Crooked Rot

   

 
      This stop motion short is one of the main reasons I decided to go into making one myself. I have always wanted to try stop motion and claymation, but never really got into it enough. However when I stumbled upon this I was immediately hooked. "Crooked Rot", by David Firth, is an absolute masterpiece. It is a completly surreal and chilling video indeed. I think there are two reasons that it has that "feel" that defines it. Watch it HERE

1.      The fact that it's stop motion and has a framerate lower than reality. The lowed framerate is visible, but not to the point that its distracting. Things that are animated smoothly like "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "Coraline" don't have as chilling of a feel as this stop motion film. Examples of the lowered framerate to create a unique feel is the show "Crashbox" and parts of the movie "The Evil Dead". The different Frames Per Second (FPS) should be subtle enough to where its not distracting, but gives that feel of a separate reality. This is one reason stop motion and claymation period have a very distinct feel to them. 
2.      The second reason is the one that sticks out to me is the content itself. When you create something so unique and strange, it will have that feel that is almost impossible to replicate. The objects used as well as the use of the manikin heads created something cool, disturbing, and almost scary. When you see a water faucet, you see nothing but a piece of metal with a knob. But combine it with other objects and you have something that is downright disturbing.

     This short deserves to be watched over and over. It is art. David Firth's genius never fails, and this, his last stop motion film, is a perfect example. Can't wait to finish my stop motion, and i will be providing a few more examples in upcoming posts.

New Update for Blogz

     Heyas. Well I have been having to overcome some obstacles lately as an artist and blogger. With so much on my plate its hard to keep up on the blog. I have had a recent issue of my video card burning out, so I'm stuck using other people's computers in my house. Family issues as well as the economy has made me a bad blogger. Right now I am working on a new stop motion film called "Cranial Insanity". Its mainly claymation and should be done sometime in April. 
     
     The blog's design might need some revamping. Perhaps some more flair? Overall, I like how the blog looks. However I think I strayed from the original purpose of the blog: to connect you with creative media on the web. Now i will always showcase my works here, but other works need the spotlight as well. 
     
     I need feedback and info, feel free to contact me or tweet me @Crazystuffvids

CADS CREATURES: The Database

When CADS started creating inhabitants for his world, he feared rebellion. Due to his faltering resolve in making the world to image, he feared the inhabitants would resent his ways. To prevent an uprising from even kindling, he created The Database. The Database lies in CADS' personal lair collecting data from every part of the world. Nobody knows how it works or how powerful it is. However it is known that because of this device several enemies of CADS have shown their faces. 

Pain in the Rain: page #3

     This is the final page. I think this really highlights the dark places in our character's head. 

Pain in the Rain: page #2

     This is the second page. This very well might be my favorite. 

Pain in the Rain: page #1

     So this is the first page of my comic jam submission. I decided to make it a mix between literally making the comic about rain while also making it about thew emotions tied to the rain. It was an artistic journey and i loved every step of it. The pages get better with each one but that's just my opinion. ENJOY!! 
     I wish i could have submitted this to newgrounds but it was too large of a file. from now on i know not to make the resolution to large.

CADS Lords: The Darklord

     When CADS created his realm, he found quickly that he could not control the entire realm himself. So he created Lords to rule over the the world under CADS' command. The ruler of darkness was the first Lord he created. The reason was that CADS believed that without control over the darkness that corruption would spread through his realm. 
     The Darklord rules over all things supernatural. Haunts, Zombies, and the undead are all minions of the Darklord. Despite his name, The Darklord is not evil. He rules over the supernatural only to keep the balance in CADS' World. When crossed however, one may find himself overwhelmed with the vast army of The Darklord. 

• Demigod Power
• Controls Vast Army 
• Medium

CADS CREATURES: Spirit Walker

     The spirit walker is one of the most docile creatures in CADS' World. While CADS' World itself is shrouded in mysteries, these creatures fail to provide any certainty about the world. Some beleive that CADS' world is a a world created by the  These creatures are beings that hold open the link to the spirit world and CADS' world. The only time they become a threat is when the barrier between the spirit world and CADS' World is threatend. Who created them is yet to be revealed...

• Power unknown
• Usually solo
• Non-aggressive
• Medium

Raze 2!!

     It's about time this game gets a sequel. It combines a fun futuristic setting with a Kick-Butt game! This game can definitely keep me entertained for a while!

Play this wonderful game HERE

CADS CREATURES: Alpha Haunt

     Alpha Haunts have been shrouded in mystery ever since they started popping up. All that is currently know is that they share many of the quality's as the Haunt, but are much uglier. They usually fly solo, with normal Haunts following behind. Some believe they are the warped versions of Haunts. Others believe they are what haunts become when they have fed on enough magic energy. Not nearly as shy as the Haunt, they occupy the hallways in forgotten tombs and catacombs. 

     While not much of a danger, they are known to dart through an enemy causing a current of force to pulse through his or her body, often bruising, and sometimes causing minor fractures. Some believe they have an even greater ability to drive a man insane. 

• Fairly weak
• Stay in groups of one led by two or more normal haunts
• Aggressive
• Small