Ghettomation
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Ghettomation is the brand/company of animation created by animator/creator Jim Lujan
. The term was coined by Lujan to described the "low budget" and "whatever it takes" simplified form of stylized animation that he creates. Emphasis is placed on character, story, dialogue, audio, and art design rather than walk cycles or traditional animation techniques. Ghettomation has been described as a direct "for the people" approach that relies heavily on humor and the exaggeration of character. It has been cited as an exciting part of the independent "do it yourself animation movement". Lujan has named his own production company Ghettomation and continues to make a variety of comedic cartoon films.
Jim Lujan
Jim Lujan is an animator and cartoonist based in the LA area. He is the creator of many short animated films that are primarily featured online and in film festivals. One of Jim's films, "Mama, I'm a Thug", was featured in the Sick n twisted film festival in 2006...
. The term was coined by Lujan to described the "low budget" and "whatever it takes" simplified form of stylized animation that he creates. Emphasis is placed on character, story, dialogue, audio, and art design rather than walk cycles or traditional animation techniques. Ghettomation has been described as a direct "for the people" approach that relies heavily on humor and the exaggeration of character. It has been cited as an exciting part of the independent "do it yourself animation movement". Lujan has named his own production company Ghettomation and continues to make a variety of comedic cartoon films.