Well with things the way they are, and my work cut out for me on the DVD series, I have also decided to add to my work load to get attention for the DVD release. Taking full advantage of the tools available to me, I have decided to allow Newgrounds to host the prelude story to Sihde. This story will give some initial background and foundation to the DVD series, setting itself after the Moscow Incident that made Eastern Europe a barren wasteland and during the World War that follows it. This wil be a flash animation and will only be the tip of the animation potential of the actual series, but if you really want to follow Sihde and it's official storyline, the first origin storywill get no more official to an actual running mini series as Sihde: Prelude. Watch this space and please rate the series when it starts

Animatics and profesional presentation

Been a while I know, so much to do and so little time to fit this project into it, though I am determined to release it as soon as I can. To be frank any sales would be good at this point. Things are as tight as an Indian drum, and I know I;''m not the only one in that prediciment right now. If anything such financial restraint has only gone to encourage myself, as if I sit around waiting for e-mail responses or jobs to fall on my lap nothings going to happen. Bad time to be a grpahoc designer it seems. Still I managed to get Vue d'esprit 6 working on my computer and finally came up with a rough animatic as to how I'd love my animation to look.

Vue 6 is a wonderful tool, and mixing it with my other tools has allowed me to create a more profesional world foor Sihde. As you can see from the examples below. Also it's tooning capabilities are fantastic and help me to create great anime looking vieces and aircraft.

So as you can see, a lot of work to come, but I also have to keep my feet firmly on the ground. If the opportunity to makke some money for the family arrives, it takes top place everytime.

Lots'a 'splody lights an' such

I'm trying to push my computer's limits with the special effects I have available to me. Hopefull I can come up with animate scenes simimilar, if not improved upon quality

Primary Characters (Part One)

Name: Kyle Raven

Age: 27

Profile: Kyle is the reluctant master of the Sihde Unit 1, Brakaus Shiva. He came to Henge City to look after his younger sister but instead found himself reigned in by the Sihde and REALM in their war against the Dragons. When introduced to the story, Kyle is a novice witch of minor reputation but whose power becomes almost god-like the further into one he becomes with Brakaus Shiva.

Kyle is no real hero in any sense of the word. His motives are selfish and cold. Would it not for his sister's health he would have left the Earth to burn at the hands of the Dragons. But for good or ill, he plays the most pivitol role in the outcome of the conflict and perhaps creation itself.

Name: Claire Raynor

Age: 23

Profile: Claire is a dedicated soldier and dedicated to the survival of the human race, to a fault. When she enlisted into REALM, she did so with open optimsim and faith in everything both she and REALM could work towards. Though not as fanatical as Yasanori, she is not prepared to sacrifice those under her command unless she would take the same risks herself. In this she plays a good role as second in command of REALM's forces.

She is, however, not one of Yasonori's top advisors. A position she envies with hidden fortitude. However this lack of trust from REALM's corodinator and her developing, but unrequanted feelings towards Kyle Raven not only develop suspicion in REALM's activities, but also bring about her own self destruction.

Dragons, Monster Mecha and Witches

There is always a dream project you have. That masterpiece you always wanted to create or produce. That novel in your head, that painting, the photo or film. Sihde for me is that very project. Not just something to do, but something to do right, so I am making this my masterpiece project, with no intent to skimp on quality or effect. Sihde the series will be a 13 part animated series which will also have a prequel movie to it's name. It's the same old story of boy meets mecha that is more than it appears, in this case it's boy meets monster, kills dragons and faces the end of the world. Hidden beneath this visual is a story of paganism, witchcraft and Gaian theology. This project alone has taken me five years to perfect into the vision I have foreseen for it, and hopefull the trailer I am woring on will show you how seriousl I am taking this project to heights I have never pushed myself.

(Final Sihde model for the series)