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By Shayne
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www.byshayne.com
is a young company committed to providing educational and fun books to children
of all ages.
The small publishing house was started by Shayne Hood, a
work-at-home mom who began her career as an animator. She received her
undergraduate and graduate degrees in filmmaking at the California Institute of
the Arts in Valencia, California. Her first animation job was as an assistant
effects animator for the feature FernGully: The Last Rainforest. She
has contributed to feature films, television, and CD-ROMs as an effects
animator, character animator, and storyboard artist.
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| Shayne’s best productions came in the forms of a son and a
daughter, both of whom are home schooled. Her Masters Thesis, a short animated
film about a little girl and her pet giraffe, was based on her first book
Jeremy Can’t Drink Milk which she wrote for her children. This delightful, 3 ˝ minute film is now available for purchase and the book is available as well. Watch for the further adventures of Jeremy and his friends. This series will
gently teach the youngest reader about ‘consideration,’ ‘kindness,’ and
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Love of animation and love for raising and educating her
children inspired Shayne to produce The Original Let’s Animate which teaches children of all ages
about animation as an art form. It also allows them to make their own short
animation with an opportunity to have their work put to VHS tape or DVD. This
kit is great for the home schooled child with creative tendencies. Your child
may create his or her own animation independently or work collaboratively with
other students or adults. This simple to use kit includes 400 sheets of
pre-punched animation paper, a peg bar for registration (like those used by
professional animators), and an instructional booklet.
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www.byshayne.com does not link to any other sites (unless a purchase is
made), the youngest internet user may navigate the site. There is even a section
with drawings that can be printed out and used for coloring. And don’t forget to
view the featured animation turned in by those who have purchased The
Original Let’s Animate. |
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