Welcome!
Welcome to the Mongrel FX web site. A current blog to document the progress of a CG Animated TV Pilot we are producing. Mongrel FX is primarily using an Open Source production pipeline centered around Blender to produce its debut intellectual property. Running concurrently with the animated film production, Mongrel FX will be holding small workshops ranging from one to three people that will be designed to foster local talent in the use of these Open Source applications coupled with previously inaccessible technologies such as Motion Capture and Render Farms.
Further developments regarding Mongrel FX can be found in “News Feeds” section. Still images of models being worked on can be seen in the “Works in Progress” section. Rotating 3D views of models can be seen in the “Video Feeds” section. The new “Tutorials” section contains quick tips and cheat sheets for Blender.
To learn more about Blender and the Open Source community, feel free to click on the side links to the right.
Reni to write Opening and Ending Credits Theme Song
Reni is slated to create the Opening and Ending theme songs. Her original songs that were released in Japan will be recreated. Click on her images to view her blog page.
iPi Soft Sponsors CG Animated Short Film Project
iPi Soft has agreed to sponsor our CG Animated Short Film Project and will be providing Mongrel FX LLC the use of their ground breaking Motion Capture technology. This product will in the very near future level the playing field and enable small Animation Production Companies to have access to the previously unatainable technology of Motion Capture due to its perceived exorbant cost in the past. iPi Soft’s Motion Capture solutions are truly made for the masses.
Markerless Motion Capture | Multi-Camera | Single-Camera
iPi Desktop Motion Capture™ (formerly known as Shoot3D) is an entry-level markerless motion capture technology that literally puts motion capture at animator’s desktop. You can shoot a video right at your workplace using a webcam or inexpensive digital camera and have it converted to 3D animation on your PC. The technology is perfectly suited for small studios, freelance animators and motion capture enthusiasts.
More information can be found about the company at their web site:
http://www.ipisoft.com/index.php
Bamboomoves Yoga Studio to host Motion Capture sessions
A great development in the project has taken shape. Andrew Tanner who is the owner of Bamboomoves Yoga studio has kindly donated his space for the motion capture sessions during production.
Andrew Tanner has also volunteered to do the acting during the MOCAP sessions. He not only has previous experience as an actor but also as a sword trainer. Andrew will also lend his talents to the production in the form of fight choreographer. His studio is nestled in the ultra hip community of Forest Hills.
Further information regarding Bamboomoves Yoga can be found at
Stay tuned for further developments.
