Simon Hill's Latest

An Update! At long last...

2012-01-30T17:52:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone!

I've been pretty busy recently with the whole BB project as well as other projects. You will be able to see all the background work which Ive been working on in the next couple of months (after April hopefully). I will try to keep this blog updated as much as i can!

Music is fun

I have also been trying to create music... which is something of a hobby and an interest. My overal hope is to create animations as well as its soundtracks. Here is a couple of songs which i have created so far (be warned, these aren't that great, but hopefully when i get use to the program things will hopefully sound better)

http://soundcloud.com/leoslim

Just a Couple of Updates...

2011-09-18T18:37:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the lack of updates recently. This is due to me having a bit of a summer holiday (fesitvals etc) I have also been busy working on the BB project which is still in its early stages. I'm designing the backgrounds for the animation and this is the main thing which is taking up my time at the present moment. I'm really enjoying it though! I'll update you on the latest developments on that project.

I have also (very recently) joined a contract with Acretion Studios, creating a couple of Illustrations for their up and coming books and ebooks. I can't really say much but I might be able to show some work later in the year...

Updates to come: Photos from my trips to Dedham and the Zoo, expect these in the next couple of days. After that though I can't really say when the next update will be
:( Sorry!!

Dedham Speed Painting

2011-09-15T10:37:00.000-07:00

BB Test with Character

2011-08-02T08:13:00.000-07:00

This time using a character that Rachinta Platts designed

Random Lake Test Animation

2011-08-02T05:16:00.001-07:00

...and more

2011-07-31T05:48:00.001-07:00

More Style Tests...

2011-07-30T07:12:00.000-07:00

More BB testing

2011-07-28T20:37:00.000-07:00

BB Style Experiments

2011-07-28T16:53:00.000-07:00

Another Logo Test

2011-07-26T15:25:00.001-07:00

Mcdonalds

Logo tests

2011-07-24T13:34:00.000-07:00

Batman Logo

Still teaching myself Illustrator! (Image/logo created in Illustrator of course!). Still got a lot more to learn but I'm getting there!

Shell Logo

System

This was created with the help of a video tutorial on Youtube. It's a bit rough around the edges but I'm quite pleased with it!

You can view the video HERE

Saint Teressa Logo Re-Work

2011-07-22T17:02:00.000-07:00

I tried to 'up' the resolution of the logo as well as trying to make it look more colourful. I still feel that a little bit more needs to be added, such a small details and shading.

Another water test...

2011-07-22T11:37:00.000-07:00

Using a mixture of live action footage and effects in After Effects. Material used: Clear Plastic Bags

BB: Roundhouse

2011-06-21T11:13:00.000-07:00

UPDATE

BB and his world... Water Texture Tests

2011-05-31T14:00:00.000-07:00

Really Short Animation Test

L.A Noire

2011-05-31T11:37:00.001-07:00

I purchased this game last week and really enjoying it so far! Its quite a long game but i like the feeling of acting as a detective (used to love watching those TV shows like Murder She Wrote and Diagnosis Murder, as well as the board game Cluedo)

The facial animations are also very interesting! using a new technique, the studio were able to get really expressive characters. Which was also key to how you investigate. Asking witnesses key questions you can tell on whether they are lying, or telling the truth.

Here's another video to explain how the game works...

I would definitely recommend the game!

Tattoo Design

2011-05-23T07:48:00.001-07:00

A friend asked me to design a tattoo for him, using the designs which he's already got and combine them together.

BB Gnome Designs

2011-05-17T05:02:00.000-07:00

My first design ideas for the Gnome.

Random Test Animation

2011-05-16T15:29:00.000-07:00

Using some of the drawings in the concept designs I decided to compile them together to make a little after effects animation. Using Four Tet - Reversing to add a bit of atmosphere.

New Concept for BB project!

2011-05-16T08:08:00.000-07:00

Here's a new piece of artwork for the BB project. I want to aim for quite a rough style but also add really interesting lighting and colours...

UPDATE (Alternative Versions)

Altenative Tests

2011-05-09T19:22:00.001-07:00

An alternative test for the Butterfly Concept.

Others

Rupert Frog Song

2011-05-09T19:12:00.000-07:00

Classic! also its style is very similar to a kids illustration book.

More Animations!

2011-05-09T18:28:00.000-07:00

I really like the fluid animations in the video as well as the timing!

Really interesting black and white animation, based on a kids imagination. I really like the style and the idea of it!

Romain Jouandeau

2011-05-08T16:34:00.000-07:00

I recently came across his blog after viewing his amazing trailer for 'IKA' and highly recommend that you take a look at his work! View Blog HERE

Samples of his work:

More Interesting Animations

2011-05-05T16:06:00.000-07:00

Another Style Update

2011-05-05T15:25:00.001-07:00

During the weekend i plan to go to a woodland area to get some inspiration for the scene with BB releasing some butterflies into the wild...

Another Style/Texture Test Out

2011-05-04T10:41:00.000-07:00

Mainly just experimenting with textures at the moment.

Interesting Animations

2011-05-04T08:15:00.000-07:00

New Style Idea

2011-05-03T06:57:00.001-07:00

This is using biro, though i do want to buy some thinner pens... or maybe try to use ink...

The Huestons UPDATE

2011-05-03T05:34:00.000-07:00

Artwork created by Arrthi Eastwood, shaded by me

Concept Design

2011-05-02T11:18:00.000-07:00

Using Steff's original sketch, i tried to add some colour and some random effect to try and make the scene look 'magical'.

Style Tests

More BB Research: Style Ideas

2011-05-02T06:45:00.000-07:00

Trying to look for past, traditional British artwork, by British painters/artists.

Random Animation Style ideas...

The Huestons UPDATE

2011-04-30T16:05:00.000-07:00

Still a lot more work to do to this image!.. Artwork created by Arrthi Eastwood, shaded by me

More Research!

2011-04-30T09:12:00.001-07:00

BB Concept Design

2011-04-26T14:51:00.000-07:00

A quick concept idea for a gnomes house...

A style test out for the background, using dripped paint to get a sense of loads of plants...

Some Research:

Coke Ad

Vodafone: Mayfly

Bug Animation: Interesting to look at the lighting and Focus/Blur Effects

BB and his world

2011-04-26T11:35:00.001-07:00

I'm working on a new project with a couple of old University graduates on a 3+ minute animation, all about the writer named BB. I'll let you know more information about the project as I get more active in it (such as concept designs... etc)

Here are some inspiration HD Videos, which i randomly recorded today. Just to get a good sense of scale, sorry for the tinny music in the background... didn't know my headphones were that loud!

Zoo Pics

2011-04-18T08:14:00.000-07:00

Some pictures that i took at Colchester Zoo.

UPDATE

2011-04-13T07:00:00.000-07:00

The Huestons: New Project

2011-04-13T05:13:00.000-07:00

Victor Animation Studios has asked me to paint another one of their 'The Huestons' artwork to make it look more 3 Dimensional. Here is it so far...

Website Logo Design

2011-04-11T02:47:00.001-07:00

A friend asked me to create a couple of logo designs for his new website, here are the first initial ideas...

**UPDATE**

Close to final

2011-04-05T08:32:00.000-07:00

Colours might be changed on the final version

UPDATE

2011-04-04T19:19:00.000-07:00

New Shading Work

2011-03-30T18:59:00.000-07:00

Dave from Victor Animation Studio has asked me to do a shaded version of one of their New Years illustrations. Here it is so far... still got a lot to add of course! (Main artwork was created by Arrthi Eastwood.

**UPDATE**

Crysis 2

2011-03-29T17:26:00.000-07:00

I recently bought this for the 360 and absolutely love some of the graphics and animation in the game!

Things which stood out to me were the:

Lighting Effects
Realistic Motion Blur
Sun Rays
Sound Effects and the Music
Interesting Storyline
Water Effects
The Characters Animations
Atmospherics
HUD (Heads Up Display) Effects
In-Game Cinematic Scenes

Here are a couple of example videos and screenshots which stood out to me about this game.

Flythrough Animation UPDATE

2011-03-18T12:43:00.001-07:00

Animation Project UPDATE

2011-03-16T17:23:00.000-07:00

........with added thorns!

Venice Pics

2011-03-14T17:47:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of when i went to Venice last week!

High Res Screen Captures

2011-03-14T07:38:00.001-07:00

Here are some high res screen captures of the animation so far...

Rainforest Animation UPDATE

2011-03-04T12:00:00.001-08:00

Since my last update i have been working on 2 concept designs as well as the main animation. Here they are

New Animation Project

2011-02-25T14:09:00.000-08:00

The very kind people at Slurpy Studios have asked me to create a 8 second animation for one of their projects. The scene is based around the idea of soaring through an African rain forest.
Here is my first initial concept sketch/speed paint.

Peter Griffin: Illustrator Practice

2011-02-21T17:32:00.000-08:00

Just trying to teach myself on how to use Illustrator. Using a mixture of shapes,strokes, colours and effects. I've still got A LOT to learn because there is so much you can do.

There will be more random images as I try to teach myself...

Sorry!

2011-02-21T16:03:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the lack of posts this month. This is all due to me learning more about a few programs! Illustrator and Dreamweaver to be precise! Expect some updates and new work soon though!

Jointed Arch - Speed Painting

2011-01-19T08:04:00.000-08:00

15 minute speed painting

Jointed World Speed Painting

2011-01-18T18:34:00.001-08:00

Final Painting

2011-01-18T03:54:00.001-08:00

Work In Progress Stages

Update

2011-01-17T15:42:00.001-08:00

**UPDATE 3**

Speed Painting Remake 4

2011-01-17T08:53:00.000-08:00

Remaking one of my speed paintings for HD...

(This is still work in progress!)

**UPDATE**

New Site is Online!

2011-01-04T10:00:00.000-08:00

Click the image to go to the new site!

New Look, New Site, New Ambitions! 2011

2011-01-03T14:10:00.000-08:00

Coming Soon

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-21T19:37:00.000-08:00

My Top 8 Animation Songs

2010-12-15T19:58:00.001-08:00

As I did with 'My Top 10 Game Songs' I thought it would be nice to do the same.. but this time with another passion! Animation! So here is my top 8 songs (in no particular order).

Finding Nemo

Wall E

Princess Mononoke

Spirited Away

Spirited Away (2)

Howl's Moving Castle

Grave of the Fireflies

Laputa Castle in the Sky

Lion King

New Games For 2011! UPDATE

2010-12-10T17:47:00.000-08:00

3 New games have been announced... well 2 have.. the other has actually got a trailer now!

The first game being Uncharted 3's announcement, which i can't wait. I loved the first 2 games and this should improve on every area. This is all in-game graphics by the way!

The second game is 'Journey' created by the same team which made Flow and Flower for the PS3.. This is very similar to 'ICO' with its surreal and simplified designs. I also love the music

Aaaand Lastly......Mass Effect 3! The final game in the series! Can't Wait!

Cartoon Legends: Patrick

2010-12-07T22:06:00.000-08:00

Final painting for Patrick from SpongeBob SquarePants

Patrick Update

2010-12-06T18:45:00.000-08:00

Still a couple of things to alter/add

Patrick Work In Progress

2010-12-06T14:28:00.001-08:00

Cartoon Legends: SpongeBob SquarePants

2010-12-04T17:46:00.000-08:00

Final painting

**UPDATE**

Spongebob Update

2010-12-04T12:16:00.001-08:00

Spongebob Squarepants

2010-12-02T16:32:00.000-08:00

First initial sketch/idea

Cartoon Legends: Foster

2010-12-02T07:16:00.000-08:00

Slight Update..

Comparison..

UPDATE

2010-12-01T17:52:00.001-08:00

still working on the jello/jelly texture....i feel like its kinda getting there though..

**UPDATE**

Foster WORK IN PROGRESS

2010-12-01T07:12:00.001-08:00

**UPDATE**

Terrence UPDATE 2

2010-11-30T07:08:00.000-08:00

Comparison

Terrence UPDATE

2010-11-29T20:24:00.001-08:00

Cartoon Legends : Terrence

2010-11-29T17:09:00.000-08:00

Still loads to do... as always

Canvas Artwork

2010-11-28T15:54:00.000-08:00

For Christmas i have created 2 paintings for my girlfriend, these were meant to be surprises but she accidentally saw them..... So i thought i might as well put them up here..

Cold Gran: Close to final

2010-11-26T07:10:00.001-08:00

Old Cold Lady Update

2010-11-24T17:53:00.001-08:00

Old granny

2010-11-24T12:15:00.000-08:00

A mate asked me to create a granny who is cold and has lots of jewelry around her... just uploading this to see whether he likes it or not...

Xmas Card Work In Progress

2010-11-09T13:11:00.000-08:00

This will probably be the only time you get to see this artwork before crimbo! The final one will be posted on Xmas day! Of-course everything on this is subject to change!

I just wanted to show that I am still actively doing artwork! :)

Sunset Final

2010-11-04T19:28:00.001-07:00

UPDATE

2010-11-04T09:09:00.001-07:00

Sunrise Painting Work In Progress

2010-11-03T17:06:00.000-07:00

UPDATE

2010-11-02T09:19:00.000-07:00

Landscape Remake Part 2

2010-11-02T06:14:00.000-07:00

Another Re-make...

Landscape Update

2010-11-01T13:57:00.000-07:00

A more details version of one of my speed painted landscapes.

**UPDATE**

Red Bird Speed Painting

2010-10-27T18:29:00.001-07:00

Horse Speed Painting

2010-10-26T18:01:00.001-07:00

2010-10-26T06:21:00.001-07:00

2010-10-25T15:47:00.001-07:00

More Speed Painting...

2010-10-25T09:35:00.001-07:00

Speed Painting 2

2010-10-25T05:19:00.000-07:00

Speed Painting 1 (Landscape)

2010-10-24T19:32:00.000-07:00

Birdsack Final

2010-10-20T09:35:00.000-07:00

Birdsack

2010-10-20T06:54:00.000-07:00

**UPDATE**

Frog Man Final

2010-10-18T17:02:00.001-07:00

Frog Man

2010-10-18T15:49:00.000-07:00

Fragile Man Update

2010-10-15T08:27:00.000-07:00

My Top 10 Game Songs

2010-10-14T20:43:00.000-07:00

Being a BIG fan of any type of music, as well as being a BIG fan of video games, I thought it would be quite fitting to have my top video game soundtracks!

10: Metal Gear Solid

9: Phantasy Star Online

8:Smash Bros Melee

7: Monkey Island Series

6: Fable 2

5: Halo: Combat Evolved

4: Uncharted 2

3: Shenmue

2: Legend of Zelda

1: Sonic The Hedgehog

Other songs which didn't make it.. but still very awesome:

Kingdom of Hearts

Halo 3: ODST

Halo: Reach

Gears of War 2

Mario Galaxy

Fragile Man

2010-10-14T20:25:00.000-07:00

Still work-in progress...

Fat Man Final

2010-10-12T08:24:00.000-07:00

Changed a few areas...

Simon Hill's Latest

An Update! At long last...

Just a Couple of Updates...

Dedham Speed Painting

BB Test with Character

Random Lake Test Animation

...and more

More Style Tests...

More BB testing

BB Style Experiments

Another Logo Test

Logo tests

Saint Teressa Logo Re-Work

Another water test...

BB: Roundhouse

BB and his world... Water Texture Tests

L.A Noire

Tattoo Design

BB Gnome Designs

Random Test Animation

New Concept for BB project!

Altenative Tests

Rupert Frog Song

More Animations!

Romain Jouandeau

More Interesting Animations

Another Style Update

Another Style/Texture Test Out

Interesting Animations

New Style Idea

The Huestons UPDATE

Concept Design

More BB Research: Style Ideas

The Huestons UPDATE

More Research!

BB Concept Design

BB and his world

Zoo Pics

UPDATE

The Huestons: New Project

Website Logo Design

Close to final

UPDATE

New Shading Work

Crysis 2

Flythrough Animation UPDATE

Animation Project UPDATE

Venice Pics

High Res Screen Captures

Rainforest Animation UPDATE

New Animation Project

Peter Griffin: Illustrator Practice

Sorry!

Jointed Arch - Speed Painting

Jointed World *Speed Painting*

Final Painting

Update

Speed Painting Remake 4

New Site is Online!

New Look, New Site, New Ambitions! *2011*

Merry Christmas!

My Top 8 Animation Songs

New Games For 2011! UPDATE

Cartoon Legends: Patrick

**Patrick Update**

Patrick Work In Progress

Cartoon Legends: SpongeBob SquarePants

Spongebob Update

Spongebob Squarepants

Cartoon Legends: Foster

UPDATE

Foster **WORK IN PROGRESS**

Terrence UPDATE 2

Terrence UPDATE

Cartoon Legends : Terrence

Canvas Artwork

Cold Gran: Close to final

Old Cold Lady Update

Old granny

Xmas Card *Work In Progress*

Jointed World Speed Painting

New Look, New Site, New Ambitions! 2011

Patrick Update

Foster WORK IN PROGRESS

Xmas Card Work In Progress

Sunrise Painting Work In Progress