DECEMBER, 2011 (ISSUE #10)

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ZOMBIE MURDER EXPLOSION DIE!
THE ANIMATION ACADEMY


RETURN OF THE RASPBERRY!!!

Whoa...what happened, I blacked out! ;D Happy Sweater Weather, my friends, and welcome to this long overdue, "Berry Merry Christmas" issue of the CR Newsletter. I can't believe 2011 is almost over - what a great year it's been! Before we dive right in, though, first things first. Thank you all so much for your patience, and my apologies for the large gap between newsletters. A lot's happened since my last issue went out in April. As you may or may not know, all my projects (including this one) were put on hold in March of this year to create the pilot episode of an all-new, animated series. Now, after roughly a year of intensive training, research, and hard work, I'm thrilled to announce that pilot is officially complete! The learning experience and details of this project are just some of the blessings I've looked forward to sharing with you in this issue, and that's not all! Notice the additional banners above?? That's right, amigos - this finale issue of 2011 marks the debut of our very first paid advertising!!! The CR Newsletter and I sincerely thank and welcome Zombie Murder Explosion Die! and The Animation Academy to the team. And see that space right up there with 'em...that could be yours! Read on to find out more about all these exciting projects, and how the CR Newsletter can help you reach your audience. Thank you guys again for all your patience and support, welcome back, and Merry Christmas!

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So what is "Project X"? Good question. In late 2010, a good friend of mine presented me with a concept for a series of animated shorts. Within a few weeks, we had developed what we now feel is a completely untapped approach to the animated series...but more on that later. Over the next several weeks, we wrote the pilot script and by January 2011, we had recorded the voices and compiled a soundtrack for the first episode of our series. I spent February-April designing and rigging all the main characters, backgrounds, and look of the show, and re-learning (x10) an old friend called Flash. My newfound Flash knowledge was acquired from two of the best Flash animators in the business, Ryan Khatam and Steven Theis (thanks a million, guys!) During May-October, I animated the pilot from scratch and spent the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving editing, while my partner focused on building our business plan, production schedule, and PowerPoint presentation. On Nov 15, 2011, "Project X" was finally complete! So why isn't it online for all to see? Another good question. For the time being, we have opted to keep the name, premise, and pilot confidential until we've had a chance to pitch it. We are currently in the process of scheduling our first pitch, and the outcome of our pitches will determine if and when the episode airs online. I know...we're dying to share this project with you guys, too (especially after the year we spent creating it), but there's a good reason for all this, which will be explained as soon as possible. Scout's honor! So stay tooned to the CR Newsletter for more info on this bad boy!! In the meantime, here are some fun facts about the pilot:

Created in: 1080p HD (16:9 Widescreen)
Tools Used: Pencils, Paper, Flash, Photoshop, After Effects, Garage Band, Pro Tools, T Racks
Running Time: 5 minutes
Frames of Film: 8,900
Frames of Animation: 4,832 (moving drawings)
Consolidated Work Time: 3 months (of actual 40 hour work weeks)
Actual Work Time: 1 year (spread out over random, varying work sessions)

ZOMBIE MURDER EXPLOSION DIE!

What a cool name! ZMED is a new animated web-series brought to my attention by Scout Raskin, the show's producer. Created by Jeff Campbell (Nickelodeon's Neopets, Seismic Games), and written/directed by Andrew Racho (Robot Chicken, Your Dungeon My Dragon), the series follows a group of tech-addicted teens (one of which has a familiar name) fighting to survive in a zombie apocalypse. Every episode guarantees to provide each word present in the show's title: zombies, murder, explosions, and DEATH! "Yeah ok, death and murder are kinda the same thing but who cares?! It's still BAD-ASS!!!" quotes the show's crew. ZMED's pilot episode will air mid-January on Machinima, a YouTube network with 75 MILLION subscribers worldwide...that's 150 MILLION eyes!! However, the official trailer, already a proven summer success on Newgrounds.com, can be viewed right now by clicking the ZMED banner at the top of the page, or visiting youtube.com/sonicbunnyanimation (sonicbunnyproductions.com - WARNING: Content may not be suitable for younger viewers.) You can also follow the evolution of ZMED on Facebook. Stay tooned for the full followup article and link to the pilot episode in January's CR Newsletter! From all of us here to everyone on Team ZMED, a very special thanks for sharing your creation with us, and being a part of the newsletter as our very first paid advertisers!!

"Artist Of The Month"
(Dudes & Dudettes I Know That Maybe You Should, Too!)

ENTER THE WORLD OF HOBO LOBO!

This is truly something else! Remember when comic books were simply flat images and tiny thought bubbles printed on 2D paper...friends, you ain't seen nothin' yet!! Jay Warnesky, a colleague of mine brought this project to my attention as "the best online presentation" he'd seen in a long time. After checking it out for myself, I'd have to agree. The project is Hobo Lobo of Hamelin by Stevan Zivadinovic, a mature urban fantasy presented in the tradition of a child's bedtime story. In addition to its enchantingly classical artwork and imaginative tales, which Stevan writes and illustrates himself, there is a rare and magical quality to the world he's created. "Hobo Lobo is a webtime story about a city, its scruples, some rats, a lobo, his woodwind, and the stuff that goes down," quotes Lobo's creator. "As for the format of the comic, it came to me one day while reading MS Paint Adventures. In this day and age, there is little justification in keeping comics within the constraints of early 20th century offset printing. No need for inked line art or hand-painted speech bubbles that compete with the artwork for page real estate, no need to pack the drawings into grids of fixed dimensions and print them in multiples of four: those are all solutions to problems we no longer have." Stevan has not only succeeded in venturing beyond these conventions, but has broken some very inspiring new ground - the most exciting feature of Hobo Lobo is "turning the page!" Click the above banner and check out Hobo Lobo of Hamelin now to see what I mean! You can also visit Stevan's online portfolio for more great work @ www.nihilistcanary.com. After moving from his birthplace in Belgrade to attend high school in the U.S., Stevan received his certification in the field of Fine Arts, and now helms the web department of a design-marketing company in San Antonio. Hobo Lobo is his first solo comic project, which he plans to create exclusively in the near future. I'm sure I speak for all my readers when I say we can't wait to see where the road to Hamelin leads. Good luck and keep up the outstanding work, Stevan!! On behalf of myself and the CR Newsletter, thank you very much for sharing your work with us, and being our finale Artist Of The Month for 2011!

AND SPEAKING OF ADS...

Do you have a project, product, or property you'd like to share with the world? Then how about your very own ad space right here in the CR Newsletter? I offer feature advertising at a very low rate. The cost of ad space is $22/issue (tax and PayPal fees included.) 1 year of ad space costs $105 (tax and PayPal fees included), which saves you over $30. You can pay safely and securely via PayPal and the space is yours for the entire year. This cost covers one ad per issue, but your ad may change throughout the course of the year, and will appear directly below the title banner of the newsletter. Space is distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis and all ads must be submitted for approval. You provide the banner artwork (specs below), I make any necessary changes to fit the mold of the newsletter, and your ad gets fired out to nearly 1000 subscribers, including studio execs, industry pros, and true fans of quality content like us! It's just that simple!! If you opt for the full year and would like to ensure that no ads appear before yours, you may purchase the Platinum Ad Space, which guarantees top billing and premium exposure for $210/year (tax and PayPal fees included.)

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AND THAT'S A WRAP!!!
WOW! It's so great to be back, guys - I can't tell you how much I've missed publishing this newsletter. Now that my slate is clean again, I plan to release future issues on a more regular basis. Regardless, I look forward to enjoying a much needed Christmas break as I gear up for the next phase of my creative journey!! More details and news are on their way regarding all my projects, so stay tooned for exciting developments from the CR Newsletter! Thank you guys again for all your love and support. I hope you're enjoying the season and wish you nothing but the best in 2012! God bless you and your families as we enter the New Year, and a Berry Merry Christmas to you all!!

From The Heart,
~ CHANCE


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APRIL, 2011 (ISSUE #9)

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SATURDAY, SATURDAY, SATURDAY!

Ahh yes, my favorite day of the week to send out the CR Newsletter (or do anything else for that matter!) Welcome back, amigos!! This issue is very short and sweet due to a covert operation I've undertaken (see details below.) ;) That said, thanks for reading and let's get right to the good stuff.

This month it's all about YOU, the creator! This issue is dedicated not only to all the students, pros, and rising stars of entertainment who have cut out the middlemen and taken matters into their own hands, but also to the people who created us, our moms!! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY and a special thanks to all the mothers out there (love you, Mom)!!! And so, on that note, for the first time ever as our featured banner, I give you the . . .

"Artist Of The Month"

(Dudes I Know That Maybe You Should, Too!)

CHECK OUT THE OFFICIAL FILM FEST FACEBOOK PAGE!

April's "Artist Of The Month" is a very ambitious gentleman by the name of Rick Solomon, a classical animator who is keeping the traditions of The Golden Age alive! I first met Rick at his studio in Los Angeles, where I quickly learned that he and I share the passion not only to create, but also to support our fellow artists. Rick's internship program, called The Animation Party, offers a broad spectrum of education to those interested in learning the nuts and bolts of the craft. Rick's background in animation ranges from traditional paper-flipping to storyboards, digital media, and a little bit of everything inbetween. He is currently producing his own short film (which I've been honored to be a part of), entitled Stupidly Smart, which will debut at his first official Solomon's Treasure's Film Festival 2011. Much like his internship, all ages, students, and levels of quality are welcome!

To submit your film, reel, or final project for consideration, please contact Ms. Kelsey Wong at kelseykw@gmail.com and find out how you can be a part of this great opportunity to share your work with the world! All entries must be received by May 17, 2011. I have witnessed Rick's programs and projects first hand, and am submitting two of my own films from high school. These exciting events are all great ways to get your foot in the door! Thanks so much for the opportunities, Rick, and for sharing them with us here at the CR Newsletter. We can't wait to see what the future holds for you and all your endeavors -- Godspeed!!

CLICK HERE: LITTLE BILLY T-SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE!

IT'S ALMOST HERE....what is it?!? Well friends, without saying too much, I've teamed up with my good friend and business partner, writer/producer Corey Mitchel, to bring you this all-new short and my first complete film since high school back in '99. This TOP SECRET cartoon is the pilot episode for a series we have developed. As for the Whats, Whens, and Whys...you'll just have to wait and see! ;) I really do appreciate your patience and support, guys. And HEY, don't feel like you have to walk away empty-handed -- the banner link above will take you to my brand new, debut line of LITTLE BILLY T-Shirts!! More styles and designs are on their way, so stay tooned for all this and more...Summer hasn't even begun!!!

AND NOW FOR THE NEWS...

AND THAT'S A WRAP!!!

Well gang, it's always a blast sharing life with you guys! Now it's back to the drawing board for me. Thanks for reading and forwarding these letters on to your family, friends, and colleagues. I hope they are as much of a networking tool for you as they are for me. Once more, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all of you and God bless you and yours! Till next time . . .

Draw On!!!

~ CHANCE

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JAN-MAR, 2011 (ISSUE #8)

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Welcome to 2011, friends! Say, I could go for a soda...wanna jet-pack to the Circle K?? Seriously, we're only 4 years away from 2015 (the year of hoverboards and time travel...according to Dr. Robert Zemeckis.) ;D So this year is off to a great start for me and I hope the same goes for you and yours! Thanks to all of you, the CR Mailing List is now approaching 900 subscribers!! In addition, I'm in the process of expanding and would like you to join us. As you all know, The CR Newsletter wants to help you promote yourself and reach your audience. Therefore, if you would like to be featured as an Artist Of The Month, or have your banner/ad posted here, simply e-mail ChanceRaspberry@hotmail.com with your requests! The guidelines are as follows:

* Artist Of The Month - FREE! All you have to do is join the CR Mailing List and submit your banner, art, or link for consideration.

* Basic Advertising - FREE! Just sign yourself and 9 consenting friends up to the CR Mailing List (have them e-mail me & drop your name) and we will post your ad in our News section.

* Premium Advertising - NOW ONLY $20/issue! For this small fee and the sign-ups of you and 5 friends, we will post your ad at the top of the newsletter, directly below the CR banner.

* Ad / Banner Designs - Don't have a banner to submit? No problem! I will personally create one for you. Please e-mail me for details and prices (Student Discount Rates apply!)

All ads must be submitted for consideration and pre-approved. You pay securely through PayPal and the option to renew or discontinue at any time is yours. Your ad will go out to over 850 pros, fans, and viewers! Take advantage of this great opportunity and SIGN UP TODAY!!

Operators are standing by:

Alright guys, there's plenty to cover in this issue and we're about to dive right in, but before we do, I'd just like to give a shout out to our friends overseas. As we all know, the situation in Japan is still critical. Tokyo has begun evacuating, millions are without tap water, and the power plants are still leaking. It's a mess! Check out the following YouTube video posted March 28th, 2011:



I hope you will please join me in praying for Japan and all those affected by this disaster. If you care to donate, you may do so via American Red Cross here. Thank you all!

CUSTOMIZE YOUR VERY OWN SCARTOONS T-SHIRT!

That's right dudes and dudettes, the first official collection of SCARTOONS apparel is finally here! Available only @ Zazzle.com, this creepy collection of T-Shirts showcases the two main characters from my up-and-coming animated horror series, Psychotic Concoctions. Choose from 3 original designs in any size, color, or style. Buy them as they are or customize your own! And hey, while you're there, be sure to check out my 80s T-shirts and other custom threads. These products are sure to become collector's items!! Get your hands on one (or more) today!!!

CUSTOMIZE YOUR VERY OWN JACUZZI FIEND T-SHIRT!

Double the fiend, double the fun!! Not only is the brand new CR single, Chasing The Sunset OUT NOW (only @ JacuzziFiend.com), but Jacuzzi Fiend has also just released their first, long-awaited line of apparel! The above banner will take you to the T-shirts. To check out the new song (with lyrics), CLICK HERE or simply visit the JF Website. This song and our hearts go out to Japan and everyone suffering from its disaster. We are lifting you up everyday in prayer and in spirit. If you have been affected by this event, may God watch over you and guide you to safety. If you are already out of harm's way, please join us in praying for those who are still enduring the aftermath. Thank you, God Bless, and may this new song bring you as much joy as it's brought us!!!

"Artist(s) Of The Month"

(Dudes I Know That Maybe You Should, Too!)

CHECK OUT THEWRITEGUYZ.COM TODAY!

This quarter's "Artist Of The Month" section goes out to an entire group of fun-loving individuals, better known as The Write Guyz. Their ring leader is a very talented and ambitions fellow named Chris Acosta, who hired me to create several comics and designs including the artwork above. On the left is a screenshot from their newly launched website, where you can watch videos, listen to music, and keep up with the latest in animation, film, comics, news, sports, music, and more! This intricate network of blogs, vlogs, interviews, and articles incorporates the input of all 5 Guyz, making it a true headquarters for online infotainment. A special thanks to The Write Guyz for bringing me on the project and being a part of the CR Newsletter! Good luck with the new site and all your endeavors, Guyz. We can't wait to see what you throw at us next!!

AND NOW FOR THE NEWS...

AND THAT'S A WRAP!!!

Thanks for reading, everyone! As always, it's been a blast!! YOU are what makes this all worth while, so thank you and please continue to share these letters and spread the word. Lots more projects, products, and opportunities are on the way so stay tooned and keep creating!!! Till next time . . .

~ Chance

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