3D Animation Reel

3D Animation Reel from Niles Bontrager on Vimeo.

A compilation of my recent 3D animation tests, as of January 2011, compiled here for easy access.
Musical Accompaniment is "Tricky Turtle" by Blockhead

Sneak Cycle

Sneak Cycle from Niles Bontrager on Vimeo.

Another cycle test using the Boris Rig. This time it's the sneak!
-With shifty eyes-

"Fish License" Dialogue Test

Fish License from Niles Bontrager on Vimeo.

Here is a 3D animation test I've done using the Norman Rig, to take advantage of its really nice facial capabilities. The dialogue is from the Monty Python sketch "Fish License."
It's really quite wonderful to practice from wittily written dialogue like theirs. Hope you enjoy.

The Confident Walk

Confident Walk from Niles Bontrager on Vimeo.

A confident walk cycle test using the Boris Rig, from Jason Ryan Animation.

Golf Swing Test

Golf Swing Test from Niles Bontrager on Vimeo.

A 3D animation test of Boris swinging at a ball that goes through a window. Then hits a baby. Then lights the house on fire. Then ...

Boris Rig by Jason Ryan Animation

Turn and Reaction Test

Turn and Reaction Test from Niles Bontrager on Vimeo.

The robot is contemplative. The robot doesn't like you standing on his cat.

Took me approximately 26 hours from start to finish.
Boris Rig by Jason Ryan Animation.

2010 Animation Reel

2010 Animation Reel from Niles Bontrager on Vimeo.

This is a compilation reel of my best animation work up to October 2010. All of the animation is done by me, the "BasicMan" rig belongs to CCS and the "Boris" rig was used courtesy of Jason Ryan Animation. The musical accompaniment is "Eitheror" by Little People.

2010 Production Reel

2010 Production Reel from Niles Bontrager on Vimeo.

This is a sampling of all of my completed works for the past 3 years. If I were a company, this would be my show reel for 2010. All of these projects were done either entirely by me, or with portions under my direction. Musical accompaniment is "Gravitas" by Little People.

Weapons!

Here are some of the weapons concepts I've come up with for Mike Winn's ARMSmasters project. Some of these I will be model in Maya to test out an idea for making easier work out of animating them later. Hope you enjoy!

Spare Time Art Stuff

Here's a small collection of sketches I've been trying to do in my spare time after work. Some of the pieces shown are preliminary ideas for the ARMSmaster's project by Mike Winn. It's nice to have something creative to throw around ideas with after work. Enjoy!