VISIT US AT STODOESTUDIOS.COM

As you've probably noticed I haven't posted anything in a while on here.
I've been working really hard on getting our new Stodoe Studios website up and running.
It's kind of a one stop shop for everything Stodoe related and is the best way to get the most up to date information on what I'm working on.
Plus there's awesome videos, contests for subscribers only and even a STORE. So check it out and be sure to subscribe.
Every now and then I'll still post here but for the most part I'll be bloggin on my website blog instead of this one.
check it out at  stodoestudios.com

MY CHILDHOOD DREAM COMES TRUE TOMORROW

I didn't wish to have anyone killed.
I didn't wish to fall in love.
 I didn't wish to bring someone back from the dead.
But when I was a child I did make a wish to be a Walt Disney Animator. Well, tomorrow the genie will grant that wish.
Thank you for everyone who helped me along the way and those who believed in me. It was your support that made that excited little boy work hard to make his dream come true. I'm really looking forward to whatever this next chapter of my life and career have in store for me.

 Alright Mickey, let's dance!!

 

STODOE'S OWN TAKE ON THE #ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE

I was shocked that with all these videos of people dumping water on their heads
I hadn't seen a parody yet.
So I rushed home and in 6 hours created this..........before someone else did.

Enjoy.

Still Exploring

More drawrin's

Continuing to develop and learn the character. I'm sooo excited to get animating this guy. Watch for the final parody short on STODOE STUDIOS The title is still yet to come. But stay tuned on here facebook and twitter to follow the progress as I create this short.
 

SHIFTING GEARS

I was actually in the middle of working on a new animated parody idea. And then something happened. I got a couple of hours to go see DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. I loved it. I couldn't get it out of my head for the next few days. And the funny thing is as I was watching the movie a hilarious new parody idea jumped in my head that I couldn't get away from. So I literally put the other short I was working on aside to start this one last night. Here's one of my drawings that I did as I started working on designs for my newest STODOE STUDIOS parody cartoon. Hopefully it will be done in a few weeks for the world to share and laugh with me.

YOU NAMED YOUR KIDS AFTER STAR TREK?

My live action comedy channel's latest video is up and ready for your viewing pleasure.
If you like it, feel free to share it with the world...............If you don't, well..........................feel free to share it with 80% of the world.

Enjoy.

5 SECOND RULE (Official Music Video)

Here's my newest music video written performed and directed by myself and my talented comedy partner Reston Williams for our yotube channel Secondary Inspection.
We had a lot of fun shooting this one and it was a long time coming. But it's finally out and hopefully everyone loves it as much as we do. 

If you like it the song is also available for purchase on Itunes.
So check it out and let me know what you think.

Enjoy our messed up sense of humor.

TRYING TO INSPIRE STUDENTS

As some of you may know I teach an online "CARTOONY ANIMATION" class for CGTarian.com
If you haven't heard of it please check it out.  And if you want to learn animation it's a great group of workshops to take.

During the course actually animate shots in front of them so they can see my workflow and process.  This is a shot I animated last night for my class.
It took me about 5 hours and I'm really happy with it.  I love doing cartoony animation.  It's so much more fun than copying reality.

There's still time to sign up for the next term so make sure you check it out HERE!!

AAAAAND!!! Some more art from my past

Before I moved to LA, I lived in Brampton, Ontario, Canada and did a lot of acting. I performed in a lot of stage musicals.  One of my favourites was CABARET.  What's not to like?  Partying with a bunch of friends with beautiful ladies in lingerie for weeks on end.  SIGN ME UP!!!
Anyway, I drew this around that time. I caricatured a bunch of my friends as the roles they played in the show.  

The 90's called. They want their fan art back.

Wow here's a blast from the past.  I was just looking through some old artwork and found this. 
For those of you that don't know me. I grew up doing a lot of theatre and musicals.  In the 90's I was obsessed with the musical RENT. 
Here's a drawing I did of the main characters. I wish I had time to just draw whatever I wanted again.

ONE MORE WEEK TO SIGN UP!!!

For those of you that don't know. I've created an online course on CARTOONY ANIMATION with Cgtarian.com This 12 week course will focus on all the fun tricks that are associated with REALLY cartoony animation. There are all kinds of courses out there that teach ANIMATION but hardly any of them teach CARTOONY animation So make sure to sign up for my class "PUSHING THE LIMITS: CARTOON ANIMATION" NOW!! The first class starts March 1 2014. And then will start over every 3 months. check out the website at cgtarian.comSee you in class!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS from me!!

 As an online Christmas card my comedy group and I "Secondary Inspection" created this little diddy.  Please enjoy and share share share.
New Years marks the end of the Christmas season so get it out there now.
Enjoy.
I really went out on a limb when doing this one. I was so hesitant to push my gut out that far and purposefully look that ugly.  But then I realized.  "ANYTHING TO MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH"
Hopefully you did.

SPOOKY FOREST Backdrop for Drama Maniacs

I've been commissioned to design another backdrop for dramamaniacs.com
This time it was a spooky forest set for the kids show.  It's always a fun challenge working
with clients because you're really trying to work to get their vision realized. There can always be a little back and forth but overall, in the end if they're happy, I'm happy.

Here's a breakdown of the process I went through to get to the final product.

Click the image to see it in more detail

And here's the image how I pictured it just before final approval.  The final image that will be used on stage is a little more colourful and fun than this one as it's for a kids show and we don't want to scare the kiddies.

"GIANT CAR CRASH" by Secondary Inspection

Hey everyone, My newest short film from Secondary Inspection is here. We had fun making this one. It's a nice, short, funny piece. I hope you like it. Please comment below and let me know what you think. It's great to hear your comments because it really helps to know who you're playing to. And if you like it please share it with the world. Remember to subscribe if you haven't already and like us on facebook and twitter as well. Visit us at secondaryinspection.com for more videos and fun as well.

Things to keep in mind when getting into the animation industry

The second part to our Animation Half Circle is up. Take a look and let me know your thoughts or any questions. For those of you that don't know what this is. A couple of us animators from Disney and Dreamworks got together and had a discussion about the animation industry and our experiences in it over the years. Each month we're releasing a part of that conversation. This is sponsored by cgtarian.com which is an online animation course that we're all putting together. I will be teaching the CARTOONY ANIMATION CLASS. It starts in March. So if you're interested in learning how we do what we do. Please sign up. There is a lot of great information in these courses that even professional animators can something away from it.

THE WATER FIGHT

Here it is. Secondary Inspection's newest comedy sketch. THE WATER FIGHT.
For those of you that aren't familiar with Secondary Inspection. It's my live action company that I helped create when I'm not doing animation. We do comedy sketches as well as comedy music videos. Check out the rest of our stuff
at secondaryinspection.com and remember to subscribe on youtube and like us on facebook and twitter
and SHARE SHARE SHARE

thanks guys

CGTARIAN.com Half Circle Talk. Episode 1

 Here's me and other animators from Dreamworks and Disney who are also CGTarian.com animation instructors doing a round table talk about animation. This is only the first episode so stay tuned for more. 








CGTarian is officially launched and classes start soon so
SIGN UP TODAY at CGTarian.com

My class teaches you all about CARTOONY ANIMATION. All that wacky, fun stuff that you see in Looney Toons, or Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and other "CARTOONY" animation.

Anim Desk Interviews David Stodolny

Animdesk.com interviewed me this week for their blog.
Check it out and let me know if you have any other questions that I may not have answered in the interview. 


TO READ THE INTERVIEW CLICK HERE!

Baby Monitor Drama

Our live action YouTube channel presents our latest short

"Baby Monitor Drama" 

Please comment and let me know what you think. 

Check out our other videos at SecondaryInspection.com