03.11.2008:

IMPS Enlistment: A “thank-you” to those who have contacted us regarding the IMPS enlistment.

This is a follow up request to let you all know we are still in need for some help on CG modeling for future chapters of IMPS – The Relentless. We have concept drawings, other artwork and some rough models built in Lightwave as guidelines for models we need in upcoming chapters. We do prefer that the models be built in Lightwave for the ease of translating the data into animations.

Due to the nature of this project (and the size of our wallets) we are unable to compensate you for your efforts other than credits on the web page and screen credits in the final credits reel at the end of the film – which will be at the end of the last Chapter. Of course you are able to use any work you do for us as personal resume pieces on your own site and/or portfolio.

Again, please let us know if you (or anyone you know) would be interested. We can really use your help. So drop us a line on our contact page. (Be sure to put in the subject line: IMPS Enlistment)

Thanks for your time.
 
 

02.08.2008:

We hope everyone had a good holiday season and a happy new year. Now that the festivities have slowed down a bit we are back on board for continuing production of the next Chapters.

As we stated a while back, Chapter 2 has been picture locked and is awaiting sound / music. We had to arrange a deal to get Chapter 2 and 3 sound worked on at the same time so we are in the stages of adding finalized FX shots to fill in the blanks of Chapter 3 at this time.

In the past, many of you have asked if there are ways to help out with the project. Well, here's your chance:

If you, or anyone you know, is skilled in the following: Combustion, Shake, After Effects, Digital Fusion, and/or Lightwave and Lightwaves IK Booster, this may be just for you.

We need high-end compositors, animators, character animators, modelers and/or texture artists who would like to volunteer time to I.M.P.S.

It will be necessary for you to have high-speed Internet access.

If you're interested, please send us an email. Place “IMPS Enlistment” in the subject line.
Please do not attach files to the email, instead, send us a link to any work, and/or demos you have. Still compositions, short animations, etc., would be great – anything that represents your work and current skill level. You can attach a CVS to the email – preferably a pdf. (A CVS is not required, however, as we are more interested in seeing your work.)

To anyone else that would like to help, we are in need of multiple hosting/streaming locations for people to watch or download the I.M.P.S. chapters. Any recommendations you have, please let us know. We are looking into Stage6, Vuze, Bit torrent, and other media hosting servers. We would prefer not to split a chapter into segments, find locations that have little to no cost and is easily accessible to the world! Send us some links and we'll check them out to see if they'll work for us.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
IMPS Production Crew.

09.05.2007:

IMPS 3rd quarter update: Chapter 2 is picture locked. The foley has been delayed on the chapter as we are combining the sound FX process with Chapter 3. (We've obtained a great foley connection, so we're killing two Mynocs with one swipe of a Wookies paw.)
In the meantime, we are working diligently on Chapter 3 so both chapters can go to foley at the same time. The remaining work we have on Chapter 3 is replacing the temporary visual FX with the final rendered shots and re-record some of the character voice overs. Unfortunately, we still do not have any release dates.
-Blacksheep Team.
 
 

02.02.2007:

Hey Everyone! Yes, we're still alive as is the IMPS project. Production is moving along slowly but we're determined to get things done. In between hectic schedules, peoples jobs and a Blacksheep Studio(house) transition we've been making progress toward the completion of Chapter 2.
 
 

11.01.2006:

News for the month(s): Slow. Music and foley for Chapter 2 is still in process and we are working on the post-production items for the remaining chapters. For now, it's just slow but steady...
 
 

08.20.2006:

Just added some production photos for Chapter 2. Check 'em out!
 
 

08.06.2006:

Posted some Concept art and Storyboards on the Chapter 2 page. Check 'em out. We'll follow up with some production stills and some frame shots in the next few days!
 
 

08.04.2006:

Okay, it's almost the weekend. We've got the Chapter 2 page up: Norca System. We'll be posting some teaser images, artwork, etc.. by the end of this weekend. For you troopers who are into instant feed -we've got an RSS feed for the news items. Just click the little icon next to the news article date and you're set to go.
 
 

08.01.2006:

Hey Everyone! The rough cut is being handed over to music and sound within the next few days. We don't have a scheduled completion time on this as of yet. Everything is still up and running however. We will also be launching the Chapter 2 page here by the end of the coming weekend. We will have some productions stills and other images up at this time for you to browse through.
 
 

03.25.2006:

IMPS The Relentless is wrapping up post production for Chapter 2. Voice-over recording has just been completed and final renders are in the works. We will be tying in the effects, editing the dialogue, and after this is finished, the chapter is slated for music and then a final mix down. There is no tentative date for actual release at this time but we'll let everyone know when the time gets closer. We will release Chapter 2 artwork, production stills, etc. with other tid-bits a couple weeks before release!

In the meantime, there are some updates to the site. You can check out additions to the General FAQ. Also added is some Technical Q&A (for those having issues with downloading and viewing the chapter) along with the release of Chapter 1 FAQ.
Thanks to everyone who sent in questions. We will add more as they come in.

Blacksheep Productions Team.

 
 

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