Avatar -A New Era of Cinema?

Read on below to see my additional comments.....Well, almost everyone I know has been to see Avatar by now, James Cameron's new 'masterpiece' of futuristic, psychedelic, action-packed movie magic madness. So I can safely write about it without blowing...

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Elemental Magic Volume 2!!

Well, I have finally gotten the full green-light from my publisher, to move forward on my next book. It will be a far more in depth study of several key effects elements, and I will get in to a great deal more detail than I was able to in 'Elemental...

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The Continuing Saga of 'Organic Animation'

Well special effects fans, month after month seems to go by with out a new post here on the Elemental Magic Blog, and I think it's time to remedy that! I really need to get into this whole blog thing, and I'd like to get a lot more traffic to the sight,...

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A Little CGI Elemental Magic

These CGI splashes were created using a combination of Maya and Realflow software. Some were created first in Maya, using particle simulations to create a splashing effect. The particles were then imported into Realflow, and covered with a 'mesh' that...

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ELEMENTAL MAGIC at the Ottawa International Animation Festival

This week at the Ottawa International Animation Festival I will be doing a workshop called 'An Organic Approach to Special Effects Animation', which is based largely on the text and illustrations of 'Elemental Magic'. This is a very exciting event for...

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Books still available directly from the author!

If you are still interested in getting a copy of 'Elemental Magic' directly from me, I still have a box full, so feel free to drop me a line, and I will personally deliver you a signed copy for the marked down price of $45! Just name the time and pl...

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The Elemental Magic Book Launch was a HUGE SUCCESS!

It was a fantastic evening of magic and music at the Ironworks Studios in Vancouver BC. Well over a hundred guests came and went as the evening progressed. Family and beautiful people from the animation industry, animation students, fans and more. And...

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The Elemental Book Launch is here this FRIDAY, APRIL the 24th!!

Come one come all to the Elemental Magic Book Launch Par-tay! It promises to be an eventful and memorable evening. I will have plenty of books on hand, and for $50 you'll get a signed copy with your own unique illustration! There is a full (not free)...

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Elemental Magic Book Launch!

I am happy to announce that I finally have a finished copy of my book, 'Elemental Magic' and it is more beautiful than I ever imagined it would be. On the 24th of April in Vancouver, I am throwing a party to launch the book! Come one and come all, from...

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