Cheatin' Production Blog - Episode Sixteen - Guest Episode - Meet Lucas Plympton

Cheatin' Production Blog - Episode Sixteen - Guest Episode - Meet Lucas Plympton from Bill Plympton on Vimeo.

In this episode, My son Lucas makes a strong case on why you should help me fund my feature film!

Visit the Kickstarter Page here - kickstarter.com/projects/billplympton/bill-plymptons-cheatin-an-animated-feature-film/

Cheatin' Production Blog - Episode Thirteen - Guest Episode ft. Hisko Hulsing Pt. 2/3

Cheatin' Production Blog - Episode Thirteen - Guest Episode ft. Hisko Hulsing Pt. 2/3 from Bill Plympton on Vimeo.

In the 2nd installment of the three part Guest Episode, Bill, Signe Baumane, and Hisko Hulsing discuss how essential critique is to the production process (i.e. test screenings and focus groups). The fellow animators passionately address the "gamble" of making art, and Signe even reveals her life's backup plan...

Cheatin' Production Blog- Ep 13 Guest Episode ft. Hisko Hulsing

Cheatin' Production Blog - Episode Thirteen - Guest Episode ft. Hisko Hulsing Pt. 1/3 from Bill Plympton on Vimeo.

In this episode, I sit down with fellow animators Signe Baumane and Hisko Hulsing to discuss their various views on funding, production and distribution. Also, it's the official onscreen debut of my son Lucas!

Cheatin' Production Blog - Episode Ten - Animation - Part 01

First of several episodes about my animation process, I use my layouts to discuss principals such as squash and stretch while drawing a sequence of pencil test footage

Cheatin' Production Blog - Episode Ten - Animation - Part 01 from Bill Plympton on Vimeo.

Enjoy!

Cheatin' Production Blog- Episode 9 Character Design "Thug"

In this episode, I discuss the design of a villainous supporting character - the "Thug".

Cheatin' Production Blog - Episode Nine - Character Design - "Thug" from Bill Plympton on Vimeo.

Cheatin' Production Blog - Episode Eight - Character Design - "El Merto"

Cheatin' Production Blog - Episode Eight - Character Design - "El Merto" from Bill Plympton on Vimeo.

In this episode, I discuss the design of an integral supporting character - The magician "El Merto".

Enjoy! 

Cheatin' Production Blog - Episode Seven- Character Design - "Jake"

Cheatin' Production Blog - Episode Seven- Character Design - "Jake" from Bill Plympton on Vimeo.

In this episode, I discuss the character design of the male lead, "Jake", by showing examples of his references and sketches as well as a drawing demonstration.

Cheatin' Production Blog - Guest Episode - Signe Baumane Part 3

In this continuation of my visit to Signe Baumane's studio in Brooklyn, Signe shows off her stop-motion set and discusses limited animation. More about her film can be found on her blog here.

Cheatin' Production Blog - Episode Six

Cheatin' Production Blog - Episode Six - Character Design - "Ella" from Bill Plympton on Vimeo.

In this episode, I discuss my character design process by showing reference examples and sketches as well as a drawing demonstration.

Cheatin' Production Blog - Signe Part 02

In this continuation of my visit to Signe Baumane's studio in Brooklyn, we discuss the shading process, hand-made vs. CG, and distribution. More about her film can be found on her blog here.

Cheatin' Production Blog Episode Five - Layout Demonstration

Cheatin' Production Blog Episode Five - Layout Demonstration from Bill Plympton on Vimeo.

In this episode, I expand upon my previous layout lesson with a drawing demonstration.

Cheatin' Production Blog - Episode Four

Cheatin' Production Blog Episode Four - Layout from Bill Plympton on Vimeo.

In this episode, I discuss how I use my storyboard panels to create layouts. Rough as they are in comparison to those used in Hollywood features, they play a vital role in how I compose my scenes.

Cheatin' Production Blog - Signe Baumane Part 01

Cheatin' Production Blog - Guest Episode - Signe Baumane Part 01 from Bill Plympton on Vimeo.
In this episode I visit Signe Baumane's new Brooklyn studio to check on the status of her feature, "Rocks In My Pockets." For more about her film, check out her blog here.

Cinematography by Sandrine Plympton.

Cheatin' Production Blog - Episode 3

In this episode I discuss the importance of a strong storyboard and how the panels relate to the scenes in the finished film.

Cheatin' Production Blog - Episode 2

In this episode I discuss my writing process via outlines and thumbnail drawings.

Cheatin' Production Blog - Episode 1

In this first installment, I introduce the "Cheatin' Production Blog" and discuss my inspiration for the film.

Cheatin' Production Blog

I'm happy to announce a great new added feature to Scribble Junkies!
As you all know, I'm currently working on my feature animated film, "Cheatin'", and I thought it would be fun to take all of you on a tour of my production process for the creation of this new feature film. My producer Desirée Stavracos will be filming me every so often (around every 2 weeks or so) for an update on what I'm working on this week, and tips to my work habits and drawing styles.

You'll be intimate witnesses to the Plympton style of film-making. Hopefully at the end of the process -- next year -- you'll all be able to see the film in its glory in a cinema near you. (I can dream, can't I?)

So watch this site for "The Cheatin' Production Blog" coming soon!
Tell all your friends, and I encourage comments pro and con!

Thanks everyone.