New Reel!

The last week has consisted of me hunkering down on the "Beer Cans" shot; couple of reasons behind that. One: heck yes! I love animating and wanted to add something fresh, fun, and new (another word for "fresh," but who's counting?) scene to my portfolio. Two: Batman: Arkham City and the animated Batman: Year One are both dropping on the 18th. In other words, I'll be busy soaking up some Bat-entertainment for a little while... or longer. After all, all work and no Batman make Derek a dull boy!

At any rate, the new reel is ready! Check it out below!

I do have at least 2 new shot ideas in mind for the coming months. Probably something less in the realm of dialogue, or with any speaking really. I want to try to explore more "reactionary" acting shots and I have two really fun ideas I want to try.
Also, I keep getting offers for video game animation but clearly I don't have many great "game" animation examples on my reel just yet. So, I may delve more into something in the vein of a "run and gun" sequence or something identifiable to that sort of crowd. We'll see. And so will you if you stay tuned!

Before I go, I did want to mention a couple of completely non-animation-related things. First off, I am going to begin writing new Slow News Day with Derek Stewart episodes very soon. If you don't know what that is, it's sort of a sketch-comedy thing that I started doing in October of 2010. It's not always going to be politically correct and it may touch on the slightly insane; but I assure you (and any recruiters or employers reading this) it's all in good fun. Here's just a taste:

Lastly, I wanted to address the passing of Steve Jobs last week. I've never met the guy. We've never communicated. I was late to jump on the "i" craze. And I generally thought he could have really pulled off a cooler look than a turtle-neck. BUT! I sure as hell respected what he has done to change the world. If it wasn't for him, I'm not sure I would even be doing what I am doing, thanks to his investment in Pixar and the inspiration he helped pass onto billions of people around the world. The world lost a great visionary and a great human being. And I suppose I'm a bit sad that I won't get to shake his hand someday.

Rest in peace, Steve.

Okay, That's it for me! Hope all is well in internet land!

-Derek-