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We've only just begun ... Hi, from the distance

Hi everyone,
We're brand new to the site, so we thought a little bit about us.
We're Jon (the writer) and James (animator) or middle distance hailing from Norfolk.

How we began...
JON met JAMES, they had a really stupid idea, which, turned into a really good idea, next thing they know, they we're sitting in the offices of TalkbackThames...

So, the stupid idea?
'BLAZE AWAY' was, at first, a stupid idea for a little comic book, which, through a seris of bizarre events and chance meetings turned into a idea for a TV show.
So, we had a the idea, but, had no idea what to do with it. Fortunately one of these 'chance meetings' was with this guy who claimed he'd sold a show already, whether he has or not remains to be seen, however, his help lead us to teaching ourselves how to put together a pitch.

So, we went to Talkback, where we had a meeting with the director of comedy and chatted about 'BLAZE'. It's four months later and the jury is still out with Talkback, but, we're considering ourselves lucky to even get a pitch this early on.

So, what's happening now?
Ok, so we're putting together a pilot episode of 'BLAZE AWAY',
This is a test animation for the show (not scripted, just characters and camera movement) http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=mxMwbzno5EQ
This is a James' work he is a fantasic artist and has really taken a long time in creating a look and feel for the show, whilst, all that is happening I've been busy writing scripts.
Also, I write and animate my own cartoons for our YouTube page.
Below are some examples of my comedy, I'm not much of an artist, fortunantely, I am getting better though.

Funny Joes Wonderful Fancy Dress Imporium http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=WWCWzUNHVwc

The Chavvits 'A skit, which, has become one of the three formats' http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=evn0Uq02lTc

Living with ghosts 'a earlier animation' http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ2dh7pZw68

So, that's a pretty good overview of who we are and what we're about, if you've taken the time to read all this or just watched our videos, then Thanks a lot.
If any one has any comments, queries, advice or would like to work with us in some compacity then please do let us know.

Again, thanks for taking the time to read my post.

Jon @ middle distance.

Edited by Aaron.

Hey there!

Welcome Jon & James Wave

Welcome.

Wave

Welcome Jon and James, I'm glad you found this place, big fan of your animations.

Hey there!

Whereabouts in Norfolk are you located? I'm in King's Lynn.

Nothing good ever came out of Norfolk I tell you!

Is Alan Partridge from Norfolk? Or was that just where he did his radio show?

Quote: Marc P @ November 26 2008, 3:32 PM GMT

Nothing good ever came out of Norfolk I tell you!

Oh yeah? What about Martin Brundle and Claire Goose?!

Quote: Nil Putters @ November 26 2008, 3:37 PM GMT

Is Alan Partridge from Norfolk? Or was that just where he did his radio show?

So they say, but I don't believe he has any hint of a Norfolk accent. It's more of a slightly posh Manc accent.

I'm originally from Norwich but fortunately have manged to get rid of any hint of a bumpkin accent!

Hi THERE!!!!

Hi Jon and James. Welcome to the site. Your test animation is a very interesting style, look forward to seeing more.

Hope you find the site useful - there's a couple of other good animators on this site which you'll hopefully find it interesting talking to.

Quote: Ben @ November 26 2008, 3:39 PM GMT

Oh yeah? What about Martin Brundle and Claire Goose?!

So they say, but I don't believe he has any hint of a Norfolk accent. It's more of a slightly posh Manc accent.

Alright then Cromer.

I'm partial to a Goose myself.

Quote: Ben @ November 26 2008, 3:39 PM GMT

Oh yeah? What about Martin Brundle and Claire Goose?!

Brundle is very good. And thankfully the BBC have employed him for their F1 coverage. What's Goose up to nowadays?

Hey John and James... :)

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