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CGI reboot of Courage the Cowardly Dog
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InfiniteBento
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Update:
A new clip of "The Fog of Courage" has been released !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKYb8m1JCbQ
For those of you curious about Eustace's voice being different, here is what Stretch Films had to say:
The film also won first prize at the 3RD ANNUAL ASIFA-San Francisco spring show earlier this summer!
A new clip of "The Fog of Courage" has been released !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKYb8m1JCbQ
For those of you curious about Eustace's voice being different, here is what Stretch Films had to say:
The film also won first prize at the 3RD ANNUAL ASIFA-San Francisco spring show earlier this summer!
Update:
A new clip of "The Fog of Courage" has been released !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKYb8m1JCbQ
For those of you curious about Eustace's voice being different, here is what Stretch Films had to say:
The film also won first prize at the 3RD ANNUAL ASIFA-San Francisco spring show earlier this summer!
Was about to say Eustace sounded different.
Exactly, that's what it reminded me of
Why does it have to be CGI? I know it's supposed to give the show a fresh and modern look, but what's wrong with the good old animated style?
InfiniteBento
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I have to admit, I don't like the new voice simply because it sounds too young and cheery. Not the old bitter & grouchy Eustace we used to know/love. :/
CGI is cheaper I believe.
NoctisVsStar
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Cgi is quicker to do and rehash certain assets as well.
Schweinehund
Member
CGI actually looks good. I'm up for it.
Alright, that's a good point. It didn't even cross my mind, actually!
SovereignSnake
Banned
man I love this show.
MrSaturn99
Member
That extra clip was awesome. I'd be willing to give this a shot.
NoctisVsStar
Member
I'm willing to give it a shot it looks good.
ThatStupidLion
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this is hilarious....
when I was an animation student I interned for John Dilworth at Stretch...they weren't doing too much at the time just pitches and festivals...and when John found out that I wanted to change majors and do 3D instead of 2D animation....he got offended and hated on CG tearing my computer animation reel apart... etc.
and now, hahahha, he's trying to reboot with CG...too funny. esp. now that i work in the industry....it's funny to see
sadly I'd work on the cartoon. the animation/vfx industry sucks
when I was an animation student I interned for John Dilworth at Stretch...they weren't doing too much at the time just pitches and festivals...and when John found out that I wanted to change majors and do 3D instead of 2D animation....he got offended and hated on CG tearing my computer animation reel apart... etc.
and now, hahahha, he's trying to reboot with CG...too funny. esp. now that i work in the industry....it's funny to see
sadly I'd work on the cartoon. the animation/vfx industry sucks
this is hilarious....
when I was an animation student I interned for John Dilworth at Stretch...they weren't doing too much at the time just pitches and festivals...and when John found out that I wanted to change majors and do 3D instead of 2D animation....he got offended and hated on CG tearing my computer animation reel apart... etc.
and now, hahahha, he's trying to reboot with CG...too funny. esp. now that i work in the industry....it's funny to see
sadly I'd work on the cartoon. the animation/vfx industry sucks
Well, I preffer 2D, but I understand the complexities, it is smarter to do it CGI.
Update:
A new clip of "The Fog of Courage" has been released !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKYb8m1JCbQ
For those of you curious about Eustace's voice being different, here is what Stretch Films had to say:
The film also won first prize at the 3RD ANNUAL ASIFA-San Francisco spring show earlier this summer!
Isn't that clip a few weeks old?
Oh man I want this to be good sooooo badly... Courage was my favorite show on CN back in the day. I'd much rather have 2D animation of course, but if CGI is the only way they can make this show profitable I'll take it. Plus I'm sure they'll do plenty of cross-media tomfuckery with claymation and paper cutouts like in the original series.
Incidentally, I just found out the second season is getting a DVD release in October. The first one was admittedly pretty bare bones, but it's a way to show support.
Incidentally, I just found out the second season is getting a DVD release in October. The first one was admittedly pretty bare bones, but it's a way to show support.
I don't get how 3D is supposed to be cheaper than 2D. I remember the mid-90s when amateur Flash cartoons were all over the web; surely there are more professional tools to allow animators to imitate hand-drawn cells using computers. They don't even have to be realistic or worry about multiple angles like in 3D.
Aren't the Simpsons and the like done all digital these days?
Tangent: I don't know the cartoon and had it confused with Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog. I was outraged: how could a CGI hand puppet possibly be funny?
Aren't the Simpsons and the like done all digital these days?
Tangent: I don't know the cartoon and had it confused with Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog. I was outraged: how could a CGI hand puppet possibly be funny?
Blue Ninja
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I started lol'ing at Courage's freakout, and I'm not even a big fan of the old show. Will definitaly watch.
EnVy_CaLiBeR
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It's Doc Gerbil's worrlllldddd..
Dragoon En Regalia
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Wallace Shawn really is himself in everything, even a demo reel...
Cool to hear this won an award, though it's not nearly as fun to watch as the original 2D animation.
Cool to hear this won an award, though it's not nearly as fun to watch as the original 2D animation.
jackissocool
Member
I'd have to see more to really judge but that definitely has potential.
See You Next Wednesday
Banned
Please Lord no more CGI
God has forsaken us,
Evil Monkey DTT
Banned
Update:
A new clip of "The Fog of Courage" has been released !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKYb8m1JCbQ
For those of you curious about Eustace's voice being different, here is what Stretch Films had to say:
The film also won first prize at the 3RD ANNUAL ASIFA-San Francisco spring show earlier this summer!
Other then Eustace's new voice (although to be fair, it's not like I would be happy with anything other then the impossible) that clip actually looks great. If they can keep the fucked up moments the series always had I'm so in!
InfiniteBento
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Another update pertaining to Courage !
Whether or not the specials will be in CGI is unknown so far but regardless, I'm pretty excited.
Whether or not the specials will be in CGI is unknown so far but regardless, I'm pretty excited.
LUFTRAUSER
Banned
I liked the show when I watched it years ago as a kid, but I don't think it is something that needs a reboot, especially not in CGI. The charm is gone.
"THE MAN IN GAUZE! THE MAN IN GAUZE!"
That episode gave me nightmares!
"THE MAN IN GAUZE! THE MAN IN GAUZE!"
That episode gave me nightmares!
GKSilKamina
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I'm not a fan of the CG animation, but as long as the writing is up to par with the old cartoon I'm game for more Courage. Was and still is a very funny cartoon.
Rickelodeon
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Bumping because the short finally came out and it's wonderful, classic Courage antics, feels just like the original series, just in CGI, Wallace Shawn as Eustance is quite different but still alright. Can't wait for the new specials Dilworth is making, and hope they lead to a full on new Courage season!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI6DDJHwNhE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI6DDJHwNhE
That was great, it's just an episode of Courage in CGI paint. Everything about the show is still there, aside from Eustace's VA (which I think does a great job). They should revive this show to creep out the younger generation.
Ember Spirit
Banned
this shit was too scary where's the petition banning it
i still liked it for some reason
but god damn
i still liked it for some reason
but god damn
Klaymator14
Member
i dont know how 2 feel
Another update pertaining to Courage !
Whether or not the specials will be in CGI is unknown so far but regardless, I'm pretty excited.
I don't know how I missed this, but YES!
InfiniteBento
Member
Eustace's new voice definitely isn't my thing.
Everything else in the short was gold though. I loved it.
Everything else in the short was gold though. I loved it.
Nappuccino
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Wallace Shawn is close to Eustice. There are a couple of moments where it sounds like our old, grumpy friend. I think if Wallace tries to color his voice a little more, lower the pitch esp, he'll be right on. (my main complaint is that identified the actor much to readily--I heard him, not the character)
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