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Brandishing Ye Olde X-acto Knife

SLACKCiRCUS — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:35:46 +0000

Just finished up one of the coolest projects we've ever worked on. Really. Of course, the video will be used to pitch a top-secret game idea from a top-secret game developer, so we can't say one word about it yet.

What we can tell you is, the project gave us a wonderful opportunity to get our hands dirty -- literally -- and break in our new studio proper-like. It was refreshing to step away from the digital cleanliness of Photoshop, After Effects and Final Cut and pick up physical tools for a change. The project allowed us to invoke some of our nigh forgotten skills of yesteryear: carpentry, sewing, carving, model painting, and yes, even puppetry. It allowed us to once again brandish Ye Olde X-acto Knife, to wield hammers akimbo (yeah!!), to meld wood on wood with the Glue of Gorillas.

The process itself filled us with inspiration. When asked, "Will there be stop-motion in our future?" the Magic 8 Ball replied "As I see it, yes."

New Site / The Pains of Growing

SLACKCiRCUS — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:45:29 +0000

We are in the process of moving our website to Squarespace (which we absolutely love so far). The new site structure is going to allow us MUCH more flexibility in adding new content and project updates. The downside is that our domain registrar is old and busted, causing our email and "real" slackcircus.com website to be down. We should be back to 100% very soon. Thanks for stopping by!

We'll be ok.... as long as we've got each other...

Straight Out Of The Box

SLACKCiRCUS — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:07:00 +0000

SLACKCiRCUS just got its new Canon 7D. We couldn't wait to start playing, so we shot a few things around the office and slapped them in a line.

I'd really like to have done a half decent edit; but for all it lacks in edit, it makes up for with some nice examples of what this camera is capable of. The lens is a Canon 17-55mm/2.8. Music is The Sea and Cake.

Interview with Signed In: An Xbox 360 Podcast

SLACKCiRCUS — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:56:00 +0000

How did we not know about Signed In: An Xbox 360 Podcast? Come to think of it, why aren't you subscribed to it and listening to it every other Monday? These guys are fantastic.

This week SC's Jay Allen joins Josh Bear from Twisted Pixel and Matt "Chainsaw" Chaney from GL33k in a group interview about our work on Splosion Man.

We recommend listening to the whole show, but if impatience compels you, the Splosion Man interview starts at 1:25:10.

Check out the interview here.

The Splode Beneath Our Splosion

SLACKCiRCUS — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:52:00 +0000

Our very own Lonny Watershed created this musical tribute for Splosion Man. Please enjoy!

Come 'Splode With Me

SLACKCiRCUS — Sat, 16 May 2009 17:48:00 +0000

For the last few months we've had the privilege of working with Twisted Pixel Games on their next title for XBLA, 'Splosion Man. This time we've gotten to contribute a lot more than an intro and a trailer. These guys haven't been afraid to do something a little different with this title and we're really excited to be a part of it. It's something we totally want to tell you all about... but... that would be ruining the surprise!

You'll have to spend a few points on a quality download to check out our part. We aren't about to go ruining the experience. We're all about gaming purity over here at the SC. That,and not being sued.

Head on over to the site to sign up for updates and a soon to be announced release date. (planned for end of May, but that is hearsay). While you're there, check out the teaser we built for some shots of early gameplay and plenty of 'splosions; and as one viewer put it, a 'Michael Bay inspired' treatment.

Lots more in store for 2009 with Twisted Pixel and we couldn't be happier!

Follow us on Twitter

SLACKCiRCUS — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:45:00 +0000

Sometimes a blog post is just overkill for all the little things that intrigue us, so we've given ourselves a Twitter account. Follow us, won't you?

The Maw Is Coming Next Week

SLACKCiRCUS — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:24:00 +0000

Our good friends over at Twisted Pixel have an annoucement! The Maw, PAX 10 People's Choice award winner and Independent Games Festival finalist will be available on Xbox LIVE Arcade next Wednesday, Jan 21st for only 800 MS Points ($10)! You'll also be able to unlock a free premium theme by playing. They launched the official website today at www.WhatIsTheMaw.com where you can get more info and wallpapers and stuff.

These guys have always been awesome to work with and deserve every bit of the acclaim for this breakthrough XBLA game. Please, check it out.

Edit: It's live! The Maw for XBLA

Meteors are so hot right now

SLACKCiRCUS — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:38:00 +0000

Falling space debris bringing Mushroom Men, and now, Andrew Kramer over at Video Copilot has posted his four part tutorial, Meteor Crash. The tutorial is top notch as always, covering working with Boujou (anyone want to make a $10,000 donation to SC?), 3D Studio and of course After Effects. Check out the short from which the original scene appears: The Meteor.

Can't thank Andrew Kramer enough for having the guts to bring all this info to the public. High quality tutorials covering the processes that matter. Thanks dude.

PAX 10 Audience Choice Award Goes To...

SLACKCiRCUS — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:37:00 +0000

The MAW!

Congratulations to our friends at Twisted Pixel for winning the PAX 10 Audience Choice Award!