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Hick - A Non-Profit short animated film

'Hick' is a short CG film currently being realized by 3D and traditional artists all over the globe. The plan in making this film is to show it in animation and film festivals upon completion and to learn loads and have a great experience in the process.

We're always looking for new members to our team who can help out with the many aspects needed in creating this type of art form. It's not likely that there will be any financial compensation for the work, but anyone working on the film will be credited and be able to use their elements to help build up their skills and portfolio. Please contact us at hick@qwertyjuice.com for more information or to volunteer for a task and join the team!

CURRENTLY RECRUITING NEW: 3D Animators, Riggers, Lighters, Maya Hair Specialists, Texture Artists, Render Specialists, TDs, Illustrators, Storyboard Artists, Layout Artists, Compositors, Editors, Generalists and More!

Synopsis

Joleen is 8 months pregnant when she walks into the local pub for a glass of water to cure her hiccups.

The strange and motley cast of regulars are eager to try out scores of home remedies on their new guinea pig... with startling consequences.

This dark comedy proves that it's not a boring, rainy, Sunday afterall!

Latest Activity

Laurence Kit de Castro is now a member of Hick
Monday
Jess Herman posted a discussion

Weekly 24.04.2012

Hello everyone!This week I haven't gotten much done, but I'm happy with the reaction you've had to last week's update and new animatic. I wanted to let you all know that you won't be hearing from me again until Mid-May as I'm off to recharge my creative and inspirational batteries on holiday in Japan. I'm hoping to catch the last of the cherry blossoms, see some snow monkeys and soak up some very foreign culture (for me). I hope you all have a great rest of the spring and that you also get some…See More
Apr 24
Tenshi replied to Jess Herman's discussion Weekly (or Monthly) 16.04.2012
"It's coming nicely, Nice update miss.Jess!. About the voices, all are final?(about updates... -.- i know. I'll write you at night(here's 3:30am))"
Apr 16
Jess Herman posted a discussion

Weekly (or Monthly) 16.04.2012

Hi guys,To make up for my lack of updates I'm showing you the new animatic today. I hope you like it.I've made a lot of changes to the way I'm working and am now going through the film one shot at a time and analysing what needs doing. You may also note that I've switched the position of Sc1_S04 and will need to edit it accordingly. Hope you're all doing great!JessSee More
Apr 16
Adam Reynolds is now a member of Hick
Apr 13
Jess Herman replied to Jess Herman's discussion Sc2_s23 Sam Verschragen
"Hi Sam, You need to use the naming conventions for your next file save... Sc2_S23_animation_SV_v15 I looked at the shot and it looks good the animation is going great. Move onto the actual animation. The catch is going great! Thanks, Jess"
Apr 1
Sam Verschraegen replied to Jess Herman's discussion Sc2_s23 Sam Verschragen
"Hi Jess, I think I uploaded it last time , but I'll repost it ;) It's called 'Sc2_s23_layout_JH_v14' ;) Cheers, Sam"
Mar 28
Jess Herman replied to Jess Herman's discussion Sc2_s23 Sam Verschragen
"Hi Sam, Where is the scene file?  Thanks, Jess"
Mar 28
Jess Herman posted a discussion

wEEKLY 28.03.2012

Hi everyone!I've been working on trying to solve a few problems we've been having on the technical end of things. We've been having some problems with Maya saving files but not the keyframes on referenced characters, obviously a major issue. I am currently going through all the scene files to check which need to be reworked and retouched from earlier versions but so far it seems like the damage is limited.I'll be able to get back to assigning shots and checking your progress when I'm done with…See More
Mar 28
Sam Verschraegen replied to Jess Herman's discussion Sc2_s23 Sam Verschragen
"Hi Jess, Posted an update on Mrs Fleen with frame counter this time ;) Cheers,Sam"
Mar 16
Hasham Hussain is now a member of Hick
Mar 15
Jess Herman posted a discussion

Weekly 15.03.2012

Hello everyone! It's been a slower few weeks hence the lack of an update.  Some weeks just see less progress than others I guess. Maybe everyone has spring fever and are outside enjoying this change in weather. Well, at least that's what seems to be happening here in Italy.I'm hoping to get back onto working on laying out scenes this week so they0re ready for animation. I'm hoping to be able to get some of you vetrans of shots back on something so don't be surprised if you get an email from me…See More
Mar 15
Jess Herman replied to Jess Herman's discussion Sc2_s23 Sam Verschragen
"Hi Sam, No worried. I've also been a bit AWOL this week. Let's get back on track and finish up this shot as best we can! Hope this week is less crazy for you! Jess"
Mar 12
Sam Verschraegen replied to Jess Herman's discussion Sc2_s23 Sam Verschragen
"Hi Jess I didn't have a lot of spare time this week to work on the shot..:S So I'll try to give you some updates next week as I'll have some more time then ! Cheers, Sam"
Mar 9
Jess Herman replied to Jess Herman's discussion Sc2_s23 Sam Verschragen
"Hi Sam. It's better to be clear with a director than to go ahead and then have to make changes so don't apologise. You're doing a great job. The angle is perfect.  Go ahead and do whatever else you need! Jess"
Mar 2
Sam Verschraegen replied to Jess Herman's discussion Sc2_s23 Sam Verschragen
"Hi Jess, Sorry for all the back and forward :$ but this is a quick playblast to make sure the angle of the baby is correct and if Mrs Fleen is facing the right way, this is just for those purposes.. I'll make the other changes later, after you…"
Mar 2
Sam Verschraegen replied to Jess Herman's discussion Sc2_s23 Sam Verschragen
"Haha ok ;) I'll make the changes then, and will send you a new blocking soon ! Cheers, Sam "
Mar 1
Jess Herman replied to Jess Herman's discussion Sc2_s23 Sam Verschragen
"Yes exactly.... if you divide the shot into thirds horizontally he'll be coming in on the line that breaks the centre rectangle from the one on the right over the camera. So the position you have him come in at can still work, and needs to for…"
Mar 1
Sam Verschraegen replied to Jess Herman's discussion Sc2_s23 Sam Verschragen
"Hi Jess, I saved a new file, it was like 2 versions earlier so I won't lose that much from the blocking. But for the angle of the baby, just that i'm sure, he basically comes in from behind the camera but still more from the right side ?…"
Feb 29
Jess Herman replied to Jess Herman's discussion Sc2_s23 Sam Verschragen
"Hi Sam, Firstly, I have no idea what happened to Mrs. F's finger... :-( Do you have any earlier versions of the shot witout the problem because it doesn't seem to be there in V02. Can you go back and save me an earlier version in the…"
Feb 29

Forum

Weekly 24.04.2012

Hello everyone!This week I haven't gotten much done, but I'm happy with the reaction you've had to last week's update and new animatic. I wanted to let you all know that you won't be hearing from me…Continue

Started by Jess Herman in Weekly Update Apr 24.

Weekly (or Monthly) 16.04.2012 1 Reply

Hi guys,To make up for my lack of updates I'm showing you the new animatic today. I hope you like it.I've made a lot of changes to the way I'm working and am now going through the film one shot at a…Continue

Started by Jess Herman in Weekly Update. Last reply by Tenshi Apr 16.

Sc2_s23 Sam Verschragen 32 Replies

Hi Sam,This is the shot where Mrs. Fleen catches Junior who is flying through the air. In the layout file I just have him in Mrs. Fleen's arms at the moment, but the baby flys into shot pretty much…Continue

Started by Jess Herman in Animation Tests and Shots. Last reply by Jess Herman Apr 1.

wEEKLY 28.03.2012

Hi everyone!I've been working on trying to solve a few problems we've been having on the technical end of things. We've been having some problems with Maya saving files but not the keyframes on…Continue

Started by Jess Herman in Weekly Update Mar 28.

 
 
 

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