I’m alive and well in Australia. The weather has been great so far, I’ve already taken a walk in the ocean and even went hiking in Deep Creek. View Larger Map I’m back working at … Read More →
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Had this “mess” welcoming me back from my 2 week vacation. I now know never to turn my back on fellow animators! Thanks Sam Baker, and the rest of you (you know who you are)!! … Read More →
Proud to announce the birth of our first baby boy. Keita Bates Born Aug 7th 2011 in Takarazuka, Japan 3110kg 50.1cm
An overview of some of the techniques I used to make the short film, Sayonara…
Sayonara… 3D Anaglyph 2011 Experimental Short, 1min 10sec This takes place a few moments after Charles and his friend say goodbye. Based on my short film “Sayonara” this is a short experimental animation to explore … Read More →
Sayonara 2011 Experimental Short, 3min 40sec A short story about two unlikely friends saying goodbye. A young man named Charles just lost his home. He spends one last day with his best friend, a sea … Read More →
I spent the month of July, 2010 working as an animator at Shirogumi VFX in Tokyo. I had a great time living and working in Tokyo and I wanted to share my experience. Please enjoy! … Read More →
I’ve been busy working on my graduation project but I wanted to take a quick breath of fresh air and post some photos from today’s 3D shoot…
Introspection 2010 Experimental Animation, 4 minutes Directed by, Judith Umaña Eric Bates Rulo López This was one of our first collaborative projects between the three of us. It has undergone quite a few different versions … Read More →
I’m alive and well in Australia. The weather has been great so far, I’ve already taken a walk in the ocean and even went hiking in Deep Creek. View Larger Map I’m back working at … Read More →
Seriously the past 3 years has gone by so quickly. What a great experience it was to live in Japan and make my art! Truly a life changing experience. Thanks to all my friends, Suzuka … Read More →
Wrapping up our projects, the studio is in its most intense state of use, as well as appearing in complete chaos (although it makes perfect sense at the moment). Figured this would be a fun time to document…
This is an overview of some of the techniques I’ve been playing around with this week. As well as an look at how I went from a sketch, to maquette, to a 3d proxy model. … Read More →
Sparks
Sparks 2009 Experimental Short, 8.5 minutes Dir. Eric Bates A short story about a young spark, on a journey to fulfill his dream of joining the fireworks. This was my first project after coming to … Read More →