Last Tuesday my sister and I had the opportunity to go to Sheridan College for a presentation to their animation students.  The presentation was the creation and concept for the animated music video for Hail The Villain’s upcoming first single “Take Back The Fear”.  The video was created by Sheridan Animation Alumni, Rune Entertainment, based in Etobicoke.  They did a 45 minute presentation and Q&A to review of the techniques and tools used to create the video and the soon to be launched Hail The Villain website.

L-R: Drew, Chad, Bryan & Joe of HTV, Paul & Peter of Rune

The video took over 6 months to create and is a combination of 2D and 3D computer animation.  The most interesting thing for me was to see the bands ideas (and story that Chad had told me so long ago) actually come to life.  I was lucky enough to see rough sketches and versions of the process along the way and it is unbelievable the time and effort everyone put into this project.  In my opinion Rune captured the Metal City and the characters the way HTV had envisioned it.  Unfortunately I can’t share any of the images or video stills until it is officially released this year.

After the presentation we all went to eat at the 50’s Diner, which tasted like they heated up the food from the ’50’s.  I was not a fan, but the company and discussion we had was worth it.  I love seeing Darryl and Wyn Ihi guys!)  And then Kristin and I dropped the boys off for a meeting and went back to the city to get relax and get ready before their show that night.

Back at the college the show started off with the first screening of the finished music video.  It looks so great I wish you could see it!  Then HTV played a wicked set including 3 new songs, Look Ma No Head (below), Downfall and Deathmaster Snitch.  There were a whole bunch of friends and family out at the show and we had a great time.

Kawi was out, working hard side stage.

Sisters Unite!  Kristin, Jordana (Drew’s sister) and Me with our VIP passes.  This is my first HTV VIP pass.  I’m keeping it.

I can’t wait for their album to be released.  It’ll be out sometime this summer.  Until then, check out Deathmaster Snitch live or go to my YouTube for more videos from the show.