SEE THE ORIGINAL 1983 FINSTER FINSTER “STORE WARS!”
Hey Random Cartoon Kadets!
My buddy Steve Moore, whom I attended Cal Arts with, way back in the early 80’s, has posted the original 1983 “STORE WARS” pencil test on his animation site!
WOW! It was a surprise to me.
This 5 minute pencil test stars the original Finster brothers, Mrs. Finster and the chickens. (Which originally had no heads! They were fresh from the freezer case!)
I also used no music at all! I hired someone in the music dept to do the laser s/fx for me.
Backgrounds are minimal to none.
This “STORE WARS” version didn’t deal too much with story. The newest Frederator version takes care of that. I wanted pure action!!!
Anyway; here’s the link to Steve Moore’s site.
He’s a great guy and a wonderful animator. Check his stuff out!
Have fun!!!
Turn up the sound!!
Your Cartoon Pals…… Jeff and the Finster Boys
http://www.moorestudiosinc.com/attic.htm
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On July 5th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Awesome Jeffy! I just watched it and it’s really cool! I love watching pencil tests. They seem in general to have a life that finished animation does not (at least in my opinion) Anyway, thanks for sharing that with us!
On July 5th, 2006 at 12:00 am
That was cool. As an artist and animator, it must be very cool to revisit a project like that. It’s almost like an animator’s equivalent to Scrooge or Groundhog’s Day… you’ve got a chance to go back and do things again. I’m looking forward to your short now more than I was before.
On July 6th, 2006 at 12:00 am
hey Mike and Floyd!
I’m glad you like the original version of Store Wars!
Yeah; it was a real trip going back in time to do it ahain in a real live studio. Man; what a great experience!
Take care and I wish you guys continued success and fun!!!!
Your Cartoon Pal….. Jeff
On July 7th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Very entertaining Jeff! So glad it’s finally being produced- can’t wait to see the finished project
On February 24th, 2007 at 12:00 am
Hey Dad Cool blog!