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Ed's script says Max should do a tail wagging dance while he's on the phone. The ONLY way I could interpret it was through an animated gif!
Enjoy!
Mel
2016-06-13 12:26:50 +0000 UTC View PostMax - Octopus?!
In a comment left by Ed in the previous sketch post, Max was drawn as an octopus! I actually had forgotten until he mentioned it. Hah.
What's important is that I found it and I can share it with you all! I guess it did look too weird. Enjoy! :)
-Mel
2016-06-09 03:44:38 +0000 UTC View PostOriginal Female Cast Designs
In the beginning, the idea was to make the characters look anime inspired but it didn't feel quite right to me. Getting direction from an editor or anyone you working with you can sometimes go against your gut instinct. But actually drawing out all the ideas help decide what looks best or doesn't look good at all.
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2016-06-08 03:31:34 +0000 UTC View PostMy Cage 0061
Thanks to everyone who wrote in and left their ideas, opinions, and suggestions,
and even those who even thought it should be end for Squishy. :)
We really appreciate hearing from our Patrons!
2016-06-04 23:22:19 +0000 UTC View PostMy Cage 0060
Share your thoughts!
Let us know if Squishy should survive!
2016-05-24 03:22:12 +0000 UTC View PostThe road to failure is paved with success!
Greetings My Cagents!
Just an update. So far we've only heard from Nickelodeon's Animated Shorts Program with the following auto e-mail a few days after we submitted:
"Hello!
Thank you for submitting to Nickelodeon’s 2016 Animated Shorts Program! We appreciate ...
2016-05-17 20:19:09 +0000 UTC View Post
"Chopper and Hops" Update
Well, we got our first feedback on "Chopper and Hops". It's from the animation studio Frederator (currently of 'Adventure Time' fame, previously of everything from 'Dexter's Lab' to 'Fanboy and Chum-Chum'). The response was...less than we'd hoped for. :D
"Hi E...
2016-04-22 14:45:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Chopper and Hops: SUBMITTED!!!!
Well, we did it! We submitted 'Chopper and Hops' to the Nickelodeon Shorts Program.
You're probably saying to yourself, "Well, that's that. Good for you", but wait...there's more...and it's probably the BIGGEST part of submitting. There's waiting! And the possible, and pr...
2016-04-16 18:37:09 +0000 UTC View PostChopper and Hops 3: Final Character Designs!
Hi all,
Above are the final character designs Melissa did for our 'Chopper and Hops' pitch. I placed my initial sketches underneath to show the contrast...and why I work with Melissa whenever possible! :D (NOTE: That is the same rabbit, Chopper, in the pic. Just in a different pose, and with a little co...
2016-04-14 13:11:06 +0000 UTC View PostChopper and Hops Part 2: Character sketches!
Hey kids,
In my continued attempt to take you step by step through my and Mel's working on a project, I bring you part 2 of our submission for the Nickelodeon Shorts Program, the first character sketches and my and Mel's e-mails back and forth. The Images above are from those e-mails and referenced in the text...
2016-04-08 18:31:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Chopper, Hops, and Bittercup: Our Next Project
While, yes, we still hope to do our ‘My Cage’ spin-off webcomic ‘Cute Force!’ (see https://www.patreon.com/posts/2895144 and https://www.patreon.com/posts/29822...
2016-04-03 16:13:08 +0000 UTC View PostSketches - Norm's design progression
Here are some classic sketches of Norm. Definitely one of the hardest characters to design. Our old editor wanted Norm to look kind of "anime/manga". Even thought the editor did his research, I still fought with him, hahaha, explaining that the Japanese make their comic strips no different than in America. Except for the horizon...
2016-03-31 04:17:33 +0000 UTC View Post
My Cage 0050
We made it to strip number 50!! Whoo hoo!! I know we've been quiet at times but we really enjoy being able to continue the series! Thanks to everyone who stuck with us, supported us, and even spread the word. You've all been the best and a great inspiration and motivation to keep going! Stay tuned for the extras, although they...
2016-03-22 12:40:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Writing Roller-Coaster
Hi My Cagents!
It's Ed Power. I haven't updated personally for awhile because I had several months of training for my day job, but I've been in my new position now for a while, and should have more time now.
One of the things I did recently was apply for Nickelodeon's Writing Program with my w...
2016-03-07 15:49:33 +0000 UTC View PostGolden Squishy Award!
Today's Golden Squishy goes to Anthony Dean's website, http://www.anthonynotes.com/, and the following posting: http://www.anthonynotes.com/2016/0...
2016-03-07 15:09:42 +0000 UTC View Post
