Rise of the Brotherhood /  by Aleks Sakowski

The Anciients - Rise of the Brotherhood

Our latest mini project for THE ANCIIENTS - Rise of the Brotherhood. A ani-motion comic directed and composited by Aleksander Sakowski Illustrated by Link Choi - Link Loves ColouringAdditional Animation by Ben Sutton.Written by The Anciients and narrated by Scalper

Posted by Sakowski Studios on Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Our latest mini project for THE ANCIIENTS - Rise of the Brotherhood. 
A ani-motion comic directed and composited by Aleksander Sakowski
Illustrated by Link Choi - Link Loves Colouring
Additional Animation by Ben Sutton.
Written by The Anciients and narrated by Scalper

New Deathgasm Trailer. /  by Aleks Sakowski

The new Deathgasm Trailer is out! its action packed and features heaps of my shots! Enjoy. 

Siggraph Dailies /  by Aleks Sakowski

Siggraph is next week, unfortunately I wont be able to attend. Our project will be screened at the festival along with our making of at the Dailies program. Below is Siggraph preview of some of the projects. Atheum's Way was chosen as their video thumbnail! 

The Dailies program celebrates excellence in computer graphics with an evening of presentations showcasing images and short animations of extraordinary power and beauty. This year, #SIGGRAPH2015 Dailies Chair Juan Buhler shares some exceptional work via this can't-miss sneak peek! Each presentation will tell the behind-the-scenes story of the imagery created.

The Barefoot Bandits /  by Aleks Sakowski

If it seems like it's been quite from our end in recent times, It is because I have been working over the past year for an animation studio called "Mukpuddy" on a new animated TV Series called "The Barefoot Bandits". Check out their Facebook here

I am on the project as their lead compositor. There are 10 Episodes to do this season and we've just started the 4th and 5th episodes. Each episode ranges between 7 - 12 scenes and each scene can have anywhere between 5 - 40 shots. So a lot of composting to do and I am mainly working in After Effects. The team on board is a crack crew of hot shot flash animators who have been slugging it out with me and needless to say, it's looking pretty sweet. I'd say from my own knowledge of the NZ animation industry it will be one of the most dynamic and entertaining 2d animations to come out Aotearoa.  As you can see in this accurate pie chart below, the show is mainly compromised of these elements... 

Barefoot Bandits Ingredients

The show stars the voice talents of Temuera Morrison and Rhys Darby. It is a colorful family adventure series that follows the exploits of Kiwi kids on a small island. The little known island of Ngaro has long held many a mystery, though this fact has been largely unnoticed by the quiet townsfolk that call it home. That is until Tane, Fridge and Riley, who call themselves The Barefoot Bandits, take it upon themselves to investigate all the secrets the island has to offer.

 

CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO OF RHYS AND TEMUEARA FLEXING THEIR VOICES

Tane, Fridge and Riley - the Barefoot Bandits. 

Tane, Fridge and Riley - the Barefoot Bandits. 

Although primarily a 2d animation. We have been adding a lot of depth effects and camera moves usually reserved for 3d animation. There are a few 3d elements as well giving the show that zing of things to come.  Join their Facebook page to follow the progress and keep an eye out for it in 2016. Its gonna be

Black Raven's Finale /  by Aleks Sakowski

Black Raven has come to the end of its international festival circuit with Barcelona being its final screening. Over all Black Raven was screened at 16 international festivals, Winning Best Video at 4 of them, and gaining 5 other accolades. Thanks to State of Mind and our team once again for making this a reality, your hard work was a journey full of stories reflected by its festival success. Its been 2 years since its completion, its now time for our latest project Atheum's Way to take over with its first International screening being at Siggraph LA this august.

Deathgasm NZ Premier /  by Aleks Sakowski

A Film I worked on last year as 2nd Unit Director is having its New Zealand Premier this Friday. Deathgasm is Written and Directed by Jason Howden  - "Two metal heads unleash a satanic riff that opens the gates of hell in this blood-splattered, heavy shredding comedy-horror."

It was a pleasure working with this awesome crew and I am seriously looking forward to seeing it and posting a review here. It's already screened internationally having its premier at SXSW. Buy your tickets now and come join the Brutalness. http://www.nziff.co.nz/2015/auckland/deathgasm/

Here is one of my shots to lookout for (the whole sequence is mega fun).