"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #8

 

Here are some Henry concept art to kick off the new year.

I wanted to also showcase the team that is working on making Henry a reality.  So over the next few blog posts I will feature them.  Today I thought I'd feature a couple of the animators that are working on the film.

First up is David Q. Tran, who is an concept artist and animator.  To his credit he has worked on Primal Carnage, Terra Pets, Max and Ruby Season V, Detentionaires, Scaredy Squirrel, The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That, Ugly Americans, Jimmy Two Shoes and Chaotic!

You can see his work via the following links:

demo reel - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90cSiwRaRx8
blog - http://conteart.blogspot.ca/
portfolio - http://conteart.daportfolio.com/

Next up is Jodi Sandler, who is an animator and designer.  She has produced numerous music videos, corporate promos and short clips.

Music Videos:
"Explode" - Uh Huh Her, 2008
"Angels We Have Heard on High" - Sixpence None the Richer, 2008
"Paint Like That" - Sick of Sarah, 2009
"Red Velvet Car" - Heart, 2010

You can see her work via the following links:

vimeo - https://vimeo.com/jodisandler
blog - http://www.jodileesandler.blogspot.ca/
webtv - http://www.filmannex.com/webtv/jodi-sandler
twitter - https://twitter.com/jodisandler

  

Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to tell your friends.

Cheers

- Ken

https://twitter.com/iKenTurner

New HENRY: THE HEART BOY SHORT FILM updates - coming soon!!

New HENRY: THE HEART BOY SHORT FILM updates start up again on Monday January 7, 2013....Stay Tuned!

"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #7

 

Here are some Henry concept art produced for the HTHB film. Enjoy!

This will be the last update til the new year.  Look for some exciting Henry news and updates in 2013.

Remember until Dec 31, 2012 you can show your support for the HTHB film and get your name in the credits of the NEW animated short film "Henry: The Heart Boy" when you buy one "Henry: The Heart Boy" ILLUSTRATED STORY BOOK!

 LINK to the purchase page for the HTHB book via the KEN TURNER art store:

http://kenturnerstore.storenvy.com/products/189647-henry-the-heart-boy-story-book

Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to tell your friends.

Cheers

- Ken

https://twitter.com/iKenTurner

Animation Insider Interview

I recently did an interview with the Animation Insider, check it out via:

http://www.animationinsider.com/2012/12/ken-turner/

http://www.animationinsider.com/

Special thanks to Sam Rusztyn and Mike Milo

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"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #6

 

 

Here are some Henry concept art produced for the HTHB film. Enjoy!

From now until Dec 31, 2012 you can show your support for the HTHB film and get your name in the credits of the NEW animated short film "Henry: The Heart Boy" when you buy one "Henry: The Heart Boy" ILLUSTRATED STORY BOOK!

 LINK to the purchase page for the HTHB book via the KEN TURNER art store:

http://kenturnerstore.storenvy.com/products/189647-henry-the-heart-boy-story-book

Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to tell your friends.

Cheers

- Ken

https://twitter.com/iKenTurner

"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #5

 

 

Here are some more pages from the HTHB book. Enjoy!

In the next post I'll be showing more concept artwork for the film.

From now until Dec 31, 2012 you can show your support for the HTHB film and get your name in the credits of the NEW animated short film "Henry: The Heart Boy" when you buy one "Henry: The Heart Boy" ILLUSTRATED STORY BOOK!

 LINK to the purchase page for the HTHB book via the KEN TURNER art store:

http://kenturnerstore.storenvy.com/products/189647-henry-the-heart-boy-story-book

Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to tell your friends.

Cheers

- Ken

https://twitter.com/iKenTurner

"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #4

 

As promised here are some pages from the book.  The other illustrations served as extra pieces which appeared at the end of the book.  These further explored Henry's creative output for his gloom.

From now until Dec 31, 2012 you can show your support for the HTHB film and get your name in the credits of the NEW animated short film "Henry: The Heart Boy" when you buy one "Henry: The Heart Boy" ILLUSTRATED STORY BOOK!

LINK to the purchase page for the HTHB book via the KEN TURNER art store:

 http://kenturnerstore.storenvy.com/products/189647-henry-the-heart-boy-story-book

Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to tell your friends.

Cheers

- Ken

https://twitter.com/iKenTurner

"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #3

So in adapting the illustrated story book to a short film,  I wanted to retain the major beats of the story, (btw I'll try not to mention or show any spoilers in these HTHB posts)...but while expanding certain parts to make the story a bit fuller and richer.  

I tried to have as many gags in there as they are places to be scared, or grossed out or  cry.  Early 2012 is when I finished a first pass at the story reel.  It went through many revisions and changes but luckily the blueprint was all there in the book so it made it a bit easier.  It was definitely a major benefit in making this film.  

In late 2012, I continued on the story reel after a brief hiatus to make the web-series Snowboy & Crow,  It was a good to have that kind of break as I was able to see it with fresh eyes.  

I feel like the making of a story reel should be a very organic process and still allowing oneself to make big or small changes throughout production is very important.  

By October 2012, Henry went into full production and is on schedule to be released in 2013.

Seen above and below are concept art pieces for the book and film.

In the next post I'll share a couple pages from the book.

From now until Dec 31, 2012 you can show your support for the HTHB film and get your name in the credits of the NEW animated short film "Henry: The Heart Boy" when you buy one "Henry: The Heart Boy" ILLUSTRATED STORY BOOK!

LINK to the purchase page for the HTHB book via the KEN TURNER art store:

 http://kenturnerstore.storenvy.com/products/189647-henry-the-heart-boy-story-book

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrgVwA6G2IBk9sIGf3xxA

Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to tell your friends.

Cheers

- Ken

https://twitter.com/iKenTurner

"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #2

The idea for my next animated short film was based on a character I created in college.  It was basically about a boy who wears his heart on his sleeve. (As seen in the previous post's illustration) The plan was create an illustrated story book first with a short film to follow right after.  The book was published in August 2011 by Freak Show Studios.  It was entitled "Henry: The Heart Boy" and consisted of 52 pages with full color illustrations and Dr. Suess-esque rhyming couplets.

The cover can be seen below. 

I took the book to many conventions where it was well received and even got a lot of people saying that it should made into an animated short film.

*In the next post I'll talk about adapting the book into a film.

From now until Dec 31, 2012 you can show your support for the HTHB film and get your name in the credits of the NEW animated short film "Henry: The Heart Boy" when you buy one "Henry: The Heart Boy" ILLUSTRATED STORY BOOK!

LINK to the purchase page for the HTHB book via the KEN TURNER art store:

http://kenturnerstore.storenvy.com/products/189647-henry-the-heart-boy-story-book

Stay tuned for more updates.

Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to tell your friends.

Cheers

- Ken

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrgVwA6G2IBk9sIGf3xxA

https://twitter.com/iKenTurner

Looking for voice actors for the new short film "Henry: The Heart Boy"

I'm looking for voice actors for my new animated short film "Henry: The Heart Boy".

Ideally if you have your own microphone it can be done from home.

Email me at kenny_23mj@hotmail.com if interested.

Selected voice actor or actors will receive a free copy of the HTHB book, credit in film & other goodies.

Unselected voice candidates will still receive credit in the special thanks section of end credits in HTHB.

Thanks

Cheers

Ken

Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters - FilmAnnex Recommended Film of the Week!

Great write-up from Eren Gulfidan who is the Creative Director at Film Annex:

http://www.filmannex.com/webtv/erengulfidan/blog_post/attack-of-the-giant-vegetable-monsters-recommended-film-of-the-week/58129

Cheers

"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #1

So this week moving forward I thought I'd start doing regular blog updates for those who like to keep up on news from the production of the new animated short film "Henry: The Heart Boy".  I'll try to include as many production photos and artwork as possible.  Henry production is moving along quite nicely.  The HTHB production team is slowly beginning to grow with alot of very talented artists coming together to make "Henry" a reality.  In the new year there will be a teaser trailer,  possibly a clip from the short, hopefully a crowd-funding campaign for those who'd like show their support and get some really cool perks.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrgVwA6G2IBk9sIGf3xxA

Cheers

- Ken

PART #14: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrgVwA6G2IBk9sIGf3xxA

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PART #13: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrgVwA6G2IBk9sIGf3xxA

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PART #12: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrgVwA6G2IBk9sIGf3xxA

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PART #11: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrgVwA6G2IBk9sIGf3xxA

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"Snowboy & Crow" featured on Toon Boom Showcase!!!

Great News: Today "The World of Snowboy & Crow" is featured on the ToonBoom Showcase.

Special Thanks to Andrea Yip and ToonBoom for the feature.

Here are the links:

http://showcase.toonboom.com/?p=779

http://showcase.toonboom.com/

Cheers

PART #10: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrgVwA6G2IBk9sIGf3xxA

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PART #9: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrgVwA6G2IBk9sIGf3xxA

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PART #8: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrgVwA6G2IBk9sIGf3xxA

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PART #7: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrgVwA6G2IBk9sIGf3xxA

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PART #6: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrgVwA6G2IBk9sIGf3xxA

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"Snowboy & Crow" featured on Canadian Animation Resources!!!

Great News: Today "The World of Snowboy & Crow" is featured on Canadian Animation Resources.

A little about Canadian Animation Resources:

The primary online destination for the Canadian animation community, Canadian Animation Resources provides accessibility and connectivity to our industy.

Canadian Animation Resources provides daily coverage of animation-related news and events, tracking of industry trends, nationwide job posts, and commentary from key players in our community.  Our goal is to provide the forum where information can be shared, ideas exchanged, and opportunities uncovered, and in so doing, to promote the growth of our industry and culture.

Special Thanks to Mike Valiquette who runs the site for the feature.

Here are the links:

http://www.canadiananimationresources.ca/?p=7067

http://www.canadiananimationresources.ca/

Spread the word

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PART #5: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrgVwA6G2IBk9sIGf3xxA

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PART #4: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrgVwA6G2IBk9sIGf3xxA

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PART #3: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrgVwA6G2IBk9sIGf3xxA

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PART #2: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrgVwA6G2IBk9sIGf3xxA

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PART #1: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrgVwA6G2IBk9sIGf3xxA

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"The World of Snowboy & Crow" - PROMO TRAILER is now online!!!

A NEW Promo trailer is now online for the "The World of Snowboy & Crow"

Check it out via: 

http://youtu.be/47SZsQy1l98

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKrgVwA6G2IBk9sIGf3xxA

Enjoy

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Want to show your support for the "Henry: The Heart Boy Film"?

For those who would like to help support the new "HENRY: THE HEART BOY" film and get some pretty cool stuff in the process, here's how:

From now until the end of the year ( Nov 5, 2012 - Dec 31, 2012), those who buy a "Henry: The Heart Boy " BOOK from the "KEN TURNER Art Store" will receive their NAME in the END CREDITS of the new film.

As an added BONUS to those who buy a book through the store will get:

1.  2 Henry Art prints

2.  2 Random Ken Turner Art prints

3.  1 Postcard Set (5 different postcards with envelopes in each set) *While Supplies Last

The Book is: $39.95

SHIPPING COSTS:

$5.50 - US/CAN ($2.50 any additional item) 

$8.50 - International ($6.00 any additional item)

**At checkout use the "Shipping to" tab to pick your country

Only accepted payment method is PAYPAL

CLICK on the link to be taken directly to the book order page:

http://kenturnerstore.storenvy.com/products/189647-henry-the-heart-boy-story-book

or CLICK on the link below to go the main link for the store:

http://kenturnerstore.storenvy.com/

Thank you in advance to all you buy a book and show their support for the film...

Feel free to email with any questions

Cheers