Gregory Ecklund
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Gregory Ecklund is the director of animation at THQ's
Heavy Iron Studios
.
He got his start in animation by screening his Lloyd's Lunchbox series at Spike and Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation. The short took notice of Jonathan Davis
, lead singer of the metal group Korn
, and would later be basis of video collaborations for the Korn singles "Right Now" and "Everything I've Known
". It is still Ecklund's most recognized work to date.
He studied traditional Character Animation at the California Institute of the Arts
. He then learned computer graphics at Industrial Light & Magic. Thereafter, he went to Digital Domain
to be trained for commercials and amusements park rides.
THQ
THQ Inc. is an American developer and publisher of video games. Founded in 1989 in the United States, the company develops products for video game consoles, handheld game systems, as well as for personal computers and wireless devices...
Heavy Iron Studios
Heavy Iron Studios
Heavy Iron Studios is an American video game developer, based in Los Angeles, California. They were a wholly owned subsidiary of THQ until being spun off as an independent company in May 2009 as part of a cost-cutting move....
.
He got his start in animation by screening his Lloyd's Lunchbox series at Spike and Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation. The short took notice of Jonathan Davis
Jonathan Davis
Jonathan Houseman Davis is the lead vocalist and frontman for the nu metal band Korn. Davis was ranked 16th on Hit Parader 's list of "Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists".-Early life:...
, lead singer of the metal group Korn
Korn
Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed as an expansion of L.A.P.D.The band released their first demo album,...
, and would later be basis of video collaborations for the Korn singles "Right Now" and "Everything I've Known
Everything I've Known
"Everything I've Known" is a song written and recorded by American rock band Korn for their sixth studio album, Take a Look in the Mirror. It was released as the album's third single in April 2004.-Concept:...
". It is still Ecklund's most recognized work to date.
He studied traditional Character Animation at the California Institute of the Arts
California Institute of the Arts
The California Institute of the Arts, commonly referred to as CalArts, is located in Valencia, in Los Angeles County, California. It was incorporated in 1961 as the first degree-granting institution of higher learning in the United States created specifically for students of both the visual and the...
. He then learned computer graphics at Industrial Light & Magic. Thereafter, he went to Digital Domain
Digital Domain
Digital Domain is a visual effects and animation company founded by film director James Cameron, Stan Winston and Scott Ross. It is based in Venice, Los Angeles, California...
to be trained for commercials and amusements park rides.
External links
- gecklund.com (up to date blog)
- Robot Zombie-official site
- G.Ecklund on MyspaceMyspaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- Ecklund's blog
- Interview with Gregory Ecklund at THQ-Nortel Networks Kidz Online video
- Loyld's Lunchbox 3 video (RealPlayer Required)