on the top! Here is the link: http://www.babelgum.com/6001175/petes-odyssey.html Keep your imagination

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Today is our 23rd wedding anniversary.  My husband and I went to see Nanny McPhee and came home and grilled steaks. (Yes, we are carnivores).  All day I've been reflecting back on the day we exchanged vows and all the years in between then and now.  WOW! We come so far and both have grown personally and professionally.  Bill is still the love of my life and people are always amazed that we are

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Studio Kinate will be hosting the Toon Boom, "the worldwide leader in animation software and digital media" workshop!  This workshop is for both digital and turnkey animators wanting to learn this tool from the Toon Boom experts themselves!  This is the first workshop of this kind to be taught in the East.   To attend this workshop at Toon Boom in Toronto it is $5000 but register by August 31st

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This has been one of those weeks, I've been on the mountaintop and I've had a meltdown (not unlike the wicked witch of the West). I had to be reminded to breathe (amazing how we forget to do that when we are stressed!) and I've seen the possibilities of where Studio Kinate is going. Times like this make it hard to see through all the yuck, however, when I look back on my life, I can see times

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Blue and red pencils, animation disks, paper, pens, hours of drawing.  I look though books with pictures of the old "masters" and watch the extras of "Backstage Disney" I wonder, is there still room for the old?  I sure hope so. I believe there is room enough in this world of entertainment for various forms of filmmaking.  Live action is necessary for many stories, CGI is great, for some stories,

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What does Chatty Cathy, Rocky & Bullwinkle, Smurfs, Tom & Jerry, Tiny Toons and Rugrats all have in common?  They all have the voice/voices of the amazing June Foray!  When you look at her credits, she has been the go to voice for a number of character that we, our children and even our children's children have grow up with.I wanted to let all my fans know that June's voice (the original Jokey)

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Go West dreamer!  Go West!  I can't tell you how many times I've heard that I need to move out West if we are going to succeed as an animation studio!  That's where all the creativity flows!  Walt Disney believed it and moved from Kansas City to LA, writing back to Ub Iwerks telling him that it was the place to be.  Well, I have news for everyone, for all the glitter, glitz and glamor of the West

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Recently, we had the chance to watch Brad Paisley, before the official opening of his H2O Tour.  It was an amazing evening of artistry, animation, music and excitement.  What I didn't know until today, was all that he and his team went through to bring it to life.  GAC presented a "behind the scenes" (see commercial link below) tour of the concert. Watching it I was inspired by two things, one,

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I want to produce animation.  I want to tell stories. And I believe that Virginia is the place to make it all happen.  Yep, right here in Virginia.  It has almost everything, beautiful settings, wonderful people, great communities, agriculture and high tech, family, friends and some of the most talented artists, technicians and other film professionals.   Virginia has some amazing innovative

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The seas have been rough, we've been buffeted by fierce winds but I see clearing skies ahead.  We are finalizing a government contracting deal and are working numerous ideas for the small screen, television and film.  So over the next few weeks, months, I will be sharing some much anticipated news. On the other hand, we are winding down the festival circuit for Pete's Odyssey, which has been

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Well, the snow is finally melting away and we are hoping that March comes in like a lamb.  Around the country, festivals and award programs abound.  Soon we will be getting out of our winter hallows and stretching our wings for the new season.  Pete's Odyssey garnered first place in the animation category at the Beaufort International Film Festival and this weekend is Amelia Island.  She will be

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I am amazed at the reception I am getting for the story about my dream to build the next "Disney" studio, particularly at the number of young animators in the area who are dreaming big dreams.  They want to be animators.  It is the passion of their young lives.  I want the chance to make it happen.  When I watched Extreme Makeover (my first time), my eyes were filled with tears at the number of

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No, not that Mouse, my computer mouse.  I know as soon as I post this people are going to tell me to switch to wireless, but this is where my sluggishness to chance comes in.  So I ask, why is the mouse cable so SHORT!!!! I mean, really, they make these computer desks with all these nice compartments to house everything then I have to figure out where to move my computer so I can use the darn

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Today as my husband and I drove around Virginia looking for that ideal community to build Studio Kinate (It was too cold to get out of the vehicle), I thought about various things that have been helpful to me as I grow in the animation industry.  So, decided to use this blog entry to share links, information and other tibbits of interest to animators. Festivals:  How I keep track of the festivals

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   Merry New Year.  It is the first day of the new decade and I just got home from watching Avatar 3D.  Next time, NO 3D.  I liked the movie but from time to time I had to take off the glasses because my eyes were burning (and they still are) AND I wanted to see all the beautiful colors.  The blues were accented by splashes of brilliant red and orange.    I also have seen Sherlock Holmes.  

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This has been an amazing year and it all centers around Pete's Odyssey.  I've been able to work with an amazing animator, teacher and now, friend, Larry Lauria. As I watched him working with the students at Bloomfield, he was generous with his time, patient with instruction and abundant with passion.  As for me, I've learned a great deal about focus and animation production.  So this next year

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Hi everyoneSorry it has been awhile but I was down with the H1N1 (please, no piggy jokes-LOL).  So, I've been spending this week catching up on email, reading news and putting together the trailer for Pete's Odyssey.  I've posted clips on Studio Kinate's page, so here is the link: Pete's Clips on YouTube Other than that, I am trying to get the word out on Pete's Odyssey.  Now that the short is

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For those fans and students of the man, Walt Disney, here are the links to upcoming shows for the documentary Walt and El Grupo.  My husband and I had the great pleasure of watching this when it was in DC and I highly recommend it not only for animators but filmmakers of all types.  It is a great insight into the spirit of Walt. Pass this to your friends around the country and keep checking

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While we're now beginning preproduction on Twenty Questions, I have to keep Pete's Odyssey going also.  I love clouds and these that Larry painted are one of my favorite things in Pete's Odyssey.  This little story has a great deal farther to travel.  Larry and I desire to develop a script and gather songs for the feature.  There is also the trailer and a "making of" yet to be edited and posted

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This weekend I attended the ScriptDC conference and once again, I was blown away but how much I learned and the wonderful people who continually give back to the community.  We networked, asked questions and met some amazing talent.  I was able to sit in on some pitch sessions where the critiques were educational.  Whether you are a writer, producer or director, this conference was a great

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I get asked this and related questions when I tell people that I am building an animation studio, in VIRGINIA.  There are skeptics who have told me, "You have to pay your dues to make it in the industry." "All the creative energies are out there!"  "To make it big, you will have to be in either LA or NY."  (and my favorite), "if it is such a great idea, why hasn't someone else done it?"  I can't

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We have begun the preliminary work on our next project, Twenty Questions. This award winning script will be directed by Arla Bowers, scriptwriter, producer and director extrodinaire. We are studying resource materials and will be working on funding prospects over the next few weeks. It is a never ending cycle and I LOVE IT!!My imagination is unlimited. Char

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Hi all,What a wonderful feeling to have our first showing of Pete's Odyssey behind us. I am still flying high from it all. Getting back together with most of the crew, meeting family, and dreaming about tomorrow! I am exhausted but wanted to let you all know about this video on YouTube that was created by Ramon Ortiz. He worked hard to get it finished so we could all view it at the premiere.

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The day has arrived, Pete will have her first viewing at her premiere tonight. Michelle is here and is so eager to perform. WHAT A TALENT!! Last night we ate, laughed and laughed some more as we unwound from a hectic day with NJN (http://www.njn.net/education/) Kevin Ronan, producer, interviewed us for one of their educational highlights pieces, which will air in December. It was wonderful

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My husband and I just got home from watching an amazing documentary about Walt's visit to South America in 1941. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg-0vPvd16E) What an inspirational documentary. I loved how they made the images come alive with the 3D effect. There is a quote in the film that rings true to me, "life likes those who like life."What inspired me most was the team Walt took with him.

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While Pete's Odyssey is in the can, the process keeps giving and giving. There are festivals to research, DVD replication quotes to gather and events to plan. I LOVE it! I've loved every part of this production. The learning, the growing, the relationships, the family. All are part of production and in animation, it brings a kinship that brings a reward that I can only compare to birth. I

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I just finished watching "Famous Failures." Since I started on this journey, I've been told that I am crazy, I've been laughed at (mostly behind my back) and told that "if it is such a great idea, why isn't anyone else doing it?" This little video makes my heart swell when I think, I'm in great company! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT4Fu-XDygwYou have to push past all the negative talk to

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As a creative, one of the most rewarding parts of my "job" on Pete's Odyssey has been the editing. Growing up I gave up on the dream of being an animator, basically because I didn't believe I possessed the ability. But animation is more than drawing, it is about storytelling! Think about it. Whether it is on the screen or the stage , there are many parts that come together to present the story.

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At 55, many would think that I would be pondering retirement, winding down, mellowing my pace, but for me there has been a dream that has been burning deep within. Now it is becoming a reality. As a young girl, I longed for Sunday and "The Wonderful World of Disney." "Uncle Walt" would come on the screen and take us (me) on personal tours of his world. I wanted to draw for him but being a

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