Trouble Buying Animan Videos

Occasionally, buyers of Animan videos send me a message, and sometimes, it's about how they haven't been able to buy or download the pay videos.  I have informed the staff at the Selz site about it as much as possible (without nagging them to death).

I received some information that might begin to help solve the problem.

Here is the letter I just sent to the Selz site:

My thanks to the Selz staff for their hard work over the past year, and the lovely Christmas card!

As you know, I have been blessed with many sales. Unfortunately, I still continue to hear from buyers who clicked the "download" button in my shop and got a "processing" message that never ended and nothing more.  I've been hesitant to mention these unfortunate instances to the Selz staff, because I think it's of little use for me to merely offer complaints unless I have some solutions to accompany them.

Just now, I received a buyer's message, which might shed some light on a way of making things better:

"I love your animations! I tried purchasing on several occasions but was unable to. I switched browsers from Firefox to Chrome and was able to purchase and download all of the files. Previously, the only ones I was able to 'purchase' were the free ones..."

I remember several years ago, trying to submit a clip to an animation contest using Safari as my browser, and it failed 10 times out of 10. Someone suggested that I change my browser to Firefox, and it worked like magic. I know from experience now that browser incompatibility is a reality, and it dawned on me that this could be happening at my shop.
So, I hope this information will help to iron out the problems buyers occasionally experience at the Selz site, not only in my store, but those of all the Selz merchants.

Thank you very much for taking time to read this note!

If you're experiencing problems at the Animan Shop and are using a Firefox browser, if possible, I hope you will try navigating with a Chrome browser. It might make a difference!

For all those friends of Animan who have experienced such browser problems with my site, I wish to offer my sincerest apologies. It is my greatest wish that ordering and downloading problems will someday soon, no longer be an issue at the Animan Shop. Thank you for being so patient!

Happy New Year, 2014 from Animan

Hello, wonderful friends of Animan! Thank you for making 2013 a fantastic year!

As I work on my animated films, not a day goes by that I don't feel thankful for you, my good friends. You inspire me through your kind and funny comments on this blog, and always help to point the way when Animan gets a little muddled. 

I am happy to see that the free Animan videos (Twist Party, Sex Ed and School Fantasy) as well as the free trailers I'm giving away on the Selz site are being downloaded all day long, every day. It's elating to know that so many men all over the world find Animan's work exciting! If it's impossible for me to stimulate you guys in person, I'm glad I can still do it through a computer or a TV screen!

It goes without saying (but I'm going to say it anyway), that I am deeply touched by the goodness and generosity of those who buy the "premium" Animan videos. Animan has shed many a private tear in gratitude, that he has been able to create something that people would actually buy. I say a prayer of thanks to the universe for every sale made. It's truly a magnificent dream come true. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!

When I finished the Palm Springs video, I was asked what the next video would be about---and I said "something retro and tropical at the same time"--well, I have changed direction a little bit---the tropical video has been started and planned, but will come later. The upcoming video will be about a Country Club, where the rich come to play. And of course, it will be in Animan's favorite retro-style, circa 1962! I'm already hard at work on it.

I want to use my new animation software to make this video special. I've found that the "special look" takes a little more time to achieve--but it will be well worth it! The video won't be finished for a while yet (that's what I ALWAYS say, isn't it?.....) Here's a preview of the Country Club poolside. I seem to have a thing for pools....

Have a great New Year's, guys!! Animan loves all of you! And thank you. :D
11:59 p.m. December 31, 2013

Script for "Lex" in English

English Text for “LEX”

Mom) Well, I think that does it! We’re all ready!

Sis) Mother, I knitted this shawl for Grandma. Do you think she’ll like it?

Mom) Oh Honey, it’s beautiful! I’m sure she’ll love it. Oh Sweetheart, are you sure you and Jess can’t come with us to Grandma’s for the weekend?

Lex) I’m afraid not, Dinah. So many things around here need repairs. This will be a good chance for me to fix them.

Jess) And I promised to spend this weekend with the guys! I haven’t seen them since I started college.

Sis) You know Jess, Grandma would like to see you, too! But I guess you’ve got more important things to do…

Mom) Well, we’ll just make the best of it. We’ll be back tomorrow night.

Lex) Goodbye Dear.

Jess) Bye Mom. Bye Sherri!

Mom) Bye Lex. Goodbye, Jess!

Jess) So, no work today Dad?

Lex) No, Jess. The clinic is closed today. (I) think I’ll go upstairs and take a shower.

Jess) Sure, Dad.

Lex) I love the nice fresh feeling after a shower. 

Jess) Dad?

Lex) Why Jess! What is it?

Jess) Well I uh, think I might have testicular swelling.

Lex) OK. Take off your underpants and sit on the bed.  Let me know if there’s any pain or discomfort.  Well, as far as I can see, there isn’t any swelling of the testicles.  And whatever it is you’ve got, it seems to be catching! 

Jess) You know Dad, according to Kinsey, it’s perfectly normal for men to experience erections during physical examinations!

Lex) It sounds like someone has been reading my medical books again!

Jess) Only the ones about sex!

Lex) So, Dr. Kinsey—what remedy do you propose for these rather large erections?

Jess) I recommend immediate sexual activity to relieve the pressure and ease the tension! Gee Doc, you’ve got a great bedside manner! Do you like that Dad?

Lex) Well Son, I think we’re both ready to engage in sexual intercourse. Now, I haven’t been penetrated since medical school so, let’s take it easy!  OK—uh—oh, you’re big!  Oh yes, that’s my boy—that’s my boy! My, your penis is very long and fat, Son. I’m sure we’ll both enjoy this, tremendously. 

Jess) Oh wow. Hey Dad, this is what they call “The Missionary Position”, right?

Lex) That’s right, Son. Oh Jess, I feel you prodding my prostate gland. Now, insert your penis all the way. Oh, fuck me, Son! Fuck me. Oh, I’ve needed this for so long!

Jess) Aw Dad, your big butt feels so good! 

Lex) And your big penis really opens me up! Oh, you’re so good! Yeah, suck Daddy’s nipples.

Jess)  I want to squirt inside you, Daddy! 

Lex) Do it Son, do it. Son—yeah—inseminate me!

Jess) Aw, Dad!

* * * * * * *

Jess) Boy, I never thought I’d be eating lunch naked in the kitchen with my dad! Of course, I never dreamed I’d be fucking my dad’s big ass, either!

Lex) Well, next time, it’s MY turn to fuck, Son!

Jess) Sure, Dad!

Cliff) Milkman! It’s Cliff, Dr. Stern! I’ve brought your milk! I happened to overhear your conversation. To tell the truth, Dr. Stern, I’ve had my eye on you since we first met! I have some special cream for you Doctor, and I’d like to deliver it directly to your….back door! Get my…drift, Doc? 

Lex) Well, I don’t know….

Jess) Come on, Dad! We can have a 3-way with Cliff!

Cliff) Let me….churn your butter, Doc! OK Dr. Stern, it’s time for me to give you your injection! Tight little rosebud opens right up!

Jess) Oh yeah! Dad….give it to me!

Lex) Yeah, give it to me in the ass!

Cliff) Say Doc, maybe we could have another session, sometime! 

Lex) Sure, and maybe we can reverse the roles!

Cliff) Anything for you, Doc! Oh, and have some cottage cheese on me.

* * * * * * * *

Jess) Shall I bring out the milk, Dad?

Lex) I’ve got it.

Jess) Dad! You’re spilling it!

Lex) Oh, I’m sorry, Jess! 

Jess) I’m afraid I’m going to have to punish you! 

Tom) Oh my God, I don’t believe this!  There’s no morality in this country! Oh man, that’s really disgusting! Oh yeah, ride it! Ride it!

Jess) Oh Dad! I’m coming in you again! Gee Dad, this has been the best day ever! 

Lex) I enjoyed it too, Son!

Jess) Hey Dad, can I sleep with you tonight?

Lex) That would make me very happy!

O Texto de "Lex"

Doutor LEX 

Mãe) Bem, eu acho que este é tudo! Nós estamos prontos!

Irmã) Eu fiz malha este xaile para a avó. Achas que ela gostará dele?

Mãe) Querida, é bonito! Eu sou certo que o adora!  Lex, não pode ser que tu e Jess vir connosco visitar a avó este fim de semana?

Lex) Que pena- não podemos. Eu devo reparar muitas coisas nesta casa. Esta será uma boa oportunidade para repará-los.

Jess) Eu prometi passar este fim de semana com meus amigos. Eu não os vi desde que comecei ir à faculdade!

Irmã) A avó gostaria de vê-lo, Jess. Mas parece que tens coisinhas mais importantes a fazer.

Mãe) Nós faremos o melhor da situação. Nós voltaremos amanhã a noite.

Lex) Adeus, Dina.

Jess) Adeus Mãe—Adeus Cheri!

Jess) O Pai não tem o trabalho hoje?

Lex)  Não tenho. A clínica está fechada hoje. Penso que irei em cima e tomar duche.

Jess) Muito bem!

Lex) Eu amo o frescor de uma duche.

Jess) Pai?

Lex) Jess! O que aconteceu?

Jess) Acho que eu pude ter o inchamento testicular.

Lex) Esta bem. Remova suas cuecas e senta-te na cama.  Se há alguma dor, diga-me.

Jess)  Sim.

Lex) Tanto quanto eu posso ver, não há nenhum inchamento dos testículos. O que quer que seu problema for, parece ser contagioso!

Jess) Sabes, de acordo com Kinsey, é normal para homens experimentar ereções durante exames físicos!

Lex) Alguém tem lido meus livros médicos outra vez!

Jess) Somente os livros sobre o sexo!

Lex) Então, Dr. Kinsey, que remédio você propor para estas grandes ereções?

Jess) Eu recomendo alguma atividade sexual imediata de modo que alivie a pressão, e facilito a tensão!

O Doutor, já sinto me muito melhor!

Gostas disso, Pai?

Lex) Bem Filho, eu acho que nós prontos para a cópula. Eu não fui penetrado desde a Faculdade de Medicina. Vamos devagarinho! Oh, que grande! Assim….Isso!  Teu pénis é muito longo e gordo, filho!  Eu sou certo que nós ambos desfrutaremos deste tremendamente!

Jess) Pai, este é o que é chamado “a posição de missionário”, não é?

Lex) Isso Ee correto, Filho. Jess, eu sinto estimulação da minha glândula de próstata. Agora, introduza seu pénis completamente. Ah Filho, foda-me!  Eu precisava deste tanto! 

Jess) Gosto do teu cu!

Lex) Teu pénis grande abre-me mesmo completamente!  ah….que bom!  Sim, sugue os mamilos do Paizinho! 

Jess) Eu quero esguinchar dentro de você, Paizinho!

Lex) Faça-o, meu filho! Insemine-me!

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Jess) Nunca pensei que estaria comendo o almoço despido na cozinha com meu paizinho! Eu igualmente nunca sonhado ao mim estaria fodendo o rabo grande do meu paizinho!

Lex) A próxima vez é minha volta a foder!

Jess) É lógico!

Cliff) Leitero!  Eu sou Cliff, Doutor. Eu trouxe seu leite! E ouvi a sua conversa! Desde que nós encontramonos primeiramente, eu reparo em você, Doutor! Aqui tenho algum creme especial para você. Gostaria de entregá-lo diretamente a sua porta traseira! Entende, Doutor? 

Lex) Sei lá…

Jess) Porque não, paizinho? Nós três podemos fazê-lo!

Cliff) Eu quero agitar a sua manteiga, Doutor! 

Doutor Stern,  é hora para que eu dê-lhe sua injeção!  Esse botão pequeno apertado abre facilmente!

Jess) Sim Pai! fode-me!!

Lex) Dê-mo no meu cu!

Cliff) Doutor,  talvez nós podemos ter uma outra sessão de novo? 

Lex) Naturalmente. E inverter os papéis!

Cliff) Para você, qualquer coisa! Está aqui algum requeijão. É um presente de mim!

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Jess) Devo eu trazer o leite?

Lex) Eu posso fazê-lo.

Jess) Pai! Você está derramando-o!

Lex) Desculpe, Jess!

Jess) Eu terei que puni-lo.

Vizinho) Deus meu, eu não acredito isto! Não há nenhuma moralidade mais neste país! Credo, isso é realmente repugnante!  Sim! Sente-se nele!

Jess) Oh paizinho! Eu estou disparando o sémen dentro de ti outra vez!

O Pai, este foi o dia o mais maravilhoso da minha vida!  

Lex) Eu desfrutei-o também!

Jess) Pai, Posso dormir contigo hoje à noite?

Lex) Isso deixar me-ia muito feliz!

Animan's Version

Here's an old record jacket, probably from the 1960's. Animan couldn't resist the temptation to make his own version of it.

Animan's Animation Software

Many of Animan's fans are curious about what animation software he uses. Up to a few weeks ago, I was using ANIMATE PRO 3. Recently, Toon Boom Animation had a special discount on their best software. After finishing the Palm Springs video, Animan began using Harmony. Here's a short demo about what this awesome software can do!

Want to see some more cool demos?

CLICK HERE!

Toon Boom's software is very advanced in the field of "cut-out puppets". Animan has used them before, but does not depend upon them very much. With puppets, it's possible to make a lot of animation quickly. But puppets tend to look stiff at times, no matter how well they're done. 

Animan prefers to draw his actors by hand--in the traditional, old Hollywood style--that way, they have enough "jiggle" and "bounce", if you know what Animan means!

Basically, this software functions like ANIMATE PRO 3, but there are way more special effects, as you can see. In order to learn these new things, Animan will be studying hard, and hopefully learning more, so that the next videos can be even better.

Animan's All Stars Are Here Now!

The All Stars Movie is finished, and it's on sale now in the Animan Shop! This movie is a full 15 minutes of fun. Part One is the daytime story, and Part Two is the nighttime. You get both parts when you purchase this movie! Animan divided the movie into 2 parts to keep the file size smaller, without sacrificing picture or sound quality.

As always, if you have any problems with credit cards or downloading, please be sure to contact Animan through the Selz shop. Thank you!

Happy Thanksgiving to Friends of Animan!

Animan has many friends all over the world in many, many countries. Certainly, many of them know that at this time of year in the U.S., people celebrate Thanksgiving, by eating a wonderful dinner of turkey and other goodies. It's a time to count our blessings.

Animan gives endless thanks for:

1. Being able to make friends with so many wonderful guys all over the planet

2. Friends who buy the movies, and help support Animan as an artist (Hip Hip Hurrah!)

3. The warm messages I receive from so many of you, from so many countries

4. The technology that makes all these miracles come true

Animan is also grateful to those of you who are protecting the Animan business by reporting illegal postings of the cartoons. This is a good opportunity to improve conditions for artists trying to establish themselves on the internet, without having their stuff ripped off over and over. Thanks to all of you who are helping Animan! 

By now, everyone is wondering--"But what about the All-Star cartoon??!!!?"

Animan is working 8-10 hours a day, putting it together. The video will be 15 minutes long (WOW!)--so it's a monumental task, making sure it's as good as it can be. Keep your eye on this blog for further news. One thing is certain--Animan will make the November 30 deadline!

The Trailer for the Animan All-Stars video is ready!

Have a peek at the upcoming Animan video!

Click here to go to the Animan Shop and get your free copy

You'll find the new trailer in the upper left-hand corner of the Animan Shop page.

Animan is hoping to have the complete video finished by November 30. 

How's the Next Video Cumming?

The All-Star Video is still in production. Animan never realized what a big undertaking this would be!  A couple of roles for supporting actors are also mixed in--like this barbecue cook. To keep up the suspense, a couple of major characters have been removed from this picture--all that's left of them are the little blue and yellow dots! They'll be in the finished movie, though!

ANIMAN'S FAVORITE 3D MOVIE OF THE YEAR

Animan is super tired of the typical movies they make nowadays: helicopters crashing into buildings, car chases on bridges, mass destruction, psychopathic meatballs killing innocent people by the thousands, gangsters with machine guns, etc. Science fiction that is as yucky as it is strange. Just the same old hat with a brand-new face. Ho-hum.

Animan's favorite movie of the year is PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS

So, WHY does Animan love this movie?

1. It's got a great premise, and great characters (kids who are half-bloods: half human and half Greek god)

2. The characters set out on a classic-style quest that takes them to unexpected places and beings. It's a REAL honest-to-goodness adventure.

3. Greek mythology is a giant world in itself, and this film deals with some of that in an entertaining way.

4. Animan is fascinated by the centaur!

5. The actor who plays the half-blood cyclops (Douglas Smith) is cute as a button!

6. It's fantastic in 3D!

PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS trailer

Unfortunately, this film is not doing well at the box-office, which often happens with Animan's favorite movies. Today's audiences want stories about the modern world's drug culture, automatic weapons in the wrong hands, and anything that crashes, burns and snuffs out lives. There are already thousands of such movies available everywhere. But Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters is cool in its own way. It has integrity and sincerity, stylish design, some cool animation and characters I want to see more of! Call me a foolish dreamer, but I'll be very unhappy if they don't make a series of sequels to these movies.

This is Animan's #1 favorite movie of the year, 3D or not! It's high-quality adventurous entertainment. Definitely worth admission price. Animan is planning to go back to the theater and see it again.

Who are the "Animan All Stars"?

The title of the next video will be "Animan's All Stars", and here they are!

These are Animan's most popular boys, and they'll be returning to the silver screen to make a comeback together. Animan is still working hard on this one to make it as good as possible. All these guys are very different types, and doing the different styles of drawing all in one video has proven to be pretty time-consuming.

So just when is this masterpiece scheduled to be ready? At the latest, the last day of November. Of course, if things go smoothly, it may be finished a few days before that!  

Happy Halloweenie!

Tonight is the night when witches fly on their brooms. Cats and bats are all around. Goblins and ghosts are behind every corner. And who wouldn't love to snuggle up to a ghost like this one on a night like this?

Animation Magic

Look what Animan found on Ebay: Popular Science from September 1944!

And inside is an article about Walt Disney's animated feature in production at the time, "The Three Caballeros". This article explains how the Disney animators were able to make Donald Duck dance the samba with Aurora Miranda (Carmen Miranda's sister). In some scenes, she acted, danced and sang in front of a projected image. In other scenes, the animators added drawings of Donald Duck and José Carioca in front of her. You can watch it here.....

And then read all about it here!

"Can I view these on my iPhone if I don't have a computer?"

"Can I buy this and watch it on my iphone?"
Animan received this message today. And here's his answer:
"Thanks for asking. I don't put my cartoons on my own iphone, but a lot of guys do. I'm not sure how they do it, though. I'm going to post your message on the latest post on this blog, and see what the other guys say!"
So, if you're watching Animan vids on an iphone, how do you do it? Share the secret with all of us! Thank you!

   An actual frame from "Animan's All-Stars", if you can believe it!

When When When?

Animan always knows when his cartoons are taking a super long time to get completed, because fans start asking "When?"  Animan doesn't mind, actually. It would be a sad world indeed if nobody cared at all. So, to those of you who DO care, Animan says "Thanks Guys, and hopefully sometime in November". Here's another background from the Palm Springs pleasure palace. Oh, if only this inflatable lounge chair could talk, what stories it would tell!

Eleanor Audley (1905~1991) the Ultimate Disney Villain

When Walt Disney made "Cinderella", Eleanor Audley went before the microphone and provided a chilling voice for the stepmother, filled with authority. And then, she went in front of the cameras to act out the role, so that the animators could incorporate her movements and mannerisms. And, they used her face as a model for the stepmother.

                                Copyright Walt Disney Pictures               Photo from The Dick Van Dyke Show

A few years later when Disney made "Sleeping Beauty", the same technique was used for Maleficent. Here is Eleanor acting the character out for the Disney cameramen. Her peculiar tilt of the head, and ways of using her hands can be seen incorporated into the animation of her characters. Both the stepmother and Maleficent wore large rings, which also reflects Eleanor's taste in jewelry!

The Scene of the Crime

Animan video sales are at an all-time low. Is it because of the U.S. money situation, or is it because Animan's "fans" keep uploading his stuff to free video sites without Animan's permission? It's probably a combination of the two.

This background is the Animan version of a Palm Springs hotel for guys. I've been to Palm Springs twice and want to go back again. 

Life Imitates Art (again!)

This is Leonor Alcácer, who plays the part of the bored housewife Laura Costa in the Portuguese soap opera, "Os Nossos Dias", which can be seen here: http://www.rtp.pt/play/p1305/e129244/os-nossos-dias

This wonderful actress has nice, high cheekbones, and an interesting way of scrunching up her face when she's angry at her husband, which reminded me of "Cruella deVille" in the Disney feature "101 Dalmations".  After adding the black and white hair and the fur coat, sure enough, she seems to look like the animated version (at least Animan thinks so).

It's Background Time!

Here's another background from the upcoming All-Star video. In case you've forgotten, the players will be Bill from "Twist Party", Coach Fokker from "Sex Ed", Coach Ben, Larry the Lifeguard, José and Escamillo from Carmen, Nooky Man and Axel the black dude from "Super Hero", Lex, and Lieutenant Commander O' Reilly from "G.I. Bananas". 

Will the Real Maleficent Please Cast a Spell?

In 1959, Disney Studios made "Sleeping Beauty", and the evil fairy "Maleficent" was a major character in it. Now, a live-action film about Maleficent is being made, with the alive-and-well Angelina Jolie in the starring role. I think she's a marvelous actress, but I really don't know if she's the Maleficent-type.

In 1962,  Mexican actress Maria Félix starred in the motion picture, "La Bandida".  Does she look more like Maleficent than anyone else does? I'll let you judge for yourself!