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Join my FREE Friday Night Mountain Dulcimer Rehearsal on Zoom January 16th 2026
If you have ever been curious about the Mountain Dulcimer or wanted to try playing it, this Friday Night Rehearsal is the perfect opportunity. The Mountain Dulcimer is a unique and charming string instrument with a rich history in American folk music. Whether you are a complete beginner or have some experience, joining a rehearsal like this can boost your skills, build confidence, and connect you with others who share your interest. Most of you don't know me, some of you mig
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Unreal!
I love Unreal Engine! Here are some images from my latest project. This is an environment I'm creating for an animation I've been working...
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Old School Demo Reels
This reel is from 2008. The music is "Here and Now" by The Ernies. Please don't sue me. You can see many of the animations in their...
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Comic-Con SALE! My ENTIRE Comic Book Collection. Posters and other Memoribilia to follow!
I have been scanning all my comic books, check out the whole collection here and if you something you like, drop me a line. Here are just...
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Comic-Con Booths from Years past
Here a couple of Comic-Con Booths I designed for subsequent fabrication.
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Storyboards
Some fun storyboards I came across recently. These were from The Kids' WB days.
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3D Printing Projects
A quick peek into all the various things I've printed in 3D. Note - nearly everything I have printed is of MY OWN design. I will note...
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Sound Studio in an Ford Excursion
I was hired to provide technical drawings for an audio installation in the back of a Ford Excursion.
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Easter Eggs Over the Years
I learned the art of Ukrainian Egg Dying in high school. As the kids were growing up I passed the knowledge along. We had some epic...
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Join my FREE Friday Night Mountain Dulcimer Rehearsal on Zoom January 16th 2026
If you have ever been curious about the Mountain Dulcimer or wanted to try playing it, this Friday Night Rehearsal is the perfect opportunity. The Mountain Dulcimer is a unique and charming string instrument with a rich history in American folk music. Whether you are a complete beginner or have some experience, joining a rehearsal like this can boost your skills, build confidence, and connect you with others who share your interest. Most of you don't know me, some of you mig
Brian Oliver


The Evolution of Roto-Scoping from Hand Tracing to AI Mastery
Roto-scoping has shaped the way animators and visual effects artists bring images to life. This technique, which involves tracing over footage frame by frame, has evolved dramatically since its inception. From painstaking hand tracing to the use of advanced AI tools, roto-scoping has become faster, more precise, and more accessible. This post explores the history of roto-scoping, how it was originally done, and the technological advances that have transformed it into the powe
Brian Oliver


Mastering Animation Techniques: A Professional Guide
Animation has the power to captivate audiences, tell compelling stories, and bring fantastical worlds to life. As professionals in the...
Brian Oliver
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