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''Shrek'' is a 2001 computer-animated film directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, based on the book of the same name. However, production for the film dates back to around 1995, when Chris Farley was originally cast as Shrek. Around this time, ''' | ''Shrek'' is a 2001 computer-animated film directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, based on the book of the same name. However, production for the film dates back to around 1995, when Chris Farley was originally cast as Shrek. Around this time, '''DreamWorks made an animation test featuring an early version of Shrek'''.<ref>[https://reddit.com/r/lostmedia/comments/ka298h/i_feel_good_lost_animation_test_for_the_original/ r/LostMedia Subreddit post on the ''Shrek'' "I Feel Good" animation.] Retrieved 14 Aug '22</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
Very little information | Very little information was known about the topic, and all that remains of the actual animation test are still images. In April 2017, YouTuber "unclesporkums" uploaded a storyboard version of the animation test. He later re-uploaded it in September 2017 because he found more storyboards of the animatic. Since voices were absent from the original upload, he decided to voice over the missing lines by himself. The upload can be watched down below and is roughly 2 minutes and 23 seconds long. Considering the storyboards' existence, it’s likely that the actual animation is either somewhere in the DreamWorks Archives or in the hands of a collector. | ||
On July 30th, 2022, LMW user DingleManBoy (aka DoofusManBoy on YouTube) found a sped-up clip of the tape in HD quality on a demo reel of a previous animator for | On July 30th, 2022, LMW user DingleManBoy (aka DoofusManBoy on YouTube) found a sped-up clip of the tape in HD quality on a demo reel of a previous animator for DreamWorks' pre-production stage of ''Shrek'' (1996-1998). It was uploaded to YouTube and slowed down/zoomed so that every frame was visible (31 frames total). It is partially covered by another film and has no audio. | ||
On August 14th, 2022, YouTube user TheSecretLifeOfAliens uploaded two snippets of the test, a snippet with just Shrek, and a snippet with both Shrek and the Mugger, without the original audio. The footage comes from demo reels by another | On August 14th, 2022, YouTube user TheSecretLifeOfAliens uploaded two snippets of the test, a snippet with just Shrek, and a snippet with both Shrek and the Mugger, without the original audio. The footage comes from demo reels by another DreamWorks animator. | ||
On August 17th, 2022, a video containing early models for Shrek and the Mugger was found on the Hester Studios website. It's unknown if they were used in the final test. | On August 17th, 2022, a video containing early models for Shrek and the Mugger was found on the Hester Studios website. It's unknown if they were used in the final test. | ||
On November 23rd, 2023, the full test was uploaded | On November 23rd, 2023, the full test was uploaded onto YouTube by the test's production designer, Barry Jackson (The Zoom Art Studio on YouTube). | ||
===Test Animation=== | ===Test Animation=== |
Revision as of 16:38, 24 November 2023
Shrek is a 2001 computer-animated film directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, based on the book of the same name. However, production for the film dates back to around 1995, when Chris Farley was originally cast as Shrek. Around this time, DreamWorks made an animation test featuring an early version of Shrek.[1]
Plot
Shrek enters a gated city at night, singing "I Got You (I Feel Good)" by James Brown. He comes across a Mugger tied to a rope, who was singing along with Shrek. Shrek proceeds to play with him and then stretches the Mugger on his rope, and sends him soaring into the night sky.
Availability
Very little information was known about the topic, and all that remains of the actual animation test are still images. In April 2017, YouTuber "unclesporkums" uploaded a storyboard version of the animation test. He later re-uploaded it in September 2017 because he found more storyboards of the animatic. Since voices were absent from the original upload, he decided to voice over the missing lines by himself. The upload can be watched down below and is roughly 2 minutes and 23 seconds long. Considering the storyboards' existence, it’s likely that the actual animation is either somewhere in the DreamWorks Archives or in the hands of a collector.
On July 30th, 2022, LMW user DingleManBoy (aka DoofusManBoy on YouTube) found a sped-up clip of the tape in HD quality on a demo reel of a previous animator for DreamWorks' pre-production stage of Shrek (1996-1998). It was uploaded to YouTube and slowed down/zoomed so that every frame was visible (31 frames total). It is partially covered by another film and has no audio.
On August 14th, 2022, YouTube user TheSecretLifeOfAliens uploaded two snippets of the test, a snippet with just Shrek, and a snippet with both Shrek and the Mugger, without the original audio. The footage comes from demo reels by another DreamWorks animator.
On August 17th, 2022, a video containing early models for Shrek and the Mugger was found on the Hester Studios website. It's unknown if they were used in the final test.
On November 23rd, 2023, the full test was uploaded onto YouTube by the test's production designer, Barry Jackson (The Zoom Art Studio on YouTube).
Test Animation
Gallery
Screenshots
Models
Videos
Footage
See Also
- Donkey Does F1 (partially found photos of Shrek character inflatable at Formula One races; 2004)
- HP PhotoSmart 945 (lost "Shrek" tie-in commercial for camera product; existence unconfirmed; 2003/2004)
- Shrek (partially found original Chris Farley dialogue of CGI-animated comedy film; 1990s)
- Shrek (partially found original Mike Myers performance from CGI-animated comedy film; 1999-2000)
External Links
- Archive of an eBay listing, containing the above screenshots.
- Description of the eBay listing, containing info about the animation test.
- Demo Reel including Sped-up test footage in HD Quality.
References
- ↑ r/LostMedia Subreddit post on the Shrek "I Feel Good" animation. Retrieved 14 Aug '22