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Argentinean animator Leo Campasso’s “Wild Wind” is a neat animated throwback to the pixelated 8-bit goodness of the 80’s.

Channel Frederator: Where did you study animation?

Leo Campasso: I studied animation in Argentina at the “Image Campus” Institute. I graduated this year.

CF: What gave you the idea for this film?

LC: One of these moments in the daily routine, my hair - it’s too bad!!!

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Brrr! It’s officially winter, Fred-heads. And the wind is kickin’ up for serious! Don’t count on a good hair day for a while. Hats are strongly encouraged. Stay warm and watch our toons!

“Wild Wind”, by Leo Campasso: Awesome 8-bit action from Buenos Aires in this shorty short!

*New episode of Cartoon Hangover this Friday! Bear-Horse! Merry Christmas!

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WARNING: Channel Frederator is rated EXPLICIT. Man, wind is so windy! I wish it would shut it’s breezy *bleepin’* face! Oops. Sorry. Some content on CF is pretty grown up. If you’re under 18, get your parent’s permission prior to viewing.

-Bailee DesRocher

I’ve had the great pleasure of watching LA based artist Nan Lawson’s artwork grow from shy water-color illustrations to beautiful pen and ink drawings, color prints, and photography over the course of the year. With her Etsy store selling more of her work than ever, you should give it a browse and snatch up as much of her art as you can! I’ve seen white elephant gift exchanges get very ugly as participants clamor for her pretty prints…

CF: Where (if at all) did you study art/design?

Nan Lawson: I took a figure drawing class when I was in college, does that count? I have a degree in film from Syracuse University, so I was never formally trained as an illustrator. I’ve been drawing my entire life, I honestly can’t remember a time when I didn’t have some kind of sketchbook lying around.

CF: What or who influences your style the most?

NL: I find I am [Read more…]

Crush Design UK’s John McCulloch and Helen Crawford-White are responsible for the sweet music video for “Winter Songs” by Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson. Below they tell us about their process and the best way to keep warm in the winter (no, not that).

Channel Frederator: Where did you study animation/filmmaking?

John McCulloch: Helen Crawford-White actually studied Graphic Design at Brighton University, UK, and I studied illustration at Portsmouth University. Working at Crush we have the opportunity to work on such a wide variety of projects that our skills all kind of merge together. As far as studying animation, we are always collecting things that we like and on the look out for things that are visually inspiring and animation is something that we are both really interested in.

CF: What gave you the idea for “Winter Songs”?

JM: We were asked to create the album cover for a compilation which featured the ”Winter Songs” track and [Read more…]

This week’s episode will make you want to put on your warmies and snuggle the crap out of each other! We’ve got a cute music video, plus you can help Carl decide what to get Fredbot for Christmas.

“Winter Songs”, by Crush Design: Sweet little music video for a sweet little song sung by Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson.

*New episode of Cartoon Hangover this Friday! Dave Carter!

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WARNING: Channel Frederator is rated EXPLICIT. Man, snow is so *bleepin’* pretty! Oops. Sorry. Some content on CF is pretty grown up. If you’re under 18, get your parent’s permission prior to viewing.

-Bailee DesRocher

Mike Hollingsworth’s animated series “Nature Break” is awesome. Now a hit on the YouTubes and the festival circuit, Mr. Hollingworth found a moment to talk about the series, its voice actors, and the coolest animal on Earth. Keep an eye out for the second half of this article “Nature Break Part Two - The Comedians” later this week, featuring interviews with the talented LA comics that voice Hollingsworth’s characters.

Channel Frederator: What gave you the idea for “Nature Break”?

Mike Hollingsworth: When Fuel TV picked up another season of Stupidface I wanted to do something new. I had created my little black and white Low Tide cartoons for season one and it was time to have fun with COLOR! The show was now a half an hour instead of a full hour so I thought it would be fun to make quicker cartoons. Two characters, quick conversation, no explanation. I was a wee bit inspired [Read more…]

Carl battles bugs! Or rather, he’s badly battered by bug battling. Either way, you should watch Channel Frederator this week. We’ve got top-notch animation from Gobelins, plus we’re only a few days away from the launch of Cartoon Hangover! *squeal of delight*

“The Lighthouse Keeper” from the Gobelins School: A lighthouse keeper finds an unwelcome guest hovering outside his window…

*Keep your eyes peeled for our new show, Cartoon Hangover , launching this Thursday, December 10th! It features the silliest, smuttiest animation on the web. For your beer-goggled, grown-up eyes only!

*Leave lots of comments and follow us on Twitter!

*Want to submit? Then go for it! Click here!

WARNING: Channel Frederator is rated EXPLICIT. Man, snow is so *bleepin’* pretty! Oops. Sorry. Some content on CF is pretty grown up. If you’re under 18, get your parent’s permission prior to viewing.

-Bailee DesRocher

‘Sup nerds?! It’s finally here! December 10th is go time for Cartoon Hangover, a new show from Channel Frederator that is grown-ups only animation. If you have a dirty ‘toon lyin’ around, submit that sh*t! Also, it’s hosted by yours truly, so if anything you know it’ll be super hot with fabulous hair. It’s already your favorite show. No big deal.

BTW, Cartoon Hangover is NSFW.

See you on December 10th, you sexy bunch of animation nerds!

-Bailee DesRocher

I don’t want you to see this week’s episode! It’s too good! I want it all for myself! You can’t have it! YOU CAN’T HAVE IT!!! You will have to pry it from my cold dead laptop!

Well… ’tis the season of making a show of being nice… so I guess I’ll share.

“Sharing” by Kris Anka: A little boy and giant robot mutually learn about sharing. Also, they fly sometimes.

Keep your eyes peeled for our new show, Cartoon Hangover , launching December 10th! It features the silliest, dirtiest animation on the web. For your beer-goggled, grown-up eyes only!

Animators whose work is shown on regular episodes of Channel Frederator will receive cash! Learn more about the changes we’ve made here.

Leave lots of comments and follow us on Twitter!

WARNING: Channel Frederator is rated EXPLICIT. Man, turkey is so *bleepin’* delicious! Oops. Sorry. Some content on CF is pretty grown up. If you’re under 18, [Read more…]

You guys, you guys, you guys… turkey. Love it. Nothing compliments a turkey dinner like an animated musical film about pumpkins. You can totally quote me on that.

“How a Pumpkin Grows” by Alberto Cerriteno: An animated music video for songwriter Brian Vogan that explains, well… how a pumpkin grows. Cuteness!

Keep your eyes peeled for our new show, Cartoon Hangover, featuring the silliest, dirtiest animation on the web. For your beer-goggled, grown-up eyes only!

Animators whose work is shown on regular episodes of Channel Frederator will receive cash! Learn more about the changes we’ve made here.

Leave lots of comments and follow us on Twitter!

WARNING: Channel Frederator is rated EXPLICIT. Man, turkey is so *bleepin’* delicious! Oops. Sorry. Some content on CF is pretty grown up. If you’re under 18, get your parent’s permission prior to viewing.

-Bailee DesRocher