C O N T E N T S

Max Jarl ChristiansenAdmission Portfol io CGA 2012

The Animation Workshop

Character designsBackground drawingsStorytel l ingLi fe drawingsPerspect iveFreestyleLetter of Intent ionOpt ional

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Long has it been foretold, the burning fires will scorch the heathen and water will sweep the Earth restoring it once more ... as it once was.

The Doomsayer Devotee

Calvin the CoyCalvin was never one to be fond fighting and pil-laging like the others from his village. No, rather he’d take long walks in the safer parts of the forest, few as they may be.

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Bellfar the UnfortunateCruelest of curses, Bellfar fell prey to a wolf like none other. Now he is doomed to stalk the fullmoon nights, wounding those dear to him.

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Princess of Snakes

Princess of SnakesThe Princess never asked for her power. She never asked for servants, wealth and praise. Nor did She ask to be feared. For She was feared.

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OgreSometimes life can be tough on you, shun you from society merely because of how you look, the peo-ple you eat. They even flee at the sight of your huge hulking apparence in the distance.

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Foreign Mystic

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Foreign MysticFrom far away lands, she is revered for her undenying presence. Women have yet to get a solid foothold in the Far Islands, however this mystic proves otherwise.

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Untitled VikingFew have lived a long life. Those who have battled ages past still battle to this day, yet with worn and weary bones.

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Raven KingRavens must feast like any other creature. Among the wisest animals and often seen as an omen, The Raven King knows a favor is often a favor in return.

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Elizabeth

Snob. Better than you. Elegant. Mischievious. Wears only high quality brands. Unfamiliar to sympathy or remorse. Despises FAT SLOBS.

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GREEN MANSometimes life can be tough on you, shun you from society merely because of how you look, the peo-ple you eat. They even flee at the sight of your huge hulking apparence in the distance.

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He who upholds the balance. He who bears the very weight of the world upon his shoulders. Worshipped by many for his perserverence and unyielding strength.

Chul’thal

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Stonespire CastleIn unfamiliar lands nothing is certain, but false promises and death around every corner.

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Underwater Lair

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Underwater Lair

LONG AGO....

This is inspired by Samurai Jack and The Little Mermaid by H.C. Andersen. It is supposed to be the Witchs lair, when the Little Mermaid is on her way to make the arrangement.

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Treacherous Reaches

Treacherous ReachesWhere no ship is safe and sound, some people feel home and bound.

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Mountain HutFar and abound, out there, nowhere to be found.

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Alice in WonderlandA mashup of cut magazines and photoshop magic

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Cave of Worship

Cave of WorshipWhere no ship is safe and sound, some people feel home and bound.

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Lost lovePoor Durmur. All he ever wanted in life was a friend to keep him company.

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Witch’s Hovel

Witch’s HovelWhere no ship is safe and sound, some people feel home and bound.

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No more; and by sleep, to say we end...

That flesh is heir to? ‘Tis a consummation...

That makes calamity of so long life; for who would bear the whips and scorns of time...

But that the dread of something after death, The undiscovered Country, from whose bourn, No Traveller returns, Puzzles the will...

That patient merit of the unworthy take...

Zombie ApocalypseAn afterthought for when the zombies ran out of human flesh...

Be all of my sins remembered.

- Hamlet, Shakesphere

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Storyboard page 1This is telling the story of the Brothers Grimm fairytale;Hansel und Gretel.It was done in a 3-man group where we went from thumb-nailing keyframes and agreed upon how the story should be told.

Storyboard page 1I’m responsible for gradients in the first 13 frames.

Søren Søndergaard did the second and Morten Lund did the ending section.

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Storyboard page 2This is telling the story of the Brothers Grimm fairytale;Hansel und Gretel.It was done in a 3-man group where we went from thumb-nailing keyframes and agreed upon how the story should be told.

Storyboard page 2I’m responsible for gradients in the first 13 frames.

Søren Søndergaard did the second and Morten Lund did the ending section.

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Storyboard page 3This is telling the story of the Brothers Grimm fairytale;Hansel und Gretel.It was done in a 3-man group where we went from thumb-nailing keyframes and agreed upon how the story should be told.

Storyboard page 3I’m responsible for gradients in the first 13 frames.

Søren Søndergaard did the second and Morten Lund did the ending section.

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Storyboard page 4This is telling the story of the Brothers Grimm fairytale;Hansel und Gretel.It was done in a 3-man group where we went from thumb-nailing keyframes and agreed upon how the story should be told.

Storyboard page 4I’m responsible for gradients in the first 13 frames.

Søren Søndergaard did the second and Morten Lund did the ending section.

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Storyboard page 5This is telling the story of the Brothers Grimm fairytale;Hansel und Gretel.It was done in a 3-man group where we went from thumb-nailing keyframes and agreed upon how the story should be told.

Storyboard page 5I’m responsible for gradients in the first 13 frames.

Søren Søndergaard did the second and Morten Lund did the ending section.

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Kitty longstudy

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Simon Longstudy

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Laura Study

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Meadhall

Lost at sea

Where no ship is safe and sound, some people feel home and bound.

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Knowledge is power

Retreat

The Deity of Blood has a tedency to infect the young.

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Lesser ServantDeity of Water

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BuglifeThe Far Islands

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Mother Mereteand Mathilda

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Woodland Zombiework process

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Terminator Study

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Steampunk

Acting croquis

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