Ron ColeA short animation test with a stop motion armature of a spider. The music is called 'Hero Theme' by the artist MK2, this track is available for use on any video on Youtube.
Spider Armature Test AnimationRon Cole2017-02-27 | A short animation test with a stop motion armature of a spider. The music is called 'Hero Theme' by the artist MK2, this track is available for use on any video on Youtube.The PeripheralRon Cole2021-10-24 | A film by JT Seaton I created special effects for. It's an awesome short film.BONELESS teaser shot from the upcoming feature indie filmRon Cole2020-03-18 | Demons on the loose in the upcoming indie horror film 'BONELESS'.In the Fall of Gravity SoundtrackRon Cole2019-11-09 | The excellent musical score for my film 'In the Fall of Gravity' by Richard Brooner. I never requested any changes to what Mr Broooner orchestrated for this film, it was perfect the first time I heard it.Thank You! Stop MotionRon Cole2018-11-16 | Stop Motion Animated video created via John Lemmon Studio. Intended as a 'Thank You!' video for the employees of a company.Truth Unsealed Open & SoundRon Cole2017-04-27 | A Blender 3D animated opening for the website/Youtube page of 'Truth Unsealed'. Truth Unsealed is a news/talk political/current events site.Stop Motion Animation ReelRon Cole2017-03-05 | Stop motion animation from various projects I animated on.
Music: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0Stop Motion Animation Special Effects ReelRon Cole2017-03-03 | A collection of stop motion animated special effects I've created for various projects. Music: "Volatile Reaction" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0America Talks Show Opening UpdatedRon Cole2016-01-10 | This is an updated version of the opening for the show 'America Talks'. I added a couple of black helicopters because, well... you know.Black Man Thinkin 3D LogoRon Cole2015-07-11 | CGI animated logo for an internet radio show. I created this using Blender 3DRebel Worm H264Ron Cole2015-06-29 | Stop motion test with my new camera.America Talks CG AdRon Cole2015-06-14 | This is my first full-on attempt at CG animation. Whenever possible, I like for my 'practice' work to have a real purpose so that there's someone to answer to so I did this for an actual internet radio show. The show's producer loved it and they'll be using it to advertise the show so, I guess it came out good. :)
(I didn't create the sound, just the visuals to match the track they already had)Lowes Harware VineRon Cole2015-05-12 | Stop motion animated Vine ad I worked on. I cast all of the puppets (replacement and silicone) and animated this spot.THE PERIPHERAL Short Horror Film TrailerRon Cole2014-12-04 | Preview for a horror film short from Cat Scare Films. I created some purty cool stop motion effects for this film which will be entering festivals in 2015.DARK EARTH PreviewRon Cole2014-09-14 | This is a preview for a film currently in production. There will be a crowd funding campaign for this project at a future date as this will be a very ambitious independent film production I will be involved with as an animator. & creative consultant. The IndieGoGo campaign for this film is now live! - indiegogo.com/projects/dark-earth-period-set-science-fantasy-adventure/x/8927167Metamorphosis: The Alien Factor Garage KitRon Cole2014-05-22 | My custom "garage" kit of the main creature from the 1987 film 'Metamophosis: The Alien Factor". Kits are available for purchase on my website - http://www.roncoleart.comCreature Special Effects For Independent FilmRon Cole2014-04-30 | An ad for the creature special effects services for independent film productions offered on my website - http://wobblytripod.wix.com/ron-coleSinbad The Fifth Voyage 2014 TRAILERRon Cole2014-02-07 | Another preview for Sinbad, this one's got an extra coolness factor! :)Sinbad The Fifth Voyage Official New Trailer V4Ron Cole2014-02-05 | The latest preview for Sinbad The Fifth Voyage, opening in select theaters February 7th 2014.Sinbad The Fifth Voyage TV AdRon Cole2014-02-01 | TV ad for Sinbad The Fifth Voyage which opens in select theaters February 7th 2014.Switch to Truvia TV Ad (Stop Motion New York)Ron Cole2013-10-18 | A stop motion animation TV ad for Truvia. There was a d whole crew of talented animators on this shoot... I got lucky because the shot I animated got to be the first shot in this cut of the ad. The stop motion animation for this ad was created in New York.Puppet Works by Ron Cole (Stop Motion - New York)Ron Cole2013-10-11 | These are some examples of puppets I worked on for both live action and stop motion animation TV advertizing as well as films. Please bear in mind that in many cases I was part of a crew of talented artists and machinists in product of the puppets seen in this video. For those interested, I can (to the best of my recollection) provide the names of other artists who worked on these puppets. The stop motion animation in this video was created in New York.Props & Miniatures by Ron Cole (New York)Ron Cole2013-10-10 | A few examples of my work as an artist in the creation of props in various scales. Works include highly realistic fake food & flowers, miniature landscapes, full scale props & more.Illustrations by Ron Cole (New York)Ron Cole2013-10-08 | Examples of my work as an illustrator. These are works accomplished with brush, airbrush and color pencil.Ajax Test 2 (New York)Ron Cole2013-10-07 | A self contained cable controlled stop motion puppet head test shot. This was shot to test how well the mouth mechanics were working before finalization of the puppet head gluing and painting. Stop motion animation produced in New York.An Interview With Ron Cole On The Secret Space Base PodcastRon Cole2013-10-07 | I had a great interview with Timothy Bergeron and Will Schwartz on the Secret Space Base Podcast! Here - http://alienanimationstudios.wordpress.com/2013/10/05/secret-space-base-podcast-episode-4-ron-coleBaby PterodactylRon Cole2013-10-06 | Peter A Montgomery recomposited one of the shots of the Pterodactyl I animated. This one is CRAZY AWESOME! Peter motion tracked the Pterodactyl and added a live action chain for it to carry. Amazing stuff!Animate Clay CGI vs Stop Motion Special Effects DebateRon Cole2013-09-18 | Here's a link were you can see this episode of Live Chat on Live Stream - http://www.livestream.com/stopmotionmagicchat/video?clipId=pla_5e20fd1a-6dca-4001-b8d1-6c858cc51a65
If you enjoy this episode, Please visit the Animate Clay website and join us every Wednesday for a new live show! You can also see all previous episodes by clicking the 'Videos' button on the player window in the Live Show page. Here's a link to the Animate Clay site - http://animateclay.comRon Coles Realistic Stop Motion Creature Effects Reel (New York)Ron Cole2013-07-21 | Just the more realistic creature stuff from my demo reel. Please note that my job varied from project to project and I was not always the animator. In some cases I was only responsible for the design and a member of the puppet making crew. Animation created in New York.Ron Coles Puppet & Animation Reel (New York)Ron Cole2013-07-19 | My demo reel of puppet making and stop motion animation works. Please note credits at the bottom of the screen on each clip to see my contribution to each project. (I wasn't always the animator) Ron Cole currently resides in New York.Pterodactyl Over the Canyon (New York)Ron Cole2013-07-13 | This shot is some of my previously shot animation recomposited by Peter Montgomery into a whole new setting and lighting situation. Animation shot in New York.Pterodactyl Stop Motion Compilation Reel (New York)Ron Cole2013-07-07 | A collection of shots of a stop motion animated pterodactyl. Puppet & VFX by Peter Montgomery, stop motion animation by Me. Animation shot in New York.Sinbad The Fifth Voyage (NEW Official HD Trailer 2) New YorkRon Cole2012-11-15 | New preview for 'Sinbad the Fifth Voyage'. Ron Cole's animation was produced in New York.Cyclops Test Shot (New York)Ron Cole2012-11-12 | Test shot of the Cyclops puppet for 'Sinbad the Fifth Voyage'. The production was happy enough with this test that it's being used in the final cut. Animation produced in New York.
Motion blur, matting & sound effects by Saul J. McConnochieIRS Moneygami - Paper and Dollar Bill Stop Motion (animation produced in New York)Ron Cole2012-01-19 | I was the lead stop motion animator on this ad for the IRS. (animation produced in New York)Norelco Christmas Ad (New York)Ron Cole2011-12-01 | I worked on this Norelco ad back in the early 90's. I created all the miniature snow covered trees. Animation produced in New York.Animateclay.com Ad.flvRon Cole2011-07-25 | I helped out with providing the voice over for this Animateclay.com ad but, that's not why I'm posting the video here, (not looking for v/o work) I just love the site and if you're into stop motion, you should definitely check this site out! :)Fritos Ad (New York production)Ron Cole2011-05-19 | I worked on this ad at Broadcast Arts NYC way back in the late 80's. I made all the Fritos Corn Chips® (two different scales) for the spot. Animation produced in New York.Tidy Cat Ad (New York)Ron Cole2010-09-12 | I worked on this ad many years ago at a wonderful place called Broadcast arts. My contribution was refining the hair sculpted on all the cats so that they had a similar look. (because each one was sculpted by a different sculptor) and I made molds of them so they could be cast in foam latex. Commercial ad produced and created in New York.In the Fall of Gravity (New York)Ron Cole2010-07-31 | A wizard and his traveling companion discuss the nature of life, consciousness and the workings of the universe. All aspects of production created in New York.The Way of the Brisk - The Untold Story (New York)Ron Cole2010-07-14 | Stop motion animated web ad for Lipton Brisk Iced Tea. I provided the facial mechanics on the puppet of 'Little Chuck'.
Animation by - Tatia Rosenthal and David Bell (all aspects of production created in New York)Sinbad The Fifth Voyage (Official HD Trailer) New YorkRon Cole2010-07-10 | Trailer for the upcoming film 'Sinbad The Fifth Voyage'! (stop motion animation - New York)For the King of Titans (New York)Ron Cole2010-07-02 | A salute to Ray Harryhausen on his 90th birthday. This version is not in 3D so I could post it in it's full resolution. Viewers should note that any film you find on Youtube with the tag 'harryhausen90' in the list of tags or in the title were shot specifically in tribute to Ray this year. So if you search 'harrryhausen90', you'll find the entire collection in the 'related videos' list. Created in New York.For the King of Titans - harryhausen90 (New York)Ron Cole2010-06-28 | A live action/stop motion tribute to Ray Harryhausen for his 90th birthday. Viewers should note that any film you find on Youtube with the tag 'harryhausen90' in the list of tags or in the title were shot specifically in tribute to Ray this year. So if you search 'harrryhausen90', you'll find the entire collection in the 'related videos' list. Produced in New York.Live Action & Stop Motion Test ShotRon Cole2009-09-13 | The title says it all, this is a quick test shot I animated to demonstrate what stop motion animation can do TODAY.Front Light/Back Light Matting Tutorial (New York)Ron Cole2009-08-15 | Process for creating mattes using Photoshop Elements in stop motion animated films. Created in New York.In the Fall of Gravity - Available from Indieflix & Amazon (New York)Ron Cole2009-04-19 | This film is now available through Indieflix and Amazon(dot)com. The disk also contains extras. All aspects of production created in New York.Coraline Entry Stop Motion Magic Contest (HD) New YorkRon Cole2009-02-20 | This video was made as an entry into the 'Be careful what you wish for' contest sponsored by Laika and hosted by StopMotionMagic.com. An I'm pleased to announce... it WON! A stop motion animation production of New York.Metamorphosis Clips (New Jersey)Ron Cole2008-06-02 | A fairly poor copy of some clips of stop motion animated shots from Metamorphosis; The Alien Factor. I was involved in the creation of the puppets for these scenes but the actual animation was shot by Kent Burton. There were lots of pretty cool EFX in that film... if I may be so bold! Puppet creator Ron Cole currently resides in New York.Mold Making Tutorial Part 3 (New York)Ron Cole2008-04-22 | Instructional video about how to make a 2 part plaster mold. Part 3 of 3. Produced in New York.