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The Insanely Twisted Michel Gagné

michel gagne insanely twisted shadow puppetsThe multitalented Michel Gagné has one of the most incredible imaginations I’ve ever witnessed. Case in point: check out his comic book series, Zed, and the incomparable Insanely Twisted Rabbits. Even though Gagné (pronounced “gahn-yay”) has a strong background in the comic world, how I first heard about him was through his work as an animator. In 1995, he animated and directed the short film, Prelude to Eden, which has some of the most brilliant special effects animation you’ll ever see. I’m partial to special effects animation anyway, as I know just how difficult it can be to animate, but Gagné makes it look easy. michel gagne iron giantHe was also a special effects animator and designer on THE IRON GIANT, OSMOSIS JONES, as well as on Genndy Tartakovsky’s successful CLONE WARS on Cartoon Network. On his site, you’ll be able to see some stills, sketches and drawings from these films and shows, as well as some great insight into how much work a particular scene may take. It ain’t no walk in the park.

Coming up for Michel: a new Flash-animated series Michel Gagné’s Insanely Twisted Shadow Puppet Show. Looks to be wonderfully twisted and amazing, that’s for sure.

  • http://www.holisticforgeworks.com/ RR Anderson

    Saw this guy at the Emerald City ComicCon… pretty work.

  • http://www.holisticforgeworks.com RR Anderson

    Saw this guy at the Emerald City ComicCon… pretty work.

  • http://www.robotjohnny.com/ Johnny

    I had no idea Michel did effects animation! You learn something new every day…

  • http://www.robotjohnny.com Johnny

    I had no idea Michel did effects animation! You learn something new every day…

  • http://wardomatic.blogspot.com/ Ward

    Oh yes, he’s a big influence on me, especially in the way he animates smoke and explosions. The key to successful effects animation: treat it like it’s a character. Electricity, smoke, mist, water: it’s all organic and has characteristics like human (or non-human) characters do.

  • http://wardomatic.blogspot.com Ward

    Oh yes, he’s a big influence on me, especially in the way he animates smoke and explosions. The key to successful effects animation: treat it like it’s a character. Electricity, smoke, mist, water: it’s all organic and has characteristics like human (or non-human) characters do.

  • http://jo3.phunktion.net/ jo3

    ward,

    i’ve not done much effects work, but you make some excellent points… and now i can’t wait to apply that theory in the future.

  • http://jo3.phunktion.net jo3

    ward,

    i’ve not done much effects work, but you make some excellent points… and now i can’t wait to apply that theory in the future.

  • http://www.bibi.org/box/archives/animation/michel_gagne.html Bibi’s box

    Michel Gagné

    Michel Gagné has an amazing work. Read the Drawn! entry about him, explore all his site and don’t forget to check the teasers of his next work Insanely Twisted Shadow Puppet Show – even the name is great….

  • KUTIEPIEKAY

    ahhhh! o M G i LIKE THIS SOO MUCH!! tHE ONE AT THE TOP… bOY, BOGGIE IS OUT TONIGHT!

  • KUTIEPIEKAY

    ahhhh! o M G i LIKE THIS SOO MUCH!! tHE ONE AT THE TOP… bOY, BOGGIE IS OUT TONIGHT!

  • what

    none of the links work in this article…

  • what

    none of the links work in this article…

  • http://wardomatic.blogspot.com/ Ward

    what — I checked every link and they all work. Must be on your end?

  • http://wardomatic.blogspot.com Ward

    what — I checked every link and they all work. Must be on your end?

  • Steve

    I have just purchased one of the insanely twisted rabbit polystone collectable statues from sideshow collectables. Now i want the whole set !!! I love Michel’s talent and artistry , i would love for him to visit Australia some time so i can have a chat and meet him ! I can’t wait to see the new insanely twisted shadow puppet show !! regards, Steve.

  • Steve

    I have just purchased one of the insanely twisted rabbit polystone collectable statues from sideshow collectables. Now i want the whole set !!! I love Michel’s talent and artistry , i would love for him to visit Australia some time so i can have a chat and meet him ! I can’t wait to see the new insanely twisted shadow puppet show !! regards, Steve.

  • Mike

    does anyone have the second episode of the insanely twisted shadow puppets, i tried going into the site but when i click an episode it doesent even load, the episode is called:THE OTHER KIND.

    if anyone has downloaded it or something could you e-mail me at Myknet_systems@hotmail.com.

    cheers.

  • Mike

    does anyone have the second episode of the insanely twisted shadow puppets, i tried going into the site but when i click an episode it doesent even load, the episode is called:THE OTHER KIND.

    if anyone has downloaded it or something could you e-mail me at Myknet_systems@hotmail.com.

    cheers.