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Journal Entry: Sun May 20, 2012, 10:00 PM
  • Mood: Excited
  • Listening to: Film Scores
  • Reading: Ludlum
  • Watching: Various BluRay DVDs
  • Playing: SOUL CALIBUR on XBox360
  • Eating: Stuff and stuff
  • Drinking: Iced Tea





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Hello, Gang!  Once again, I'd like to share some of my musings, previously posted over on facebook.  Please feel free to express your opinions and thoughts. :)

- With Spielberg's "THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN," it would seem that they've finally cracked the code with digitally-animated human characters. These CG creations no longer appear like creepy computerized cadavers, which has been true in previous efforts ("FINAL FANTASY: THE SPIRITS WITHIN," "THE POLAR EXPRESS," etc.). Tintin and company look amazingly real. Yes, it is impressive to the level of astonishment.  But...

It becomes a question of why?  What's the point of getting so realistic in what is essentially a cartoon?  I think there are diminishing returns, since there are so many more things a storyteller can get away with in a cartoonish cartoon than can be done in a realistic one. There is a greater suspension of disbelief extended by the audience.  There are scenes in TINTIN that do not play nearly as well as they might have if they were whimsically cartoony, and this inevitably limits the experience.  Once the audience becomes inured, once the spectacle no longer amazes, then all that is left is the story and the characters, which had better be engaging.  With this extreme realism, it's really an achievement that inevitably amounts, at its base, to a stunt. "Look what we can do now with computers!!!"   Great, but-- what else ya got?

TANGENT ALERT!!!
- I feel that this same principle applies to illustration.  Sure, lots of folks are greatly impressed by the pencil drawing that fools them into believing the image must actually be a photograph.  On the face of it, it is indeed a marvel.  But while it's certainly a marvel of craftsmanship, I can't help feeling that it is lacking in true creativity.  Unless the illustration is done from a sitting model, a genuine drawing from life, all the clever craft of the illustrator involves the meticulous copying of all the values, tones, composition, and texture of what has already been solved by a camera.  Really, what is the point?  It's little more than a stunt.  Hey!  Look how closely I can copy a photograph!  

Long ago, when artists sketched or painted a person's portrait, the realistic aspect of these was better appreciated, and that appreciation was better justified.  And even then, if the artist managed to introduce something abstract, an impression all his/her own, the portrait was equally spectacular, if not moreso.  But once the camera was invented, this sort of realistic portraiture became obsolete, and redundant without some unique element added by the artist.  Great illustrators like Norman Rockwell used the camera as a device of expediency (much like the computer is used today).  However, the photos Rockwell took served primarily as a guide, and he invariably plussed the poses and expressions of his models as he progressed to the painting stage.

Anyway...  I don't intend for this observation to be a diatribe against any fellow Deviants here.  I've seen some fantastic talent, and some phenomenal skill.  I've experimented with ultra-realistic portraiture myself.  But in my days as a STAR TREK cover artist for comics, I often felt lousy if I didn't manage to bring something more to the illustration than what was culled from photographic reference.  And even then, I wasn't translating the photo reference as a direct "note-for-note" simulation since it was hard line art.   And yet, all of my experience lends some validity.  I know whereof I speak.  Hahaha!  I just think that the truest creativity is achieved when an artist imbues the work with a greater part of him or herself than that which is supplied to the art by a device (whether this device is a camera, or a computer).  But that's just me.

By the way, "THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN" was a lackluster film in the end, despite the digital magic.  Lesson?  Story, and character! Story, and character!  Story, and character!

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- "PROMETHEUS."  I really hope it turns out to be an awesome movie experience. So much anticipation. Great to have Ridley back in sci-fi. One minor irritation based on the trailers is the typical capitulation found in most prequels: They fear to commit to the design and the tech. If a new story is supposed to predate the old, then design things so that the events and era of the prequel do not appear more advanced than that of the other film. Filmmakers and marketing execs always cop out on this, as if they are afraid to risk an audience's approval over a story's logistical integrity.

While I understand their strategy, I'd still prefer a prequel that actually LOOKS like a prequel, for a change.  I mean, since the invention of "prequels," have we really ever had one that convincingly looked as if IT was the film that came before?  Same with prequel television series ("ENTERPRISE").

I love the use of the classic Giger designs in "PROMETHEUS."  And I love how it seems they've expounded on the machinery in the Derelict spacecraft.  I got chills from the glimpse of the "Space Jockey" rising up out of the deck.    

I hope it's a good movie!!!

Cheers!   And, stay creative, my friends!  :)

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*Jerome-K-Moore
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Current Residence: Monrovia, CA, USA, roughly 117° longitude, 34° latitude, Earth, Sol System, Milky Way
Favourite genre of music: Depends on my mood. Classical, Rock, Jazz, R&B, Film Scores
Favourite photographer: Peter Parker. Jimmy Olsen is a HACK!!
Favourite style of art: All art is digital if you use your fingers
Operating System: Central Nervous
MP3 player of choice: iPod, by Apple
Shell of choice: Mi-shell Pfeiffer
Wallpaper of choice: Those realistic tunnel paintings that always fooled Wile E. Coyote
Skin of choice: African-American. But if I could've picked, I'd have chosen armor
Favourite cartoon character: Bugs, Popeye, Tom & Jerry, George Bush...
Personal Quote: "No! Try not. DO! Or do not. There is no 'try.'"
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:iconchekeichan:
Great art and designs. Keep it coming!
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*kizer180 2 days ago  Professional
Why are you in so many groups. I'll take my question off the air. Thank you.

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*Jerome-K-Moore 2 days ago  Professional Filmographer
Well, you know... I get some invitations... Other groups interest me. I hope to create some new art that would apply to certain groups, and it's nice to know where to share such art.

Is that cool? You need anything else? Can I fluff your pillow, maybe get you a soda? lol

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*kizer180 2 days ago  Professional
:) Good answer!

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:iconthewon:
Trying again since you responded to some. Maybe you just didn't see my question.

"I have a question I hope you will answer it. Is there any word of Deathstroke The Terminator appearing in Young Justice. It seems he is the one character who seems to never get his respect. Also why no love of Donna Troy?"
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*Jerome-K-Moore 4 days ago  Professional Filmographer
As a member of the design team, I have no say over the characters who will appear in the show's storylines. That remains under the control of the producers. Additionally, it would be irresponsible of me to reveal anything about the show that is still considered privileged information. That would be unfair to the producers, and it would be unfair to the fans. Please continue to be patient, and enjoy the show's storyline as it unfolds. There are plenty of surprises in store. :)

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:iconthewon:
Cool I Know it came off as me wanting a answer, but I just wanted to know that their is a chance. In general when it comes to DC cartoons those 2 characters are always left out. Despite being overall very popular they never seem to get used in any form.
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*Jerome-K-Moore 3 days ago  Professional Filmographer
You probably know more about that than I do. As for Donna Troy, I imagine her character gets plenty of competition for attention from the other Wonder-Girl. Since Cassie may better appeal to young viewers, Donna Troy may get overlooked.

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~AtomicAzure 5 days ago  Student Digital Artist
If Artemis dies, I'm COMING AFTER YOU!
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*Jerome-K-Moore 5 days ago  Professional Filmographer
No, not me! Go after the producers! I would have nothing to do with that. LOL!

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~AtomicAzure 5 days ago  Student Digital Artist
DOES SHE?!
I will protest for a zombie/ghost episode outside your offices!

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*Jerome-K-Moore 4 days ago  Professional Filmographer
I am unable to reveal anything about the show that has yet to be broadcast. Sorry.

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~sonicwe23 6 days ago  Student Artisan Crafter
hey can you make cyborg from the movie justice league doom
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:iconjohnmiic:
Hey! Thanks for the fave on the Endeavor Size Comp Chart back in Nov. 2011. I think neglected to Thank You, (I don't see a prior comment here). I just don't keep up with things as well as I should. Thanks Again.
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:iconthewon:
I have a question I hope you will answer it. Is there any word of Deathstroke The Terminator appearing in Young Justice. It seems he is the one character who seems to never get his respect. Also why no love of Donna Troy?
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Mood: Joy ~sonicwe23 May 13, 2012  Student Artisan Crafter
hey did you see the justice league doom cyborg he is so cool ive been looking for his photo image of him but i can't find it niny where on goolge or bing or deviantart where can i find his image i looked on wiki but no luck do you no know where i can find it
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Mood: Love ~sonicwe23 May 13, 2012  Student Artisan Crafter
realy cool
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~doomsilver May 13, 2012  Hobbyist Artist
dude your work on young justice ROCKS!!
thank you for making different costumes for the people that we as comic fans love.

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Mood: Wow! ~PolishTamales May 9, 2012  Professional Filmographer
Why you gotta be so GOD-LIKE?!

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*Jerome-K-Moore May 9, 2012  Professional Filmographer
Umm-- I think you're confusing me with a guy named Thor. ;)

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~PolishTamales May 10, 2012  Professional Filmographer
SO GOD-LIKE MAN!

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~IzaeFer May 8, 2012  Student General Artist
daww
amezing work!!
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-watching the news episodes of young justice

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:iconbomperstomper:
Such excellent work, sir.
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~Hinameki May 4, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
I've always wanted to ask: What was up with the mid-season break? I had a massive YJ withdrawal. :c

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:iconyorkemaster:
Man I hate to ask for a request since this is your job but I've been trying endlessly to find a picture of Red Arrow from head to toe. If you wouldn't mind, may I request him? Or at least if you know of a link?
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