Always check the type of fence you’re about to pee against!
Dreary Cityscape | Painting Backgrounds for Animation #13
A cityscape painted in greyscale to convey the dreary state of a main character’s mind.
This background was painted for the graduation film of our former intern. Check out her youtube channel for more updates!
Snake Alley Festival of Film
Chalkboard | Painting Backgrounds for Animation #12
This composition was drawn in a threatening perspective, heightening the drama of the shot. We pushed this even further by designing the chalkboard to reach the ceiling, so you’d need a ladder to write at the top of it.
Roof Tiles | Painting Backgrounds for Animation #11
In this episode, we focus on creating textures for roof tiles and add growth of moss to give a little green variety throughout.
Sunset Rooftop | Painting Backgrounds for Animation #10
Here, we painted just a hint of sunshine hitting the darkened rooftop, slightly teasing what’s behind it and hinting what the bird wants our main character to see.
From The Snow-Covered Hill: Teaser Trailer!
It’s here, at last! A teaser for our animated short film ‘From The Snow-Covered Hill’.
Painting Backgrounds for Animation 08: Floor Drain
There’s something about a drain that automatically feels cold. This shot is drawn in extreme perspective and with a diffuse lighting to convey a dramatic mood. It requires painting stone and metallic textures.
Filmposter Reveal Video
We’re excited to reveal the final poster for our short film ‘From the Snow-Covered Hill’ in this very special episode of ‘Painting Backgrounds for Animation’!
Painting Backgrounds for Animation 06: Kabukicho
A new ‘Painting Backgrounds for Animation’. This time we tried to film a more detailed background being entirely painted from above.