This and That Again;

The big problem with computer animation is the rendering time. I have been off line for 2 days finishing up a water effect. The time involved is considerable and all other computer functions take a back seat. That is just the way it is. Oh a Readerfarm would be nice, lots of processor time in the background but that is not realistic for the small home studio. All water over the dam or in this case waterfalls.



The L.A. Times book section had a review of Strange and Stranger, the Fantagraphics book of the life and career of Steve Ditko, the creator of Spider-Man and Dr. Strange. Ditko is one of my major art heroes. I have a few of his originals.

The reviewer was unsatisfied with the depth of research. You can research an enigma all you want but never get inside the door. Ditko does not let people inside his door, quite literally.

In the early 80s Ditko had a hospital stay. The Kubert students did up a get well card and Ben Ruitz, and older more dignified student, took the card into the city to wish him well and meet with our hero. Ditko came to the door. Thanked him for the card and closed the door.

Art should be enough. Why do we as a nation feel that we have the right to walk around inside the souls of our heroes? Steve Ditko gives us his art but that is all he will give. We should respect that. I am still going to read the book.