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15 Heartwarming Comics And Some Videos That We Made Of This Firefighter And His Unusual Pet Dragon
Hi, my name's Tim and I'm a firefighter!
A little while ago I adopted a baby dragon called Bash, and now my life is adorably chaotic.
I've installed fire alarms in every room and I sleep with a fire extinguisher under my pillow, which I'm blaming for the neck-hump I'm developing.
My hope is that one day Bash will be used in the fire service. I think he'll be great! He's fireproof and can navigate through fire like a duck to water. He's small and can climb, so he could easily locate people in a burning building. There's only one problem... he loves starting fires.
I'm using gold coins as treats to help train him, which certainly gains his attention. Firefighters don't exactly make the big bucks, though, and I'm pretty sure he's now richer than me. I think he knows it too, seeing how smug he's been looking lately.
Anyway, here are some videos and comics about our crazy, adorable day-to-day adventures!
Oh, and if you enjoy the comics, we have 60 issues which you can read for free here.
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Me and Andy Bashforth are two artists in the animation and VFX industry who met at university in 2011. We have a vision to set up our own animation studio based in the UK, and are excited to launch our first project 'Tim and Bash'.
Over the last 8 years Andy worked as a lecturer in animation and VFX at Teesside University, and I've been blessed to work on some big feature films including Sonic 2, Space Jam 2, Disenchanted, Paddington and the BAFTA award-winning Klaus.
Tim and Bash is our passion project - to fulfil our dream of both bringing a completely original story to life, as well as the childhood fantasy of owning a pet dragon! Former volunteer firefighter Tim Northcott was the inspiration for the design of the comic, and he plays Tim in our live-action series too! We really wanted someone who looked like they could tackle a blaze, and Tim has very much been there, done that, and worn the fire suit. That experience has been a great guide for us in creating a believable character. Our stories are brought to life by our incredible sound team at audiocreatures.com. Their ability to produce exceptional work on a rapid production schedule is outstanding.
When You Find Your Calling
A Bold Knight
For our stories we look for something relatable, simple, and that can surprise our audience. We are combining fantasy elements with the modern day, so we want to excite people's imaginations with our stories. Once we have brainstormed and refined the story ideas, they get storyboarded and edited. We pick the ones which are the strongest, and move them into production.
I (Daniel) draw the comics using photoshop, and me and Andy co-direct the live-action episodes. Andy oversees all of the VFX, and is responsible for creating believable fur, lighting, special FX such as fire, and the final grading. I provide the movement and acting of Bash using Maya.
Magic Is In The Air
The Dark Side Of Dragon Keeping...
The biggest challenges we face are the time it takes to produce. Each 1-minute episode takes about 6-8 weeks to complete after filming has been done. This also has a financial aspect as we left our jobs, and spent 2 years working on these episodes as a business. We are now looking for opportunities to grow it into a TV series.
The Usual Suspect
Bash's First Christmas
I’m beginning to think that Bash is kind of like a cat.
The most rewarding moments of Tim and Bash are when we receive comments telling us that they were having a really tough day, but that our comic brought them a smile. This makes it feel like we are doing something purposeful. I hope these videos and comics have put a smile on your face!
Life Is Full Of Lessons
The Future Is Big And Scary, But Today Is Small And Cute!
There's Just No Loyalty These Days
That Sinking Feeling
Tim's House Through The Eyes Of His Pet Dragon
One Step At A Time...
Bash Meets His Plushie
Late Night Study Session
Firefighter Trains Baby Dragon!
Postman goes to wrong house
How A Dragon Sees Chinese New Year 2024
Firefighter adopts a baby dragon!
Baby Dragon vs Mail
Feeding a Baby Dragon...
This is my favourite comic! So happy to see it on BP again :-)
Thanks so much! That means a lot to us! :D Check out our videos too if you haven't already, you can see them in the article! 🥰
Load More Replies...Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Be sure to check out our latest live-action video :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BggqeFrUuag&lc=UgwODi8vRYyA9sbqmSR4AaABAg
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Load More Replies...This is my favourite comic! So happy to see it on BP again :-)
Thanks so much! That means a lot to us! :D Check out our videos too if you haven't already, you can see them in the article! 🥰
Load More Replies...Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Be sure to check out our latest live-action video :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BggqeFrUuag&lc=UgwODi8vRYyA9sbqmSR4AaABAg
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