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Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Sep 5

We forgot about Bluesky! Here is our work-in-progress on the trailer for our #IndiePilot, Wild Westly!

We've been working on this trailer on and off for roughly five months, and we've made a lot of progress! Stick around if you're excited to see where it goes next. #SupportIndieAnimation

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Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · May 25

Storyboard: Winston S Lewis
Animation: Daniel Garzon

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Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · May 25

#WildWestlyUpdate You've seen stylised animation, but have you seen stylised impact frames? Here's some early experimentation with Wild Westly's impact frames and how we want to really lean into the Western genre with our art style!

#IndieAnimation #IndieAnimationDay #IndieSeries

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Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · May 14

The Diddler. #WildWestly

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Studio Flimpo @flimpo.co · Apr 25

Three indie animation Kickstarters you can support RIGHT NOW! #supportindieanimation

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Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Apr 26

#WildWestlyUpdate Here's the first official sneak peek at what our trailer may look like once its finished + the steps it takes to reach our final animation! Everyone involved in this shot is credited at the end.

#IndieAnimation #IndieSeries #Animation #SupportIndie

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Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Apr 13

Background: Lizzie Simac (@ lizziesartwork on insta)
Rough animation: Mune @muneaj.bsky.social
Cleanup & Char Designs: Winston S Lewis

Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Apr 13

#WildWestlyUpdate The Wild Westly pilot trailer is coming along nicely! Can't wait to have everything ready in a few months!

#SupportIndieAnimation #IndieAnimation #AnimationWIP #RoughAnimation

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Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Mar 7

Glad to hear that you like the concept!! We can't wait to get some animation out in a few months so hopefully you stick around!! (If you're a spider fan then you're in luck, as one of the characters in the pilot is a pink bloom tarantula!)

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Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Mar 7

Here's the og for anyone interested! x.com/saronictonic...

allan // ceo of mercy !! / COMMS OPEN 6/7 on X: "HELLOOO EVERYONE !! IN CELEBRATION OF ME HITTING 600 FOLLOWERS, IM GONNA DO AN OPEN ART COLLAB!! >_< Feel free to put your oc or whoever you choose into the open spot with Donna Dee Darling !! #owtwt #overwatchoc #overwatch2 #owoc #collaboration https://t.co/AMmI0tzKOQ" / X

HELLOOO EVERYONE !! IN CELEBRATION OF ME HITTING 600 FOLLOWERS, IM GONNA DO AN OPEN ART COLLAB!! >_< Feel free to put your oc or whoever you choose into the open spot with Donna Dee Darling !! #owtwt #overwatchoc #overwatch2 #owoc #collaboration https://t.co/AMmI0tzKOQ

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Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Mar 7

My version of Saronic's open art colab over on twt! Had a great time using clip studio for the first time to make this AND a new screenless tablet.

His name is Clubz and he works as a chef.

#OverwatchOC #Overwatch2

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Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Mar 4

STOP SCROLLING, THIS IS A STICKUP! 🔫🪲

Come watch the animatic for trailer for Wild Westly's pilot🪲🤠! We're currently animating this, and we can't wait to show you our dashing insect outlaws in full action soon!

#Indieanimation #indieanimationday #WildWestlyUpdate

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Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Mar 4

Voice cast for this trailer consists of:

@ashersva.bsky.social as Westly
Yatta Wafula as Hercule
Alexander Grace as Elliot
@maziemakesmusic.bsky.social as Wendy
@kaotickiii.bsky.social as Harriet
Sasha L as Argus
and ✨🪲
@getgianni.com as Mayor Colt

Thanks for watching everybody!! 👋🪲

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Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Mar 4

STOP SCROLLING, THIS IS A STICKUP! 🔫🪲

Come watch the animatic for trailer for Wild Westly's pilot🪲🤠! We're currently animating this, and we can't wait to show you our dashing insect outlaws in full action soon!

#Indieanimation #indieanimationday #WildWestlyUpdate

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Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Mar 1

If you're interested in learning more about Wild Westly, go and watch our pitch video over on YouTube! It introduces you to the characters, cast, and crew, and gives you a glimpse into the concept art and progress we've made so far! www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmLo...

Wild Westly Pitch - Indie Animation Day

YouTube video by Topaz Animation Studio

www.youtube.com

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Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Mar 1

Wild Westly is 2 weeks into the production of our trailer! We've got two wonderful animators on board and I promise that you guys are going to love what they've been cooking!

#IndieAnimation #IndieAnimatedPilot #AnimatedPilot

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🏳️‍⚧️ Ko Laluna 🦴 Voice Actor 🦴 Singer 🍉 @kolalunava.bsky.social · Feb 20

my wonderful castmates & i talk about our experiences working on wild westly!! pls check it out! :)

Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Feb 17

The Wild Westly team got invited to an Indie Pitch night in celebration of #IndieAnimationDay!

Tune in over on our youtube to see our entry, and check out the original video with all the other amazing projects over on @marsdraws.bsky.social youtube account! (Links below)

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Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Feb 17

I FORGOT ABOUT BLUESKY OKAYY

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Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Feb 17

youtu.be/ItQ2ICJSUI4?...

Indie Animation Community Pitches [feb 2025]

YouTube video by Marssdraws_

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Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Feb 17

youtu.be/QmLoJXbsv3M?...

Wild Westly Pitch - Indie Animation Day

YouTube video by Topaz Animation Studio

youtu.be

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Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Feb 17

The Wild Westly team got invited to an Indie Pitch night in celebration of #IndieAnimationDay!

Tune in over on our youtube to see our entry, and check out the original video with all the other amazing projects over on @marsdraws.bsky.social youtube account! (Links below)

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Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Jan 30

The Trailer's animatic is looking like it'll be finished by the end of this week, so this is the last call for animators for the trailer for Wild Westly!!

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Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Jan 24

Thanks for checking out these finalised designs! If you or anyone you know is interested in sending over a portfolio for this show's animation team then you can find everything you need here: bsky.app/profile/topa...

Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Dec 31

PAID FREELANCE ANIMATION JOB 🤸‍♂️❗️❗️❗️

Hey guys! The Wild Westly team is looking for frame-by-frame animators for the trailer for our pilot episode. We are offering $325 per week!!

More info and application process here: www.castingcall.club/projects/wil...

Wild Westly Pilot [Animators Needed]

Wild Westly Pilot [Animators Needed]. <p>Hot-headed outlaw Wylie Westly and his gang of criminal misfits go on a journey across the land o...

www.castingcall.club

Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Jan 24

And last but certainly not least, the level-headed sniper and tactician of the gang, Wendy Fantôme the spiny leaf insect (Extatosoma tiaratum)!

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Winston S Lewis @topazanimation.bsky.social · Jan 24

Ragtag cowhand and town flirt, Elliot Willowherb the Elephant Hawk-moth (Deilephila elpenor)!

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