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Lafem! Hehehehe, I see ya handiwork o!

I have nothing more to add to your post since you have said it all. The whole 2D/verus 3D is about the most ridiculous line of argument. Let's face it, a lot of people get scared when they know what 2D entails. It is simply not for the faint at heart so at the end of the day, they jump into the 3D bandwagon hoping that the 'computer' will do the job. Now that is another piece of comedy, because when they get into the wagon, they will realise that your skills will be the deciding factor and not just button 'a' or icon 'c'. It is fact that MOST of the best 3D animators in the world have strong 2d background, be it in animation or illustration. 2D isn't going anywhere, you can go to japan and tell them 2D is dead and they will laugh at you until you drop dead. BTW every TV show is 2D, haven't really seen any 3D TV show (It would be weird though) and that trend isn't going anywhere so fast. I like me a 2D animation anytime. BTW Lafem, Have you seen Ghost in a Shell 2? You should see it 'cause that's 'off the wall' 2D animation right there!

Raymand, I couldn't download the video but I have to say keep pushing it and make it to the best of your ability. Complete that movie and you will be able to spot everything that you didn't do well the first time. With that knowledge, your second venture will be 100x better than the first one.

I love 2D animation and actually have more 2D DVds than 3D. I am always wowed by the vusial variety of Japanese animation which is a sharp contrast to the (insert popular country) hypocritical life-is-full-of-comedy-infantile-films which are great between (and I love them all) but I think the Japanese keep real. They tackle their stories with boldness and you have so much to choose from.

I'd done some 2D in the past (I enjoy drawing) but for a one man show, I got scared Poo.less because of the tons of drawings I had to do on a paper. In the past, I have never done any 2d animation beyond 7 minutes (tons of hand drawn frames). When I decided to tackle a 25 minute 2d short back in 2003, I did all the calculation including cheats like stretching six drawing per second ( 6fps) which surprisingly worked like magic. I got my materials ready, light table, pegs, paper punch, blue and red pencils and the lite version of Digicel Flipbook. When I bought a box of A4 papers from Staples, my eyes popped out because I needed another box! Remenber there are about 5000 sheets in one box That sure freaked me out and I gave up on that dream. I hope to invest on a tablet PC so that I can draw directly on the screen but again, I am not sure I will get used to that since I have a wacom tablet that I don't use. I love the freedom and flexibility of drawing on paper, just like I do with all my storyboards. Pencil on paper staright up!

What software do you use for ink and paint? Flipbook, toonboom ?

dakmanzero:
the best 360 guy is alex from streetfighter 3. why? because when he grabs u he says "You can't escape!!!!"

Hehehehe, you damn right. He isn't the fastest dude on the planet and you can punch him 1000x before he could lift a finger. BUT . . . the moment those King Kong Kilimanjaro hands land on you. Oh boy! You should either scream for your mummy or shut the heck up and take the ass whupping like a man.

This one is one bad azz muthacgatrewi. He doesn't look very intimidating but he could crush an eighteen wheeler with his massive hands. And his head,oh forget it! When he is on the move, nothing can stop him, not even a 100- inch massively reinforced steel wall.

He is Agamevu.

A little off topic but oh well . . . whoever thinks he/she can handle the stress of polygamy can go ahead, I got no beef with that. Heck polygamy is a lot better than a married man/woman hoping around and rolling in the hay with everything that has a John Thomas or the other one.

If you want to paint those who work on Sunday as sinners,look in the mirror and thou shall see a monkey with nostrils wide enough to serve as a passage for an elephant.

How about on Sunday you go to church on foot if you don't drive. Do not stop to buy gas if you drive. Do not buy any food. Thou shalt not log onto the internet. thou shalt not watch television. If you do these you are sharing in the 'sins' of the 'church dodgers'. Those of you who said anyone 'whorshipping' God on Sunday is doing it 'wrong'. I think I am going to need a lung transplant because that is the most ridiculous and hilarious crap I have ever heard.

Oh brother! You can keep a church/mosque attendance register if you wish but it will add little or nothing for your spiritual ascent.

And the software flame war continues. This software rocks , the other one sucks - -- and we continue to flog a dead horse hoping that it will gallop. Take it from a guy who has used almost all the OTS video editing software(PC) in actual production. There is nothing like the perfect software, each has merits and demerits. Some will meet your needs based on what you are aiming for as long as you are willing to push the envelope while some will be a total waste of your time. I could go ahead and list in a nutshell the merits and demerits of Premiere, Vegas, media Studio, Edius and co but that will be extrememly OT.

I personally use Premiere for editing not because it is the best (nothing like the best) but because of the fact it make timeline scrubbing a breeze, yes I said timeline scrubbing, why? Because 90% of what I do require rigorous audio/video synchronization. Don't get me wrong here, Adobe Premiere has lots of incredible features but the timeline is the only reason I chose it instead of Vegas/Media Studio etc etc. For compositing and effects I use After Effects because of the friendly GUI and hassle free layer manipulation. The only problem I have with After Effects so far is the native color keyer. This feature sucks big time and only works when you have a perfect green/blue screen shot. Now you can't always count on getting the perfect green screen shots because someone will always give you a phuked up green screen shot with poor DV footage full of arifacts and colors bleeding into the foreground actor thinking you are some sort of magician. If AE's native keyer is all you have in this case, YOU ARE SCREWED. With plug ins like Kelite and ultimatteAdvatage, you can hack your way through a bad greenscreen fotage. Combustion dioman keyer and discreet keyer beats AE native color keyer in every sense of it but again, with poor green screen fotta even in combustion, YOU ARE SCREWED.

I suggest you download and trial versions of Premiere, Vegas, Edius pro (From Canopus) I'd say Avid express pro but Avid's been way too stringent with their products, I am not sure there is a demo available. Take them on a spin and figure out which ones fulfils the most important things you need with minimum short falls or short falls you can live with. luckily Video edting appz are not half as complex as Compositing apps, you will have enough time to explore them to the maximum before making a decision. Don't be led astray by the software zealots. About Three years ago everyone was jumping the Maya/max bandwagon and some didn't even know what they want. I calmly viewed my options and considered what i really wanted. At the end of the day, I had to settle for Lightwave because at that time it was the best option for me as a newbie. Been using that ever since until i tried Softimage XSI. It blew the socks off my feet and I had to add it to the tool set. Now it goes like this: Model in Modo, animate in XSI and render in Lightwave. Why did bring up this case in a video editing software thread? Because it helps to underline the concept of 'use your head, chose wisely and don't close your eyes and flow with the crowd'

Good luck dude.


And before I forget, get yourself KING KONG hard drive, you going to need it and while you are at it , go grab LOTS of RAM, you heard that? LOTS OF RAM. Don't ask me why but you will be glad you did.

KD69:
Gay jewish men are very powerful in the entertainment industry and can ef your career up in a hot minute. They are even more powerful because they can be closeted. Dude, 30 percent of the world is gay and many of them are on this board pretending not to be. These reggae artistes are weak. If you believe in what you are singing, why would you apologise for it. Money, I suppose.

30 percent of the world is $%$#@&*^% gay? You *&^%$# kidding, right? Man, you sure you ain't smoking lemon grass wrapped in dry banana leaves? That statement is even more ridiculous than saying "A COMPLETELY BALD man went to a barbershop and got a HAIRCUT".

Vieira:
If you like dark comics, you need to try the following:

Preacher by Garth Ennis
Sin City by Frank Miller
Punisher by Garth Ennnis
Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller (the darkest batman you'll ever read).

That is just a few for now.
at you stick to buying "trades" these collect many issues in a big book and are easier to collect.

That's it ,man! You got that right! I have read all those from Preacher to Frank Miller's Sin City and 'Darkest Batman'. There is also Wise Son Black Panther (Not dark but interesting).

Diehard Spawn Fan in the house. I have a huge collection of Spawn. In the past I extended my hands toBatman, Spiderman, Justice League, Black Hood, Agent Liberty, Superman (all the four series: Superman, Man of Steel, Adventures can't remember the last one) All the characyters are still fresh in my memory. Right now I am only collecting Spawn since it appears to be the only one 'dark enough for' me. Was into those black and white WWII comics back in the days (Wonder if they are still in print nowadays).

Anyone remember LOBO? Lobo Th' main Man. Now this has got to be the most hilaruious comic book ever. It was not intended to be humourous but you end up rolling on the floor despite the excessive violence and blood and gore. I had so much Lobo Comics in my collection before I turned to Spawn.

beyunce:
I am surpised that U.S discriminate these african countries. I mean their blood.

But i am sure if its to donate oil. they wont mind. nonsense.

LOMFA That was friggin hilarious. Yeah don't they know mosquitos poop in our oil, I heard mosquito poop is more deadly than the bite,

There are numerous disadvantages of marrying from a different tribe as far as naija is concerned. I personally do not have a problem marrying from another truibe but the simple truth is that marriage in Africa is not a husband and wife affair, it is a union of families. The families of the bride and groom will merge into one big extended family where each will look out for other withouth a second thought. When you have two families from different tribe, no matter how enlightened there will be differences that may take a lot of adjustment and sacrifice to amend.

One can say the father/mother/uncles/aunts etc should not dictate the pace. While I agree with that, you must remember that friends will come and go but when the chips are down, only family will be there for you to the end, no matter how much they dislike you, they are stuck with you forever and have no choice but to attempt to bail you out. Bear that in mind before you raise your middle finger on your family members and tell them to to stick it.

There are so many obstacles and stumbling blocks on the way but once the two families get through these, that kind of union is usually glamourous. If I must marry oustside my tribe, I'll rather marry a girl from other West African countries like Senegal, Ghana or Cameroun, A French or Carribean woman, simply because I believe the Nigerian brand tribe mama drama is alien to them.

Bottom line: You can marry whatever but look before you leap. Inter tribal marriage is NOT a bed of roses.

An elephant can jump 10 feet above the floor only when it wants to fart.

Just had a bowl of steamed buffalo testicles with onion rings and curry leaves.

So they want to stifle Reggae stars? I laugh because if you believe you are free to poke another dude in the rear, get ready to take criticism because many people think it is sickening. We can't all agree with homosexuals and sing the gay halleluja.

I hardly concern myself with all these gay nonsense, not a skin off my behind.

I seriously laugh off my ass when people lose thier head over malaria. Is it the same Naija malaria that we are talking about here? Malaria in Naija is like fever and common cold. No big deal and it has a lot of effective remedies herbal and otherwise. Back in Naija at least in my neighbourhood ain't nobody scared stiff over malaria. It is more like 'yeah whatever' ailment that disappears in minutes when you drink the appropriate herbal remedy.

I think oyinbo is adding too much salt, ogbono and okporoko to this malaria bizness.

Sexual abstinence and chastity are two different things. Do not mix them together.

Duplicate post.
my bad.

celemel:
Today's woman needs a guy with a limo; who can bankroll the grandest wedding ceremony, pay for a slot on NTA newsline for the video-clips of the event, shuttle between the best hotels in town with her, live in opulence and style from day one, etc. Such men, unfortunately are scarce and difficult to put down as husband. Rather than treat u like a wife, he'll just see u as one of his investments (like a pet in the house) who should b seen but not heard.
Well girls, take heart. Am a good guy and am still available.

You got it right there! A naija girl in my area abandoned her husband a week after their traditional wedding because she found a 'richer' guy with mansions and all that. I was totally shocked when that happened because the girl didn't strike me as an irresponsible enthusiast. The worst part of it is that she said that Christ will forgive her that we all make mistakes, WTF? You know you are about to commit an abomination and you ask God forgiveness in advance, damn if i were God, I will be wupping ass on a daily basis, what blasphemy!

It was also shocking her mother, sisters and brother were in full support of that foolishness. And to cover their arse they started spinning lies about how the guy and how he was living in a train and how the girl was giving him pocket money and paying his rent. I almost fainted when I learnt about these lies 'cause I was there when everything started. I couldn't believe human beings can be so heartless. Weird because they are 'born again'.

The good news is that the so called rich guy is avoiding her and is obviously not gonna touch her with a 10000 foot pole.

When I got the new, I smiled and said 'Yeah, Karma is a muthafk. Serves you right scumbatardassmuthafker'

I could try getting him a job at a strip club,

shango:
well so its not really a racial thing. But the statistics on diseases and demographics in West Africa and Nigeria as well as Blacks in the United States in particular certainly are.

Thank you my broda, I have been called 'extrememly sensitive' for pointing out these fabricated statistics, someone in Jerusalem will tell me my father has seven cows and one goat when actually he only has three chickens. They make their claims with such a sickening authority. So there is HIV-7, HIV-A+, HIV-B- and HIV whatever but it is extrememly exaggerated. They went as far as telling us that 500,000 people die daily from Nigeria due to HIV. To add insult to injury they also said that the life expectancy of the average Nigerian is the age of 40. Every minute you will hear how 99.9 percent of Afro American men have bloated testicles and how 100.09% of Afro American women have breast malaria and all sorts of ridiculou unfounded nonsese and bullshit.

I don't even pay much attention to these statistics and the worst part of it is that a lot of Nigerian (especially those who spend little or no time in Naija) swallow all the bullshit hook, line, sinker, fishing rod, fisherman and boat.

About the blood donation thing, I guess it is not a racist thing but who said I was going to donate blood anyway. My body doesn't accept needles. last time I got 'stabbed' in the arse with that bullshit I almost had one leg shorter that the other.

Do you guys really know for sure or is it another condemnation bandwagon? I have heard people actually pray asking God fervently to 'Mach' (Mach am! *stamps feet on the floor*) A.M.O.R.C and Grail Movement because they are 'evil' and 'drink blood', It was obvious to me they had absolutely no idea of what were talking about, I had to laugh off my @ss because their ignorance was hilarious. I have heard 'horrible' tales about Ogboni but never paid much attention and I hope it is not another gravely misunderstood fraternity.

You can't neglect the fact that caribbean girls have a lot in common with West African girls especially in the looks and shape department. Sometimes the only way to tell the difference between a Jamaican/Grenadian/Guyanese/St. Vincentian(sp?) St. Lucian/Bajan(Barbados) and Naija chick is from their accent. It is no nmystery to me and it doesn't necessarily mean naija girls suck,

I dated a Trini girl and she wuz very exceptional honest, ravishingly beautiful, intelligent, down to earth, and everything good and I'd do it over and over again. I am kinda race/tribe blind when it comes to the whole relatiionship biznezz.

Simpsons
Family Guy
king of The Hill
American Dad
Zoids
Inuyasha
Samurai Champloo
The Boondocks
Trigun
I sometimes take a peek at Power Puff Girls 'cause I find the character Mojo Jojo freakin hilarious.
Courage,
Ghost In The Shell
Samurai jack
Xmen Evolution
Batman Beyond
Johnny Test
W.I.T.C.H
Spongebob Squarepants
CatDog: very annoying but I like it
Cowboy Beebop
Ren and Stimpy
Angry Beavers
Beevis and Butthead
Reign
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Futurama

Seun:
What about the person that 'came up with the idea' for Indomie? Why am I not worshipping him/her?
When I put Indomie in my mouth I think, "wow, what a delicious experience!", so why don't I care about the creator?

You do care about the creator, haven't often said or thought "damn whoever came up with this stuff, this ish rocks Itell ya!" Okay , I think the indomie inventor is happy with the ''Wow, this food rocks!'' from all the indomie eaters across Naija. You give him/her honour with each mouthful of indomie, now that's hot. Don't you think so? I am pretty sure you'd like him/her so sign empty bags of indomie whenever you meet him/her and he/she will be glad to honour the greatest eater.

Seun:
edge

I mean I love Indomie but it has never crossed my mind to ask for the authograph of the person who formulated it.

Once you eat indomie that's it you don't see it on your bookshelf, well the next thing is you poop but nobody looks at their poop and says ''Wow, this is a work of art!". These things you are citing are not remotely similar.

Seun:
edge

So why do people want J K Rowlings' authographs?

JK Rowlings came up with the idea and put her imagination to paper.

Seun, there is no need to wonder why the entertainment industry works differntly. Why do you think it is called 'entertainment'. Diversity fosters development inwardly and outwardly. The entertainer go the extra lenght to provide entertainment and relief to the public, it is not a requirement neither is it essential but yet, they delve in and give it their best shot. That is the uniqueness of entertainment industry. It has been like that from the days of our ancestors. the great wrestlers were held with honor while the best female dancers were treated like diamond.

You said entertainment if insignificant, while I agree with you that it is not an essential component like food and water, it serves a great deal of purpose as long as human existence is concerened. You probably closed your mind to the benefits of the entertainment industry or rather you focused only on the demerits (don't forget there is always a down side to EVERYTHING). The entertainers are unique in the sense that they bring together people from all races and creed, their works transcend tribal and racial indifferences, I can go on forever. Why would I need the authograph of the chief press secretary? They are doing exactly what they are paid to do, work for hire you said.

I have noticed you do have a slight problem with entertainers 'cause you always call them 'mere' actors. They are as important as your doctor, rocket scientist and lecturer whether you believe it or not. One point of correction, I think you should do a thorough research because Genevieve is not 'a mere millionaire in Naira', she is a multiple octupulate, quadrupulate whatevapule naira millionaire, you probably meant to type US Dollars.

The entertainment industry is here to stay and there is no point trying to change this unique industry, you will have better luck making an elephant fly.

mrmayor:
When I was about 12 or 13 years old I attended my first ECk meeting,I was fascinated by the claims of an Eckist in my school so I decided to give it a try.Mind you I didn't attend the meetings without cruel intentions.
I was really fancied the idea of Astral or Soul Travel.I could do Soul travel to WEAC office,check exam papers and be prepared if you can call it that.
I did the Hu chatting so many times than I care to remember and nothing happened,then I knew its all a load of Bollocks.I have being to meeting of even the GRAIL MASSAGE and I'm so disappointed,by the claims of these people.

I don't care what people claim their believes,sects or cults,if it can't be proven its a load Bull Sh-It

It makes a great deal of sense not to bash something we do not know without at least making the effort to find out what it really is. One can easily sit in his world and disregard things beyond his reach. The Grail Movement is not a cult and do not 'claim' anything as you have in written in your post.

Living your live in accordance with the will of the Almighty God, spiritual accent and upliftment as well as the genuine love that involves the sacrifice of one's safety and comfort for the benefit of others doesn't look like a claim neither does it sound 'satanic'. There is absolutely no extraordinary claims involved. Please do your research very well and don't always believe what you hear from people.

Hotstepper:
what has fashion got to do with being educated or not?

Trust Nigerians. If you don't have a PHD, they will say you will poop with your a-s-s facing the ceiling and if you have a degree, they will say you have a 'mere' first degree. A fresh Engineering graduate with absolutely no industry experience and no clue about the components of a mere wrist watch would ask you to call him Engineer Doctor Nwankwo, if you refuse to bow down before his supreme intellectual 'technogeek'excellency, he will cut off your head and rip out your spine.

If you didn't go to college or did not finish college, they will say you'd stick your moi moi up your a-s-s instead of your mouth. Now If you didn't actually go to school, ask God to take your soul because you are going to be something less than human, a monkey's puke perhaps. At the end of the day we produce nothing. We import everything including chewing stick and toothpick .

Nonsense and ofe akwu!

Orikinla:
Who said?

Truth is that anyone who makes $2Million in Naija annually is a lot more comfortable than he who makes $100.000 per anum in the USA,, you better believe that.

That was a serious error, c'mon dude I meant to type N2 Million. and I will correct myself now. I will say it again that Anyone who makes N2 Million per anum in Naija is a lot more comfortable than he who makes $100,000.00 per anum in the USA. You better believe that.