Personal Animation Website

On the 22nd of September 2007 I set up a free website for myself at freewebs.com with the intention of using it to showcase my animation work. Today I finally got around to updating it with two of my animations. I plan to get all of my current work up by the end of the week.
My site address is http://stuvilleproductions.webs.com/index.htm
I have just finished looking at upgrading my site to a yearly subscription of between £25-£50 in order to ensure I have enough storage and bandwith to host and view my videos. If nobody can view them then there isn't much point in me having a site.

Use of Music

I got a reply from Kris Wilson today with regards to using his music and getting some custom made:

"As long as you give credit I have no problem. Show me if you can.
Depending on the type of music/quality we'd work something out. I keep it pretty cheap."

I sent this back:

"Cheers very much. The music I would be after would be on the classical side of things and my animation is basically a retelling of the Jack and Jill nursery rhyme. I'll send you the animation when its done to see if you fancy doing anything for it and to see how much it would cost."

Animation Music

I have just finished contacting Kris Wilson on deviantART to ask if it would be ok to use some of his music on my showreel when I get one together and how much he would charge to create a piece of music for my current project. He mentioned some time ago that he would be willing to create music for people so I thought I should give it a go.

"Hello there Kris,
I'll get straight to the point.I was wondering if I could get your permission to use Colico on my animation showreel? If you agree I'd ensure you got credit on the end.
While I'm on the topic of music and animation I would also like to ask about your services as a musician. How much would you charge to create a piece of music for an animation lasting roughly 1 minute 30 seconds long?
Thanks and regards,
Alistair"

More contact with Nick Roberson

Yesterday I sent and email to Nick with some photos of my Jack and Jill puppets:

"Hi Nick,
Here are some pictures of my animation puppets now that they are 98% finished. Sorry the quality isn't that great. I'll try and get some better pics sent to you eventually, probably after I have created their mouths and eyelids. (Hence only being 98% done.)

I hand stitched all of their clothing and they are stuffed with wadding. The skin on their hands and arms is made from 'Tesco stretch fabric strapping'. It worked suprisingly well.

Alistair"

Pictures:

Today I got a reply:

"Hi Alistair,
They look great, it certainly is worth all that effort with the costumes. That is an area that lets a lot of people down. I wish you all the best with the animation, Have fun. I can't wait to see more which is the sign of good work. Keep in touch,
Nick."

I certainly will be keeping in touch!