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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Unbelievable Mondo Posters for THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY: ULTIMATE COLLECTORS EDITION by Jock


Check out The Dark Knight Trilogy: Ultimate Collector's Edition Mini-Mondo posters by Jock!
 
The Dark Knight Trilogy: Ultimate Collector's Edition* is getting rave reviews, but one of the most exciting features are the mini-Mondo posters of the franchise villains by Mark Simpson, known by his pen name "Jock."

You'll want to see them in all their glossy goodness, but he uploaded some high-resolution illustrations of them to his site www.4twenty.co.uk.

Jock is a professional concept artist who's worked on blockbuster movies like Batman Begins, Peter Berg's Dune and Children of Men.

Check out the rest of the images after the jump (click to enlarge).







Here are some of the special features you get with the package:


About the Ultimate Collector’s Edition (UCE):
*Disc 1 – Batman Begins Feature and Special Features
*Disc 2 – The Dark Knight Feature
*Disc 3 – The Dark Knight Special Features
*Disc 4 – The Dark Knight Rises Feature
*Disc 5 – The Dark Knight Rises Special Features
*Disc 6 – Bonus Disc of New Special Features (details follow) 
NEW Special Features:
  • The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy -The inside perspective on the fascinating story behind the creation of one of the most celebrated franchises and how it changed the scope of movie making….forever.  Full of never-before-seen footage, rare moments, and exclusive interviews with  Guillermo Del Toro, Damon Lindelof, Michael Mann, Richard Roeper, Zack Snyder and others.
  •  Christopher Nolan & Richard Donner: A Conversation - For the first time, Directors Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight Trilogy) and Richard Donner (Superman) sit down to discuss the trials and triumphs involved in bringing the two most iconic superheroes of all time to the big screen, and how Superman influenced Nolan when developing Batman Begins.
  •  IMAX® Sequences: The Dark Knight; The Dark Knight Rises - See your favorite scenes as they were intended in the original IMAX© aspect ratio
Exclusive NEW Memorabilia:
  •  Premium Mattel Hot Wheels Vehicles: Batmobile, Batpod and Tumbler
  •  Newly commissioned collectible art cards by Mondo featuring Scarecrow, Joker, Bane, Harvey Dent, and Ra’s al Ghul
  •  48-page hardcover book featuring production stills and behind the scenes images from all three movies
See more of Jock's portfolio at www.4twenty.co.uk



Click on the links if you want to see more of Jock's work and Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises on my blog.

What do you think of the concept art? If you've seen The Dark Knight Trilogy: Ultimate Collector's Edition what did you think?

Official The Dark Knight Trilogy: Ultimate Collector's Edition Description
Batman Begins: Batman Begins explores the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight's emergence as a force for good in Gotham. In the wake of his parents' murder, disillusioned industrial heir Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) travels the world seeking the means to fight injustice and turn fear against those who prey on the fearful. He returns to Gotham and unveils his alter-ego: Batman, a masked crusader who uses his strength, intellect and an array of high tech deceptions to fight the sinister forces that threaten the city.

The Dark Knight: The follow-up to Batman Begins, The Dark Knight reunites director Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale, who reprises the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne in his continuing war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves effective, but soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as The Joker, who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces Batman closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante. Heath Ledger stars as archvillain The Joker, and Aaron Eckhart plays Dent. Maggie Gyllenhaal joins the cast as Rachel Dawes. Returning from Batman Begins are Gary Oldman as Gordon, Michael Caine as Alfred and Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox.

The Dark Knight Rises: It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning, in that instant, from hero to fugitive. Assuming the blame for the death of D.A. Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he and Commissioner Gordon both hoped was the greater good. For a time the lie worked, as criminal activity in Gotham City was crushed under the weight of the anti-crime Dent Act. But everything will change with the arrival of a cunning cat burglar with a mysterious agenda. Far more dangerous, however, is the emergence of Bane, a masked terrorist whose ruthless plans for Gotham drive Bruce out of his self-imposed exile. But even if he dons the cape and cowl again, Batman may be no match for Bane. 

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

FAQ: What is Keyframe Concept Art?

"The Hulk" Avengers (2011) keyframe by Charlie Wen TM & © 2011 Marvel. All Rights Reserved Source
If you're here for the Norse Gods Blogfest head to the bottom of the post. :)

What is key frame concept art? You may read the term "Keyframe" being used to describe concept art and wonder what it means.

Of course, using the term "concept art" to define keyframes isn't wrong, but I would define it as a illustration of a key scene from the movie script and it's not the same as a concept design for a prop, set or costume.

To find out if I was close, I asked professional concept and storyboard artists what keyframe concept art is and collected their answers. Learn from the industry professionals what exactly keyframe concept art is.

Learn more after the jump.


The Definition
"A Key Frame is the mid point between concept art and storyboard art in my mind." - Rob McCallum (http://mccallumart.com)

"A key frame is a rendering depicting a particular moment in the script or story." - Tim Flattery (http://timflattery.com)

"It refers to a key 'scene' when referring to set designs or moments in the script." - Andrew Probert (http://probertdesigns.com)

"A KEY FRAME is a concept illustration of either a 'Money Shot' ( where a big slice of the budget is spent)....or a 'Master Shot' that conveys and captures the feel or the style/look of that scene of the movie." - Chris Buchinsky (http://captzeppelin.wix.com/chris-buchinsky-)

"'Key Frame' is usually referring to a a key pose while animating a character, there are multiple 'key frames' while animating a character walking or running etc. In films we will usually have to illustrate scenes from a story/script which are sometimes referred to as 'key scene illustrations' I guess I have also seen the term 'key frame' be used for this as well? Which means just that: 'illustrating a key(main) scene from the story'. It just means you are showing a director/producer what the film could look like, so maybe you design all the costumes and weapons early on then you put them all together to show what they look like in action at that particular point in the story. Or the opposite, the story is illustrated first but the designs aren't figured out and they are designed in more detail later, just a part of the process." - Ben Mauro (http://www.artofben.com)

"A key frame is a piece of art that ends up as the basis for the final shot. or, at least in pre production, it's a shot that the director is happy with as a 'look' for the show and therefore gets termed a key frame." - Mark "Jock" Simpson (http://www.4twenty.co.uk)

"The difference between Key Frame and a set concept or a costume concept is a key frame is usually create from the highest point of a scene from the script." - Henry Fong (http://www.henryfong.ca)

"A key frame is an actual moment in the story, and may well have already drawn by the storyboard artist.  However, because it is an important moment or 'frame' from the story, it is often developed further than the standard storyboard 'frame' into a full blown concept illustration." - Nathan Schroeder (http://www.nathanschroeder.net/)

"A key frame is an important moment in the story, sometimes a large, detailed storyboard frame, that is more about action or "shot design" than about element, set, or costume design. Sometimes it's about a VFX moment. Either a concept artist or a storyboard artist may be asked to do it, depending on the dynamics of the crew and the relationship with the director." - Peter Rubin (http://ironroosterstudios.com)


"Keyframe concept [art] is basically an illustration that shows some kind of story or action. It's used to show the director what a final frame might look like. Typically is less about design and more about showing action or story." - Emmanuel Shiu (www.eshiu.com)

"From my perspective, a Key Frame illustration is meant to capture a specific moment in a film — to show the viewer exactly what a actual frame from a movie will look like.  This is different from a concept design drawing of painting, as these are primarily concerned with the design of a specific element (or environment) featured in a film.  Put a slightly different way, the Key Frame services the film in totality — where as a concept design provides insight into the design of an element of the film." - TyRuben Ellingson (http://www.alieninsect.com/)

The Design
"The artist must capture the mood and keep it poetic to the writer's work as well as what is in 'The Mind`s Eye' of the Production Designer and the Director's vision." - Chris Buchinsky (http://captzeppelin.wix.com/chris-buchinsky-)

"Key frames are more for mood and the overall feeling of the picture than they are for any solo conceptual idea, i.e. Props, costumes, production design, costume. They are key scenes from the movie illustrated keeping all of the aforementioned in mind. They are different from storyboards in that boards usually depict a scene through sequential imagery whereas a key frame would depict that same scene with one descriptive illustration." - Phillip Boutte Jr. (http://phillipbouttejr.carbonmade.com)

"Typically it will show the 'key' moment of the scene. The point of the scene that expresses the shot, the lighting, the mood and action. Everything you need to know distilled into one image." - Rob McCallum (http://mccallumart.com)

"The goal of creating a Key Frame is to express the mood and camera composition(angle) to bring the scene to it maximum level of drama. It usually doesn't focus so much on the design aspect of set or costume design.  The design is usually provided by fellow concept artist and depends on what stage of production you are at." - Henry Fong (http://www.henryfong.ca)

"The purpose of any illustration is to show what a set, or vehicle, or character may look like, but presented in a way that allows the viewer to understand what the design is, not necessarily how it will appear in the film.  We may illustrate a large set like a control room, or grand palace in a very wide angle, so that a director can see the whole set in in its entirety; but with the understanding that we will probably never see it that wide in the film.  We may illustrate a character in a pose that never happens in the story, but which allows the viewer to see the full costume.  The same goes for vehicles and props." - Nathan Schroeder (http://www.nathanschroeder.net/)

Avengers (2013) Keyframe by Andy Park © 2011 MVLFFLLC. TM & © 2011 Marvel. All Rights Reserved
My favorite piece of Thor concept art by Andy Park for the "Norse Gods Blogfest."

About the Blogfest
This post is part of Siv Maria Ottem and Alex J. Cavanaugh's "Norse gods" blogfest. Anyone who buys her book Secrets of the Ash Tree during this blogfest can email her and she'll send them an autographed print of the Freya illustration made by her daughter Maria Bech. This illustration is not available anywhere else and is not included in the book.  She'll also be giving away a signed copy of her book to who-ever actively parties the most today. So, if you want to join in, spread the word, use her banner, visit as many blogs as you can, and write a great post! She's giving away special points if you visit her new web page http://sivmariaottem.com/and like her Facebook Author page!

Secrets of the Ash Tree is available at most online retailers including Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Official Description: 'Secrets of the Ash Tree' is the story about Liv, a young woman who discovers her true nature through the unraveling of hidden secrets. Her adventures begin when she digs up a chest that was buried by her father under the old ash tree in her garden. What she finds inside the chest changes her life forever. Liv discovers one secret after another and is thrown into a world full of dangerous and strange creatures, mighty Norse warriors and perils beyond her belief. What started out as a fairy tale in her father's journal was to become her legacy, a guide line to survival, and a map to the world she was about to enter. Each day, each mystery, each encounter will ultimately reveal her true destiny and behind the edge of a sword awaits a young god who is willing to share that destiny with her.

What do you think a key frame is? Do you prefer them to other types of concept art? What's the best key frame concept art you've seen?

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Monday, April 15, 2013

BATMAN BEGINS Concept Art by Jock

One of the artists that helped give Batman Begins it's dark and moody look is concept artist Jock.

Jock is the pseudonym of award winning British comics artist Mark Simpson, best known for his work with writer Andy Diggle on Vertigo's The Losers and 2000AD. He's contributed concept art to films like Battleship (2012), Dredd (2012) and G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013). 

Jock shared some of his work on his site and I thought I'd share some of them.

Check after the jump for the images and click on them to enlarge.


 





Wikipedia Synopsis:
Batman Begins is a 2005 British–American superhero film based on the fictional DC Comics character Batman, directed by Christopher Nolan. It stars Christian Bale as Batman along with Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, Cillian Murphy, Gary Oldman, and Morgan Freeman. The film reboots the Batman film series, telling the origin story of the character from Bruce Wayne's initial fear of bats, the death of his parents, his journey to become Batman, and his fight against Ra's al Ghul's plot to destroy Gotham City. It draws inspiration from classic comic book storylines such as The Man Who Falls, Batman: Year One, and Batman: The Long Halloween.

See more of Mark "Jock" Simpson's portfolio at http://www.4twenty.co.uk/

What do you think of the illustrations?
 
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A-z Challenge 2013
M is for Mark "Jock" Simpson
This post is part of the month long "A-Z Challenge." For 26 days, I'll be choosing a letter from the alphabet and featuring one favorite arts or properties. To read more of the posts in the series click here. To find out more about the challenge go here. Check the Facebook page and follow on Twitterusing the hashtag #AtoZChallenge.

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Friday, May 18, 2012

Artists of 'Battleship' (2012)

Here are some of the artists that worked on the science-fiction film Battleship (2012). As always there are many talented artists involved in the production of a film. These are only some of them according to IMDb and my own research.
Official Synopsis:
Peter Berg (Hancock) produces and directs Battleship, an epic action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force. Based on Hasbro’s classic naval combat game, Battleship stars Taylor Kitsch as Lt. Alex Hopper, a Naval officer assigned to the USS John Paul Jones; Brooklyn Decker as Sam Shane, a physical therapist and Hopper’s fiancée; Alexander Skarsgard as Hopper’s older brother, Stone, Commanding Officer of the USS Sampson; Rihanna as Petty Officer Raikes, Hopper’s crewmate and a weapons specialist on the USS John Paul Jones; and international superstar Liam Neeson as Hopper and Stone’s superior (and Sam’s father), Admiral Shane.

Directed by Peter Berg
Production Design by Neil Spisak

Illustrators
Storyboard Artists

Official Site: http://www.battleshipmovie.com/

What do you think of the artists? Did you see the movie or plan to?
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Ride The Sandworms Of Peter Berg's Unfilmed Dune Concept Art

J is For "Jock"
This concept art by Mark "Jock" Simpson, who worked on Children of Men (2006), The Losers (2010), and the upcoming Battleship (2012) almost gave Peter Berg's Dune a much different feel.

Synopsis: Set in the far future amidst a sprawling feudal interstellar empire where planetary dynasties are controlled by noble houses that owe an allegiance to the imperial House Corrino, Dune tells the story of young Paul Atreides (the heir apparent to Duke Leto Atreides and heir of House Atreides) as he and his family accept control of the desert planet Arrakis, the only source of the "spice" melange, the most important and valuable substance in the universe. The story explores the complex and multi-layered interactions of politics, religion, ecology, technology, and human emotion, as the forces of the empire confront each other for control of Arrakis and its "spice". - Wikipedia
Once upon a time, Peter Berg was developing a movie version of the classic 1965 Frank Herbert novel Dune. After the David Lynch 1984 film and the SyFy channel mini-series, he said he “had a much more different experience...with the book than David Lynch did." He said his version would "feel significantly different from the others."


He left the project in 2009 and, despite years in development, Paramount finally dropped plans for a remake in 2011.

Looking at the concept art below, it definitely feels "more muscular and adventurous, more violent and possibly even a little bit more fun" than the other interpretations and could have been good.

Jock was a concept artist on the film and provided a fascinating glimpse at the world Peter Berg was imagining. His bold use of color and composition give it a dramatic feel.

Seas of Caladan
Fremen Caves

Sandworm Attack
Paul Atreides: Age 12-13, Age 14-15, Age 16-17
Sardaukar Attack
Spice Mining

The following are a selection of Sand (Spice) Worm designs 
In the series, the sandworms  — called Shai-Hulud (pronounced /ˈʃaɪ hʉˈluːd/) among the Fremen of the desert planet Arrakis (Dune)  — are worshiped as manifestations of "the earth deity of Fremen hearth superstitions." The Fremen believe that the actions of the sandworms are the direct actions of God, and so the worms have been given numerous titles such as the "Great Maker", "The Maker", and the "Worm who is God."(God Emperor of Dune). Virtually indestructible and with indefinite lifespans of potentially thousands of years, the giant sandworms are also referred to as the "Old Man of the Desert", "Old Father Eternity" and "Grandfather of the Desert". The worms may also be referred to by Fremen as Shaitan, post God-Emperor.  - Wikipedia
Newborn worm



@ 2008 Copyright Paramount Pictures

Via ComingSoon.net

What do you think of the illustrations? Have you read the books? Do you think these would have captured the spirit of Dune?



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