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I had a small and rare get together last night with my designer friends and we were talking about halloween and shit. At some point someone brought up that they heard about an independent french animation/film called Fear(s) of the Dark that's supposed to be showing at a small theatre in the city on halloween. I was intruiged, so I secretly took a mental note and looked into it when everyone had left.

The concept of it is pretty cool, its basically 6 artists telling these scary stories... they arent really related in any way and the styles are all vastly different and it made me think of how cool it would be to do that sometime. It reminded me of Newgrounds Jam Series.

I'm always kind of frusterated at the very basic level of collaborative projects in NG, it'd be cool to create projects like this where rather than base it on a Linkin Park song you just let people loose around a very broad theme. I dont necessarily think you'd have to create a full fledged feature film out of it like the animators of FotD but even like making a collection of 6 scary trailers would be neat.

Anywho I just thought I'd share that. No blatant plug to my own projects for a change! Tom does that plenty on his own.

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Sep. 27, 2008 | 11:24 PM K-Guare says:

Interesting concept.
And the video was neat too, kinda gives me some
Hallows Eve Flash ideas...

Hmmm.

Sep. 27, 2008 | 11:26 PM RubberNinja says:

That was really something. Brilliant quality of animation and such a diverse display of styles and mediums. Thanks for sharing.

Sep. 27, 2008 | 11:32 PM Jynxxx says:

I hear your making a HUGe an epically detailed animation for Halloween.
Yeah, that's what I heard.
God told me.
GOD.
So if you want to call him a liar... go ahead >_>
Shamless plug: http://forthelose.org

Sep. 27, 2008 | 11:38 PM Luis responds:

i call him a liar and or unrealistically optimistic.

Sep. 27, 2008 | 11:33 PM Goat-Man says:

That trailer was epic.
I like the narrators dark voice, and his commentary.
All those animations look so smooth. And everything moves as though on a 3D plane. Was it done in Flash still?

Sep. 27, 2008 | 11:39 PM Luis responds:

im not sure if they were done in flash... my guess would be no. Although some of them could probably be recreated in the flash environment i would think

Sep. 27, 2008 | 11:41 PM Goat-Man says:

The one with the bug monsters is a definate no I'd say. Same with the hand drawn one.
The brown and black one, and the green one have the possibility though

Sep. 27, 2008 | 11:48 PM Ghostdemon says:

Just to annoy you 6th post :D

Sep. 27, 2008 | 11:53 PM Cambo says:

I'd love some more scope in collaborations, I'm really keen to work with people on this site that is sooo overrepresented with talent. The problem seems to be that as soon as you go looking for something to join it's like "okay you're in, animate something on your own without any input from other people, send it to me, and NOW WE'RE COLLABORATING".

It's such a shame and I honestly think you'd get a lot more quality animators getting involved if collabs were about working together as opposed to getting a big score for minimal work.

as to what the solution to that problem is I URGE YOU TO THINK OF ONE LUIS

Sep. 27, 2008 | 11:55 PM JT1 says:

I think that is really cool. I hope we have some good submissions for this Halloween.

Sep. 27, 2008 | 11:56 PM string227 says:

imma be hitler for halloween.

Sep. 28, 2008 | 12:01 AM Fawx says:

It looks fantastic.

Sep. 28, 2008 | 12:11 AM TehSlapHappy says:

No Marc M. pic? >:C I'm disappointed.

Sep. 28, 2008 | 12:12 AM Luis responds:

nope. enough of that.... time to grow up!

Sep. 28, 2008 | 12:12 AM JakBaronKing says:

Wow...That looks like an interesting movie!

Creepy as Hell...but that's how European films can be sometimes.

They really are artists there! Each piece is really unique.

If you ever see this film...please let us know how it was.

------------------

Hmm....you know...Rubber Ninja did mention something about a Halloween Collab...

Is that what you were hoping for?

A NG's Halloween Collab?

Something that truely IS SCARY?

Sep. 28, 2008 | 12:33 AM ToasterDemon says:

That trailer looks really cool. It would be awesome if somebody did start a feature length collab in a similar way, with each person doing their own story.

Sep. 28, 2008 | 12:44 AM JoSilver says:

Just Wondering, how close are you to finishing up the NG Sketchbook. Not to rush you, it's just been a long time since you've said anything about it and I'm just wondering when can I expect to see it in the portal. I'd be cool to show it off to people, LOL......... im a loser aren't I? So yeah, what are we looking at, 1-3 weeks, more?

Sep. 28, 2008 | 1:44 AM Luis responds:

well i'll TRY and have it next month.. i just ran into a host of issues with my comp.

I'll let you know dont you worry

Sep. 28, 2008 | 12:47 AM ZekeySpaceyLizard says:

who needs candy island?
its safer at the docks
but there aint no streams of sody pop
a tricklin down the rocks

Sep. 28, 2008 | 1:43 AM Luis responds:

dammitttt where do you come up with this stuffff

Sep. 28, 2008 | 1:00 AM supyohos123 says:

^Beards are for ladies, Zekey. HERE COMES THE PUNCHLINE!

Sep. 28, 2008 | 1:02 AM Alpharius120 says:

If you're to grown up for Marc M. then why do you still have "CUNT JOKE!!!"?
Although hilarious, childish.

Bitch got owned

Sep. 28, 2008 | 3:31 AM Luis responds:

damn youre right

Sep. 28, 2008 | 1:03 AM WolfBlitz2 says:

ah luis how are you on this fine day?

Sep. 28, 2008 | 1:27 AM silly-stungun-millie says:

Yeah, I heard about Peur(s) du Noir a few months ago. I wanna see it, but I don't think it will play anywhere near me. Unless I take a 3 hour trip to Chicago; then I might have a chance.

I also might make a scary Halloween animation if I can get the right sounds for it.

Sep. 28, 2008 | 1:33 AM Wiiporter says:

hmm yes I heard about this on .cc
we pretty much all agreed it was awesome.

Sep. 28, 2008 | 1:42 AM FrozenFire says:

LUIS WTF?
Where the Hell are your Marc M. Sick Animation Profile Pics?

Also those animations were all very well done, the face one really made me want to try animating in that style. it was cool.

Sep. 28, 2008 | 3:20 AM sirDark says:

You should tottally make a collab for halloween bout bugs. I would tottally like to join!

Sep. 28, 2008 | 3:21 AM sirDark says:

Like scary stories bout bugs collab. sry for double post:P

Sep. 28, 2008 | 5:02 AM Gerkinman says:

Ive been trying to get something like this off the ground for 2 years now, tho my idea was always a full length feature.

Sep. 28, 2008 | 5:13 AM Scuzzfest says:

Halloween submission from you Luis?

Sep. 28, 2008 | 9:36 AM lenkobiscuit says:

Did you draw that awesome fish thing on your banner? Wow.

Loved the toon. Very eerie.

I can't believe halloween is coming up already, fuuuuuck

Sep. 28, 2008 | 9:42 AM Luis responds:

nope i didnt draw anything on my userpage currently. I need to swaap that out actually. its gotten old

Sep. 28, 2008 | 9:42 AM JonBro says:

That Fear[s] of the Dark trailer was pretty interesting. Had some amazing animation.

I like the idea of everyone making the scariest thing we possibly can for Halloween this year. I don't think we have enough scary movies and games on the site.

Sep. 28, 2008 | 10:02 AM Erreip199 says:

oye es Fear(s) of the dark frances? ya q escuche la muchachita decir "hay alguien?" en frances

Sep. 28, 2008 | 10:04 AM Killerkb says:

Great trailer, and you got some nice idea there. For future collabs.

Are you also looking forward to Fable 2?
I know I am.

And, do you have any new projects your working on?
Cause your animations are awesome.

Sep. 28, 2008 | 10:21 AM LazyMuffin says:

Zekey got that from a TV show, caught him this time.

Sep. 28, 2008 | 10:27 AM Otto says:

Why do people keep commenting my toes?

WHAT DID I MISSSSS?! D:

Sep. 28, 2008 | 10:52 AM Acejr says:

I'm glad mindchamber didn't ruin this post.

Sep. 28, 2008 | 11:00 AM Pulse909 says:

Hay is your new Avatawr from the Hi-Fructose Magazine that sucks?

Sep. 28, 2008 | 11:11 AM JovialSpectre says:

TOtally off-topic, but did you draw your little user picture in the upper left?

Sep. 28, 2008 | 11:12 AM Nao-Haruki says:

I never ever seen something like fears of the dark everrr. It's AWESOME!!!!!!
Your profile pic is cute too. X3

Sep. 28, 2008 | 11:22 AM Mogly says:

Oooh. That looks good.

Sep. 28, 2008 | 12:00 PM Nogfish says:

You have sparked my interest

Sep. 28, 2008 | 1:01 PM DarkShadow8181 says:

i've always wanted to do a collab, where each artist works together, like an actual animation team back in the 30s when there were only a few guys and supplies to animate with. maybe some day.

Sep. 28, 2008 | 1:12 PM Voodoo says:

Someone should make this kind of thing happen on NG.

Anywhoo, at 0:50 it looks like that guy has a waterpipe smoking device ;)

Sep. 28, 2008 | 1:35 PM Anigen says:

did you do the painting in your avatar

Sep. 28, 2008 | 4:35 PM Luis responds:

no its done by an artist named Audrey Kawasaki

Sep. 28, 2008 | 2:10 PM game-master1 says:

creepy...

Sep. 28, 2008 | 3:41 PM Oney says:

Hey Luis,
I like the things ya dooo,
HEY LUIS.
If I could I would be yoooouu.
Your the one and only mexican,
with the one and only taste,
i want to touch your toe cos it feels
GRRRATE.
Luis is moooore than good, he's
GREAT.

Sep. 28, 2008 | 6:33 PM AlmightyHans says:

that seriously sounds awesome. damn luis, me and you got to start a collab that will change NG history. we're like the collaborers.

Sep. 28, 2008 | 7:35 PM MorrowDays says:

I like your square icon picture... who's the artist?

Sep. 28, 2008 | 9:01 PM Luis responds:

Audrey Kawasaki

Sep. 28, 2008 | 9:37 PM MorrowDays says:

cool, thanks :)

Sep. 29, 2008 | 12:23 AM MissingNYC says:

that was pretty cool man

Sep. 29, 2008 | 11:08 AM Kevin says:

McHomo Pants Muffin III.

Sep. 29, 2008 | 2:28 PM Ehwaz003 says:

Woah, that teddy bear on 1:12 scared me more then the rest of the movie. That looked awesome!

Sep. 29, 2008 | 4:40 PM HahaBears says:

haha it's funny because I recently read something about audrey and her girl
I like how she paints on wood, right? very smooth and mysterious characters going on
IF its the same painter I'm thinking of

Sep. 29, 2008 | 6:02 PM Luis responds:

yea thats her. she likes lesbian scenes and stuff.

I just like the way she paints/draws eyes and how the expressions are always kind of listless ...

Sep. 30, 2008 | 6:14 AM Legend-of-Zelda says:

Hello, Luis. Guess what?
I sucked six in a row!11

Sep. 30, 2008 | 7:05 AM Toast says:

have a leet 1337 day !!!!!!!!111111111111

Sep. 30, 2008 | 7:40 AM Legend-of-Zelda says:

You can't make animated .gif banners anymore? I tried to upload one and it told me to fuck off and get laid.

How come bigfuzzykitten still has one D:

Sep. 30, 2008 | 4:01 PM pkjay says:

luis are u staff or somewthing or are u jus really popular?