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Joshua H Metz @smirkstudios

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smirkstudios's News

Posted by smirkstudios - March 12th, 2009


Dear Smirk Studios Fans,

It's update time! I was fearing that the completion of Teen Pijinz would have to be post poned to another due-date, but it turns out that I can do both! That is a sign that I am getting better at managing my cartooning! Believe it or not (for those who believe I'm really good), I am just a beginner, and am learning things daily!

Here is your well-deserved screenshot that I drew up today. It features the scene in which Rejie is attempting to sabatoge a delivery. (I don't want to give away anything TOO specific!) Use your imagination and see what you can pick up with that hint!

Remember, I'm also doing paid commercials, and you can keep up with the updates on my BLOG! Another good way to make sure you don't miss an update from me at ALL my web locations is to follow me on my Twitter account! Stay Tuned In!!!

Teen Pijinz Updates


Posted by smirkstudios - March 8th, 2009


Dear Smirk Studios Fans,

A production update for Teen Pijinz! I clipped all the script sound file up into sections that fit the cartoon, and then I synced it all up together by moving frames around and stuff. It actually took about 2 hours all together, but now that it's done, everything should run much more smoothly. I dunno why I didn't do it sooner! I've been struggling so hard for no good reason!

I will still need to put in sound effects and ambience and some music here and there, but I will wait till the toon is done for that I think. It's coming along so nicely! Now with the voices and scenes all lined up, it's definately showing it's "big project" look. No new screen shots today, but soon enough!

Be sure to check my BLOG out, and also make sure to follow me on my Twitter for all kinds of updates regularly!


Posted by smirkstudios - February 20th, 2009


Dear Smirk Studios Fans,

Long time no update, eh?! Well I'm back and have great news. First allow me to explain, if you will.

I've been slacking so hard lately (and not just on animating), and so I've come up with a plan. I got myself a whiteboard and put permanant marker on it to make a graph, and then used the whiteboard markers to fill in deadlines. So now, I have personal goals to keep me on a ticking clock. I've been just sitting around waiting for motivation to hit me, but then realized that there are no such private invitations.

So here's some GREAT news, as promised. I will be releasing the Teen Pijinz EP 1 to Newgrounds on March 22nd, and not a day later. I have no new screen shots worth putting up, but soon enough.

Be sure to check out MY BLOG PAGE I just started. It's all about the commercials and paid animations I'll be doing. Thanks a bunch for staying true, and I hope you all understand!!!

**EDIT**
Instead of making a new post for this screen shot, I'm just adding it to this post. This is what a fully colored shot looks like, more or less. I haven't included shadows, but there you go anyways.

Teen Pijinz Deadline


Posted by smirkstudios - January 29th, 2009


Dear Smirk Studios Fans,

ok, i'm starting to get focused again, so i have more background work done this week. i'm actually working on it right now, so you will prolly hear from me again tomorrow. unfortunately i have to go to court a couple times this month, but hopefully that will not affect the due date any more than i already have. here is a BEAUTIFUL pic i did yesterday! it is a scene in which rejie is experiencing some bad luck!!! would tell you more, but i do not want to give away too much plot!!!

Teen Pijinz EP 1 Updates


Posted by smirkstudios - January 28th, 2009


Dear Smirk Studios Fans:

I do have an update or 2 for you, but nothing too out of the ordinary. i'm still trucking on these backgrounds, so i'm not on schedule at all. i'm afraid i will be scheduling for the end of February, due to the new projects i am doing to stay alive lol.

what projects you ask? well, i am now offering businesses very cheap advertisement animations, like commercials and such. this is good, but will take away from the timely schedule for the release of this toon. i cannot slack on quality for my toon, so i am NOT sorry for the delay. what you get from this is going to blow you all away!!!

just stay patient fans, because it is happening, i swear!!! here is another background i have done recently. i'm almost to the animating, so keep it right here for some more screen shots!!!

Teen Pijinz EP 1 Updates


Posted by smirkstudios - January 24th, 2009


Dear Smirk Studios Fans,

IT'S TIME TO BATTLE!!! Anyone with Worms World Party and knows how to go on the internet and battle, let me know, cause I CHALLENGE ALL OF YOU!!! hahaha it's a lot of fun, so hook me up with a PM, and if you want, you can send my your MSN Messenger address and i will add you, so if we're on at the same time we can challenge :P

lol and in other news, i have received the final cut for the audio on Teen Pijinz, EP 1!!! this is super exciting, and so i'll be pushing it into overtime :P many updates to come, so no pic for you today. altho, i drew this right here, so you can see how into worms i am lol :D

PEACE!!!

Worms World Party and Teen Pijinz EP1 News


Posted by smirkstudios - January 20th, 2009


Dear Smirk Studios Fans,

Well, my cartoon will be delayed about a week now because i have taken on a couple new projects to make some money. Also, Jeff has lots of things going on in his life right now, so he hasnt gotten the audio to me yet. Never fear, tho, this cartoon is looking and sounding great, so please keep being supportive!!! Me and Jeff aren't magicians, you know!!! we have lives of our oun lol

hopefully you all understand that this will not really be too much different. if i dont push the deadline out, the quality will be bad and i pledge to bring you quite good work. hang in there, and keep it tuned right here!!!

PS - here's a background for you!!!

Teen Pijinz EP 1 Delay


Posted by smirkstudios - January 13th, 2009


Dear Smirk Studios Fans,

i dont have much to say right now. the voice overs arent in yet, but should be by the end of today. i've heard all the raw audio before it gets put together, plus all the out-takes and everything sounds AWESOME!!! thanks so much, Sir Jeff of Short for all your hard work, and thanks to you're whole Sketched crew for having so much fun with it!!! I couldn't do this without you guys :P

also, i have done just less than half of the backgrounds that i will need for this episode. that means it's only a matter of time until the finished product is viewable, so keep an eye out for me in the next 3 weeks!!! i'll be droppin in to tell you more soon, so KEEP IT RIGHT HERE!!!

PS - here is a screen shot from the very first frame of the cartoon. this is what it will look like in the final, so suggest away if you have things to say.

Teen Pijinz Episode 1 Updates


Posted by smirkstudios - January 8th, 2009


Dear Smirk Studios Fans,

i have not been slacking, i swear!!! it took me 3 days, but i got all the backgrounds done for the new "Sketched" episode. it looks phenomenal so far, and so when Jeff Short finishes animating it around the end of the month, be sure to check it out!!!

that is the only reason i dont have anything new picture-wise for you in the pilot episode of Teen Pijinz. i am, however, VERY PROUD to anounce that Jeff Short and his team of voice actors put lots of thought and effort into the script i gave them, and i got to hear the rough cut yesterday (1-7-09). it BLEW ME AWAY!!! you guys, i am so stoked about this, it's gonna be legendary in the history books of Smirk Studios!!! these guys are amazing, and this little "media trade" we did really worked out for the both of us (if i do say so myself). if the final cut is done this week, you will have a cartoon in early feburary, and it will be unlike anything you've seen from me yet, SO KEEP IT RIGHT HERE, FOOS!!!

o and one more thing. as a special thanks to Jeff and his team, be sure to check out the banner i put on the homepage of my site for Noreasta Productions. it looks just like the one on their site, but just a little more handmade-looking. enjoy!!!

Teen Pijinz EP1 Updates


Posted by smirkstudios - January 2nd, 2009


Dear Smirk Studios Fans:

i've been slackin pretty hard on this animation due to all kinds of stories that nobody needs to hear about. i am being charged with a class 6 felony for dumping leaves in the desert, and also part of the 'harsh talking to' that the cop gave me was that i need a business license to RAKE LEAVES door to door. whatever, i'm back on track and doing what it takes to survive in this crappy economy prollem i'm experiencing as a STATISTIC in the states. (USA in case you're retarded and dont know what 'the states' means.)

anyways, i have some good news for you. as far as the rough draft animation for 'Teen Pijinz EP 1', i am now about 7/8 done, and really only have 1 scene left. this is great news, because this means i'll be getting to the sound work. this is also GREAT NEWS, because i will be working with sirjeffofshort and his voice actors. the inspiration from these guys (namely sirjeffofshort) has boosted my motivation and drive a whole shit load, so you will definately be happy with the finished result. the rough draft animation is only in story board mode, and i rushed it because i just want a visual to follow. i will be practicing different poses for my characters to make sure i know how they move really well, and therefore my overall animation quality will prove worthy of high votes. i want a very smoothe turnout in which you can tell that i know the characters really well, and i also want to make sure they dont look different in different scenes. if you notice in Merry Ricksmas 2, the osama grinchladen is very choppy and looks different in different scenes. that comes from not getting to know my character well enough.

ok new paragraph lol. some other things going on are also in the near future. by the end of this month, you will be seeing a cartoon by sirjeffofshort. this 'sketchd' episode is going to feature me as the background artist. pretty sweet, huh? by the end of january, you will for sure be seeing much good quality stuff from yours truly :P stay tuned in, and keep your fanny right here at SMIRKSTUDIOS!!!

ps, here is another screenshot. i give you no description, as it will take away from the hilariousness of the episode. use your imagination, leave a comment based on how you think this generic background character will affect our main characters!!! if nothing else, make up a scenario!!! seeya :P

Teen Pijinz EP 1 Updates