We’re not geeks… we’re Jedi.

Together we will rule the galaxy as father and son.
We’re not geeks… we’re Jedi.

Together we will rule the galaxy as father and son.
So good.
It was my very first Siggraph and it was a ton of fun! I got to meet my mentor Joe Mandia. Solid guy. Funny, informative and charitable. He bought me a wet burrito at a taco joint seeing as how I gave all of my money to a cab driver (that’s whole different story… and not a fun one). He took us around to some the major studio’s booths and we got to talk to people face to face at Sony/Imageworks, Dreamworks, Blue Sky and Disney. Tons of fun and GREAT information. I got to hand out a ton of resumes and a few reels. Not expecting much, but who knows, right?
Aside from that some of my memorable moments were:
-Reviewing my reel with an ambushed John Kahrs (ambushed by his Disney folk, not be me) at the Disney booth’s portfolio review.
-Finally getting to meet Bobby, Shawn and Carlos. Super sweet guys.
-Getting to meet a bunch of awesome AMers!
-Watching the half-naked, fit-bodied samba dancers at the Fjorg competition.
-Talking to the guys at the Laika, Pixar and Disney booths. Really nice guys and very willing to take time and talk with me.
-MY POOR FEET WALKING AROUND FOR HOURS ON END!!!
The last one inspired me to draw this picture:

I probably won’t make the next one seeing as how it’s in New Orleans… unless of course I’m working for a company that sends me there to work a booth.
Fingers crossed.
Been a long time since I’ve posted anything about Eliot. I couldn’t resist posting this. He’s singing the colors in Hawaiian.
Enjoy!
So if you’re going to be at Siggraph let’s me know. I’ll be there with bells on. Not really. Jeans and a t-shirt probably. Look under “My Shizzle” and shoot me an email.
Can’t wait!
Here’s my revision on my first assignment.Enjoy!