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by Sparty
April 30, 2012, 1:11 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Spate - my new game
Replies: 10
Views: 2300

Re: Spate - my new game

Lol, kyoukan, when did you get so grumpy? Must have missed that in my 5 years away (which isnt true). None the less, nice to here from ya =) Winnow hit it right on the head. I cherish the community here and always love sharing my work here as most of the people here have the same interest as I do, a...
by Sparty
April 27, 2012, 10:38 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Spate - my new game
Replies: 10
Views: 2300

Spate - my new game

Hey gang, I've been working on a PC platformer set in a steam punk world. Here's the trailer (complete with poop joke). http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?feature=mhee&v=4I6YV_EqqCQ And the kickstarter page (granted, anyone here can just ask when it's finished and I will...
by Sparty
April 27, 2012, 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holy Fucking Shit! Almost 10 Years For VV!
Replies: 33
Views: 8447

Re: Holy Fucking Shit! Almost 10 Years For VV!

Amazing. I don't check VV as often, but it's still the first site I add to a new browser :)

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by Sparty
September 11, 2009, 2:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New animated short.
Replies: 3
Views: 1186

Re: New animated short.

Hey Pox, I have actually. I even have a few story lines written out. Unfortunately, my ideas for EQ all turn out far too epic to cover in a short with no budget. The goal is to keep making these shorts, until I can eventually sell a feature pitch. With a feature under my belt I would feel much more ...
by Sparty
September 10, 2009, 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New animated short.
Replies: 3
Views: 1186

New animated short.

http://www.vimeo.com/6494690 Password: scrim Make sure "HD" is on, and sound is up. Enjoy and let me know what ya think! Its currently being sent out to various film festivals, hence the password protection. The Lonely Mr. Scrim is an animated short film created by Eric Provan. The film is...
by Sparty
July 21, 2009, 12:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guess who is 7 years old.
Replies: 16
Views: 2280

Re: Guess who is 7 years old.

Yup, its amazing how much life has changed in that 7 years, and yet VV is still the first site I favorite on a new computer =)

Happy Birthday VV
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by Sparty
July 3, 2009, 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trailer for my new film
Replies: 9
Views: 1583

Re: Trailer for my new film

Ahh, missed that. Thanks Dreg. I threw the music on it at the last second.
Anyway, thanks for checking it out dude.
-eric
by Sparty
July 3, 2009, 3:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trailer for my new film
Replies: 9
Views: 1583

Trailer for my new film

Here's the trailer for my new short film "The Lonely Mr. Scrim". The story is about a man who lives with his dead wife in a house built on a tree, which grew from a barge that floats on a sea. His life is turned upside down when a giant evil corporation threatens to tear down his home and ...
by Sparty
January 14, 2009, 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If any remember Aramancer
Replies: 8
Views: 1969

Re: If any remember Aramancer

Very sad. Rest in peace ole buddy.
by Sparty
September 18, 2008, 12:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Iz:The Spirit of Aloha (My First Animated Short)
Replies: 17
Views: 2414

Re: Iz:The Spirit of Aloha (My First Animated Short)

By the way, I want to make it clear that little rico did zero work on the film. He would tell you differently. He just sat around watching me work and then wanted a writing credit. BS.


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by Sparty
September 18, 2008, 12:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Iz:The Spirit of Aloha (My First Animated Short)
Replies: 17
Views: 2414

Re: Iz:The Spirit of Aloha (My First Animated Short)

Thanks gang. You guys are always good for a confidence boost. I'll be the first to admit that this is a little soft, some may even say gay, but I still think it was a good first run. I learned a lot. I'm submitting it to all the smaller festivals, a few big ones, and all of the animation festivals. ...
by Sparty
September 16, 2008, 3:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Iz:The Spirit of Aloha (My First Animated Short)
Replies: 17
Views: 2414

Re: Iz:The Spirit of Aloha (My First Animated Short)

Thanks for the kind words guys.
Yup, I wrote the poem. I did all of the art/animation. I even did the guitar track you hear in the background =)
I'll keep you guys updated on how it does.

Thanks again!

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by Sparty
September 16, 2008, 12:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Iz:The Spirit of Aloha (My First Animated Short)
Replies: 17
Views: 2414

Iz:The Spirit of Aloha (My First Animated Short)

Hey VV, I just completed my first animated short film. The film is based on the life of Hawaiian Singer Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole. Geared towards kids, but I think its entertaining for just about all ages. This film is a little different then what you may expect from me. All i'll say is t...
by Sparty
February 28, 2008, 11:31 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Cashback
Replies: 4
Views: 767

Re: Cashback

One of my favorite movies of 2006. I think Spang actually did a pretty good job explaining it. "It's got tits, romance, and comedy. Excellent storytelling and camera work." The dude can basically freeze time. So, what does he do? He of course freezes time and undresses all the chicks in th...
by Sparty
February 28, 2008, 11:21 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Charlie Bartlett
Replies: 1
Views: 448

Re: Charlie Bartlett

Im with Winnow on this one. Its a movie I wanted to like so bad. It had its moments, but overall, it was weak in my opinion. I usually agree with IMDB ratings (this one has a 7.5 atm), but I gave it a 6/10. Hope Davis was incredible, as was Anton Yelchin who played Charlie. Unfortunately, their grea...
by Sparty
December 25, 2007, 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas to all =)
Replies: 20
Views: 1603

Re: Merry Christmas to all =)

Yay. I like to eat Mr Hanky.
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by Sparty
October 26, 2007, 5:14 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: I Am Legend
Replies: 100
Views: 7907

Re: I Am Legend

I share an office with a guy who has been working this film. Hes making a lot of the zombie/vampire thingies. They look pretty damn cool. They've put a lot of time into the animation of these things as well. Think of super hero type movements. Im not a big Will Smith fan, but this one might be alrig...
by Sparty
September 14, 2007, 11:55 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: The King of Kong
Replies: 28
Views: 9289

Re: The King of Kong

Bless you.

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by Sparty
September 14, 2007, 6:49 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: The King of Kong
Replies: 28
Views: 9289

Re: The King of Kong

Thank you, my god im an douche today.
I certainly wouldn't want to offend the Germans. They are wonderful people im sure. As their track record shows. I kid, I kid.

My name is anyone have a bag?
by Sparty
September 14, 2007, 6:45 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: The King of Kong
Replies: 28
Views: 9289

Re: The King of Kong

Lol, meant duesh!
by Sparty
September 14, 2007, 2:27 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: The King of Kong
Replies: 28
Views: 9289

Re: The King of Kong

Just some spoiling observations. This is my first ever spoiler, so I hope it works. Anyway, yeah, Billy Mitchell is an absolute deutsch. It baffles the fuck out of me that these people exist (Mitchell and the Twin Galaxies gang). Or, at least that they all found each other. My girlfriend compared th...
by Sparty
September 9, 2007, 11:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your job?
Replies: 151
Views: 19575

Re: What is your job?

Cool thread. I work as an artist at Sony Pictures Imageworks. This is my first feature film venture. Previously I work in TV (The Jim Henson Company) and video games (2Ksports). At Sony, im working on a film called "Cloudy, with a Chance of Meatballs". Just another fully CG comedy (think S...
by Sparty
September 6, 2007, 2:54 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: The King of Kong
Replies: 28
Views: 9289

Re: The King of Kong

Not that I would know, but this can easily be found on the news groups. Im sure theres a torrent out there as well. I also heard the feature film rumors. I think it could be a slightly above average comedy in the vain of Talladega Nights and Blades of Glory, but I can almost guarantee that it wont d...
by Sparty
September 6, 2007, 3:56 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: The King of Kong
Replies: 28
Views: 9289

The King of Kong

Great, great documentary. Its almost like watching a 2 hour version of "The Office". Only, these people are the real deal and its based in the retro gaming world. Like all great documentaries, the filmmakers got extremely lucky. The film takes many hilarious, thrilling, and emotional turns...
by Sparty
July 19, 2007, 1:34 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Your top 5 greatest sitcoms
Replies: 97
Views: 19681

Re: Your top 5 greatest sitcoms

1. Arrested Development
2. Seinfeld
3. News Radio

Hmm, after these top 3, the list becomes hard for me.
The Office (Us and Uk)
Family Guy
Futurama
30 Rock
Larry David

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by Sparty
June 27, 2007, 11:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hey guys
Replies: 19
Views: 1925

Re: hey guys

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by Sparty
June 15, 2007, 1:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: excuse me while i watch some anime
Replies: 4
Views: 1190

Re: excuse me while i watch some anime

Makes Spartys work look childish.

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by Sparty
June 14, 2007, 1:49 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Knocked up
Replies: 18
Views: 1294

Knocked up

For the first time in many years, I went to the movies and snuck into a second movie. By the end of the 4 hour movie marathon, my eyes were bugging out, but I felt great about my choices. The first movie I saw was Surfs Up. I may be a little biased (I work at Sony Imageworks), but I thought this was...
by Sparty
May 30, 2007, 4:33 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Studio 60 gets picked up for full season
Replies: 45
Views: 8311

Re: Studio 60 gets picked up for full season

Thanks for the recommendation peoples. I watch very little TV, but you guys talked me into checking this one out. Im up to Episode 4. The last one ended with the show at a high "you know theres only one place we can go from here". I cant to see where they go from here =) Anyway, thanks! My...
by Sparty
May 23, 2007, 6:59 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Release Log Website
Replies: 2
Views: 805

Nice find =)

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by Sparty
March 7, 2007, 1:33 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Greatest RPG Ever: Nominations
Replies: 33
Views: 3878

Alundra


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by Sparty
March 4, 2007, 11:38 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Major League Baseball 2K7 - 360
Replies: 13
Views: 1651

Soreali: Thanks =)

Zam: No doubt about the HR Derby. Whats your record. I think I got 26 in a round. 8-10 on average. Its insanely additive though.

Kev: Well, kinda. Thats my position on the studios softball team, so they let me keep it (leadoff, SS).

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by Sparty
March 2, 2007, 1:38 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Major League Baseball 2K7 - 360
Replies: 13
Views: 1651

Thanks for the kind words Winnow. Ive played a lot of Next Gen games, and I truly believe this is visually the best looking sports game to date. Granted, my view is a little biased. Forgot to mention, Im actually in the game as an easter egg. Im the starting shortstop on the Kush Allstars team. I th...
by Sparty
March 1, 2007, 2:52 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Major League Baseball 2K7 - 360
Replies: 13
Views: 1651

Major League Baseball 2K7 - 360

Ok, its a year later and I feel a lot more confident posting this =) While I still don't think the game is perfect, I'm very proud of this years game and have no doubt that most baseball gamers will dig the game. For those interested, for MLB2k7, I was in charge of the look of the players as well as...
by Sparty
February 8, 2007, 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Demo Reel (September 06)
Replies: 17
Views: 1924

Trek: Thanks!

Winnow: Absolutely, VV is my interweb dad. Ive actually received a lot of great ideas/feedback here.

Kaldaur: Thanks!

Leonrard: No doubt =)

Arborealus: Yup. It certainly allows me be a more creative then when I was at 2ksports.

Al: I am Al

Boogahz: Thanks!
by Sparty
February 8, 2007, 5:36 pm
Forum: Vanguard - Saga of Heroes
Topic: All bullshit aside... who's going to be playing?
Replies: 41
Views: 14165

Just grabbed this myself. I wasn't to impressed with the short amount of beta that I played, but I'm a sucker for MMO's that have even a slight bit of potential. I'll be on Targonor as Sparty, or some gay spelling of Sparty.

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by Sparty
February 7, 2007, 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Demo Reel (September 06)
Replies: 17
Views: 1924

New Job!

Hey Guys, This isnt really worth a new thread, so I figured ide throw it in this one. I just accepted a job at the Jim Henson Creatureshop. The reel I posted in December is what led to the interview, as well a few other cool interviews. Anyway, Im just gloating a little bit, but you cant blame me fo...
by Sparty
January 31, 2007, 1:42 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: All-Pro Football 2K8
Replies: 5
Views: 534

All-Pro Football 2K8

Finally, an official announcement =)
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6164995.ht ... ws;title;0
by Sparty
January 5, 2007, 8:11 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Children of Men
Replies: 54
Views: 5897

Bump



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by Sparty
December 29, 2006, 1:36 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Any upcoming 360 games to rival Oblivion?
Replies: 7
Views: 845

by Sparty
December 23, 2006, 8:25 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Pan's Labyrinth
Replies: 30
Views: 1252

Well, I could lie and say that I saw a screening since I do live in the LA area. But the truth is, the movie was released in Spain quite a while back, and a DVD with Subs was leaked quite a while back =)

Anyway, great great movie. My favorite of 2006 along side Children of Men.
by Sparty
December 23, 2006, 8:23 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Children of Men
Replies: 54
Views: 5897

Children of Men

I loved this movie. It plays out much like a video game, or an animated movie because of how long some of the scenes go without cutting. Its insane. Much like Snake Eyes, or Gerry. The sci fi futuristic setting is the best ive seen since Blade Runner and the world seems very real. All in all, one of...
by Sparty
December 23, 2006, 7:56 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Gran Turismo HD
Replies: 23
Views: 2546

The game looks great. The thing im most impressed with is the lighting. Ive played most of the gran turismo games, but for the life of me I cant remember, are you able to race a track at night? If so, very curious to see how the game holds up at night. I know a big problem we have at 2k is that we h...
by Sparty
December 22, 2006, 3:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Demo Reel (September 06)
Replies: 17
Views: 1924

For anyone interested i just updated my reel and you can find it here...... http://www.ericprovan.com/Eric_Provan_Modeling_Reel_Dec06.mov Its around 36mb's. Its probably best to right click and save as. Or you can go to http://www.ericprovan.com/en/demoreel.html and check out the streaming version a...
by Sparty
December 6, 2006, 6:38 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Gamespot's PS3 site
Replies: 18
Views: 1781

by Sparty
November 21, 2006, 9:23 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS3 thread!
Replies: 1556
Views: 319027

by Sparty
November 8, 2006, 3:11 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Gears of War coming out Nov 12th
Replies: 79
Views: 9694

Been playing this game all day. The environment visuals are breath taking. Easily the best Ive seen in a game.
The controls took a little getting use (The combat is not exackly what I expected, which is a good thing), and the gameplay rocks. I really really love this game =)

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by Sparty
October 30, 2006, 1:39 am
Forum: Vanguard - Saga of Heroes
Topic: Beta 3 Begins
Replies: 52
Views: 19203

http://www.realpoor.com/WTS_Vanguard_Be ... 46836.html

I'll give you Little Rico's cell phone number for it?

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by Sparty
October 29, 2006, 10:46 pm
Forum: Vanguard - Saga of Heroes
Topic: Beta 3 Begins
Replies: 52
Views: 19203

Teg,
I didnt look to long but I found a couple account's going for 150-200$.

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by Sparty
October 29, 2006, 2:06 pm
Forum: Vanguard - Saga of Heroes
Topic: Beta 3 Begins
Replies: 52
Views: 19203

Im still waiting for an invite. Im kinda bummed, Ive been waiting forever. I was thinking about buying an account but they're a little too pricey, and who knows if they are even real =P


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