tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26178062016882773082024-03-26T22:47:23.368-07:00Triple A DudeThe blog on content creation for Animation, Art and Audio.Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.comBlogger159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-13757010423138032972024-03-22T09:19:00.000-07:002024-03-22T09:24:04.580-07:00Beating the Entertainment Business at Its Own Game Part II Survival Tactics for
Creators and PerformersWhen starting
the first article, I thought this would be a one-off. I discovered very
quickly there was so much more to cover. Deep breath everybody and welcome to
part II.What Do We Now
Know?Now that the
writer/actors strike is over, what have we learned about the entertainment
business? Writers and actors want fair compensation including a Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-18353470783525668642024-01-09T23:47:00.000-08:002024-01-14T10:27:06.155-08:00Free Stuff for the Holidays 2024Welcome to the NEW YEAR my friends.Here is some cool stuff to get you going in 2024.ARTHabook is an artist based in Thailand who knows his stuff.Here are his top character design tips when using references.Check out his full YouTube site here.Kesh discusses freeing your mind while getting technically better in 5 Tips for Drawing Cartoons. Anime Charles covers 5 Anatomy Tips We Wish We Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-21864023112244035592024-01-03T10:59:00.000-08:002024-01-05T19:49:01.428-08:00Creation and Business Tips from the World's Top Toy Designer Inventor Eddy Goldfarb Shares His Thoughts.
Who is Eddy Goldfarb?Eddy Goldfarb at age 102, is probably the world's most successful, living toy/game designer alive. He has been designing and building toys and games for over 70 years and has over 800 toys to his credit along with 300 patents.In fact, he claims his longevity to his constant curiosity and creativity towards building Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-54561978191836538472023-12-03T09:50:00.000-08:002023-12-03T10:28:11.378-08:00Taiyou Con Panel on January 7 2024 If you are in AZ in January check outmy panel at the Taiyou Anime ConSTARTING UP Strategies for Beginning Artist, Writers, and Content CreatorsTopics covered: Skills required in the industry, higher education vs. self-learning, top resources & strategies to jumpstart your career.It will be awesome.Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-32262701049944284902023-09-11T22:43:00.004-07:002024-03-21T17:31:29.358-07:00How to Beat the Entertainment Business at Its Own GamePerformers, Writers, and Artists Unite!
Current State of Industry
We have seen how the industry handles creativity/talent. Somewhat as disposable
entities. Take a look at the writers and actors strike. “In
Content Creation & Ownership”, I wrote about how entertainment
companies are scrambling to buy up new or existing content. Ownership is key.
If you own it, you make the money.
Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-63942863883260130992023-08-31T15:02:00.002-07:002023-08-31T15:31:57.711-07:00Writers and Artists - Coko Con Sept. 1st-4thDoubletree by Hilton Phoenix-Tempe, 2100 S Priest Dr,Tempe,AZIf you are in Arizona this weekend, come see me at theCoko-Con, Sept 1-4th.,I will be hosting these panels. See details below:INDUSTRY UPDATE
Sat, 4pm-5pm—Coronado Strategies for beginning artists, writers, and content creators.DRAWING FOR EVERYONE: TIPS AND LIFE LESSONS
Sun, 2:30pm-3:30pm—RedrockLorelei Esther, Gilead, Jon Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-16010614171455936682023-08-12T16:10:00.005-07:002023-09-01T09:20:51.549-07:00Fiction vs. Nonfiction Getting
the Best from Both Worlds.I
finished work on a book to help writers with writer’s block. The book
called Idea Genesis was vetted with techniques discovered while
teaching storytelling/filmmaking to high school and college students. I experienced
about a 100 percent success rate with students struggling to create a good
idea.
The
Good and Bad News
During
a panel event at Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-62610866785282741152023-06-28T15:27:00.009-07:002023-09-01T09:22:35.599-07:00Inspiration, Information, and Resources Part II: Phoenix Fan Fusion 2023Phoenix Fan Fusion was a blast. The bottom floor of the convention center held the massive exhibition hall. Anything you could possibly want was there. Comics, model kits, action figures, books, T-Shirts, original comic art, etc..I usually seek out my favorite comic artists and strike up a conversation to find out art tips, advice, and industry survival secrets. The two gentlemen I ran intoJon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-58889393646263336792023-06-17T12:08:00.019-07:002023-09-01T09:22:06.844-07:00Inspiration, Information, and Resources: Phoenix Fan Fusion 2023 Going to the Phoenix Fan Fusion Comic Com was awesome. I learned quite a bit from the discussion panel guests. So what happened?Animation 101/102: Learn the Basics of Animation Ricardo Jimenez & Leonardo BeltranRicardo and Leo discussed the 12 principles of animation and showcased their work.Leo showed an awesome traditional animated short he worked on with mentor James Lopez called Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-53265117828270498482023-06-02T20:31:00.010-07:002023-06-12T07:54:44.760-07:00Phoenix Fan Fusion Panel - Short Notice AlertJUNE 3 - 4 In case you happen to attend the Phoenix Fusion this weekend, I will be hosting two panels. See details below:Creating Great
Ideas for Your Comics, Stories, and FilmsSaturday 6:00PM Room North 225B
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<!--[endif]-->Strategies for
Beginning Artists, Writers, and Content CreatorsSunday 12:00PM Room North 226A
I will be showcasing my new book, Idea Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-84350635976432051622023-01-13T14:33:00.005-08:002024-01-10T22:26:41.366-08:00Free Stuff for the Holidays 2023 Welcome to the NEW YEAR my friends.Here is some cool stuff to get you going in 2023. ARTCharacter Design - Everything you need to knowJon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-44934249282373782412023-01-11T21:17:00.002-08:002023-01-11T21:17:30.461-08:00A Better New Year's Resolution Here is something to think about as you reflect and think about the New Year. Every interaction you have with someone can make a difference. Listen and be of help or service if you can. If you believe in karma, what you put out into the world will come back to you. Be the change you want to see in the world and see what happens. Best wishes to you for the New Year.
Stay tuned:
Free Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-71332240655023169562022-10-15T11:53:00.015-07:002023-08-02T18:26:31.842-07:00Creativity: Your Purpose Promotes the Process. 5 Tips for Content Creators, Fiction & Nonfiction Writers.
Are you a
creative person will lots of ideas? Do
you consider yourself a content creator? That’s great. We need more creative
idea’s and problem solvers. In fact, the reasons why you create often promotes
the process you will take. Let’s see how.
Identify your
passion or Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-12429573124609521682022-08-08T22:26:00.010-07:002023-07-22T12:03:57.747-07:00Free VST Plugins from EDM ProductionsHey everybody. Need some
cool VST Plugins?Check these out courtesy of Aden Russell and Simon Haven from EDM Foundations:51 Best Synths and Effects for EDM productionSynths, samplers, EQ, effects, and more.EDM - Free VST Plugins (Click Here)Programming guide for the free Vital Synth EDM - Vital Synth guide (free) If you like resources like these, check out the Audio Production Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-88163820130593025502022-07-08T14:22:00.001-07:002022-07-08T15:37:23.825-07:00So, You're Thinking About Filmmaking?Essentials You
Need to Know + Free Resources!The great thing
about filmmaking is that it is a team sport. It requires a crew of specialists
working together under a film producer and director’s guidance to create a finished
work. There is a job for just about everyone. The question is where do you see
yourself? Let’s profile some general areas of interest.
5 Phases of
Production
The Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-4244139391434870652022-06-21T09:26:00.006-07:002022-06-21T09:30:51.957-07:00Native Instruments Bundle 90% Off (Discount Pricing)If you are a musician/keyboardist, then you know that Native Instruments has the most highly regarded and best-sounding synths on the planet. Because of cost concerns I've been relegated to some of their free offerings like the incredible Micro Prism, Reaktor Player, Kontakt Player, and Komplete Start.Check out these free offerings here.That is until now.....Plugin Boutique.com is offering two Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-11209958119527819782022-06-19T11:36:00.008-07:002022-06-19T13:43:06.352-07:00Contest and Competitions: Are You Giving Your Ideas Away?Artists,
designers, and content creators should be aware of contests/competitions that
you tend to see on social media websites. The lure of a big payday or win
might be tempting but it pays to read the fine print. In some cases, these contests/competitions
are created as a way to data-mine thousands of new ideas for free with no
compensation for the entrants. Some things to
look out for Terms Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-89060008409387556382022-06-01T19:12:00.023-07:002022-06-09T11:23:21.824-07:00What is Medium?Medium is a blogging platform that is worth a look. Medium has a new partner program that allows you to get paid for your blog content! Medium allows you to read 3 locked stories for free every month as a kind gesture. After that, they lock your profile down if you are not in the partner program. All you need to know is, there’s tons of locked stories on Medium’s platform, Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-82595602502475875852022-05-23T15:34:00.010-07:002022-07-18T12:47:40.080-07:00Tools and Tips for ArtistsThink like an artist and draw character concepts from any angle & any lighting.As an artist, I'm constantly on the lookout for tools or techniques to make the design process easier and more effective. After researching character design tips, I came across this link That suggested using Blender as a helpful tool for creating dramatic lighting for your characters.Blender is a free modeling toolJon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-55482514917626890332022-04-25T12:01:00.005-07:002022-04-30T10:24:21.956-07:00Bruce Lee: A Man Ahead of His Time Some Surprising Life Lessons We Can Learn from His Personal Journey!
Bruce Lee who passed at the age of 33, was a martial arts legend and is
credited for bringing martial arts movies to the mainstream. He is featured as
one of Time magazine’s “100 People
of the Century”. His short life with several Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-56628348912590532432022-03-14T11:19:00.000-07:002022-03-14T11:19:53.718-07:00The Matrix Is Here And Maybe We Just Don’t Know It.In
the movie, “The Matrix”, Keanu Reeves plays a character called
Mr. Anderson. He is a computer programmer by day but goes by his
alias Neo, a hacker, that he becomes after hours. He is looking for a
man by the name of Morpheus, a fugitive of the law, who has the
answer to the question, “What is the Matrix”. The
dream jump cuts and action chase sequences have us wondering if what
we are seeing Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-37345283815861682542022-01-23T14:02:00.010-08:002022-03-06T09:08:07.296-08:00Must See Animation - 6 Reasons Why You Should Watch "What If?" (Disney +)Why is Disney + "What if", in our list of must see animation. Here are 6 reason why:1. You are a fan of the MCU.If you liked everything leading up to Infinity Wars/ Endgame and beyond you will love this show. Action, laughs, and tear in the eye moments. 2. The writing / storylines are really cool.Imagine Rod Serling writing episodes for Marvel Studios. You kind of get the pictureJon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-34282623483060792042022-01-17T21:55:00.010-08:002022-03-06T09:09:52.760-08:00The Importance of Plot and Subplot Plot supplies the general direction of your story, but the subplot keeps your audience hooked. How does that work? Let get to the specifics of plot vs. subplot and how they help each other. We are assuming that your story type is dramatic.Plot:The main storyline from beginning to end. The exploits of your hero and villain in a 3 act structure connect to your story's theme/purpose and Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-33159020036096453532022-01-12T23:10:00.018-08:002022-03-06T09:24:53.399-08:00The Etherington Bros - Inspirational Art / Tutorials or Both? I happened to go through my Pinterest pins. I have them neatly organized by category now. It has become my inspirational rejuvenation / drawing reference tool. However, I keep seeing these interesting and cool mini drawing tutorials that show up in my pins! Ok, it's my fault. Yes, I can't help but save these bad boys every time I see them, but who are these guys...The Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2617806201688277308.post-47188627139384768572022-01-05T22:47:00.011-08:002022-01-06T09:24:57.446-08:00 Manga Studio / Moho / Poser / Anime Studio Users - Important Read!! Smith Micro no longer supports Manga Studio, Clip Studio Paint, Poser, Moho and Anime Studio.Take a look here to see who is supporting Manga Studio / Clip Studio Paint / Poser / Moho / Anime Studio and get your latest updates.Jon LeMondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12806004369346296299noreply@blogger.com0