Inspiration of the Day: 'Entreat Me Not to Leave You' by Dan Forrest

We draw inspiration from many things but music for me is at the very top of the list. Today I listened to two amazing works by contemporary composer Dan Forrest. They are super inspiring and will definitely move your heart and spirit. My Dad who sings in the Knoxville (TN) Choral Society actually introduced me to Forrest's music a few years ago. His choir has performed a number pieces by the composer.


"Entreat Me Not to Leave You" by Dan Forrest / Performed by University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Concert Choir




"Good Night, Dear Heart" by Dan Forrest  / Performed by The Bel Canto Company Choir (Piano played by Dan Forrest)

Story Power: A Conversation with Pete Docter

Career Advice from Bryan Cranston

Here's some solid tough love career advice from Bryan Cranston. These nuggets of wisdom are not only for aspiring actors but apply to all artists especially animators/vfx. His closing comment at the 4:10 mark is gold... what I've been saying for years.

Black Arts: The $800 Million Family Selling Art Degrees and False Hopes

// Black Arts: The $800 Million Family Selling Art Degrees and False Hopes

Colour In Storytelling

Here's a nice general breakdown of the use of color in filmmaking. 

Model Sheets for 'Wander Over Yonder'

Check out these beautiful model sheets for Wander Over Yonder (via On Animation)

 // Behind The Scenes: "Wander Over Yonder"

Master Class With VFX Pioneer Douglas Trumbull (TIFF 2010)

I thought this article was interesting. Trumbull has a point.

 // Kubrick ‘did not deserve’ Oscar for 2001 says FX master Douglas Trumbull 

New Website Dedicated to the History of Illustration

The Norman Rockwell Museum has just launched a new website History of Illustration. It is a dedicated resource that covers a wide range of artists and genres.



Saturday August 15th the Norman Rockwell Museum will be live streaming the launch party on YouTube here:

// History of Illustration Website Launch Party

Shaun The Sheep: Interview Directors Mark Burton and Richard Starzak

High-Fidelity Facial Performance Capture

These vids are impressive! I think the uncanny valley might be conquered in our lifetime ha ha Fingers crossed!










Disney Research Hub



 Blur Studio

Klaus: Rough Animation Reel

The SPA Studios