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Showing posts with label ARCANA STUDIOS. Show all posts

Monday, August 4, 2025

ITEM# The Art of Reboot

Overview:

The Art of ReBoot is a behind-the-scenes art book that explores the visual development, character design, and concept art of ReBoot, the groundbreaking CGI-animated television series. First aired in 1994 and produced by Mainframe Entertainment, ReBoot was the world’s first fully computer-animated TV show, set inside a computer system called Mainframe. The series follows characters like Bob, Dot Matrix, Enzo, Frisket, and others as they defend their digital city from threats such as viruses like Megabyte and Hexadecimal.


What's Inside:

  • Character Design: Detailed sketches, early 3D models, and concept evolution of both heroes and villains.

  • Concept Art: Backgrounds, environments, digital vehicles, and program elements all illustrated with stunning visuals.

  • Production Insights: An in-depth look at how the show was made, including early animation techniques, software used, and the creative process behind pioneering CGI for TV.

  • Tech and Innovation: How ReBoot influenced the future of digital animation and became a cult classic.


Visual Style:

A colorful mix of polished 3D renders, pencil sketches, storyboard panels, and technical drawings. Features iconic characters like Bob, Dot, Enzo, AndrAIa, Phong, and Frisket on the cover and throughout.


 

Friday, August 1, 2025

ITEM # Helen Killer # 1 - 4

 In 1901, twenty-one year old college student Helen Keller, with the aid of a fantastical device invented by her friend and mentor, Alexander Graham Bell, regains her sight and hearing as well as near super-human strength and agility. Helen is enlisted by the Secret Service to protect President William McKinley who has been targeted for assassination by Anarchists. As a deeper conspiracy to destroy America unfolds around her, Helen discovers that her new abilities come with a dark and terrifying price!

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

ITEM # Butcher Street

Butcher Street

Michael Rose has awakened in a strange place: a city block from which there is no escape, watched over by a monstrous guardian. Every one of the other denizens carries with them some secret pain, but are they wardens or fellow prisoners? While Michael hunts for escape from Butcher Street, he learns that the only way out is in.

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

ITEM # Sideshows # 1 - 4

In 1950's Las Vegas, the mob enlisted former circus attractions as their aces in the hole. These SideShows had a little secret: they really did have the abilities they pretended to