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Re: 17-Year-Old Girl Creates Nanoparticle That Kills Cancer, Wins $100,000

Stephen M Levinson — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:23:25 -0000

Only $100k?

Re: How I explained Occupy Wall Street to my kids with Hershey’s kisses (video) | VentureBeat

Stephen M Levinson — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:14:12 -0000

"If you are not rich and you want to be rich, your best bet to play the lotto. You won't earn your way to the top 1%, people who are rich are born into that class. There are some (sports figures, inventors, etc.) who break through that glass ceiling, but very, very few. "

This is the most illogical statement I have ever read. SMH

Re: “Q. Do you think audiences are ready to see grown-up stories told through animation again?”

Stephen M Levinson — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:02:53 -0000

Nice!

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | The Adventure Time Blog | “Nothing Evil Can Be This Adorable!”

Stephen M Levinson — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:05:07 -0000

AWWWWWWWW

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | Stephen M. Levinson's Blog | How should productions better suit the artists working on them?

Stephen M Levinson — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:04:11 -0000

Thanks for the extremely thoughtful response Charles! You bring up some great points and your ideas are very similar to mine. I'll certainly check out that book! Cheers!

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | Stephen M. Levinson's Blog | How should productions better suit the artists working on them?

Stephen M Levinson — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:02:02 -0000

Thanks for commenting dude. Yeah, I see your points about Brew but it's always good to have two sides to a story. They may often be negative, but if they loved all animation then no one would respect their blog. There is a ton of controversy and controversy sparks pages views, page views means more people staying on the website longer, the longer people stay on a website, the more an advertiser is willing to pay for ad space. There are tons of industry guys on the site so posting comments with your opinion is another great way to get your name out there and have a voice. And don't be afraid to voice your opinion and sticking to it. There will always be people who disagree with you but be open to everyones opinions and filter out the shit.

Your eyes will continue to open as you engorge yourself into the animation world. It is animation and it is industry. Try and learn as much as you can about both sides. Production and Animation. Most artists (including myself) had no idea what producers, executives etc.etc did until I began meeting with them and asking them. I thought they actually invested their own money into the cartoons! They're taking bigger risks with not only someone elses money, but a multi billion dollar companies money :)

I'll be making many business-type posts, hopefully I have something knowledgable that could help you out!

Take care, dude.

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | The Adventure Time Blog | “Her Parents” Backgrounds (2 of 3)

Stephen M Levinson — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:38:42 -0000

This is some really beautiful work!

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | The Adventure Time Blog | “The Pods” Animatic

Stephen M Levinson — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:37:28 -0000

Keep on keeping on dude. Seeing your name around these parts is great! I'm sure we'll be working together in the future!

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | Lunch Break | Keep Hope Alive.

Stephen M Levinson — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:42:57 -0000

Beautiful post Jeaux!

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | The Adventure Time Blog | Other “Other Tarts” Backgrounds

Stephen M Levinson — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 23:59:32 -0000

GhostShrimp does INCREDIBLE work. This is just beautiful.

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | Talk to the Snail | Spongebob vs Phineas & Ferb

Stephen M Levinson — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:53:20 -0000

SPONGEBOB FTW!!

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | Stephen M. Levinson's Blog | Last day at CalArts. And Why.

Stephen M Levinson — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:53:49 -0000

You've got it all wrong. Ideas, art, emotion and creativity DO matter, but currently how things are run is all about the bottom line $. Why can't a company produce great cartoons with great animation and run the production so that everyone is actually apart of it? I think the investors would make just as much money, or even MORE with great cartoons as they do with mediocre cartoons. Quality of animation doesn't seem to matter in TV animation, but kids know quality and I believe if you had quality animation on TV cartoons would be more successful. But now a-days no one wants to take a risk on an idea, which is dumb.

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | The Adventure Time Blog | “The Other Tarts” Animatic

Stephen M Levinson — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:00:50 -0000

I love seeing animatics! :D

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | Stephen M. Levinson's Blog | Last day at CalArts. And Why.

Stephen M Levinson — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 02:50:08 -0000

Wow, David. Thank you SO much for writing to me. That's absolutely incredible. I will absolutely be watching that documentary! It's great to hear those kind words coming from a fellow entrepreneur. Be in-touch! :)

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | Stephen M. Levinson's Blog | Last day at CalArts. And Why.

Stephen M Levinson — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 01:31:14 -0000

You've got it! I'm more motivated than ever before! Big things to come! :)

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | Fred Seibert's Blog | That was the year that was.

Stephen M Levinson — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:53:24 -0000

Congratulations with all your success Fred! I can't believe the company has grown and expanded to what is is today. With Next New Networks and all. When I first met with you, you guys just had your television shows and the Nickelodeon Animation Festival and from there grew dramatically on the internet with Dan Meth's shorts as a start. Really excellent! Oh, and not to mention Tumblr! Brilliant! I'm sure 2011 will be even better for you guys!

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | Fanboy and Chum Chum | Three Annie Nominations for Fanboy

Stephen M Levinson — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:09:39 -0000

Congrats Eric! Great show!

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | Stephen M. Levinson's Blog | Off to Cali!

Stephen M Levinson — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:28:48 -0000

Hey man email me stephenlevinson@alum.calarts.edu I'd be happy to help answer any questions you've got! You remind me of my younger self, and you're going places! ;)

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | Stephen M. Levinson's Blog | Off to Cali!

Stephen M Levinson — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:27:46 -0000

Thanks everyone soo much for your continued support and for your kind words! Means more than you know! I'm going to kick some ass at Cal Arts!! :)

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | Stephen M. Levinson's Blog | I’ve been accepted to Cal Arts! Woo Hoo!!!

Stephen M Levinson — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:06:11 -0000

Thanks guys! :) this is a dream come true!

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | Stephen M. Levinson's Blog | Gnomon Finished!

Stephen M Levinson — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:17:49 -0000

Thanks Eric! You're MY #1 commenter :)

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | Stephen M. Levinson's Blog | What A Prikk Intro

Stephen M Levinson — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:54:19 -0000

Thanks alot matador! I feel like What A Prikk is my strongest idea.

Well for the animatic it's just the brush tool.

For the actual character designs I sketch the characters with the brush tool with my wacom tablet. Then i go over it with the line tool and then convert those lines to fills and taper them.

Is that what you're asking?

Steve

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | Frederator Films | Sony Pictures Animation + Frederator Films.

Stephen M Levinson — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:59:59 -0000

This story, is AWESOME! Congrats!

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | Adventure Time with Finn and Jake | Writing Pick-up

Stephen M Levinson — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:32:45 -0000

Not surprised...Congrats Pen and the crew!

Re: Frederator Studios Blogs | Adventure Time with Finn and Jake | “The Enchiridion” Animatic

Stephen M Levinson — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:29:33 -0000

What'll happen when Adventure time hits many many more season's (which it will) and the voice of Finn keeps getting older? The Shada's gotta keep popping out more boys!