[TC2]

Hey folks,

In early 2004 the 23rd GIF in my collection titled Flight of the Angel was released, signifying the lead in to the final animation in the entire animated series.  I began work on this final animation immediately after I finished Flight of the Angel but there was a problem, real life started taking off in the best ways possible.

My career began blossoming in the video department up to the point that I've won two awards for my efforts and am currently putting a wraps to one of my movie projects which is due out in May.  Unfortunately, all this success has truly spoiled me in that working on animations one frame at a time is extremely frustrating and time consuming.  I have over 500+ frames of women growing huge muscles but I still have tons of work to do.

I was hoping that by signing on "Reason" we would have at least half of the animation if not MORE done by this month!  But unfortunately, he disappeared off the internet and hasn't even been seen here at the Amaz0ns forums leading me to believe real life has devoured him.

When Reason was onboard and I knew that my animations would have the hard work already done for them.  I was ecstatic, I knew that I could simply draw the "before" frame the "middle" frame and the "after" frame and Reason would fill in the rest.  It motivated me to finish so much work in a small time span because then I would be able to finish the rest from what he gave me.

But since he disappeared, that motivation quickly died off.  With my schedule taking up so much of my time it's damn near impossible to get what I wanted finished within a timely manner.  Since this project has become so large that this truly is my final project.

I had originally wanted to do a mini comic series and a blooper reel after the project was done.  No more, seeing as that the light at the end of the tunnel is not coming anytime soon due to lack of animators I will not be taking on anymore additional projects.  I know I've often stated about my impending retirement, but this is the last straw in all honesty.

I have put nothing but blood, sweat, and tears into trying to get this animation done but this is simply not something one man can finish in a timely manner.  Even -I- am getting impatient at the release of this GIF because I want it to be spectacular!  But I am just too frustrated with not having any help on this project and I am also not seeing the justification of breaking my back for free anymore.

I've been doing these animations specifically for the lurkers and the hardcore fans who despite my atrocious artwork were able to put up with my learning and actually continued to follow my work for several years now, heck since even the first GIF released in 2001!

But with lack of funds to go buy my girlfriend nice presents, or even to buy myself new equipment I can't justify working on this animation for free anymore.  No, no the final animation will not be charged as I am still abiding by the rule that I refuse to charge anyone for my animation.  But I am definitely not doing this anymore, it's not worth the pain on the wrist to keep on drawing these animations.

With a budding career in TV/Film and a wonderful girlfriend by my side, this animation is doing nothing to push my life forward.

The only reason I was even doing animations in the first was and always has been for the fans.  I even went as far as drawing full frontal nudity, something I do not like doing often, just because the fans requested it.  I even made a specific growth animations for those who put in the suggestions.

But as much as I love the fans, this animation is just too much.  So I'm starting the clock now, which is pretty much going to be how much patience I have left before I just end the project right where it is.

If I get too frustrated with the project working on it by myself, I am merely going to GIF up whatever I have finished and put it out there in public as is.  I'd rather let someone else see if they want to continue the project than just throw away all the work I put into it.  (Even though I know no one would dare attempt this.)

I'll be honest, if I knew flash and had the patience to learn it I'm pretty sure this animation would have been done years ago.  But I don't and I'm not going to learn it anytime soon.  Unless anyone has a convincing argument which explains how to use flash to speed up animation time, then I will considering using the flash program I have which I think is Flash MX ver. 6.0.

But other than that I am going to drop this project once that threshold is reached.  I'm sorry it has to be that way but I just can't afford to dedicate as much time to this project as I would have five years ago.

So start the clock, it's the countdown to retirement.

TC2

[Anonymous]

I'am truly sorry to see you go  😥 but we all know what is best for ourselves. Good luck in the TV/film career 😀

[10-4]

and I am also not seeing the justification of breaking my back for free anymore.

I hear you. It’s rough doing this stuff for free… But at least some of us are thankful you put in the effort. Not many people would try as hard as you have. I have personally felt the frustration and exhaustion myself. I know what it’s like. Take care.  I wish you well.

[The_Pimp_NeonBlack]

You must do what you think think is right for you and for your loved ones.

If such work no longer brings you enjoyment or fulfilment, then it is probably best that you step away and see what the future may bring you and your work.

I's wish you well in all your endeavours, dear friend, and trust your judgement greatly.

May Good Fortune be upon you.
Peace
The Pimp NeonBlack

[BlackKusanagi]

This is heartbreaking to hear, but we all do have to move on eventually. And Im very sure your next career will bring you happiness and greatness.

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