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Friday, December 6, 2013

Exclusive MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. Storyboards and Interview by Warren Drummond

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. storyboards by Warren Drummond
Check out Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. storyboards by Warren Drummond!

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. by Joss Whedon has been highly controversial show. But this week the ratings for the show, which were on a minor slide, went up to 9.89 million viewers showing the television show is finding it's audience.

Back in August, Joss Whedon described Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as "a very deliberate deconstruction...to star the person who mattered the least." He added, "There’s a world of superheroes and superstars, they’re celebrities, and that’s a complicated world - particularly complicated for people who don’t have the superpowers, the disenfranchised." Along the way we have insane action and cutting-edge special effects that are making the show one of the best on television. One of the artists working to bring Joss Whedon's vision to life is storyboard artist Warren Drummond and he told me what it's like to work on the latest show by Marvel. He also kindly sent me some exclusive storyboards to share with you.

Warren Drummond is a professional storyboard artist who's worked on blockbuster movies like Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and X-Men: First Class (2011). He describes his job as seeing in pictures and then executing "the image my mind has captured or created on to paper and perhaps later into a computer."

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

These boards are from the opening of the Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. episode "The Asset."









Maurice Mitchell: Thanks for taking time to do this interview Warren! So, you're one of the storyboard artists for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Did you work on the pilot, or the series?
Warren Drummond: I have only worked on the series episodes after the pilot. I did get a chance to visit the set once during shooting of the pilot. Joss Whedon didn't use boards.

MM: I guess Whedon  has it all in his head. What's it like working on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.?
WD: It's a comic book geek's dream come true. The atmosphere is great because I don't see egos when I work with the crew. That comes from the top down from the producers, to the various episode directors, to the actors. I've been into Marvel Comics since I was a kid, so...COME ON!! I've been blessed to work on The Amazing Spider-Man, and got a few days on X-Men: First Class, but this is my first project that comes directly from Marvel Entertainment. I also love talking to the people in the office, who are equally great. As far as the storyboards, I'm doing action and science fiction!

If I actually get to draw Nick Fury sometime (he already cameo'd) I don't know what I would do. One of the directors is a friend I have worked with on several occasions, so it was fun to reunite.

MM: You've worked on many films, how is it different working on storyboards for television? Is there a faster pace or challenge that a television schedule has?
WD: Television has a finite time to do a limited amount of work. I can't finesse things. I also work with a new director every episode I do until they start bringing people back. I have to prove myself all over, which is fine. On features, you may have time to work out the kinks, but even then you can't dawdle. My friends who work on the Marvel movies are under the gun all the time and have done all nighters.

Storyboards aren't comic books. There are no inkers. They're meant to get the information along and to put the director, stunts, camera, FX and the crew on the same page.

MM: There are some terrific action scenes in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.? Which was the most memorable scene to work on and why?
WD: There are a few coming up from episodes that have been shot, but not aired. The best is yet to come.

MM: What's coming next from you Warren?
WD: I have some boards in the recent book Star Wars Storyboards: The Prequel Trilogy by J.W. Rinzler, who has done terrific "Making Of" books of the original Star Wars trilogy and other Lucas films. I have a Jango Fett on the cover from my brief stint on Attack of the Clones.

See more of Warren Drummond's work at www.warrendrummond.com

Click on the links if you want to see more of Warren Drummond's workand Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on my blog.

What do you think of the storyboards and interview? If you've seen Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. what did you think?


Official Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Series Synopsis
Clark Gregg reprises his role of Agent Phil Coulson from Marvel’s feature films, as he assembles a small, highly select group of Agents from the worldwide law-enforcement organization known as S.H.I.E.L.D. Together they investigate the new, the strange, and the unknown across the globe, protecting the ordinary from the extraordinary. Coulson's team consists of Agent Grant Ward (Brett Dalton), highly trained in combat and espionage; Agent Melinda May (Ming-Na Wen), expert pilot and martial artist; Agent Leo Fitz (Iain De Caestecker), brilliant engineer; and Agent Jemma Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge), genius bio-chemist. Joining them on their journey into mystery is new recruit and computer hacker, Skye (Chloe Bennet). Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Marvel’s first television series, is from executive producers Joss Whedon (Marvel's The Avengers, Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Jed Whedon & Maurissa Tancharoen, who co-wrote the pilot (Dollhouse, Dr.Horrible's Sing-Along Blog). Jeffrey Bell (Angel, Alias) and Jeph Loeb (Smallville, Lost, Heroes) also serve as executive producers. Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is produced by ABC Studios and Marvel Television.
Starring: Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge
Created by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen
Cinematography by David Boyd
Series airdate: September 24, 2013
Official Website: http://www.agentsofshield.com
© Copyright ABC Studios, Marvel Television, Mutant Enemy. All rights reserved


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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Exclusive: Hang Around With Spider-Man in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' Storyboards by Warren Drummond

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Usually when you hear a movie is going back for re-shoots, it means it's bad. But, in the case of The Amazing Spider-Man this was obviously an exception. Back in 2011, ComicBookMovie reported that they were filming re-shoots in New York City and some panicked. Since the film is widely regarded as a raging success the re-shoots were a good thing.

Warren Drummond is an excellent artist who also worked on Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes and A Beautiful Mind. He's one of the storyboard artists that worked on The Amazing Spider-Man and shared his experience with me. He also sent me some exclusive storyboards from the film.



How did you get involved in the project?
I originally got a call from the production designer, Michael Riva in early 2010. I was on the movie ABDUCTION and couldn't take the gig. I was heart broken as I am a life long Spider-Man geek. [J. Michael Riva] (production designer) unfortunately recently died weeks ago while on Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained. I never had the chance to work with him on a daily basis. Good man.

Last fall, the production supervisor JoAnn Perritano, whom I had worked with on other films called me in when the movie was about to do additional photography or "reshoots".

This is done when there is new footage that needs to be added do to various reasons. In this case, director Marc Webb wanted to explore some ideas that were not shot initially, like the first time Captain Stacy sees Spider-man.

I was told I'd get about a week's worth of work. I got about five weeks as Marc kept coming up with good ideas and I guess he liked the way I worked. The three storyboard artists who got screen credit did the lion's share of the work, but I did some cool stuff.

Q: I notice there were quite a few close ups and tracking shots. Were these from the director or your own designs?
Marc had a basic camera idea for every scene he had me do. Many of the shots were planned by him, but he let me be creatively free and involved. I was able to contribute, but ultimately, he had the final say on the shots, which worked out fine. Smart filmmaker.

Q: What was it like working on Spider-Man?
A dream come true. I grew up on John Romita Sr's drawing and his son JRjr is a buddy. I keep missing the opportunity to get on these super-hero films. I did to do one reshoot scene for X MEN: FIRST CLASS, but I was in and out. Maybe this will up my "Cape Cred".

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See more of Warren Drummond storyboards at WarrenDrummond.com

What do you think of the storyboards?
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012

UPDATE: Artists of 'The Amazing Spider-Man' (2012)

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Updated:  Jerad S. Merantz, Eddie Yang, Ed Natividad
Here are some of the artists that worked on the science-fiction film The Amazing Spider-Man (2012). 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:
Like most teenagers his age, Peter [played by Andrew Garfield] is trying to figure out who he is and how to be the person he is today. In his journey to put the pieces of his past together he uncovers a secret that his father [Campbell Scott] held… a secret that will ultimately shape his destiny as Spider-Man. This is the first in a series of movies that tells a different side of the Peter Parker story.

Production Design by J. Michael Riva

Concept Artists
Storyboard Artists
Official Site: www.theamazingspiderman.com


If you know of any artists who worked on the film, or know a website I missed, let me know via email or in the comments and I'll add them.

What do you think of the artists? Did you see the movie or plan to?
    Arek Ed_Natividad, Fabian Lacey, George Hull, James Carson, James_Lima, Josh Nizzi, Josh-Nizzi, Michael Kutsche, Movie, Profile, Ron-Mendell, SpiderMan, TheAmazingSpiderman, Warren Drummond
    Friday, May 11, 2012

    10 Good Questions With Storyboard Artist Warren Drummond

    Jackie Chan (left) and Warren Drummond (right)
    Bruce Lee said, "Absorb what is useful, discard what is not. Add what is essentially your own." Warren Drummond is a martial arts expert. He's also a storyboard artist. Put the two together and you get a Kung-Fu concept artist. Drummond has made storyboarding his own.

    I first saw his storyboards from Rise of the Planet of the Apes, but he's been working in the industry since 1994 on everything from A Beautiful Mind to X-Men: First Class.

    He agreed to an exclusive interview to answer ten important questions. He names his favorite artists, the movie that didn't give him credit and the connection that helped him meet his wife.

    Rise of the Planet of the Apes


    Q. When you began your journey as a designer you probably had a few role models, would you name two of your favorite artists?
    My favorite artists were my older brother, John Drummond Jr, as well the great John Romita Sr. I saw my brother's work all the time. His work was astounding. Professionals thought he should have gotten into comics, though John preferred fine art. Romita Sr's balance of anatomy and storytelling was only second to John Buscema (a LOT of "John's, eh?). Romita Sr was a better inker than Buscema, who was often inked by others. Buscema though drew the human body better than anyone.

    Q. What has been your greatest artistic achievement in your life so far?
    (Image: Nash chase - A Beautiful Mind)
    Just getting FINALLY  into the movie business almost 20 years ago and STAYING in it. I believe my work on A BEAUTIFUL MIND was a high point as I worked with Ron Howard and the movie won Best Picture. I was on it seven weeks. My friend, storyboard artist (and current 2nd Unit director as well) Brick Mason brought me on to help him. last fall, I got to do over a month on reshoots for THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. I hope it rocks.

    I got to work a week on STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES, thanks to being buds with the stunt coordinator, Nick Gillard. I spent a blissful, geek-laden week at Skywalker Ranch.




    Q. How has your martial arts training influenced your storyboard designs?
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    Martial arts has given me discipline and has kept me in shape to work those long hours. There are many martial artists I admire, Benny Urquidez, Anderson Silva, all of my previous instructors (who are all still in my life), and of course my hero, Bruce Lee.

    Lee had an open mind to new things, as well as to keep trying to get better, and I have tried to hold on to that. There were also MANY unheralded black martial artists like Moses Powell, Steve Sanders, Carl Scott, etc whom I am sure I got something from if only through the ethers.

    Q. What's it like seeing your storyboards come to life on screen?
    On a movie like SHAFT (2000) it was unreal as John Singleton often sticks close to his boards when they are needed. It also does not hurt the ego to see your name in the credits.

    It does SUCK, however, when you work hard and they DON'T credit you. Hello, "ANALYZE THIS"!!!!

    Q. What was your favorite memory during your time on Rise of the Planet of the Apes?
    Working with the director, Rupert Wyatt, a great guy, who's also so smart. I just loved the whole "process".

    Q. What is your favorite movie and how many times have you seen it?
    JAWS. I can't count how many times I've seen it. Perfect film. SUPERMAN and STAR WARS made me want to get into the business. I STILL have yet to meet Spielberg!!!

    ENTER THE DRAGON is in the top ten. Waahhh!!!

    Q. What was your most surprising inspiration for a storyboard?
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    Music certainly brings out different attributes, but many artists listen to some form of music while working. I listen to John Williams scores, The Beatles, or a Tribe Called Quest (Jamaica Queens in the house!!!).

    Q. You said in an interview that your first love is writing. Is there a pet project you have in mind you can talk about?
    Nothing I can mention now, but my "coverage" on my current script went quite well. Let's talk in a year.

    Q. In your line of work networking is key. What's the most amazing connection that networking has brought you?
    Well, I met my wife through director Carl Franklin and his wife, producer Jesse Beaton. Knowing Brick Mason landed me Ron Howard. John Singleton got me work with Denzel Washington when Denzel directed ANTWONE FISHER. Working with on that movie introduced me to the wonderful producer Todd Black. Years later, Todd optioned a script from my wife.

    Q. What’s next for you? What other projects can we look forward to seeing?
    A just landed a few days helping out on a movie called THE TOMB (2013). I get to finally draw Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone. No, I can't talk about it (LOL), but I really like the script.

    See more of Warren Drummond's body of work at WarrenDrummond.com and check out the list of other artists I've interviewed here.

    What do you think of the illustrations?
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    Wednesday, May 2, 2012

    See The Secret Opening of 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' In Drummond's Exclusive Storyboards

    Warren Drummond, provided me some exclusive storyboards from the film Rise of the Planet of the Apes that reveal a very different opening.

    One of five storyboard artists on the film Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Drummond very kindly let me share some cool storyboards that show a big change from the script. In the theatrical version of the film "Bright Eyes" the ape refuses to leave her cage and attacks a technician Robert Franklin (Tyler Labine). She freaks out, runs all over the lab and crashes into the boardroom where she is shot dead. It turns out she was protecting her newborn child.

    In the storyboards provided by Drummond, it's "Lucky" that's being strapped to a lab table and escaping with "Bright Eyes" help before crashing into the boardroom where he is shot.


    Here's Warren's quote:
    The LUCKY scene is a bit different I believe, as I drew the Chimp in the cage as NOT being the one who escapes but another on the table. 

    Here's a video I made of the storyboards.






















    See more of Warren Drummond portfolio at WarrenDrummond.com.

    What do you think of the storyboards? How do you think the film would have been different with this opening?
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