Animateclay Stop Motion Podcast: Guest Will Vinton

Will Vinton announces plans to make four new animated movies

Will Vinton announces plans to make four new animated movies

Vinton Entertainment, Inc., the Portland animation studio run by Oscar winner Will Vinton and a partner, announced a co-production deal with Gnosis Moving Pictures for a series of animated features directed by Vinton.  more over on Oregon Live








Check out his great lecture by Will Vinton at RMCAD 2013
// Will Vinton 'The Evolution of Claymation and Growth of 3D Animation'

Will Vinton 'The Evolution of Claymation and Growth of 3D Animation' (RMCAD 2013)

This lecture by Will Vinton is superb!



Also check out:
// Will Vinton Studio 'Claymation Documentary' (1978)

// Will Vinton Set to Direct CGI Film “The Quest”

Michael Jackson video reference for The California Raisins TV Commercial (1989)

I found this great reference vid of Michael Jackson the other day when I was searching for information on the 'The California Raisins'. As it turns out, the footage was posted by animation supervisor and stop-motion whiz Webster Colcord who I've had the privilege to work with on past shows. I emailed him about the video and he said that it was performance reference for two shots he animated on the project. To the right are a few pics from the production that Webster sent over. The 'Raisins' were produced at Will Vinton Studios. You can read more about the history of the studio here: History of Will Vinton Studio. 


And be sure to check out Webster's blog:
// Webster Colcord - Animation And Stuff

Will Vinton Studio 'Claymation Documentary' (1978)

This is a great 1978 documentary on the early days of Will Vinton Productions. It's amazing to see how the animators planned out their shots!







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