Saturday, September 12, 2009
Sunday, August 02, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Only Yesterday: Hand Drawn Emotions
As the credits roll past screen, ocean of memories from Taeko's troubled childhood unfolds, helping her come to terms with her own life.
One of the most heartwrenching moments I've ever come across in a film. What a rewarding film from Studio Ghibli! Absolutely terrific.
English lyrics for this achingly beautiful song "Ai Wa Hana" (The Rose):
Some say love, it is a river
that drowns the tender reed
Some say love, it is a razor
that leaves your soul to bleed
Some say love, it is a hunger
an endless aching need
I say love, it is a flower
and you it's only seed
It's the heart afraid of breaking
that never learns to dance
It's the dream afraid of waking
that never takes the chance
It's the one who won't be taken
who cannot seem to give
and the soul afraid of dying
that never learns to live
When the night has been too lonely
and the road has been too long
and you think that love is only
for the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winter
far beneath the bitter snows
lies the seed
that with the sun's love
in the spring
becomes the rose
One of the most heartwrenching moments I've ever come across in a film. What a rewarding film from Studio Ghibli! Absolutely terrific.
English lyrics for this achingly beautiful song "Ai Wa Hana" (The Rose):
Some say love, it is a river
that drowns the tender reed
Some say love, it is a razor
that leaves your soul to bleed
Some say love, it is a hunger
an endless aching need
I say love, it is a flower
and you it's only seed
It's the heart afraid of breaking
that never learns to dance
It's the dream afraid of waking
that never takes the chance
It's the one who won't be taken
who cannot seem to give
and the soul afraid of dying
that never learns to live
When the night has been too lonely
and the road has been too long
and you think that love is only
for the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winter
far beneath the bitter snows
lies the seed
that with the sun's love
in the spring
becomes the rose
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Run Cheetah Run
Have been animating this using a Cheetah model available on the net.
Dedicated to a friend whose birthday falls today.
WIP
Dedicated to a friend whose birthday falls today.
WIP
Saturday, April 18, 2009
One from the Past
This one is from my starting days in traditional animation when we used to work under constant terror of our firangi supervisors, hehe.
Monday, March 02, 2009
Manali in Pastels
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Yesterday Once More
These paintings were done by me some 6 years ago, when I got my PC. Was always fascinated by Photoshop and all the wonderful work friends were doing in it. Too bad, the interest never went too far. So far, these remain the only paintings I ever did in Photoshop and, of course, it had to be my favourite subject - Mountains. I had tried painting two places I've been to then - the first one being Kullu Valley in Himachal, and the second one Kausani in Uttarakhand. Nevertheless, I still love Photoshop but prefer working with graphics. Maybe, someday I will return to painting (sigh!!), but certainly not with a mouse this time :O)
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Missing Leh
I got an opportunity to visit Trans-Himalayan region of Lahaul-Spiti and Leh earlier this month with a friend...and what an incredible time I had! Well, the most wonderful time of my life.....and I knew, it was just too good to last.
Life had come to a complete standstill for those two weeks. Now, I'm back in this big and crowded place called Hyderabad but I think I left my heart and soul back there. Wish I could've been there for some more time....Wish I could've been there forever.
I miss Leh ....and I miss my friend, one of the most wonderful people I've known.
Life had come to a complete standstill for those two weeks. Now, I'm back in this big and crowded place called Hyderabad but I think I left my heart and soul back there. Wish I could've been there for some more time....Wish I could've been there forever.
I miss Leh ....and I miss my friend, one of the most wonderful people I've known.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Friday, August 08, 2008
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
DVD Cover For Richard Willams' Unsung Masterpiece
This DVD cover is my tribute to this extraordinary and exceptional piece of art and also to the people responsible for giving this masterpiece the treatment it always deserved! My big thanks to Garrett Gilchrist for all the painstaking work! Great job, indeed! Thanks a million, guys!
Following text is taken from the The Thief and the Cobbler - Recobbled Cut Restoration Thread:
"Nearly 30 years in the making, a labor of love by a team of animation greats, this was to be the masterpiece of Richard Williams' career, perhaps the most ambitious independent animated film ever conceived. The film was the inspiration for Disney's Aladdin, which proved to be its undoing. After over two decades of work, the film was taken away from Williams when he couldn't meet his deadline. It was eventually bought by Disney, recut and destroyed. It has never been seen the way it was intended to be seen ... until now. Based on Williams' original workprint, missing scenes have been restored using storyboards and unfinished animation. Restored to its true form, this lost classic has finally been found.
The Recobbled cut is a fan created construction of the film, painstakingly restored, as Williams wanted it, or as close to as possible. Based on a workprint of the film from when Williams was nearing completion (shortly before the film was taken away from him), using the workprint, DVDs of the two officially released cuts of the film, and other related elements taken from various sources this Recobbled cut reveals the masterpiece that could have been."
Please be aware that The Thief and the Cobbler was released on DVD by Miramax in 2006 in a shabbily chopped, crappy fullscreen version which sparked a furore among the purists and fans. Stay away from it.
Following text is taken from the The Thief and the Cobbler - Recobbled Cut Restoration Thread:
"Nearly 30 years in the making, a labor of love by a team of animation greats, this was to be the masterpiece of Richard Williams' career, perhaps the most ambitious independent animated film ever conceived. The film was the inspiration for Disney's Aladdin, which proved to be its undoing. After over two decades of work, the film was taken away from Williams when he couldn't meet his deadline. It was eventually bought by Disney, recut and destroyed. It has never been seen the way it was intended to be seen ... until now. Based on Williams' original workprint, missing scenes have been restored using storyboards and unfinished animation. Restored to its true form, this lost classic has finally been found.
The Recobbled cut is a fan created construction of the film, painstakingly restored, as Williams wanted it, or as close to as possible. Based on a workprint of the film from when Williams was nearing completion (shortly before the film was taken away from him), using the workprint, DVDs of the two officially released cuts of the film, and other related elements taken from various sources this Recobbled cut reveals the masterpiece that could have been."
Please be aware that The Thief and the Cobbler was released on DVD by Miramax in 2006 in a shabbily chopped, crappy fullscreen version which sparked a furore among the purists and fans. Stay away from it.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Lotus Pond, Here I Come
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
New Year Wishes
Saturday, July 07, 2007
An Unfinished Landscape
Alright...So here comes a post after ages. Been a little busy and a little lazy for sometime. Started this landscape sometime ago but cant forgive myself for leaving it unfinished. Anyway, I'm going to finish it as soon as I get back into the mood. BTW, the image isnt quite crisp since it was taken with a cellphone. I would also like to thank each and everyone visiting my blog.
Loads Of Love
Jafar
Loads Of Love
Jafar
Monday, March 26, 2007
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Sunday, December 24, 2006
A New Beginning
Thank you everyone for visiting my blog and for all the encouraging words and comments. Right now I'm on a vacation in Bangalore and all the trees in the city are in full bloom...Looks like they are all set to welcome the new season! This pic was taken just few hours back by me using the camera of my dear friend Jesu. This is indeed a common sight in Bangalore these days...and this tree, undoubtedly, remains my favourite and one of the most beautiful trees I've ever seen!
HERE'S WISHING EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A JOYOUS AND FRUITFUL NEW YEAR!!
Take Care
HERE'S WISHING EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A JOYOUS AND FRUITFUL NEW YEAR!!
Take Care
Thursday, November 23, 2006
My Cow Rigged :O)
Ok...So as I had mentioned earlier, I rigged my cow recently and also did some animation bits which looks not bad. Feels good to see my own character in action. I really like the udders which squashes and stretches...looks really funny!
This is just a pose I did to check the rig. Later on, thought of adding some environment to get the same feel of the concept I had long ago. Images from the concept can be found in my earlier post here.
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Mommy Remastered
Alright, I can't quite create magic with photoshop the way Andrei or Grigory and quite a few others do but then recently, I tried coloring a very old pic of my mom taken during her wedding. It was in black-and-white and kind of worn out. Now, the color version does'nt look too bad to me...Hehehe....
Anyway, it will be a surprise to her when I visit home next week and I'm sure she would be glad to see a remastered herself! Yes, I'm on for a vaction home :O) BTW I would also like to tell you that last week I finished rigging and skinning my cow model. Feels so good to see my own character in action! You guys take care!!
Anyway, it will be a surprise to her when I visit home next week and I'm sure she would be glad to see a remastered herself! Yes, I'm on for a vaction home :O) BTW I would also like to tell you that last week I finished rigging and skinning my cow model. Feels so good to see my own character in action! You guys take care!!
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
My Cow (WIP) :O)
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Old Man And The Sea : The Most Beautiful Animation I've Ever Seen!!
I was blown away while watching Alexander Petrov's animated version of Hemingway's classic recently! Alexander Petrov did more than 29000 paintings using his fingers on glass plates with slow drying oil paints and the result is absolutely breathtaking! It undoubtedly deserved all the acclaim and awards, including the Oscar, it won. Its such a shame, an exceptional film like this, is not widely available and is extremely hard to get. Really envy all those who saw it in IMAX....Nevertheless, I got a chance to watch and own it finally!! For those who havent seen it, go buy it, rent it, borrow it...watch it anyway you can!! To me, its the most beautiful animation I've ever seen!!
Anyone interested in knowing a little more about this incredible film can checkout the AWN and BBC articles which were done at the time of its release!
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Old work in a new post
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Monday, June 19, 2006
Gotcha!!!
Hi Everyone,
These were done in Photoshop using only "Elliptical marquee tool" and nothing else! Sometimes just one tool can give you so much, specially when you are not sure of other tools in the software...HeHe :o)
Regards
These were done in Photoshop using only "Elliptical marquee tool" and nothing else! Sometimes just one tool can give you so much, specially when you are not sure of other tools in the software...HeHe :o)
Regards
Monday, May 15, 2006
A welcome break from animation :o)
Indeed......Whenever I'm not animating, i can be seen trying my hands at modelling these days! Its so much fun when you model something you've always loved and adored...like "TOTORO" :o) My tribute to this exceptional, cute little film called "My neighbor totoro"!!!
I did the texturing for it as well :o) though not very sure how good or bad it actually is! Went on experimenting till it looked kinda okay to me...... and i stopped right there :o)
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Geisha
Monday, April 03, 2006
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Monday, February 20, 2006
WELCOME TO LOTUS POND!!!!
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