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[Qorian Workflow] Project Tsika trailer test 01

So this is the new project in the pipeline. This is more a concept piece created for two purposes:

a) To help visualise the project before we begin writing it and developing it further.
b) To test out a new 2.5D animation pipeline (that we call the Qorian worflow) that will allow us to acheive this efficiently.

Qorian Workflow:
 
This is a workflow devised by Nqobizitha Mlilo for the production of "Project Tsika". Essentialy born out of two needs, If we attempt to create a feature length film that we will shoot and apply Vfx on, we face the hurdle of having a shortage of actors who can pull it off. We would also face the limitation of only being able to shoot in HD. If we attempt to produce a fully 3D animated feature/long form product, all consumers would compare it with stuff they have seen like Shrek or Incredible. 2D animation offers us the advantage of not needing actors as well as faster rendering times... but we don't have as many illustrators as a Japanese studio would have... so the Qorian Workflow sits in the middle of 3D and 2D.
Combining the flexibility of 3D and using cel shading techniques, we can produce 2D results. The initial character set up for that is time consuming, yes, but once the character is set up, one can then pose and render out stills which is similar to drawing/scanning and coloring. Once you have this artwork you can animate it in 2D (in our case, a combination of 2D animation apps and mainly a custom rig built in a compositing app. This affords the pipeline fast illustrative capabilities as well as fast rendering as well as Higher res rendering (like 2K).

The Qorian document is being developed now and the trailer above is the first production created using the Qorian workflow. We will be creating another trailer, using better and more hand painted background plates this week. The trailer above only took one compitent artist 3 hours to produce once the character was designed, built and rigged. More tests will be shown on this blog in the upcoming weeks.

Comments are more than welcome to help us trouble shoot this pipeline and hopefully provide a workflow that will produce feature length animations in Afrika.

 

The Concept for what maybe my most ambitious project.
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I have been going through a bit of change in my mind. A change of philosophy and just basically retaking a look at what motivates some of my perceptions. The main thing has been to contextualize all my skills to my environment. That last statement is probably a little emo and abstract, but trust me... the next few weeks will all make sense... I hope...

This is a concept of what may become my most ambitious and challenging project to date. I have had to reshuffle a lot of things n my head... slowly beginning to put it on paper.

Nqo

 

VIDEO RELEASE: Munetsi - Number 1! (Directed by Enqore)

  

This is the new Munetsi video off his upcoming album: Chaminuka - Zimbabwean Superhero!

 

The way of the sage EP part 1 complete
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Spent the weekend mixing the remaining joints for the new project. I realised during the writing process that I had way more joints than I had planned. So I decided to make a double EP in the quiet time I had since coming back from Rwanda. Alas I ran out of time so I decided to complete at least the one part and get to work on some promo material and videos.

The part 2 is halfway done. Just a two tracks left and that should follow the release of the other EP in a couple months.

Here is the track list for the part 1:

1. Intro - Produced by T-krued and mixed by BegottenSun
2. Angit'uyazi - Produced by BC and mixed by Enqore
3. Empress Ft. Roki - Produced by Roki and mixed by Enqore
4. Akekho Ft. Squash - Produced by Squash and mixed by Enqore
5. Igama'lam - Produced by Greg loyal and mixed by Enqore
6. Outro (track preview) - Produced by Zyon Black and mixed by Enqore

That's the track list for the part one! I don't have a full tracklist for part 2 (largely because I don't know the names of the tracks yet) but it features production from Jay-P (Rwanda), Jusa (Uk), ZyonBlack (Botswana), Squash(Zim).

I should get started on the videos after Hifa when I am done with the Munetsi video and the other one I am working on then its ON!!! So expect the EP online mid may (because that's when I'll be done with a video or two and some press material... hopefully).

Other than that... I feel great about having this done! After this EP I am taking a break off entertainment and music videos to focus on setting up my new company! Stay tuned!

Enqore

 

Partanimator Comic strip pilot #04
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Another test of the comic strip. This should be the amongst the last of this particular style test then I will be trying out other methods. Once again... Lemme know what you think!

 

Partanimator.com comic strip test 03
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Here's a third test of the comic strip. I am now in the groove of things and I have a clear idea about how frequently I can release it and what else needs to happen.

as usual, comments and crits are welcome

Nqo

 

Partanimator.com comic strip pilot 02
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This is another test for the partanimator comic strip project. using different method and altering the art style from the one before to improve it a bit before I can commit to a workflow for the series. What say you to the look and feel of this one as well as the content? PLUS! anyone who wants to write for this from time to time is most welcome! just send me an email! (it's there on the strip)

Comments and crits welcome!

Nqo

 

Part animator comic strip concept!
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This is a concept for a new comic strip I have been meaning to get started. I wanted to create something that writing for wouldn't be too hard because it's loosely based around conversations I have daily. I put this together quickly just to figure out a workflow as well as time-frames but also to just get a strip going so that i can figure out what would need tightening up. I intend to have this strip produced every week once I start going with it.

I will be introducing new characters as the strip progresses!

Comments and Crits are most welcome.

Enqore

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