Bits & bobs

I had a dream a few nights ago where I was being sued by Disney because I created a character named Mickey Marble. In the dream, I had honestly created…

Lee27 April 2020

Bits & bobs Useful info Working at home

Working from home

As odd as it may seem, in order to have the peace and freedom of working from home, you need to have a strict routine.

Lee23 March 2020

Bits & bobs Working at home

COVID-19

Working from home, the lack of flour and toilet paper and making a list.

Lee20 March 2020

Bits & bobs Creativity

Does originality exist?

O riginality comes up in conversation internally and with clients on a reasonably regular basis. Some clients want a replica of their competitor's video, whereas some wish to have something…

Lee18 October 2019

3D Bits & bobs Creativity Experiments Motion graphics

A Hairy 3D Animation

This is one of those 'Hey, I wonder what a hairy whale animation would look like' things where I get an idea and faff about for a few hours. Rendered…

Lee31 July 2019

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Project Files

Do we send project files out to clients along with the video? You'll have to click to find out!

Lee1 April 2019

3D Bits & bobs Creativity Experiments

Blast from the past…

I spend a lot of time animating things such as folders, money, hearts, speech bubbles and graphs. It can make you a little crazy. So, sometimes I need to make something…

Lee31 October 2018

Bits & bobs Explainer video Lost Marble Media marketing video promotional video

How to get useful feedback

How to get feedback on your video that helps rather than hinders...

Lee8 October 2018

Bits & bobs Creativity Freelance Lost Marble Media Staff Working at home

Rituals

Lee's daily ritual for getting things done.

Lee4 October 2017

Bits & bobs Lost Marble Media Useful info

Small & remote

We charge less We're not cheap and we're not expensive either. That's because we charge for the work we do and nothing else. With large studios, you're paying for the work…

Lee5 February 2017

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Contrast

It's 2016 (almost 2017!) and I still read books and magazines. I take down notes on a pad of paper. I draw and paint with real physical tools rather than…

Lee22 December 2016

Bits & bobs Creativity Experiments Live action Video editing

Elijah of Asgard

I'm a big Marvel nerd and so is my oldest son Elijah. He has toys and props from most of the big Marvel characters and one of his (and my)…

Lee8 August 2016

Bits & bobs Creativity Freelance Useful info Working at home

Creative rituals

When you work 9-5 you have a routine that's generally set in stone for at least the duration of that particular state of employment. You wake up, wash, put on…

Lee29 July 2016

Bits & bobs Creativity Experiments Live action Video editing

ANGER!

Daddy, make my head on fire! Thing 1 (Elijah) requested that I create a video where his head explodes into flames like Anger on Inside Out. It had to be…

Lee12 July 2016

Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive. This facility makes it the most versatile and explicit means of communication...

– Walt Disney

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What Spielberg said…

I'm not saying we should promote your medical insurance firm with rainbow-fart powered flying unicorns...

Lee25 April 2016

Comex: Ubamarket

Bits & bobs…

Killing time in the zombie apocalypse

Iron Boy Vs. The Virus

Mickey Marble