A behind the scenes documentary for Kool Koala Productions new stop motion short! The film is due for completion in February 2012.Tumblr (3.0; @koolkoalaproductions)http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/r1hZpxVZYvI?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><div> <p>Friends, the moment you’ve been waiting for is here! We’d like to thank everyone for their help and support in this fantastic project. So without further ado, we proudly present to you: <br/><br/> “The Meek, the Mad, and the Misinformed”<br/><br/> Watch! Share! Enjoy!</p> </div>http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/44596855127http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/44596855127Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:12:06 -0500RTARyersonpracticumstop motionshort filmStudentFilm<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1hZpxVZYvI">The Meek, the Mad and the Misinformed hits YouTube!</a>: <p><span class="userContent">Friends, the moment you’ve been waiting for is here! We’d like to thank everyone for their help and support in this fantastic project. So without further ado, we proudly present to you: <br/><br/> “The Meek, the Mad, and the Misinformed”<br/><br/></span> Watch! Share! Enjoy!</p>http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/42410008923http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/42410008923Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:54:00 -0500RTARyersonpracticumstop motionanimationpuppetsStudentFilmvideomovieprojectschoolshort filmmurdermysteryyoutube<p>Hey friends and followers!<br/><br/>Everyone at Kool Koala Productions wants to extend a sincere thank you for all of your support over the course of our production. I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;ve seen our trailers and are eagerly anticipating the final product. We won&#8217;t be posting the movie online (right away) as we will be attempting to hit the festival circuit, but don&#8217;t worry we will update you with screening dates and locations as they come up!<br/><br/>First on the docket is the official RTA screening day, currently scheduled for April 1st (no joke!). More info TBA.</p>http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/18757538101http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/18757538101Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:38:00 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/75LzgNk5NrU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>In this, the second part of the Sounds Good series, Audio Director Cam Couchman answers the frequently asked questions “What do rocks have to do with toilets?” and “If a vacuum falls in a stop-motion, and there is no one around to hear it, does it make a sound?”</p> <div></div>http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/18755877668http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/18755877668Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:12:13 -0500<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8snpbPcoOqc?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>The stop-motion takes a break for a minute as 2D After Effects Animator Wendy Huang gives us the Mean Old Bosses life story with a cool silent film-esque mini bio-pic</p>http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/18755757950http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/18755757950Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:10:18 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7G8IHS4wkFQ?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Check out our second teaser trailer for our movie called “Weapons”</p>http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/18166687316http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/18166687316Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:48:00 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WRpTR7NknhY?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Can’t wait until the final product, here’s something to whet your appetite! Check out our teaser trailer!</p>http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/17064159608http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/17064159608Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:34:00 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5avyUDg3TmY?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Kool Koala’s Andrew Miller talks about the stop motion animating process</p>http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/16561873256http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/16561873256Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:54:00 -0500mmmkool koalakoolkoalastopmotionstop motionanaimationprocessandrewpuppets<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/G0SFx0TfPTY?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><div id="watch-description-text"> <p id="eow-description">Director of photography Todd Edick is always ready for his close up. In this video he sheds some light on the stop motion shooting process.</p> </div></p>http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/16323046520http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/16323046520Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:47:00 -0500mmmkool koalakoolkoalastop motionstopmotionlightingpuppetsminiaturesRyersonfilmfilm fest<p>We’ll have a video up shortly with details on what we shot with. In fact, we’re uploading it right now!</p>http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/15998320224http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/15998320224Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:49:00 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxw9hu0fGO1r47ureo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Photo of the Day:<br/></strong>Introducing, the Detective!</p> <p>The third and final puppet is finally complete. He is the “misinformed” portion of the trio, and has no problem hounding the poor Butler about crimes he did or did not commit. Like the Butler and Old Man his finishing touches will include skin-toned clay to make adjustable eyelids.</p> <p>Filming is in its last week of production, and we’re hoping to begin all of our colour correction and After Effects work next week! We’ll be posting updates during that time on what we’re doing, problems we encounter, and explanations on masking out puppet rigs and more!</p>http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/15945217622http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/15945217622Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:58:00 -0500mmmkool koalakoolkoalastop motionstopmotiondetectivepuppetstudymisinformedRyersonButlerOld Man<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dZTQ_u1BKFs?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Just because the set is miniature doesn’t mean the task is. Artistic Director Ashley Bierwirth walks us through the set construction process.</p>http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/15549241254http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/15549241254Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:39:00 -0500mmmkool koalakoolkoalaset buildingpropsstop motionstopmotion<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4FlLO4Ta0nc?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Our producer Sam is a cut above the rest! Here’s just a quick little video of making prop carrots for the kitchen scene. The little details like props and set decoration are always key in helping to create a quality final product.</p>http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/15549257584http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/15549257584Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:37:00 -0500mmmkool koalakoolkoalaminiaturesset buildingpropsproducerstopmotionstop motion<a href="http://animateclay.com/index.php/news/329-the-meek-the-mad-and-the-misinformed">We've been Featured! </a>: <p>AnimateClay.com has caught wind of our production and wrote a short article! If you’d like to read it just click on the title above - they mention our Tumblr page, so really, this article is about all of us. We couldn’t have done it without your support! Also, thank you AnimateClay for the spot :)</p> <p>Sincerely, the Kool Koala team.</p>http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/14522519559http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/14522519559Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:19:44 -0500mmmkool koalastop motionanimateclayanimateclayfeaturearticle<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gFT34TAX3R8?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>You’ve met some of the characters, now meet their voices! We held auditions for the voices of the narrator, the detective, and the mean old boss. Our intrepid audio director Cam talks a little bit about the process.</p>http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/14389310190http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/14389310190Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:52:00 -0500mmmkoolkoalakool koalastopmotionstop motionaudiorecordingauditionsdetective briggsfoleyRyersonRTAcasting<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Got53jvBrWo?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>The puppets are bald no more!! (but you already knew that if you follow our photos…) Here’s a quick video on how we put the hair on our stars.</p>http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/14136048095http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/14136048095Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:03:00 -0500mmmkoolkoalakool koalastopmotionstop motionhairpuppet makingsculptingdetective briggsold manbutler<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw03jg8EJm1r47ureo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw03jg8EJm1r47ureo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><div class="caption"> <p><strong>Photo of the Day:<br/></strong>Introducing, the Old Man!</p> <p>The second puppet is finally complete. He is the “mad” portion of the trio, speaking only in angry grumbles and unintelligible rumbles. Like the Butler his finish touches will include skin-toned clay to make adjustable eyelids. To see the entire process of how he came to be, check out our videos on “Building Character” - and the many more to come! <strong><br/></strong></p> <p>Next up - the Detective!</p> </div>http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/14023326983http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/14023326983Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:33:00 -0500MMMkool koalakoolkoalastopmotionstop motionpuppetold manmadangrycharacterRyersonRTA<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvuzjr72lz1r47ureo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvuzjr72lz1r47ureo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvuzjr72lz1r47ureo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Photo of the Day:<br/></strong>Introducing, the Butler!<br/><br/>After what can only be described as hours upon hours of labour, our first puppet is finally complete. He is the “meek” portion of the trio, and will soon be followed by the “mad” old man and the “misinformed” detective. The Butler’s finish touches will include skin-toned clay to make adjustable eyelids. To see the entire process of how he came to be, check out our videos on “Building Character” - and the many more to come! <strong><br/></strong></p>http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/13895553522http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/13895553522Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:18:00 -0500MMMkool koalakoolkoalastopmotionstop motionbutlerold mandetective briggspuppetscaredmeekRyersonRTA<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/SGq11GY4-bE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><div> <p>Part 3 of a behind the scenes look at the making of the puppets for Kool Koala’s new stop motion piece <em>The Meek, the Mad and the Misinformed.</em></p> <p>The latest video in our Building Character series, following the puppet making process, documents how we cast our puppets in silicone, and seamed them after they cured.</p> </div>http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/13828240466http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/13828240466Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:45:00 -0500mmmkoolkoalastopmotionmold castingsiliconearmaturepuppet makingsculpting<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvquy28dTk1r47ureo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvquy28dTk1r47ureo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Photo of the Day:<br/></strong>The Life of the Animator.</p> <p>Here’s a quick little blurb: Andrew started out very enthusiastic (photo 1), and quickly the reality of stop motion set in (photo 2). Just kidding, he’s loving it! The second photo is a result of the a fore mentioned exporting issues with Dragon Stop Motion, which appear to have been resolved to this date. I, your mysterious Tumblr updater, will be collecting some of the footage today to throw into a Final Cut Pro timeline. I’ll also be doing any required editing (Photoshop, lighting, After Effects) required to clean up the scenes.</p>http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/13786248168http://koolkoalaproductions.tumblr.com/post/13786248168Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:49:12 -0500MMMkoolkoalastop motionFCPeditingphotoshopafter effectslightingdragon stop motion