“Pigeon: Impossible” by Independent Artist
Conference:
- SIGGRAPH 2009 More animation videos from SIGGRAPH 2009:
SIGGRAPH Video Review:
Track:
- 22
Title:
- Pigeon: Impossible
Director(s):
Company / Institution / Agency:
- Independent Artist
Description:
“Pigeon: Impossible” is the tale of Walter, a rookie secret agent faced with a problem seldom covered in basic training: what to do when a curious pigeon gets trapped inside your multi-million dollar, government-issued nuclear briefcase.
The film took nearly five years to complete and is the first attempt at animation by writer/director Lucas Martell: “When the project started, it was mostly an excuse to learn 3D animation, but by the end of the project I had spent so much time reworking and polishing the story that I just wanted people to laugh.”
The end-result is a hilarious six-minute romp through the streets of Washington, DC as our hero fights to save himself and the world from the chaos reigned down by a hungry pigeon. Breathtaking visuals and a sweeping soundtrack showcase the work of nearly 100 talented artists and musicians, and the film stands as a testament to what can be accomplished by a team of dedicated volunteers working for the love of their craft.
Software:
XSI, Shake, Combustion, Photoshop, After Effects
Additional Contributors:
Written, Directed, and Produced by: Lucas Martell
Additional Story by: Austen Menges Scott Rice, Gopal Bidari
Music by: Christopher Reyman
Animators: Lucas Martell, Jason Lindsay, Adrian Zambrano, Rodney Brunet, Adnan Chatriwala
Models/Textures: Tad Catalano, Jason Nichols, Don DeGrasse, Ousama Itani, Eric Burke
Hair/Cloth: Tad Catalano
Environment Coordinator: Ousama Itani
Lighting/Rigging: Lucas Martell
Assistant Director/Art Director: Belal Hibri
Additional Character Design: Amalia Litsa, Lindsey Villareal, Magnus Skold
Editor: Austen Menges
Sound Design and Mix: Dave Bewley, Corey Roberts, 501 Audio
Post Services: 501 Post, George O’Dwyer, Jim Reed
Associate Producer: Gopal Bidari
Music Performed by: Millikin University Jazz Orchestra, Austin Wind Symphony
Acknowledgement: Additional support provided by the Austin Film Society
