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Brian Barber sent us his submission for the Homegrown Music Video Festival in Duluth MN, where participants drew the name of a local band/song and had the weekend to make a brand new music video. He animated the song “Rise Up” by the Black-Eyed Snakes and received major props from all parties involved (including Duluth’s mayor!).

Channel Frederator: Where did you study animation?

Brian Barber: I learned animation on my own, I’ve been an illustrator and an advertising art director for about 12 years. Learning animation became necessary when I had clients with a need for TV ads, but teeny tiny production budgets. When I was a kid, I did my share of Super-8 stop motion with Legos and whatever was around the house.

CF: What has influenced your style the most?

BB: The style that influenced this video was efficiency. This project especially was a real crash and burn deadline. Participants drew the song on Friday night and had [Read more…]

Whew!

Everyone is graduated now, right? Please say yes!

I don’t think I can take any more awesome student films. Last week’s episode was hecka popular. There were so many comments - I didn’t think the interwebs could hold any more. I was wrong.

This week we have three brand new films you can chat about to kick of your summertime right! Woo!

“Gretel & Hanzel”, submitted by Gianna Ruggiero – Creepy new take on the creepy old story, with a rockin’ soundtrack.

“The Peasant and the Root”, submitted by Brock Gallagher – Wacky fairy tale that finally, finally, pits man against vegetable.

Black-Eyed Snakes: “Rise Up!”, submitted by Brian Barber – Entry for the Homegrown Music Video Festival in Duluth, MN. Participants drew a local band/song from a hat and had the weekend to make a sa-weet vid, like this one!
WARNING: Channel Frederator is rated EXPLICIT. Spring has sprung, people. You don’t know what you’re gonna see. Just promise [Read more…]