Gagala News (G-log #3)

First, I would like to thank my executive producers, aka my supporters, for their patience and support. Six months of production for a few seconds is far too long, but due to my illness, I was unfortunately unable to work any faster. I came up with the idea for this short film in October 2004 when I saw "Buena Nacho" for the first time and Ann said, "If you need it... I have a suggestion." Unfortunately, the end result didn't turn out quite as I had imagined, it became a half radio play. I did not manage to deliver consistent drawing quality, and some of the programs I used were rather stubborn. I had big problems with the video editor, especially, but that's because of my small screen (21.5", 54.6 cm). I would actually need a much bigger screen, or even two. However, since I don't plan to start such a huge project again, my screen will suffice. In the future, I will probably only create short animated pictures.

Also, so-called AI for speech is still in its infancy, so most AI texts are far from what I actually wanted. Compromises are rarely satisfactory. I hope you like the final product, anyway, and that it meets your expectations.

I discarded the idea of creating a censored 720p version because it would require too much effort. However, I uploaded a 480p version to the Secret Lair (Silver), and anyone can share it on the usual websites. Gold users have access to the Silver Lair and Platinum users have access to all Lairs.

Please and thank you.

The file sizes are: 480p 17.4 MiB (for advertising) 720p 23.1 MiB (August 20 in Public Lair) 2k 34.8 MiB (Silver Lair) 4k 94.9 MiB (Gold Lair) 8k 203.8 MiB (Platinum Lair)

This file is now available in the Special Folders for supporters, in 2k (Silver, 1080p height), 4k (Gold, 2160p) or 8k (Platinum, 4320p) size depending on the tier.

There is an error in the jAlbum software. You won't find the movie under "latest upload." It is inside the "KP & Co" folder: KiMom007.mp4.

Thank you for your endless patience and so generous support!

The animation "KP: Busted" is still in progress. Scene 17, which features Chaniqua, is currently being worked on and will be animated next. The project is halfway done. There are about three more scenes until Ann appears.

This file is now available in the Special Folders for supporters, in 2k (Silver, 1080p height), 4k (Gold, 2160p) or 8k (Platinum, 4320p) size depending on the tier. Click on "Images taken in the past ..." at the bottom.

Thanks for your patience and support!

Best wishes and regards to PhillipThe2, who is working from home due to the flu. Get well soon, Phil! He sent me a new masterpiece, but I'm waiting to post it until the second version is finished.

Sometimes things just don't work out as planned. I deleted the first draft of the animation with Shaniqua Chulavista for scene 15. I think this new version will be much better. The plan is to have her speak a few words in Spanish that don't need translation. You know what I mean. ;)

This work file is now available in the Special Folders for supporters, in 2k (Silver, 1080p height), 4k (Gold, 2160p) or 8k (Platinum, 4320p) size depending on the tier. Click on "Images taken in the past ..." at the bottom.

Thanks for your patience and support!

The first 18 seconds are now finished. Platinum supporters can find the video (in 8k) in the WIP folder. The next step will be Kim sitting in front of the TV, seen from behind. I haven't decided yet what she will wear. How long will this short movie be when it is finished? I really can't say. I have the plot in my head, but I don't know how many scenes there will be. As mentioned before, there will be some spoken words by Kim and Ann, filtered by an AI from some KP episodes, the original music has been removed. That's the only time I use AI. Unfortunately, I can't afford an AI that makes a familiar voice say what I want, so I'll try to add the text I already have.

Thank you for your patience and support!

Like the animations I made before, this one will be in 720p (public version), 2k, 4k and 8k format. Right now I'm still working on the animation of Shaniqua Chulavista, the dressed version. When this is done, I will have to put her on Kim's TV in the living room. Dressing her, all 28 frames, is a monotonous job and my health won't let me work on it as much as I'd like. I really can't say how long it will take because my health is breaking this project and I have no experience with such a long project. Time will tell.

Thanks for your patience.