From the Film and Animation Division
483 weeks ago I posted a little drawing of a robot on instagram. That's almost 10 years ago! It got 747 likes. I didn't think much of it, and moved on.
Five years ago, CG animator and modeler Kiel Figgins ask for permission to make a rigged model of it and sells it in his shop. (I get a fair kickback of every sale)
This year, Lead Animator at The Mill, James Brown made an adorable PRO LEVEL animated short with the robot called "Love is a Dangerous Game."
The internet really is a tool for connection and collaboration. I love that this happened, and it's a testament to just throwing stuff out there and being willing to let people roll with it.
-Jake