The Blunts: 2014

Thursday, 6 November 2014

The Action Pixel et al

The Action Pixel @TheActionPixel #EntertainmentOnTAP

Check out a blog I have been working on over at www.TheActionPixel.com. Articles about everything Animation, Comic and Gaming. Some cool stuff there so be sure to check it out.

I know, I have been on one of my forced hiatuses again, so thought I'd touch base once more to let you see what I am up to.

Also some great news on the festival front for Red Man and Merchants Of Quietus. Click to have a read.

But hey, I'll be more regular with the posty post.

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#EntertainmentOnTAP

Wednesday, 24 September 2014

This is only the beginning.

Prepare for war.
A common phrase of the independent creative it seems. Another forced hiatus from posting on here, but I am on the verge of launching a platform that has been a key focus of late. Also doing the odd story art job and animation.... or at least working up to it.

Re: Festival front, got Merchants Of Quietus and Red Man in the Portobello Film Festival 2014, with Red Man being nominated for best animation. More news still on Red Man coming soon too.

So. It has been a relatively busy few weeks.
But will be diligent and start religiously posting stuff on here.

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T.A.P.

Saturday, 23 August 2014

Yakuza Storyboards

Now that's intimidation. Yakuza tattoos. A mural that says "I'm bout this life!" and "Pain is weakness leaving the body". Tattoos that stop by the wrists, so they can be hidden if needed but to see just a bit of it through an unbuttoned shirt, or a rolled up sleeve... ain't nothing to ***k with.

Did some storyboards for a shot narrative a while back and thought it'd be cool to share some of it. Check it out:

Let me know what you think.

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Season of the Storyboard. But working on a few other spacecrafts.

Tuesday, 19 August 2014

'Bluntspear at the Film Festivals'. Sounds more epic than it is.

Few updates on the Festival front for my films Red Man and Merchants Of Quietus. An all around good look methinks. Both films will be at the Portobello Film Festival and Red Man will also be at Aesthetica Short Film Festival.

Currently been busy with a few stuff, hence the radio silence. But hoping to launch a few new projects come September.

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Great and sad times we living in. Just never compromise. Too many people change for the worse just to conform. Bleh.

Wednesday, 6 August 2014

"Arnilia Grove" Storyboards [SF]

Did some quick artwork for a pitch earlier this week for some great guys. More on that soonish. But, also did some storyboards for a short film called "Arnilia Grove", to be directed by Christophe Streule. Some steamy stuff, but hey, I was focused. Honestly.
Check it out:

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July and seemingly August have been full throttle. Can't stop, won't stop. And I miss my bro.

Sunday, 27 July 2014

Red Man: Top 10 at Loch Ness Festival in Huffington Post review

Superb news on Red Man, the motion comic / 2D animation I made earlier this year. Been quite busy storyboarding and filming an online web series so didn't have time to post this. But Red Man made it as one of the top 10 film shorts to go and see at the Loch Ness Film Festival 2014!

I want to go to there. Awesome stuff, you can read it all here in the Huffington Post .... post. Here:
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/leigh-clark/loch-ness-film-festival-10-of-the-best-_b_5594378.html
Article is by Leigh Clark. See what else made the body bag list.

Scotland's greatest king demands allegiance. Follow Red Man's progress by liking the Facebook Page.

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#LongLiveTheKing

Sunday, 20 July 2014

Dan & Guy BTS

Awesome news. Few things. Just completed day 2 of 4, filming an online web series. It's been super awesome couple of days, and footage so far is very promising. Not to mention the cast antics have me smiling. Samya and Mayve have given 120% and writer David has been superb:

The Iron Curtain (Canon 60D) is holding up well. And also been doing some video / recording work for Vivobarefoot, and some storyboards for a few productions. More information as things develop. Can't wait to get this bad boy edited.

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#dslrgambit #ironcurtain

Saturday, 5 July 2014

What's the biz, cuzzo!?

Working on a few. Securing locations, storyboarding, animation, writing treatments, editing, casting and ~~playing COD~~ brainstorming new ideas. All over the place but my sanity is still somewhat intact. Nice.

Nothing I can physically share now at the moment, sadly. So thought I may as well touch in an say 'hey. So... hey.

Be sure to look out for:

Get ready. Not so ready. Little less. Nope, a tad bit more... yes, that 'ready'.

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Working.

Saturday, 14 June 2014

"Wavy With It" Music Video BTS +

Shot a short music video Monday past, pass.... which one is it? Check it out. Managed to get a picture before my attention became consumed with the lights:

Will be editing the video as well for artiste Mimi Storm. Did it to test out new gear really. Have to say my new tripod is a beaut. Davis and Sanford. Provista. Definitely worth it for you DSLR shooters and killers.
May have to take the gloves off to get something decent. Which was never the plan, but I'll take it as it comes.

Working on a few projects at the moment, personal and client-based, for some decent brands and awesome people. Would say things are looking up, but don't want to jinx it. Jinx!

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My Kingdom for a horse!

Wednesday, 4 June 2014

Blackberrys "Go Sharp" Advert

Hey did a quick turn of the design hand to make this ad for Blackberrys "Go Sharp" Autumn selection. As part of a Talenthouse / Blackberrys-hosted competition. Check it out:

"Go Sharp" or go home, baby! Sleek text made bold through colour, as well as the explosive, sharp blast of glass to mirror the lithe but striking presence of the model compliment each other well I feel.

When it comes to voting you can do that here:
https://www.talenthouse.com/i/350/submission/119926/9b8f5bbd
Any support would be appreciated kindly.

Shooting a music video next week, and a comedy series a week after that maybe. Planning and scheming.

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bluntspear.co.uk is about as complete as it can get for now. Check it!

Saturday, 10 May 2014

"Elevation" Title Sequence

Added a simple title sequence to that Sci-Fi short I made in 48 hours. Thought I may as well not make my efforts go fully to waste and see how it would do in festivals:

See the film in its entirety here:

ELEVATION (2014) from Dulani Wilson on Vimeo.

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Withoutabox. What a joke.

Thursday, 1 May 2014

Merchants Of Quietus is on the AOFA Showcase!

Greeting Superfriends! It's May the 1st! And Merchants Of Quietus (www.fb.com/MerchantsOfQuietus) is now viewable at the American Online Film Awards Showcase. Please view and support this indie film by going to MOQ's official page on the AOFA website: https://americanonlinefilmawards.org/film/14S3x9dpd4

Want to thank cast and crew for all their hard work on this short as I could not have done it without you. Much love guys

Remember to like and support us via the FB page.

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Recording Voice. hm....

Tuesday, 29 April 2014

Red Man "Blood Crown" Poster Art

Check it out, a second poster done for Red Man. A crown suitable for a righteous tyrant, don't you think?:

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It's in your hands now.

Monday, 28 April 2014

Flyer design for S & J Foods Ltd.

Recently designed some A5 Flyers for S & J Foods Ltd. (www.sandjfoods.co.uk). Coincidentally, I eat cake. How's that for random fact? Check it out:

Now that we are on the same page... but wait *gasp*-- a twist!:

You've been double-sided.

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Google 'cheap flyers'. The first option that comes up... DO NOT USE! Lesson learnt the hard way.

Saturday, 26 April 2014

Facebook Facelift: Red Man and Merchants Of Quietus

Been updating the various Facebook Pages, namely www.fb.com/redmananimation and www.fb.com/merchantsofquietus.

Check 'em out when you got a chance. Like, share and support you kind Caesars.
Did this little simple design for our favourite Shakespeare-inspired tyrant king:

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Designing and adding a few bits and pieces. Busying myself. That's my neologism for the day

Friday, 25 April 2014

Storyboard Soccer Madness!

Check it. Recently completed some artwork for Gekko /blueprint.tv. Here's one of the test images that wasn't used:

So what you think? Also going to be starting some new stuff. Web based series. Will let you know the deets when it comes through to the kid.

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Well, well...

Thursday, 24 April 2014

The Red Man (2014) Trailer: "Ring My Ascension Into Heaven"

The Red Man (2014) trailer is live on the ol' YouTube. Remember to like and share folks. "Ring my ascension into heaven":

Let us know what you think.

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#longlivetheking #mandesperate #kingdefiant #herotragic #redman #forScotland www.fb.com/redmananimation

Thursday, 17 April 2014

#sfl48hr The 'Elevation' Entry

Elevation #sfl48hr #teambluntspear from Dulani Wilson on Vimeo.

Last weekend was quite hectic. I was up for over 24 hours. And no, it was not enjoyable. No partying or anything fun. Was directing, animating and editing a sci fi short as part of the Sci-Fi London 48 hour Film Competition #sfl48hr. At one point I remember typing a tweet only to realise I was not in twitter, but actually typing the tweet out in google Search. Sleep is serious. Check out some stills on shoot day:

Ok, so basic idea behind the competition, is you get a brief, telling you the concept, title, a line and prop to be incorporated in the film on the day. So after receiving this, I wrote a script, got some talented actors and shot the thing. Had to dress up a room at the back of my house to look like a sterile factory / Dexter killroom. It turned out great considering. Better than the alternative. All the locations I was researching apparently want 1000 GBP to 2500 GBP for location fees for a few hours. Thanks Film London. Always good to see you doing your part to raise the next generation of filmmakers.

After shooting, took a little rest, then started designing the elements for the computer screen. The Sunday I woke up was the worse. I went full steam, editing, correlating with two music makers/ composers, sound, sfx, simple grade and export. Didn't sleep until 1.00pm on Monday. But I am overall happy with the result.

Thanks for all the help and support over the weekend, comrades!

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Upwards and onwards

Saturday, 5 April 2014

Website Slide Design

Hey. Check out. This slide stuff. For an entertainment vid. site. Topscreen.tv. One of a few. More to come:

Let me know what YOU think :)

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Notifications and one Amazon purchase and we should be good for Saturday #letsgetitdone

Wednesday, 2 April 2014

MOQ gets a Royal Reel Award @ CIFF 2014!

Merchants of Quietus, the short film I did in Summer of 2013 has won something. Humble, small, little award. The Royal Reel in the International Category of the Canada International Film. To Family, Crew, Friends and Actors, thanks for the support and camaraderie! Now imagine if I had a real budget?

Remember pistoleros to show your support over at www.fb.com/MerchantsOfQuietus
#ibringdeath

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Gearing up. Only a matter of time now...

Monday, 31 March 2014

"The Authority" Storyboard Line Art

Hey, another round of story art I did. I'd say more but you know the old saying.... yeah that one:

What you guys think?

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Why on God's green are film locations so expensive? I'm not asking to shoot in 10 Downing Street to see what the PM and Balls are getting up to. Lol. Balls. Teased much?

Saturday, 29 March 2014

Balloon Fun Animation

Who's up for some balloon fun?!
What are you... five?

Short animation I did. Frames in Photoshop and composed in Ae.

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Here's to never growing up.

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

Ain't No Games...

Random illustration I did for my mother's presentation. She works in a high school. Apparently the future is bleak and caked in cheap makeup.

Well what's new. Did some more board art for Gekko/blueprint.tv. Will share some of the draft artwork soonish. But at the moment I am going through some talented writer's CV and portfolio looking for some an amazballs script for a webisode(s).

Well til next time...

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Hark! Image Distraction!

Wednesday, 12 March 2014

"Tim" Character Design

A small change in pace, doing a short, quirky animation experiment with more vector-styled artwork. A lot more tedious than it looks, my hats off to the guys who do it daily. Whether 2D or 3D, animation is animation. And it is all time consuming. Let me know what you think of "Tim":

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Also did a little redheaded girl. See a glimpse of her on instagram: http://instagram.com/p/lVIZeqiS1n/