Big Jump Blog

BIG JUMP has moved to a larger, upgraded facility.

bigjump — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:09:24 +0000

Housing both Big Jump Productions and Big Jump Interactive, Our new facility, equipped with the latest technology, will better serve our partners and clients. Big Jump continues to produce and deliver television and multiplatform content at the highest level.

Same Quality, Reliability and Cost Effectiveness…new address!

Big Jump Productions Inc.
Unit 15-22 Gurdwara Rd.
Nepean, Ontario
K2E 8A2

We look forward to working with you.

Great Minds Think Alike – James Cameron’s Avatar & Adobe CS4 Production Premium

Mark Douthwright — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:36:31 +0000

James Cameron made extensive use of Adobe’s Creative Suite 4 Production Premium software suite on his latest blockbuster film, Avatar. With programs like After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Soundbooth, Flash, Dynamic Link, OnLocation and Bridge, he and his crew were able to take things from concept to the final cut of the film with never-seen-before efficiency.

Imagine being able to see your mocap actors controlling their 3D rigs during filming in the view monitors on set. These were some of the reasons it took him almost a decade and a half to complete Avatar. He had to wait for this technology to finally mature.

“I think one of the great things about what adobe does with their suite of products is that they give you everything you need to complete your whole process, from concept to finish”

- Jon Landau, Producer, “Avatar”

Big Jump also uses many of the same programs from the Production Premium suite and in much the same way as was used for Avatar. The streamlined process is becoming revolutionary in the industry, be it animation or live-action. I know I am excited to be working with an outfit that is as forward thinking as to be on the same page as one of my favourite Sci-Fi writer/directors.

“We never leave the Production Bundle at any time. The Adobe Production Bundle allows us to produce great quality animation in a very seamless environment and using Dynamic Link we can makes changes to any scene in seconds rather than have to wait hours for the footage to be re-generated through the pipeline. It’s a very exciting time!”

– Rod Amador, Vice President, Big Jump Productions.

BIG JUMP Productions launches new website and blog

bigjump — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:00:04 +0000

Our Parent company, BIG JUMP Productions, commissioned an image update and a re-vamp of their online presence; including a robust content management and client care system with the ability to control ample assets and numerous stages of approval processes.

Our own website quickly became the best way to show potential clients all the exciting possibilities that we can incorporate into their multi-platform needs.

I uploaded a YouTube video — …

bigjump — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:04:22 +0000

I uploaded a YouTube video — Ralph Filmore – Paranormal Investigator – Teaser http://youtu.be/1o0thu-nvyY?a

I uploaded a YouTube video — …

bigjump — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:20:30 +0000

I uploaded a YouTube video — Big Jump Demo Feb 2 2010.flv http://youtu.be/8nwKaz8h_0Y?a

BIG JUMP Christmas Party 2009

Rod Amador — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:49:20 +0000

We want to thank everyone who joined us this year for the Big Jump party. It was a pleasure to have everybody enjoy themselves and get away from the daily grind.

We look forward to another prosperous year and we wish you all the best for the holidays and 2010.

Bent 360 returns to BIG JUMP

bigjump — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:00:01 +0000

Bent 360 returns to BIG JUMP with “Save!” the latest challenge on Bent’s new mass-participation, interactive CrowdWave™ game platform. Intended to encourage active involvement by fans, BIG JUMP will provide animation services for the high energy, applause boosting intro cinematic.

BIG JUMP Interactive leaps at opportunity to work with Moonscoop

Dave Badour — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:00:52 +0000

BIG JUMP Interactive leaps at the opportunity to work with Moonscoop, providing animated content for Wild Grinders’ interactive component.

We are proud of our involvement, working in conjunction with Fuel Industries to help realize the Wild Grinders presence online. The game components are certain to excite and entertain fans of all ages.” Dave Badour, Creative Director.

Ben Bear IV Stills

Rod Amador — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:50:43 +0000

Big Jump, now half way through production on the 4th cycle of The Secret World of Benjamin Bear is proud of our team and what we have been able to accomplish with The Adobe Suite.

“It’s a pleasure to see the quality and fullness of animation we have been able to achieve by using the digital medium and traditional skills. I am thrilled to see animators drawing again” says Rod Amador VP of Big Jump Productions.

Once production is commenced we never leave the digital domain from design through to offline edit. The transition from traditional to digital has been seamless, maintaining the rich fullness of the environments in HD and the appeal of the animation itself. Ben Bear 4 is a prime example of the possibilities of the software when operated by first rate talent at all levels.

“Everything is going according to plan, not only is the software an excellent tool for full animation production but the economics are unparalleled” says Cory Morrison VP of Big Jump Productions.

Big Jump goes Paranormal

Rod Amador — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:58:31 +0000

Big Jump delivers Ralph Filmore Paranormal Investigator Promo to Amberwood Entertainment and Arcana Comics. The next big thing to hit MIPJunior….. no doubt! “The stylistic comic book approach coupled with fast paced animation and ultra dynamic staging is sure to make Filmore a hit.”

We made this possible with the collaboration of the Big Jump senior animation crew, Bradley Cayford, Leisl Adams and Steve Valdez. Great job everyone!