Queer Duck

Here's a different sort of gay cartoon. Several episodes of Queer Duck could be seen on Icebox.com some years ago.  Now, there are only 2 episodes left, and if you're living in the "wrong" country like I am, then you cannot watch them! Oh joy. Country-discrimination!

The first episode can be seen on YouTube. Queer Duck sees his friends Oscar Wilde-cat and Bi-polar bear and his lover Billy Gay-tor, and announces that he's going to come out to his parents.

Then there was the Queer Duck Movie on DVD. Needless to say, I bought it! Although the humor is light-years away from Animan's World, it's still very entertaining.

One section of the movie is a song about Gay Baseball, which is also shown on YouTube. Enjoy!

Two Great Blogs!

☆The other day, a good friend steered me to this blog. 
I was amazed and thoroughly delighted! Here were photographs of men, and they all had Animan-sized posteriors! I knew that Photoshop could work miracles, but this is just astounding! Most of the pictures are very natural-looking and quite sexy! There's nothing wrong with giving "Father Nature" a helping hand...

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★My good friend BBQdude is doing some voice recording for my next video "The Country Club", and he has his own blog, too! You can visit him here.

He has an unsatiable passion (don't we all!) for the "Callipygian Man" (guys with great-shaped asses). His blog looks like a shrine to the male backside. Check it out!

Animan's Favorite Italian

Some time ago, Animan's World featured this photo of Rossano Brazzi, taken in the 1950's when he was filming "South Pacific" in Hawaii. 

Needless to say, the swimsuit is fabulous! I always assumed that the movie studio told Mr. Brazzi to wear this tiny suit for publicity reasons. I found this picture in an old Playboy magazine from the '60's in a series of articles about "Sex in CInema".

But the other day, I happened to find two other pictures of our Italian gentleman, wearing what appears to be the same little swimsuit.

The guy is hot, he knows it, and he lets the world get a good look. He's an Animan dude.

Another Goody from Old México

The other day, I came across this lobby card from a Mexican movie made in 1965. The character "Neutron" is Wolf Rubinskis, born in Latvia to Jewish parents. He became a naturalized Mexican citizen, and starred in many Mexican wrestling movies.
This photograph has all the elements of an Animan adventure. It's the mid-1960's. Here we are in sunny México, in an expensive apartment, with a beautiful view of the cityscape from the window. Two good-looking gentlemen are seated in the stylish living room, and cannot take their eyes from the half-naked body of the third man, who is standing. The men want him to get drunk and remove his trunks, so they're giving him brandy. Soon, all of them will be naked, and the fun will begin. Even the music will be supplied by "The Gay Crooners"! Caramba Amigos, it will surely become a very hot and interesting afternoon in old México!

Back to School for Animan

Animan is always studying how to make his videos better. Recently on Ebay, I found an old set of textbooks from the 1950's Famous Artists Course at a very reasonable price, so I bought them. The books are filled with fantastic illustrations and paintings created by many famous American artists and illustrators, such as Norman Rockwell. Techniques for good composition, shadows, lighting and balance are explained in great detail. I already know some of these things, but there are others that I don't know.I have a lot to learn!

One unexpected surprise in this course was these photographs. Nice Daddy! This is a real Animan-type of man! My only complaint? It's not in color! 

SEX ED--in English--Em Português

ENGLISH VERSION

A GUY’S BEST FRIEND

Fokker—(So that afternoon in the locker room, I started answering some of the boys’ questions.)

Bill—I had a wet dream last night!

Fokker—Yeah, I can see! (It was something new to Bill, this business of nocturnal emissions.) Let’s see—where was I? Oh yes! Here is the penis, and the scrotum that holds the testicles or testes inside. Now, when you’re around 14, maybe sooner maybe later, the testes start making a chemical substance called “a hormone”. It’s this hormone that causes the changes. It enlarges the penis itself, and starts hair growing here, under your arms, and on your face. Now, when a penis erects, gets hard, the sperm can come out in what’s called “an ejaculation”. Yes George?

George—Does an erection…..does that mean you have too much sperm and you ought to get rid of it?

Fokker—Get rid of it? Oh yes, that’s right! Then you can cause an ejaculation by yourself too, by masturbating….rubbing the penis. Do you all know what sperm is? 

Gary—Yeah, but how does it get there? You know, not just the sperm and egg stuff, I mean, well…..what really happens?

Fokker—Oh! What you want to know about is sexual intercourse. Well, that happens like this: here, here’s a cross-section of the vagina. The erect penis enters here, and rhythmic movements, a pumping back and forth, causes an ejaculation from the penis.

Radio—“Scandals!They’re everywhere. They’re in the air and you’ve put ‘em there. You, you and you, you nasty man! Scandals! You kiss and run, to have your fun with another one. Don’t say it isn’t so. A gal like me ought to know. Oh, you nasty man! Taking your love on the easy plan. Here and there and where you can. Oh, you nasty man! You’re not fooling me! I’ve got you figured from A to Z. But you’re darn good company. Oh! You big, bad man. You sweet and nasty, I know what’s on your mind. You pull a fasty—make me sizzle and then you’ll chisel. Oh you nasty man! I never met anyone who can be as bad or better than you! You nasty—Who taught you that? Oh, you nasty! Don’t ever do that! Oh you nasty man!”

Narration—During intercourse, the penis is in a state of erection. This is caused by the spongy tissue of the penis becoming engorged with blood. The sperm passes up through the ducts, where fluids from the glands are added to form the semen. The semen then flows through the urethral canal and is deposited into the male vagina. Here, we can see this fertilization in closer view.

Fokker—Hey! Not bad! You really poured it on! Say, it’s about time.

Gary—Hey, could we go on with this tomorrow?

Eric—Yeah, how about it?

Fokker—Sure, OK! Come on down early, huh?

The End

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VERSÃO EM PORTUGUÊS

O MELHOR AMIGO PARA UM RAPAZ

Nenhum homem foi danificado durante a factura desta película. 

(Instituto superior)

(Classe para homens—Educação Sexual

Professor Fokker)

Fokker—(Essa tarde no vestuário, eu comecei responder a algumas das perguntas dos meninos.)

Bill—Eu tive polução noturna a noite passada.

Fokker—Sim, eu posso ver. (Este negócio de emissões nocturnas era algo novo para Bill.) Deixou-nos ver, que eu estava a dizer? Oh sim!  Este é o pénis. e o escroto que guardara os testículos para dentro. Quando você tiver ao redor 14 anos (talvez mais logo, talvez mais tarde), começam os testículos fazer uma substância química que é chamado uma hormona. É esta hormona que causa as mudanças. Amplia o pénis próprio, e liga o cabelo crescer aqui, sob seus braços, e em sua cara. Quando o pénis ergue e fica rigido, o esperma pode sair em o que é chamado “uma ejaculação”. Sim, George?

George—Sera que uma ereção significa que há demasiado esperma, e  deve obter livrado dela?

Fokker—Obter livrado dela? Oh sim, isso está correto. Então pode causar uma ejaculação por si mesmo também, pela masturbação—fricção do pénis. Vocês sabem o que é a esperma?

Gary—Sim, nós sabemos. Mas como chega lá? Não somente a explicação sobre o esperma e o ovo. Bem, o que é que acontece realmente?

Fokker—O que você quer saber é sobre relações sexuais. Bem, isso acontece assim:  aqui está um secção transversal da vagina. O pénis ereto entra aqui, e os movimentos rítmicos, um bombeamento para a frente e para trás, causam uma ejaculação do pénis.

Radio—“Os escândalos estão em toda parte. Estão no ar, e tu puseste-us lá. Tu e tu, seus tarados! Escândalos! Tu beijas e corres para ter teu divertimento com uma outra maís. Não diga que é mentira. Uma rapariga como eu deve saber. Oh, teu tarado! Fazes o amor tão convenientel. Em toda parte, e onde podes. Oh, teu tarado!  Não me podes enganar. pois eu compreendo-o de A a Z. Mas és mesmo companhia boa! Oh, teu malandro! Vems tão doce e com tesão. Eu sei o que estás a pensar. Com os teus truques, me aqueces e aproveitas de mim. .Oh, teu tarado! Eu nunca conheci ninguém que pode ser tão mal ou melhor do que tu és. Ah teu malandro! Quem te ensinou isso? Não faça mais isso! Ah, teu tarado!”

Narração—Durante o coito, o pénis está em um estado de ereção. Isso é causado pelo tecido esponjoso do pénis tornar-se ingurgitado com sangue. O esperma passa através dos dutos, onde fluidos das glândulas são adicionados para formar o sémen. Então o sêmen flui através do canal uretras e fica depositado na vagina masculina. Aqui, podemos ver essa fertilização atrav´s de um microscópio.

Fokker—Ei, nada mau! Vocês realmente deram tudo! Digo, é hora de terminar.

Gary—Podemos continuar amanhã?

Eric—Que tal?

Fokker—OK, tudo bem!  Venham cedo, hein?

FIM

Animan is Recovering Nicely

Exactly one week ago today, I woke up feeling terrible. I thought it was just a cold, but it was influenza! My nose was running like a river and I was coughing all day and night. Once I even coughed some blood! Needless to say, I didn't have the stamina to sit at my computer all day and evening making animation. I had to stay in bed.  
Today, Animan is feeling much better, so it's back to work!

My newest film is taking a long time to produce. Why? 
1) It's in wide-screen (more space to fill with drawings)
2) Shadows on the characters  (it's double the number of drawings)

Here are some screen shots for you to see. Our main character is a silver-haired doctor (again!) who is a big star at the Country Club. The other two guys are Mike (blue shirt) and Spencer (red shirt). 

Animan wants to make this film as beautiful as possible. So, I'm working super hard !

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Back when I was making Nooky Man, I created an original character with a shaved head. I included him again in my "All Stars" video as, "the Barbecue Guy". 

I was amazed the other day, when I received a message from a fellow who said that he looks like this character. He sent me his photo, and yes he does, except he has no beard! He will be doing the voice for Spencer in the Country Club video.

Right now, this Barbecue Dude is living in Alaska and will be moving to Colorado in May of this year. If you'd like to contact him, just send your data to Animan at this blog, and I'll make sure he gets it. Your privacy will be respected, and your data will remain secret.

The Joy of Belasco

I first knew of Belasco when he sent in a comment to Animan's World. I checked out his blog, and found plenty of pictures of his hunky sculptures as well as his drawings which are sleek, smooth, and sexy. 

When I visited his blog recently, I found a large group of animated GIFs done by Belasco, and they're great! They explode with erotic energy and male power. Belasco obviously has quite a flair for animation, and he does it with style. By all means, have a look!

Check out Belasco-Comix

More Retro Eye-Candy

There's nothing like a dip in a real cool pool. (Animan just goes wild for retro pools!) Some guys like the poolside gals. Animan prefers poolside guys, with some muscle and plenty of body hair, and wearing itsy-bitsy teeny-weeny posing trunks.

And what better place to hang out with one's guy than in this marvy pad? With a few adjustments of course--lose the doll carriage, deep-six the tricycle, and Mom's knitting stuff can go take a hike. Replace the teddy bear with a real-live Bear or Bear Cub. Enjoy a humongous turkey from the rotisserie, and finally, make out in front of that real (not fake) fireplace. Weekends were never better!

And finally, speaking of Armstrong floors, Animan just COULDN'T forget this!

Cool Retro Record Art

When I was little, I enjoyed going to my aunt and uncle's house. My uncle loved music, and had all these really old records. Most of them were 45's, with the big hole in the middle, and they were in boxes! What I liked most about them was the post-war art on the lid. It was very flat-looking, and sometimes had an almost Picasso-like, European quality.

There were only a few colors, and the design was always funky. I found that Andre Kostelanetz records had the best jacket art. So last night, I went on Ebay, input his name, and voilà! I thought I'd share these unusual pictures with Animan's friends. Who knows? Someday I may make a cartoon in the style of one of these jackets....

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!

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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.

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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.