Art Director at ILM/Lucasfilm Lead Character Designer for #TransformersOne
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Get ready for a bunch of #TransformersOne character concepts! I have a lot of fave #Transformers from my childhood, and #starscream is one of 'em! I had way too much fun getting to design him. Thanks again to @CooleyUrFaceOff and @ScheierJason for your amazing leadership!
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More #TransformersOne concept art! Some of my early sketches for characters and alt modes. Big thanks to @CooleyUrFaceOff @ScheierJason and all of the @ILMVFX crew for bringing these to life! #Transformers #conceptart
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Here are some of my Decepticon concepts for #TransformersOne! These are earlier sketches that I did of The 'Waves, plus a lineup of some of the Seekers. Final Soundwave design by Chris Voy and final Shockwave design by Evan Whitefield. #Soundwave #Shockwave #Transformers
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Thanks for all of the #TransformersOne love! Here are some of my #ElitaOne concepts from the film, including my 3D concept geo & transformation study. Thanks to the amazing @CooleyUrFaceOff and @ScheierJason, and the awesome @ILMVFX teams that brought these to life!
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Everyone's favorite Cybertronian #SentinelPrime is up next! Early #TransformersOne concept sketches and facial expression studies. The whole character design team worked on his final design - shout-out to Chris Voy and Evan Whitefield! @CooleyUrFaceOff @ScheierJason @ILMVFX
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Here's my #TransformersOne concept, model, and transformation study for #B127 I've always loved Bumblebee, it was a dream to design him! Shout-out to the real #badassatron leaders: Director @CooleyUrFaceOff Production Designer @ScheierJason and the whole @ILMVFX team!
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AUTOBOTS, ROLL OUT! Cannot even begin to say what it meant to design Jazz, Arcee, and the rest of the gang. Here are just a few of the characters you'll spot when watching #TransformersOne (Chromia got an upgraded Iacon 5000 design!)
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Some of my early #Megatron #D16 character concepts from #TransformersOne. Big kudos to Chris Voy who did the final designs for all of his versions! @CooleyUrFaceOff @ScheierJason @ILMVFX #Transformers #conceptart
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Here are my concepts for #airachnid and trackers from #TransformersOne, including one of Airachnid's first sketches (her spider legs changed quite a bit). Final paint/variations by @ScheierJason (Jason also designed Airachnid's camera eyes & head opening up!) #Transformers
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Sharing some of my character/vehicle concepts for #TransformersOne - starting with some early studies for D-16 and Orion Pax. Huge thanks to @CooleyUrFaceOff and @ScheierJason for making this the best project ever!
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Few more #TransformersOne art posts! Here are my concepts for the #OrionPax #OptimusPrime evolution, alt mode, and geo/transformation study. Chris Voy did the final design for Optimus Prime, and as always: big thanks to @CooleyUrFaceOff @ScheierJason and the @ILMVFX crew!
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Chris Voy designed half of the #Iacon5000 racers and their alt modes for #TranformersOne, but here are a few of mine, including #Chromia. Each character could transform 1:1, and the visors and facemasks could retract. #Transformers #conceptart
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Here's a lineup of my earlier in-progress alt mode designs for #TransformersOne. The scale for the 4 main characters is based on their t-cog size and not the final #OptimusPrime #Megatron scale. @ILMVFX @CooleyUrFaceOff @ScheierJason #Transformers #conceptart
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The awesomeness that happens when @ScheierJason and @jdjartist give #TransformersOne Airachnid a #baddassatron upgrade! This turned out so cool!!!
Another exciting assignment on Transformers One was helping in designing elements like Airachnid's security camera eyes. @artbyabc Amy Beth Christenson our lead character designer designed her character, as well as the entire lineup for TF1. After she wrapped up on the project, design needs were still present like surfacing details, security camera eyes and how the head would open up in the end of the movie during the epic battle. This was truly a blast to problem solve, and thankfully our model we had from Amy was so amazing to dissect and break apart to keep the design elements true to the original. The amazing wizards at @ILMVFX brought her to life. Our incredible art director Gerald De Jesus @jdjartist created her unique vision heads up display seen in the movie. Thanks for looking!
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Many awesome helmets in the #StarWarsLegion show auctioned for a great cause. My contribution - photo by @joelaron
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Tomorrow is the SEASON ONE FINALE for #StarWarsResistance! Please help me say thanks to this awesome crew! Throughout the weekend, I’ll be posting shout-outs to each of the amazing designers that worked so hard on the first season. Stay tuned!
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Part 1 #StarWarsResistance shout-outs:
ANDRE KIRK designed the Galleon, 4D-M1N, First Order Scuba Troopers, Bibo, Griff’s ship, Acquisitions Office, Yeager’s office, the Colossus salvage docks, Doza’s office, the destroyed temple, and so much more! Thanks, Andre!
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It's a total dream to be a part of #TransformersOne, the 80s kid in me was having a blast the entire time. By far one of the best things I've ever been a part of, and an awesome group of folks to work with!
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Part 3 #StarWarsResistance shout-outs:
JASON PICHON designed Buggles, Agent Tierny, Kel and Eila, the Rokkna, several ships including the racers of Marcus, Bo, and Rucklin. Plus a lot of great Colossus inhabitants, just to name a very, very few! Thank you, Jason!
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Part 2 #StarWarsResistance shout-outs:
J.P. BALMET designed Captain Doza, Freya Fenris along with droid and ship, Jace Rucklin, Oplock, some great pirates including Valik, Drell, and the Trandoshan, the First Order Probe Droid, and so, so many others! Thanks, J.P.!
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Some of our never-before-seen #StarWars Ep 9 concept art is now on the ILM site!!! Wooo!
Just posted: Never-before-seen ILM Art Department concept art with commentary from #StarWars #TheRiseofSkywalker, primarily from the film’s final act. Check it out here:
bit.ly/2KapOdZ
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Part 5 #StarWarsResistance shout-outs:
AARON PHAM designed Torra’s room and everything in it, Opeepit's beloved floor sweeper, the salvager skiffs, Hallion Nark, Garma, the “wet hair” looks for both Kaz and Yeager, lots of Colossus inhabitants, and more! Thank you, Aaron!
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Part 4 #StarWarsResistance shout-outs:
JIM MOORE designed Tam, Opeepit, the Chelidae engineers, Griff Halloran and his droid, Vonreg’s TIE Interceptor, Aunt Z’s Tavern, The Aces Lounge, and some fantastic-looking Snivvians, just to list a few of his designs. Thank you, Jim!
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Part 6 #StarWarsResistance shout-outs:
COLAS GAUTHIER designed the Gorgs, Aunt Z’s droid G1-7CH, the Colossus engineering room, Kel and Eila’s room, and the Colossus Trash Incinerator room, just to name a few! Thank you, Colas!
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Back atcha @ScheierJason - so much fun!
Developing the look for TF1 with Lead character designer @artbyabc Amy Beth Christenson. One of my favorite collaborations during the film was finding the painterly style for the characters, and the world for TF1. Keeping the art human made.
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BONUS #StarWarsResistance shout-outs:
MOLLY DENMARK is our fantastically talented Lighting Concept Artist. Her color keys for each episode are a big reason that the show looks so good! You can also catch her matte paintings of Starkiller Base in season one! Thanks, Molly!
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BONUS #StarWarsResistance shout-outs:
DARREN MARSHALL sculpted the amazing maquettes for our main characters, which we used as a base for the designs and CG models. He captured a fantastic likeness for everyone. Thanks, Darren!
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New trailer is here!!!
The First Order has arrived, and it's up to Kaz to rally his friends to defend the Colossus. Get your first look at what's next this season, and tune in when #StarWarsResistance returns on Sunday, January 13 at 10pm on @DisneyChannel!
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The real #badassatron is @lingy000 and also this painting. Insane levels of awesome, as always! #TransformersOne #ParamountPictures
Here’s an early D-16 mood painting for Transformers One #TransformersOne
Thanks to:
Production designer @jasonscheierart
Art director @jdjartist
Character design @artbyabc
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Had an awesome time at @AnimationIsFilm and getting to spend more time with these legends on the #TransformersOne panel. Thanks to everyone for being there!
Thank you to everyone who attended our @AnimationIsFilm panel & masterclass on @transformers one! We had the tremendous opportunity to share deep cuts in the storytelling, visuals, and animation process in the of making our film. Special thanks to @CooleyUrFaceOff @stephenVking @artbyabc for being sharing the stage with me! #TFOne
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It was so much fun talking to the @Triple_Takeover guys with @stephenVking and @alexfry about all things #TransformersOne! Check it out!
EARLY ACCESS! For our 1st ep of 2025, we're going BIG with 3 of the Transformers One team from ILM! Stephen, Amy & Alex talk us through character design, animation nods, Easter eggs & more!
Live NOW for Patrons or as a one-off purchase for non-Patrons - LINK BELOW ⬇️
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His limbs extend and his panels slide out to give him a bigger silhouette, and the weaponry can pop out. It’s still all 1:1 scale geometry, it’s just compact in his normal mode!
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Finally started posting some personal work! Throughout the whole pandemic I've had a lot of M.A.S.K. on the mind, so thought I'd do some Flash Gordon/Buck Rogers versions. More to come! artstation.com/artbyabc
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GET ME A HAMMERHEAD CORVETTE nitter.app/pablohidalgo/status/81…
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It's #TransformersOne day! Everyone can finally see this amazing film that the entire team poured their lifelong love of #Transformers into. Hope you all love it as much as we loved being a part of it!
“The best Transformers movie ever.” Watch the final trailer for #TransformersOne and experience it on the biggest screen possible this Friday. Get your tickets now: paramnt.us/TransformersOneTi…
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Season 2 trailer is here!
“We have to work together if we’re going to survive.”
Get your first look at the second, final season of the Emmy Award-nominated #StarWarsResistance, premiering Sunday, October 6 on @DisneyChannel and in the DisneyNOW app.
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Lots of questions about his alt mode! Chris, Evan and I only worked on this weaponized battle mech version.
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I somehow managed to be a guest on the AMAZING @ILMVFX Lighter Darker podcast to talk #conceptart #TransformersOne #StarWars #Lego, Potatoes, Shower Doors, and many more random and nerdy topics. Check it out!!!
ILM Art Director Amy Beth Christenson (Transformers One, Star Wars Rebels) discusses the complexities and pure joy of working with established Star Wars and Transformers characters while introducing new elements for today’s audiences. Amy shares stories of adapting her portfolio to catch the attention of recruiters and highlights from her 25 years with Lucasfilm and ILM.
Listen here: ilm.com/lighterdarker/010-sh…
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Phaaaaaaaaasmaaaaaaaaa!!! #StarWarsResistance
Things go from bad to worse for Kaz and Poe Dameron when company shows up in this clip from "Station Theta-Black," #StarWarsResistance is new this Sunday at 10pm ET/PT on @DisneyChannel.
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Interviewed by @TWGsite thanks to @BlueJaigEyes ! Can’t wait for Season 2 #StarWarsResistance to start!
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I get to tag along with legends Ian Milham and Sherry Hitch for a #TransformersOne SF ACM SIGGRAPH talk this Wednesday, come check it out! @Monkey_Pants @vfxsherry eventbrite.com/e/transformer…
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Beyond excited to be on a panel with these absolute legends! @AnimationIsFilm @CooleyUrFaceOff @ScheierJason @stephenVking #TransformerOne @ILMVFX #characterdesign #Transformers
Autobots, roll out! Zoom into TRANSFORMERS ONE with the #TransformersOne team at #AIF2024
⭐️ Josh Cooley (Director)
⭐️ Jason Scheier (Production Designer)
⭐️ Stephen King (Animation Supervisor)
⭐️ Amy Christenson (Lead Character Designer)
#AIF2024 🎟️: brnw.ch/21wNte0
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Check out some cool fun facts on Bucket's List! #StarWarsResistance
Learn more about New Republic X-wings, First Order TIE fighters, and more in the first installment of Bucket's List! #StarWarsResistance
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Yahoooo!!!
Just found out #StarWarsResistance has been nominated for Outstanding Children’s Program #Emmys2019 AND Best Animated TV Series for #SaturnAwards !! So excited and proud of our entire cast and crew and everyone’s support for the show!! All the feels right now!
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The cast and creators of #StarWarsResistance talk the variety of alien species found on the Colossus.
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And how awesome was it to hear @Evanmichaellee bring Jazz to life?!?
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Darren Marshall is a legend! That sculpt of Poe is amazing, you guys.
The creators behind #StarWarsResistance talk working with Oscar Isaac and bringing Poe Dameron to the show in #ResistanceRewind.
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Big thanks to @CooleyUrFaceOff @ScheierJason the whole team at Paramount and @ILMVFX and Anim Supe @stephenVking for filling those crowd shots with fan faves! See more #TransformersOne character concept art at ilm.com/art-department/trans…
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Loved, loved, LOVED working on #TransformersOne for all of the reasons, most of all getting to work for such an amazing bunch of people - @CooleyUrFaceOff @ScheierJason @aaron_dem - this is AWESOME!!! piped.video/u2NuUWuwPCM?si=ERDZ…
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Oh man you beat me to it, I was gonna give some shout-outs and high fives in the comments. HEY EVERYONE IT'S JAZZ HIMSELF, @Evanmichaellee !!!
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The @Triple_Takeover episode is live for everyone! Had such a great time nerding out about all things #TransformersOne alongside @stephenVking and @alexfry. Check it out!
I know I said this before but we were *blessed* with the presence of the wonderful creatives from @ILMVFX on our podcast & it goes live for everyone tomorrow!
Thank you so much to @stephenVking, @artbyabc & @alexfry! This is one to tune in for if you love Transformers One
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Would love to see these in person (and steal them) Huge congrats to the team, so proud to have been a part of this awesome project! #TransformersOne #transformers #paramount #ilmvfx @annecyfestival @CooleyUrFaceOff @ScheierJason
We stand here together as ONE. 👊 Our new #TransformersOne statues roll out alongside our filmmaking team at @annecyfestival in France.
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WE WON THE EMMY!!!! Big high fives to every single soul on the #CloneWars team! Well deserved :)
#Emmy
#StarWars
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It's always a good day when you have your designs complimented by your favorite Sith Lord :) Thanks @SamWitwer you are the best!
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All about Torra Doza! Check it out!
Learn more about the design influences behind Ace pilot Torra Doza in #ResistanceRewind. #StarWarsResistance
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Got to do an awesome interview with @KristinBaver for some #StarWarsResistance behind-the-scenes, design edition!
Still having all the feels about #StarWarsResistance? (Same.) Listen to @artbyabc give you a cool behind-the-scenes look at her inspirations for Flix, Buggles, BB-8, and more! starwars.com/news/designing-…
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Thank you @amyrichau for the interview!!! This is great!
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AMAZING interview with @SamWitwer on IGN. And thanks for the shout-out, sir :) You are the best! m.ign.com/videos/2014/01/14/… #StarWars #TFU
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The kiddo just spent an hour on the edge of her seat yelling "GO AHSOKA!!!" :) @HerUniverse
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Congrats to the #ultramanrising team! Incredibly well deserved!!
#UltramanRising brings in 4 nominations at the @AnnieAwards! We could not be more proud of this team. Go see their work now on @Netflix. #FYC
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This is so cool!
SUPER EXCITED that #GalaxysEdge will have a #blackseries exclusive Commander Pyre from #starwarsresistance #toys #StarWars news.toyark.com/2019/03/01/d… @Hasbro @DisneyChannel @Disneyland
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Loved being able to work on this (bonus excuse to break out my favorite “How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way” art book!) #marvel #whatif
You have been chosen! Become the hero of the Multiverse in #WhatIf An Immersive Story. Download now on Apple Vision Pro: apps.apple.com/us/app/what-i…
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Ahhhhh!!!! This is sooooo cool!!!! More stuff to steal!!! #transformersone #paramount #ilmvfx #transformers
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So well deserved! Congrats everyone #UltramanRising !
Congratulations to ILM’s @Haydzilla, @StefDrury, Sean M. Murphy, Mathieu Vig, and Kyle Winkelman on their well-deserved HPA Award for Outstanding Visual Effects - Animated Feature for Ultraman: Rising!
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Just finished our first attempt at a homemade gingerbread house. Merry Christmas from Eternia, peeps!
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Thanks! Definitely took the most care to make sure he visually evolved right along with his character arc!
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Evan Whitefield did the design for the Matrix of Leadership, the chest casing, and the Energon Axe!
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Thank you for the interview, @theroarbots !
This week, we're talking #StarWarsResistance with Athena Portillo & @artbyabc. (Surprise guest appearance by @dave_filoni!)
In short? It’s a really fun show that’s perfect for fans of all ages.
thegbbpodcast.com/episode-19…
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Agreed! Can’t wait!
You are not going to want to miss a second of #StarWarsResistance’s epic season finale tomorrow. Can’t wait to hear what you all think. #StarWars
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This one stays unopened, a tribute to the blind courage it took to package that figure next to the actual photo.
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#SDCC2015 #GeekCouture @HerUniverse Fashion Show announced! Can't wait to see the awesomeness! heruniverse.com/blog/geek-co…
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I just brushed my teeth, and OH MY GOD THAT WAS DIAPER CREAM, NOT TOOTHPASTE!
#jetlag
#parentingfail
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