I am pleased to announce that a new Pinhead project has launched today.  In order not to spoil the "surprise" I won't say much but would ask you to visit the Pinhead website for details.  Once a day or two has passed, we'll post more details in this thread.

Please feel free to post any questions you might have.  I will just say the Iclone 4 facial pupeteering will come in handy. :P

Thanks to justaviking!

Pinhead in "A Black and White Castle" from justaviking on Vimeo.

Last year's (& 1st Autumn "Mini Project") attracted 23 entries (11.5 2D & 11.5 3D;)). So-far, only 1 2D & 1 3D submitted - A bit disappointing so-far:ermm:. However there are others in the pipeline.:)

If you've watched Viking's Clip, all done in just S11, I'm sure that all those who have the time to do -so, can submit an entertaining Clip, using iClone. 

It would be encouraging for those of us who are Loyal Pinhead Fans & are "Beavering-away" at our respective Clips, if there are others willing to join us. New-comers, more than welcome.:)

There's still plenty of time. Once you've done one Pinead Clip, you'll become addicted & want to do another.

Thanks:)  

Would love to join if I can have my pc upgraded soon enough. Otherwise, good luck to all. The submissions so far are great!

Computer problems you say...hopefully it will get cleared up as we plan to do a grander project in the new year. :)

Very clever Storyline.

Maybe you can share the secret of  how you got the printer to function. I recall that last year's 2D entry by Sparks, had a printer, printing a pair of paper shorts for Pinhead, that dissolved in the sun.

Thanks for Posting - I've got a stinking head cold & that clip cheered me-up.  

Color - Thanks.  The printer with paper is from google warehouse.  I used 3dxchange to split the machine and paper, then imported them as 2 separate props.  I textured the paper then used the timeline to transform/animate the sheets.

It's nice to have the PROs sharing their "How did they do that" with us "Trainees" (Well, one of them;)) 

"The Trials and Tribulations of Wally and Darla" by Kf daddy.

Another great Clip by Master 2D Animator Joe. Looks like there may be a sequal or two? 

So - 2D & 3D Animators "Even Stevens" so-far, with 2 a-piece:) 

"Pinhead In Adventures With Jimmy Toon " By Dulci.

"Pinhead & Jimmy Toon go for a trek across the Desert & come across an unexpected friend."

I know Pinhead has a penchant for stealing things. Did he steal or borrow the transport from Fred Flinstone, Dulci?;)

Great piano accompaniment in sync with the action. That was a clever shot through the back of the vehicle's torn awning.

Very enjoyable:)

"Pinhead's Mis-Fortune. The Final Chapter" 2D by Kayla.

"Pinhead goes to the land of snow to meet & marry his own true love".

Poor Pinhead - He's relegated to putting the garbage out. But he gets his revenge.

So - It's still Even Stevens, with 3 a-piece, now.

BTW - Other's comments can be found in Pinnacle Studio & Video Friends Forum, Pinhead Threads.

Dulci - great job - loved the Wolf Wall-E characters and poor Jimmy seems like he needs a bathroom break. :P

Kayla - loved your clip - make me almost lose my coffee - hehe - was waiting for a toilet seat scene though. :hehe:

SHOWDOWN AT CASTLE  IVOR By Joe:

The final chapter in the misadventures of our intrepid trio, Wally, Darla & Pinky the Wonder Pig.

Babe isn't a patch on Pinky;) in this clip. Another great Clip & sequal Joe. Bacon & eggs will never taste the same again!;)

THE MOUNTIE By Van Helsing:

Professor Krank tries to get rid of Pinhead the Mountie, so he can have Stella all to his self.

Great to have a new Pinhead fan submitting a Clip.:)

WELL, i haven't got enough superlative words to describe this clip, except to say that IMO, it would be an award winner in any International Film Festival. Many thanks for the time & effort in submitting such an excellent & entertaining Clip. Just goes to show - Pinhead brings-out the best in 2 & 3D Animators;) Squeaking of which, 2 & 3D Animators still level-pegging at now, 4 each & manymore to come - Hopefully;) 

K F Daddy - your story conclusion was extremely imaginative - hehe - great work on this, I thought you were going to go with the "Ivor choking on his beard" angle, but I loved this ending!!:)

Van Helsing....what a great clip.  the projector effects worked perfectly.  Loved the foiled plots of the villain and the classic railroad scene....and a surprise ending - Excellent job on all aspects.

Wow, so many neat things about this one.  Very creative use of the blocks, cute story and characters and you pulled off some complicated animations perfectly with the cane and the nails. :P  Loved the rear view mirror and the final "slide into the plate".

Great job!!

RETURN TO BLACK AND WHITE CASTLE:   By JUstAViking.

"Pinhead makes a more horrifying, deeply disturbing recovery".:exclamationmark:

PINHEAD'S FISHING EXPEDITION:   By RogRead.

"Pinhead goes fishing, but ends-up much further away than expected";)

PINHEAD'S MISS JUDGEMENT:   By Colour (That's me;)).

"Pinhead decides to rescue a damsel apparently in distress" (I don't think the saying "Best 'til last applies here", I'm afraid:ermm: ).

So - At this stage, 2D & 3Ders level-pegging at 6 clips each. Any "Short Heads" or "Long Necks " from both camps, coming-up from the rear?

Very creative clips everyone. :)  Regarding the Black & White Castle clip - the lady portrayed is Kayla and she was in my video too - you'd have to know the history of my video group but Kayla is a lovely woman who we all adore and is a real good sport.  She was one of the original Pinhead committee members.

Pinhead Fishing - very cute story and well done by Rog who has a seriously amazing imagination and who would prob have a blast with Iclone if I could get him hooked - :Whistling:

Colour....great job on your Iclone clip - glad to see Pinhead can defend himself and wasn't the "looser" for once. :D

PINHEAD'S FISHING EXPEDITION (The sequel) By Roger Read:

"Can Pinhead escape his punishment? You bet he can, but for how long?".

One more 2D Clip in the pipeline that I know of.

I believe the Committee have confirmed that the cut-off for submissiions is the end of the month. So hopefully some surprise entries from both camps still to come?

I too, thoroughly enjoyed Peter Martin's Clip. Dr Hedpin's Goons reminded me of a Keystone Cops car chase. Maybe that was intentional?

Not quite, Raven;)

New 2D Clip just Posted:

DEATH BY CUPCAKE: By Laura (Ahroo):

"Pinhead is hungry, so he decides to do something about it".

Plaudits to Laura, in Video Friends Forum.

My Abacus tells me that 2D Editors now lead by a "Long neck", with 8 Clips to 3D Editors 6. Any 3D stragglers bringing-up in the rear?

Apart from a prestigious "Golden Pinhead"  Trophy, to be presented at the "Golden Pinhead Awards" Ceremony to the Winners, the reward for those who took part, would be as many votes as possible. 

Anyone can vote. So, now's the time to Download the Clips & make your selections.      

Well, I've voted. How about everyone-else?

It really amazes me what 2D & 3D Animators can accomplish single-handed with a Home PC. Equal to & in many cases, better than the mainstream teams of TV Pros, with their sophistcated equipment.

Thanks to all, for the great entertainment & laughs.:D

Anyone can vote. Mums, Dads, Grandmums, Grandads,..........& the pet gerbil;)

After that, we've got the "icing on the (Christmas;)) cake" to look forward to - "The Golden Pinhead Awards" ceremony, which is a visual treat in itself. 

So, if you haven't voted yet, please find the time if you can, to support those who've submitted clips for the enjoyment of all.  

That most prestigious of events, "THE GOLDEN PINHEAD AWARDS" is now showing, for your delictation. at www.pinhead.com.

A link to the show can be found on the Welcome Tab.

Many thanks To Alley & Joe, for producing the Show at the busiest time of the year & to all the participants, whose clips we've thoroughly enjoyed, especially the well-deserved Award winners

The correct link to the awards is at:

www.pinheadhq.com

Thanks.

p.s. I was expecting it in the iClone forum since there was a post about it there. I might not be the only one waiting for it in the wrong forum.

Thanks everyone, glad you enjoyed it. :)