What Music Video! What Vent Open!

updated with input and suggestions from Dave Sim himself! His verdict so far is: "the music video's REALLY good!"

Music video is so far made up of animation clips in various stages of development.


new beginning idea and animation update progress by Sergey Belyaev
http://www.3dserg.be/

CEREBUS NEWS
Order the 30th anniversary edition of the first 500-page graphic novel "Cerebus: High Society"! http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com/2014/12/available-to-preorder-high-society.html

Huffington Post recommends seeing CGI-driven Cerebus the aardvark film!:) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/29/year-end-contrarian_n_6366544.html
See under the "Guardians of the Galaxy" heading in the article

What paintings on the wall! What environment!

Dave Sim has penciled a production painting on watercolour paper, which Joe Rubenstein will then paint. For more on this exciting development
http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com/2014/12/weekly-update-27-december-14.html
Here's the progress on the wall where the paintings will go.

Environment modeling progress by John Eyre
threeheadedfilms@gmail.com
And here's more of the environment progress below

What Vent Throughing! Blur Running! Holidays!

animation update progress by Sergey Belyaev
http://www.3dserg.be/


nameless villager that we refer to among ourselves as "Twerp".
Background not rendered yet. Test of blur concept.

Hope everybody had a wonderful holiday!:)

What Statue Dust! What Shadow Beast!

animation and dust added progress by Sergey Belyaev
http://www.3dserg.be/


medallions added using script/code SetUp by Nick Wolensky
nicholas.wolensky@gmail.com

CEREBUS NEWS
RIP John Balge - comic book journalism pioneer and early patron of Dave Sim http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com/2014/12/john-balge-1954-2014-early-canadian.html

What Model Sheets! What Shadow Beast!

Nate Spidgewood  wanted to take a crack at putting a team together to do a 2D animation sequence for when Cerebus is hallucinating from the effects of the Lama Lotus. We already had a storyboard that Daniel Grant did on his own initiative as well. Nate asked Brian Andersen to make some model sheets, which just came in to my surprise. Wether the 2D portion happens or not these might still be helpful for the new "interview" scenes being added to the film.
(Click to enlarge)

Expressions

Poses

rough concept layout render of Cerebus connected to Shadow Beast.
Medallions added too not that you can really see them:)

CEREBUS NEWS
Currently rerunning "Sim & Steranko on Kirby!" on Cerebus TV

http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com/2014/12/cerebus-tv-reruns-sim-steranko-on-kirby.html

What Sanctuary scale and stairwell! What armchair and throne selections! What Wizardry!

Sanctuary environment progress and scale test by John Eyre
threeheadedfilms@gmail.com
here's another reference John is working off of the underground stairwell

Latest on the film from Dave Sim - yes, he blogs every Friday! http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com/2014/12/weekly-update-19-december-14-on-march.html

also, here's an armchair for the new character he selected from some references faxed to him

and here's the reference for the throne the fax mentions that it will eventually be swapped out with

here are the selections in color

low res rough test render

CEREBUS NEWS

Dave Sim on list of "Graphic Design Masters In Comics"
http://www.bunchofdorks.com/twodimensionpodcast/2014/12/17/109-graphic-design-masters-in-comics/

What Sanctuary! What Giant Shoulders!

"The Sanctuary" environment modeling progress by John Eyre
threeheadedfilms@gmail.com

Below floor plan of "the Sanctuary" by Oliver Simonsen approved by Dave. Since there are no references for the sidewalls John will improvise on those. As for the paintings on the wall Dave suggests using photoshop and that we can choose some from "Rick's Story" and also make them into Kickstarter bonus prints. If anyone has any favorite paintings they'd like to see from that Cerebus book let us know

rough test render

CEREBUS NEWS

New review of "Cerebus: Church & State Vol II". From the article: "Sim and Gerhard were, quite simply, the greatest creative team ever to work in comics. This was their first masterpiece" 

http://mindlessones.com/2014/12/17/cerebus-church-state-vol-ii/

What Dave Sim Co-Director! What Glow Props!

Fax from Dave Sim (click to enlarge)

PAPAL ROBES

ENVIRONMENT

SPORE WAGON TO BE ADDED IN THE MIDDLE

LIGHTING

Dave Sim ponders: "What if it's a hit?" I have to agree that getting this far on the film was as Dave puts it "Extremely Unlikely, as well. As in: getting hit by a comet while purchasing a $3 million winning lottery ticket Extremely Unlikely."  Pretty sure it hasn't been done before http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com/2014/12/weekly-update-12-december-14.html

very rough test of glowing props and statue

CEREBUS NEWS
The Beat spotlights holiday gift ideas from Cerebus environment artist Gerhard! http://comicsbeat.com/gift-guide-buy-a-print-from-gerhard/

New Cerebus drawing will be available for the next Kickstarter campaign! http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com/2014/12/cerebus-archive-number-three-bonus-print.html

Dave Sim art auction of his drawings of Margaret ("Gone With the Wind") Mitchell
http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com/2014/12/glamourpuss-art-auction-margaret.html

"Judenhass" inspires teacher to talk about Ferguson
http://sequart.org/magazine/52858/writing-the-collective-page-dave-sim-judenhass-and-tolerating-injustice/

What Direction! What Test Rendering! What Trailer!

Direction on the film from Dave Sim has begun! We were admittedly never quite sure how best to proceed with the beginning text - it was more of a placeholder till now. Here's from his recent fax (click to enlarge)

rough render test
and here it is in a slight update to an old rough teaser idea

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT AND NEWS!

Dave Sim the screenwriter! Dave will write a "framing device" for the Cerebus animated film!!
http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com/2014/11/update-28-november-14.html
Bleeding Cool article on the casting call http://www.bleedingcool.com/.../11/29/dave-sim-want-a-woman/

Dave Sim art auction!
http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com/2014/11/glamourpuss-tracing-paper-auction-alex.html

Gerhard redraws the Regency Hotel from the Cerebus High Society storyline! Prints available!
http://www.gerhardart.com/apps/blog/the-regency-returns

Acclaimed comic book artist Alex Robinson draws characters from the first 200 issues of CEREBUS!
http://comicbookalex.tumblr.com/post/103318093089/cerebus-1-200

What Thanksgiving!

"Thanksgiving" is a US holiday where watching "Wizard of Oz" is one of the traditions:)

Cerebus News

"Judenhass" by Dave Sim is now free

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/11/23/dave-sims-judenhass-free-from-tuesday/

http://comicsbeat.com/holiday-reading-judenhass-by-dave-sim-is-now-free/

http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/go_read_freely_download_judenhass_by_dave_sim/

http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com/2014/11/judenhass-free-download-now-available.html

"Judenhass is an astonishing piece of work. Painful and real and unflinching. I don't remember the last comic I read that made me cry, but this did."

Neil Gaiman



"To apply the term ‘beautiful’ to this book may be a misnomer considering the subject matter, but its impact cannot be denied."

Joe Kubert


"This wise, appalled, deeply humane response to an endless shock and sorrow could come only from the profoundly thoughtful Dave Sim."

Peter Straub



"Dave Sim's "Judenhass" is a noble enterprise, reminding us of a painful and shameful part of human history. His writing and artwork are dramatic"

Jean Shuster Peavy
Sister of Joe Shuster
Artist-Creator of SUPERMAN



"Judenhass is endlessly disturbing, often unpleasant and incessantly horrifying in its stark coldness. The quotes should never be forgotten or made light of. It is why all people of good will say, 'Never again.'"

Marv Wolfman



As usual, trailblazing Dave Sim is way out in front. Look what he has accomplished in Judenhass. He begins at the beginning, defining his terms, as he looks at an ancient and world-wide problem from a fresh perspective.

Robin Snyder
Editor/Publisher - The Anotherrandomday Comics

What Cerebus opens a vent! Auction!

animation update progress by Sergey Belyaev
http://www.3dserg.be/

Cerebus News
Dave Sim art auction
http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/glamourpuss-tracing-paper-art-auction.html

What Opening Music! What Trailer! What Documentary!

"Opening Music" Original Cinematic score by Nils Jiptner
nilsmusic@mac.com


rough teaser idea -might need to dial down the text:)

Cerebus News
Cerebus Documentary!
http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/half-breed-films-cerebus-documentary.html

What Announcement!

Major announcement in a few weeks!

CEREBUS NEWS

Bleeding Cool article: "I consider Sim to be one of the few genuises that comics have created in the English speaking world" 

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/11/08/why-arent-more-people-talking-about-dave-sim/

Drawing of "Prince Keef" among other things from the Cerebus notebooks shared by Margaret Liss 

http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/notebook-18-ends-and-odd-bits.html

Speaking of here's a plug for my mom's book about her life with the Stones:)

http://www.amazon.com/LONGHAIRED-LADS-LONDON-TIMECAPSULE-1963-ebook/dp/B00K953BD4/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1400010752&sr=1-1&keywords=Inger+Simonsen

Cerebus "High Society" restoration progress! http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/pages-pages-everywhere-pages.html

What Invitation! What Despuess!

animation by Sergey Belyaev
http://www.3dserg.be/


Animation update progress by Jason Minos
http://www.jasonminos.com/


rough layout concept

What Helmet! What Riding! What Entering!

camera angle idea by Sergey Belyaev
http://www.3dserg.be/


animation update by Matteo Rovatti
http://rovattim3d.blogspot.com/
rovattim@gmail.com
with layout below




layout update progress plus a brief very rough test render in the beginning

CEREBUS NEWS
Coming January 2015! Pre-order Cerebus Graphic Novel "Church and State" now. In Diamond Previews. Item Code: STAR00271 http://www.previewsworld.com/Home/1/1/71/920?stockItemID=STK000103

Creator Rights victory! Outcome of Jack Kirby lawsuit. Kirby co-creator of X-men, Fantastic Four, Cap America, Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, the Black Panther, the Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver (not to mention Groot)
http://comicsbeat.com/jack-kirby-is-now-getting-credit-in-marvel-titles-and-that-is-pretty-freaking-awesome/#comments

What odds and ends! What Halloween!

Many odds and ends -some not listed here

slight animation update


layout progress


camera angles adjustments progress


layout update


rough test render - didn't quite work out


eyebrows and animation adjustmet progress


camera shake update progress


End credits rough concept layout idea

CEREBUS NEWS

Cerebus Dragnet art auction!
http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com/2014/10/auction-cerebus-art-dragnet.html

The making of the Cerebus Graphic Novel "Jaka's Story" Logo!
http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com/2014/10/jakas-story-logo_30.html

What Music! What Guarding! What Lord Julius!

Music progress by Nils Jiptner
http://nilsmusic.com/


guards animated by Rob Ellis
robellis.animator@gmail.com


layout progress

CEREBUS NEWS
Cerebus Dragnet art auction!
http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com/2014/10/auction-cerebus-art-dragnet.html

What Horse riding! Castle pointing! Questioning!

facial expression update by Matteo Rovatti
rovattim@gmail.com


layout update progress


layout progress, helmet added, medallion necklace added using using script/code SetUp by Nick Wolensky
nicholas.wolensky@gmail.com

CEREBUS NEWS
The brand new AMOC sticker.... a 'bonus item' to each portfolio that goes out. I'm not talking about one sticker, I'm talking about a sheet of removeable (matte finish) and a sheet of permanent adhesive (gloss finish) along with instructions of where to buy the blank label sheets and the PDF print file so you can make more of your own at your will. So here's what it looks like as a single sticker.

What Cerebus and Lord Julius! What Corner Turning!

animation update by Sergey Belyaev
http://www.3dserg.be/

animation update by Sergey Belyaev
http://www.3dserg.be/


sword added by Rob Ellis
robellis.animator@gmail.com

CEREBUS NEWS

Dave Sim now answering questions! 3 hours left of Kickstarter campaign! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/c-minus-kid/cerebus-archive-number-two/comments
particularly apropos our film, i think, was this response (click to enlarge)

Dave Sim Kickstarter optimism: "the way that STAR TREK fans brought STAR TREK back to life and got a movie made after however many years when STAR TREK had DOA stamped all over it in any conventional sense. Well, you know, that's CEREBUS In Spades." http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com/2014/10/weekly-update-24-october-14.html

A sports vs comics forum discussion takes an interesting Cerebus turn:) http://www.sportshoopla.com/forums/sports-forum-general-discussion/168283-why-do-grown-adults-get-so-worked-up-over-comic-book-hero-movies-2.html

Cerebus by Locke & Key and Little Nemo in Slumberland artist Gabriel Rodriquez. #Inktober

"InkTober" drawings from up and coming artist Nick Pendleton

David Felizarda

Dave J. Woodward

Interview with author J.F. Lewis: "Cerebus: High Society & Church and State I & II" on list of most influential Graphic Novels

http://www.koboldpress.com/k/front-page18686.php#.VEwvw_nF8ud

What Up! What Medallions and Vest! Skeleton!

expression update progress by Rob Ellis
robellis.animator@gmail.com


medallion and vest added using using script/code SetUp by Nick Wolensky
nicholas.wolensky@gmail.com


Cerebus facial expression update progress

CEREBUS NEWS
3 last Bonus Prints added to the Cerebus Kickstarter! 2 days left! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/c-minus-kid/cerebus-archive-number-two
scroll down on the above link or see them here in the link below
http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com/2014/10/kickstarter-bonus-prints-19-21.html

Margaret Liss shares the notebooks: the making of Cerebus issue#98! http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-trial.html

Preview of new Cerebus story by Dave Sim! And Dave in gag photos as a new foundation is layed on the "Off-White House"!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/c-minus-kid/cerebus-archive-number-two/posts/1026595
 for a better view of the comic in progress
http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com/2014/10/dave-sim-wow.html

What Ground Standing! What Breakfast! What Walnut!

sword adjustment by Rob Ellis
robellis.animator@gmail.com


not actual music.
rough layout test render


rough effects concept layout

CEREBUS NEWS
Dave Sim art auction: Alex Raymond & Linda Evangelista! http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com/2014/10/glamourpuss-art-auction-alex-raymond.html

Dave Sim drawing new 8 page "Surreal Cerebus Tracing Paper" story! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/c-minus-kid/cerebus-archive-number-two/posts/1025399

Alex Robinson draws Cerebus characters for Inktober! http://momentofcerebus.blogspot.com/2014/10/inktober-alex-robinson.html