Rufus Blacklock - Animation & Design

CMYK Central: funk WIP.

2012-01-03T14:53:00.000-08:00

I made sure to keep track of my system for this one (you can open in a new tab for full size). I have a plan in the works to animate a minishort with these silly colours and the robot below, but you know how these things are...
Made using Snabubula and C-jeff.

ruf!

CMYK Central

2012-01-02T17:26:00.000-08:00

ROOF

Kulor: Alter Ego OST [UBI032]

2011-12-16T15:54:00.000-08:00

This is my artwork for Kulor's new LP, 'Alter Ego OST'. Its a great little record, and serves as the soundtrack to the very handsome PC/NES/Spectrum game from RetroSouls team.

You can hear the whole album right here! And a sample of the game is over here...
Thanks to Dmitry and Co. at Ubiktune :D

ruf

MANDLE

2011-12-09T16:40:00.001-08:00

ROOF!

POST 0101

2011-11-17T14:48:00.001-08:00

101 small sci-fi movies for my 101st post.
These are observational drawings form my space trips (sketches I do at work).

Thanks very much for your visits and comments!

roof.

sad chap

2011-11-11T15:43:00.001-08:00

ruf

Tribute to: BOILERPLATE - History's Mechanical Marvel.

2011-09-11T15:14:00.000-07:00

My tribute to Boilerplate, built in 1893 for the self proclaimed purpose of 'Preventing the deaths of men in the conflicts of nations'. Sadly the mechanical marvel went missing in combat during WW1. He has since been lost to history. More here.

-Thanks so much for the comment from original creator, Paul Guinan!
BoilerplateRobot.com is Boilerplate's homepage.

Ruf

new buddy!

2011-08-20T13:47:00.000-07:00

My new Danelectro 1444, vintage from 1959. It looked naughty so I had to have it!

Here me and the bass do The LEGO TECHNIC GROOVE.

Roof

SE15 vehicles

2011-06-27T09:31:00.000-07:00

Here are some vehicles for a TV pitch by my good friend Ricky.

rufus

MOEVER by D.S. Freeman

2011-05-30T13:25:00.000-07:00

ruf

last cosmonaut for now...

2011-04-12T10:37:00.001-07:00

Made for the AIB Jumble, topic: SPACE ODDITY.

ruf

cosmonauts

2011-04-11T17:08:00.001-07:00

Today is the 50th anniversary of the first human spaceflight made by Cosmonaut Yuri Gargarin, super cool.
Here are some spacemen sketchies

Ruf

cosmonaut loop

2011-04-07T16:33:00.000-07:00

ROOF

Scaled Composites - 02

2011-04-05T12:51:00.001-07:00

And here's a cool BBC article about Spaceshiptwo.

ruf

Scaled Composites - 01

2011-02-21T18:27:00.001-08:00

ruf

Scaled Composites - 00

2011-02-21T16:58:00.000-08:00

Time for a little aviation...

I really like aviation and as such, I'd like to do a little tribute to Scaled Composites, an aerospace company based in the Mojave Desert of California.

They produce airframes of unique originality, suited to specific incredible tasks. The Rutan Voyager was the first aircraft to circumnavigate the globe in 1986 without refueling, a record beaten in 2005 by the GlobalFlyer. Recently Scaled Composites sponsored by Virgin won the $10 million X-Prize for the design of Spaceshipone, a reusable suborbital space aircraft. Now with Spaceshiptwo, the company has become the first to design commercial spaceliners, flights begin this year to the tune of $200,000.

I love the aesthetic of Rutan's aircraft, thoroughly modern, oddly tranquil and also classic. I feel they hearken back to the golden age of aviation, when development was also brought on through prize money and having the balls to risk everything for more and more distance or speed. Thanks for reading!

Ruf

book of glass 6

2011-01-30T11:21:00.000-08:00

Introducing... mouse - communications officer.

ruf

Bit-52: TOP BOMBS!

2011-01-24T05:16:00.000-08:00

Recently I've been listening to a lot of 8-bit/chiptune music. Being pure data and very limited, I find it really intense.

This scene jumped into my mind when I was listening to the Dubmood track, it was something about the juxtaposition of the sombre tune mixed with 8-bit game sounds.

The music is Interlude BONUS by DUBMOOD

ruf

10.01.11 sad girly

2011-01-10T17:19:00.000-08:00

a sad girly :(

ruf

the PICASSO PRO POWER championship; 2nd Class

2011-01-02T16:25:00.000-08:00

A fun shape challenge for the Jumble's 30th topic.

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book of glass 5

2010-12-18T12:38:00.000-08:00

The crew of the scrutiny reside on ORANGE HOME CUBE. I made it roughly in maya, then painted over and added details.

ruf

book of glass 4

2010-12-16T19:48:00.001-08:00

Recently I've felt the need to begin a new project that I can share and get out there, as much of my time is spent doing work stuff. So thats where this book of glass thing comes from. It's inspired by tons of things im into and have been into lately, the main basis is to create a vividly colourful space opera. It started out in my head as a short film, but heaven knows they take up time, so currently I'm just enjoying exploring it here on my blog. Perhaps it lends itself better to a graphic novel/art book format. The ship is called the Scrutiny.

Thanks for your visits and comments, they really are appreciated!

SHOWREEL 2011

2010-12-12T20:23:00.001-08:00

POW!

It's my Animation Showreel ready for 2011! A variety of biznuts: TV animation, commercial, web, corporate video, documentary film, tiny bit of 3D and some concept art. Its been a couple of years since my last, so I thought I'd do a balls out of the bath cut, sure I know transitions and music aren't necessary, but I'm here to GRAB ATTENTION.

Music is 'The All-Seeing Eye' by TOY

Thanks for watching!

ROOF

moomin valley

2010-12-12T16:29:00.000-08:00

For the friendly old AIB Jumble.

ruf!

cubéle

2010-12-10T15:25:00.000-08:00

Just a run cycle, but I wanted to consolidate some After Effects tricks I've been learning. A home made light dome illuminates him from all sides to fake global illumination. I'm constantly surprised by how flexible After Effects can be...

More Book of Glass to come :)

roof

Bluw-i: Welcome

2010-11-24T16:02:00.000-08:00

Here is a fun little vid completed earlier this year for digital architects Bluw-i at Karrot Animation.

Credits!
Rufus -- Design, Animation
David Gray -- Animation
Hannah de Spon -- Animation

ruf

book of glass 3

2010-11-20T16:57:00.000-08:00

ruf

book of glass 2

2010-11-18T14:54:00.000-08:00

rufus

book of glass 1

2010-11-17T17:21:00.000-08:00

ruf

2010-06-25T11:18:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the lack of updates you guys :(

New showreel almost ready for takeoff :)

Ruf

Club '09

2010-01-18T13:40:00.000-08:00

My top 5 animated films of 2009;

1- Ponyo

2- Ponyo

3- Ponyo

4- Ponyo

5- Ponyo

Honorable mentions;

-Secret of Kells

I just didn't find UP amazing like I thought I would, :(

I've missed off many great ones, cos of how far behind Ponyo they were...

Ruf

2009-12-18T05:14:00.001-08:00

Some more KARROTS!

ruf

2009-12-06T06:36:00.001-08:00

KARROT BANNERS!

2009-12-02T11:14:00.000-08:00

HEY! Some actual work. Here are some pre production images from a project that was completed in the springtime...

I designed and animated four sequences for a short film, watch them and see more artwork here... please?

rumpus.

aib jumble - french girl

2009-11-20T12:07:00.000-08:00

heres a french girl for the AIB JUMBLE, a blog featuring aib and ex-aib animiminators :]

Ruf

Alfred, 1993-2009

2009-10-09T07:42:00.000-07:00

An old friend who was always very happy.

Ruf

1·quick study 12.08.09

2009-08-12T14:16:00.000-07:00

Rūf

'82-2010

2009-08-05T15:21:00.000-07:00

'82

2010

I'm a big big TRON fan. TRON LEGACY from Disney has just gone official. Pretty excited!

ROOF

CLICK CLICK CLICK

2009-08-05T14:42:00.000-07:00

Some skilled friends with lovely blogs & websites!

ROOF

x3 studies

2009-08-05T14:21:00.000-07:00

A quick commission of 3 studies.

Ruf

Brea (from heroes)

2009-08-04T02:56:00.000-07:00

This way please.

Rüf

Queen Katie

2009-08-03T10:14:00.001-07:00

A friend of mine who currently works for her Majesty at St. James' palace.

Roof

Prong

2009-05-18T18:21:00.000-07:00

I've been a prong and not updated. I have collected plenty to blog in the last 6 months and will update and re-jig in a short while. Promise.

In the meantime; heres a cosmonob.

Rouffe

biplane blues

2008-12-03T16:34:00.000-08:00

twang twang twang. music for flying.

rooface

nude

2008-12-01T16:01:00.000-08:00

square brushes in photoshop. model ref from this amazing place: http://www.characterdesign.com/

we've finished our telly show now, it'll air in january, more soon hopefully! and as of now.... a super secret 2 man animated endevour..... OohohohhhoooooH!

Roofas

you ruined my day

2008-09-29T13:55:00.000-07:00

this nitwit was on Bromham Road,

he shouted rudely at me for no reason :(

rufus

thom

2008-09-12T14:21:00.001-07:00

thom walsh is one of the great animation tutors at the art institute at bournemouth.

ruf

bring on 2012

2008-08-24T15:58:00.000-07:00

The olympics were fun eh!? Bloody proud of team GB.

see you in London....

Ruf

whilst on holiday

2008-08-18T12:31:00.000-07:00

ruf

directive:HAPPY

2008-08-13T13:45:00.000-07:00

ruf

mylondon

2008-08-11T15:02:00.000-07:00

been commuting down to old london town for a bit now, might result in a job!

i snapped this while at aboot 10,000 feet. 8 megapixels so click for bigger!

ruf

lock up your daughters

2008-08-05T12:33:00.000-07:00

Golly what a ripping party!
rrrrrufus

wall-e

2008-07-19T11:46:00.000-07:00

ruf

andrea

2008-07-18T16:51:00.001-07:00

take care,

ruf

graduates

2008-07-18T16:33:00.000-07:00

The Arts Institute at Bournemouth: BA(hons) Animation Production Year of 2008.

after 3 long but amazing years we've all grown into our boots as animators and artists. i feel privillaged to have known everyone from the course, i've learnt so much from you, i've enjoyed working with many of you and will miss all of you. please have a look through some of the links on the right, many of my past peers' blogs can be found here.

Above is my deisgn for our graduation yearbook front cover, 500 have been printed!

I worked closely with my good friend Jimmy on the book, his blog can be found here: http://swin-tv.blogspot.com/

ruf

but i appreciate the woods

2008-06-21T21:07:00.000-07:00

rrrrrrufus

i take the beach for granted

2008-06-21T20:59:00.000-07:00

ruf

graphs - baking leaves

2008-05-23T05:22:00.000-07:00

this is what happens after baking leaves. look at the keyframes at the bottom!
CG animtion for a stop-motion film in post production

ruf

waiting on the wind

2008-05-10T15:48:00.000-07:00

yes yes yes yes yes! kiting season has begun :) much a to do in the wind. boy i love flight, kite flying can be so tranquil and is a great time for reflection. also after kiting for a few years me and my kite have become a team, i love him! he's been hanging from my ceiling for the winter, now he's free again.

i didnt even jump in this one, a gust picked me up and spat me down at priory park :( ankle bust.

rooufe

facebook uglies

2008-05-05T11:26:00.001-07:00

sara's comms gear

joel's mandible

ibrahim's confusion

this weekend i trawled thru facebook piccies of all my friends to find some interesting reference. i also bounced on a castle, taught lots of beach buds to stilt walk, bought linen trousers and went to 2 bbqs :]

so sad sofie

2008-05-03T18:00:00.000-07:00

just got back from beach birthday bbq of a friends, all the people i know are wonderful. but sofie is sad. bon anniversaire lydia!

roof

ruf's showreel

2008-04-27T17:40:00.000-07:00

april 2008 showreel init.

ruf

farewell malcolm's island

2008-04-27T14:29:00.000-07:00

as his home crumbles behind him, malcolm, our gentle goggled hero, sails a makeshift blimp to the kinder skies above the clouds.

our film is near completion now and so are our years as students, i think i will always love animation. best of luck to the other productions and to the prospective films of next year :]

ruf

2008-04-19T06:36:00.000-07:00

i would be much more willing to pay bills if they came via rocket mail....

malcolm's blimp

2008-04-14T08:10:00.001-07:00

here is malcolm's blimp. thankfully he had enough junk on his old, crumbly island to build a friendly, floaty new home inthe sky.

from a grad film in post production stages.

ruf

supermarine jagfire spitguar E-TYPE mk19

2008-04-10T11:48:00.000-07:00

ruf

Kinky Aviator & Ms Jack Sparrow

2008-04-06T15:17:00.000-07:00

ruf

weekend punk

2008-04-05T13:33:00.001-07:00

from photo ref.

ruf

planar

2008-03-26T17:22:00.000-07:00

from a planar head model.

ruf

W[h]IP me

2008-03-24T21:21:00.001-07:00

[finished] - leaving the messy neck cos a) prefer it messy b) can't do it

back to portraits, ok. gonna try and hit them hard, good expanse of free time on the horizon for working on holes in the old folio.

ruf

happy st paddy's!

2008-03-16T14:13:00.001-07:00

the jurassic coast & the jurassic jumpers

2008-03-16T12:26:00.000-07:00

i love where i live right now. the jurassic coast is named for its layers of jurassic and triassic rock. millions of years old, its now an amazing world heritage site. the jurassic jumpers are named for our poweriser superlegs, giving us speeds up to 20mph, strides of 9 feet and leaps of 6 feet.

ruf

Fortpolio highlights.

2008-03-03T21:41:00.003-08:00

more portfolio pages on my separate folio blog --- Folio 03/08 ---

ruf

just sit with me.

2008-03-03T21:37:00.000-08:00

aib animation nov '07

2007-12-01T10:09:00.001-08:00

weekly production meeting.

the studio atmosphere is great as we continue the production race.

if and when

2007-10-31T09:09:00.001-07:00

ruf

storyboards

2007-10-23T17:52:00.000-07:00

ruf.

faces

2007-10-22T10:26:00.000-07:00

portraits are new to me, having fun tho.

phil collins in the studio

2007-10-16T10:51:00.001-07:00

ruf.

bedfordshire ramble with Capt. Wong

2007-10-16T05:05:00.001-07:00

as painted earlier... i held off for this one all summer, lovely september day, friendly pilot Capt. Wong gave me a little tour of bedfordshire in his beautiful 1954 chipmunk.

one of the nicest chippies in the country.

we landed at old warden, parked next to some other wonderful examples and had a lovely scone.
thats our chippy on the far right.

thanks Capt. Wong!

ruf.

new wheels.

2007-09-22T09:49:00.001-07:00

kayak racer in the garden... film research

ruf

1991, good year for robot design

2007-09-16T16:46:00.001-07:00

ruf

lost keys

2007-09-13T18:26:00.000-07:00

new brushes :)

ruf

grass stains

2007-09-12T18:52:00.001-07:00

really enjoying working the pre-production concepts....

ruf

tripod

2007-09-06T05:35:00.001-07:00

older drawing, want to build it.

ruf

azurishly....

2007-09-05T09:34:00.001-07:00

ruf

holding off....

2007-08-28T19:00:00.000-07:00

waiting for the flight of the summer. speedpaint with process.

ruf.

my chinese animation adventure

2007-08-28T02:18:00.001-07:00

hello someone. this summer, the summer of 2007, i spent some time in eastern china working for an animation company... lots of hot sweaty fun :)

time was mostly spent drawing fish and juggling...

no biplanes tho :(

...lots more work and piccies are seeable aaaaaaat;

www.rufus-animationadventure.blogspot.com

ruf.

British Model Flying Association Nationals 2007

2007-08-27T13:09:00.000-07:00

fun was had by many at the BMFA Nationals at RAF Barkston Heath.

ruf.

lac de annecy

2007-08-27T12:47:00.000-07:00

click for larger :)

ruf.

real planes

2007-06-30T10:58:00.000-07:00

fun piper cub balsa model that will fly soon.....

and a day out flying with squadron 5 AEF....

in an raf tutor....

over cambridgehire...

happy summer :)

ruf

mum's and dad's days

2007-06-20T04:15:00.000-07:00

ruf.

i want one!

2007-06-19T11:49:00.001-07:00

ruf.

camping was wet :(

2007-06-18T10:21:00.001-07:00

hi there, im ruf. just got back from the international animation festival in annecy, france. it was fantastic, i was surrounded by some wonderfully creative people, and i felt encourged to start a blog.
but camping in france was wet, with various thunderstorms letting rip on hunderds of animators.

hopefully i'll be using this blog to share work and keep in contact with others who do the same.... i'll be adding links to animatied and creative friends........

to start... 'capt. cumulus' is a graduation film that has just wrapped. heres a cheerful shot i animated;

you stay classy, but mostly, thanks for stopping by.

ruf.