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                            1. End Of An Era?

                              22.Apr.08, 17:11 EDT Blog edited on: 22.Apr.08, 17:22 EDT
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                              Well, today was an exciting and emotional day. I shot the final two shots of Rhonda, meaning that I am done animating Rhonda, and for now, done animating Fox & Calf. Anyone who's animated characters over a long period of time knows that the emotion connection the animator feels for his creations is surprisingly high. And having worked with Spencer The Fox and Wally Calf for the better part of a year, I feel particularly attached to them. Usually after a long time spent on a project, I cannot wait to get as far away from it as possible. But this time, I will truly miss these weird little people, and I am really proud of the 6 shorts they have starred in. Some of my most personal pieces yet. Anyway, I am super stoked about my next project, and looking forward to when I can bring these guys back for more adventures someday.
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                            1. Ryan McC

                              10:46 EDT, 23.Apr.08
                              I end up keeping most characters for a while, if I plan on casting them again (in a film), or using their clay. After a while, though, I throw them. I have a hand full of sentimental characters I've kept over the past 10 years, but the clay doesn't age very gracefully. I'll probably make hard, painted versions of them eventually.
                            2. Julianne

                              21:52 EDT, 22.Apr.08
                              Congratulations Ryan!  Can't wait to see the finished product.
                            3. Justin Rasch

                              20:40 EDT, 22.Apr.08
                              hey man!

                                  congrats on the finshing!  also....those little characters look really cool. Do you keep your characters after you finish an animation or series? if not.....You should cast your characters so you can always have them....to remember.

                                        jriggity