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[personal profile] beelikej
Finally, I can show you what is officially my first fanart of 2014! For this year's [livejournal.com profile] spn_cinema I chose a film that on reviewing turned out to be even more crude than I remembered *grins* But not only does the story fit the script I imagined for my favorite SPN guys, more importantly it has an incredible and very inspirational setdesign. I hereby pay tribute to the marvelous puppet action movie "Team America: World Police". Scenes I created are loosely based on the original story, but are mostly a funky backdrop for my paper creations. May I present:

BannerJ3-TeamTexas 600

Title: Team Texas: Protecting Y'all
Medium: Photoshop and Papercuttings
Film: Team America: World Police (2004)
Pairing: Jensen/Jared; a bit of Jared/JDM (no cheating;)
Rating: R for suggested BJ (no visible nakedness)
Warnings/Enticements: see descriptions above!
Note: Art comes with a DIY paperpuppetplay-set!

Concept: Brilliant musical actor Jared Padalecki is recruited by Jeffrey Dean Morgan to join Team Texas, a government agency assigned to protect the country against attacks. His acting skills are needed to infiltrate a group of terrorists. Dedicated agent Jensen Ackles doesn't think the actor is up for the task, but as they work the case together, he realizes Padalecki is not the shallow Broadwaystar he imagined.


MOVIEPOSTER
PosterJ3-TT 600
The poster and scenes below are unedited photos, the tour behind the scenes reveals how I made them.
Only thing I added digitally was the tagline:)

MEET THE TEAM!
4184 Jensen TeamTexas
Jensen, experienced agent

4195 Jeff TeamTexas
Jeff, head of Intelligence

4170 Jared TeamTexas
Jared, newly recruited fabulous actor

TIME FOR ACTION
I added some lyrics and dialogues from the film to accompany the scenes I created.
Here are... the adventures of Team America:

4271 Jeff Headquarter Intel
Jeff: Welcome to Team Base, this is I.N.T.E.L.L.I.G.E.N.CE.
Jared: I.N.T.E.L.L.I.G.E.N.CE.?
Jeff: The most sophisticated computer in the world! It has discovered that several terrorist groups from all over the world have gathered to attack America, so you see why we need you. We will disguise you as a terrorist to infiltrate the group and find out what their plans are.

4247 Jared Lincoln
But Jared has doubts about the mission and leaves to wander around the warmemorials in Washington D.C.
where he thinks about his options...
What would you do if someone told you to fight for freedom?
Would you answer the call or run away like a little wuss?


4260 Jared Washington
Freedom isn't free. Now there's a hefty fuckin' fee
And if you don't throw in your buck o' five, who will?


4302-JeffJared Scene TT
When Jared returns, Jeff is not sure he can trust him to not run off again when things get tough,
so he asks Jared to prove that he is wiling to do anything for the team.
Jared: You can't be serious.
Jeff: Oh, I am serious. Look, this is my serious face.

4320-JeffJared Shadow TT
"This isn't about sex, Jared, it's about trust." :-p

4233 Jensen Martial Arts B
When that's settled, Jeff introduces Jared to the leader of the team: Jared, meet Jensen.
He may lack in courtesy, but he's the best martial arts expert Texas has to offer.

Jensen: That's right, 'actor', just stay the fuck away from me!

4239 Jensen Martial Arts F
On the mission the Team get into hand-to-hand battle with the terrorists.
Jensen: Alright, let's make this interesting,

4282-J3 explosion TT
There are a lot of explosions... Boom!

6258-J2 explosion TT
More fighting and more explosions and Jensen is totally impressed by Jared's dedication to the cause
Jensen: If there's a world left when this is all over, I'd like to buy you a beer.

4281 Jeff Headquarter Ruins
Jeff: Great job, team. Head back to base for debriefing and cocktails.

4290-J2 MtRushmore TT
Jensen admits he's scared of relationships with a fellow agent.
Jared: I promise I will never die.

4296-J2 cuddles TT
And then there were cuddles. The End.



Scroll down to DIY or take a look behind the scenes.
(Warning: includes pictures of yours truly)
THE MAKING OF TEAM TEXAS
modellen J3 TeamTexas
I started by making full body manips in Photoshop, built out of bodyparts from J3 themselves in an effort to be proportionate;) Except for the bobble heads, obviously *grins*

1DIY-3980 Worksheets
Next step was to clone them and divide them into puppetparts:)
(For a step-by-step guide of making the paperpuppet, go to the DIY section

4010 PaperJensen and me TT
Jensen was the first to be cut... Yes, that's me playing with him:)

4022 PaperJensen upsidedown TT
Weeeeeeeeh!

4029 Multitasking TT
My workspace was all over the place; from lightbox to computer. I kind of multitasked: while I had already build puppet Jensen, I was still fiddling in Photoshop with Jeff and doing corrections on the worksheet with Jared. (see if you can spot the differences with the final versions;)

4031 Papercut Jeff TT 4036 PapercutJared TT
Jeff and Jared puppet style \o/

4049 TeamTexas on Couch TT
Done!

sketch-Poster TeamTexas BeeLikeJ Poster TeamTexas ACHTERGROND
I had made a sketch of the poster and a new logo, based on promotional material of the original film (see sourcepost). I projected the base on the big screen behind the puppets as a backdrop for the photoshoot.

4081 SetUp High TT
First I experimented with hanging the puppets up high.... but I couldn't get the right angle for photos.

4059 Flag J3 and me TT
It was near impossible to make a photo without their shadow covering the image. And I couldn't pull the string while standing on the ladder and holding the camera;)

4128 SetUp Low TT
So I changed tactics and hung the puppets on long strings.

4130 SetUp Def TT
I layed down flat on the floor to shoot the pictures from a low angle...
(Don't pay attention to what Jeff and Jared's bodydoubles are doing *grins*)

TopshotJ3-TeamTexas
It still took a lot of tries to capture the guys as I had imagined! This is my favorite shot \o/. After recreating the poster, I played the film and shot the scenes. The puppets were not very cooperative; that scene with Jensen facing the terrorist actually shows him spinning around too fast for me to capture;) But eventually I was able to shoot my whole script, yay!

4335 Complete Paperset TT
Oh, but look, I made more...


LIKE TO CUT UP PEOPLE? WANT TO PLAY WITH BODYPARTS? NOW YOU CAN!
(or Scroll down to End)
As a bonus I made puppetparts of the starring duo in their regular clothes for you to play with.
Click to download printable pdf-worksheets of Jensen and Jared:
Paperpuppet Jensen | Paperpuppet Jared
ETA: by request there is now a download of the Jeffrey Dean Morgan puppet available as well:)

Here is additional information on how to get started:
As mentioned on the worksheet, you need:
- scissors and an exacto knife;
- brass fasteners (8 per puppet);
- string: 2 short pieces (about 10 cm each) and a long piece for pulling;
- a (calender) hanger (stickertype)

Print the worksheets on thick paper (I used 375 grams Granite white) - or glue your print on a bit of cardboard.
Size=A4 (21x29,7cm) - Finished puppetsizes: Jensen=38cm; Jared=40cm. For the record: Jeff=39cm;).

A STEP BY STEP GUIDE
Don't forget to put a piece of cardboard underneath your worksheet before cutting into the paper!

2DIY-3983 Cut Holes
I find it's easiest to first do the holes: I cut crosses in the big ones and poked the small ones out with pointy scissors.
Also check for other small shapes to cut (like Jensen's hand).

3DIY-3987 Cut Body 4DIY-3994 All the parts
I cut the big shapes with scissors; I found sturdier kitchen type scissors work best
(see Jared and Jeff cut outs in the behind the scenes section;)

5DIY-3995 Splitpen Front 6DIY-3996 Splitpen Back
Attaching brass fasteners.

7DIY-3998 String Knot 8DIY-3999 String Connect
Tying the shoulders together. (Do the same with the thighs)

9DIY-4002 PullstringTop 10DIY-4004Pullstring Bottom
Attaching the pull string; instead of the knot at the bottom, you can also simply wrap the string around the string between the legs.

11DIY-4005 Splitpen Joints 12DIY-4008 Hanger
Complete the body with feet and hands, stick hanger at the back of head and you're done! Go play!

If you use the worksheets I'd love to see your version of the puppets! If you're anything like me and get supernervous when you have to follow even the simplest instructions, don't hesitate to ask for clarification or to tell me if I messed up:)

As always, comments are love. (Or not, but feel free to express confusion or dislike, those responses are welcome too!).


I'd like to give my thanks to my family, co-workers and all the online flisty supporters who endured me during the process. I want to mention two people specifically, because they unwittingly were used as betas for this project. I experimented with 1D puppets for [livejournal.com profile] tanisafan and a set of The Hobbit's Fíli and Kíli for [livejournal.com profile] sillie82; thank you ladies for your feedback *grins*.
More credits in my source post and of course thank you for stopping by!

J.

P.S. While I was working on my final photos I discovered Jared had geeked out over Team America at the DCcon Gold panel. I put a link to the video in my sourcepost:)

P.P.S. I may or may not have shot a video myself of the scene between Jared and Jeff, but I'm not sure if people want to see that? *shifty eyes*

My masterlist of artsy fiddling
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Date: 2014-05-16 07:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] firesign10.livejournal.com
This is amazing!!!!!! Your creativity is fantastic, and your skills are remarkable!!! I loved this :-D

I totally think people want to see Puppet Jared and Puppet Jeff in action. And then Puppet Jared and Puppet Jensen for the bonus footage ;-)

Date: 2014-05-21 09:14 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
Thank you very much for all the exclamationmarks :-D

Hehehehe, I did fool around with Jared and Jensen (how could I not?), yet that didn't end up on video;) But you can now watch Jeff and Jared in *that* scene together here!

Date: 2014-05-16 07:17 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] wusswoo.livejournal.com
This is complete genius, thank you for putting a smile on my face. I'll have to print them out and make them do despicable things to each other, *cough*

Bravo (a?) great work xx

Date: 2014-05-21 09:17 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
Ahw, thank you, nothing makes me happier than knowing I made someone smile with my silly art. Please share if you do end up fiddling with the guys! (Have fun!;)

Date: 2014-05-16 07:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amberdreams.livejournal.com
This is, without a doubt, the funniest thing I've seen for ages! You have surpassed yourself (oh and hi to you too my dear!). I'd love for there to be an actual animated version, that would just put the icing on this fabulous cake of hilarity!

Date: 2014-05-21 09:19 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
Wahey, thank you! (Hi! *waves*) If only I had two extra hands to help me filming, I'd totally play some more. (I did manage to make an animated version of Jeff/Jared, if you're interested: here!)

Date: 2014-05-16 07:37 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dugindeep.livejournal.com
O. M. G. You have outdone yourself! I always love seeing what you come up with because it's always a new and interesting media. Besides the fabulousness in what you've crafted, I am also delighted in how you applied it in this film. The scenes you shot and the ~plot you presented are hilarious and a fond representation of the film. Thank you!

Date: 2014-05-21 09:21 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
Heehee, I was worried I took the sillyness too far this time;) I'm very happy that you think I captured the mood of the film as well, because I was hoping to do that justice. Thank YOU!

Date: 2014-05-16 07:38 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bflyw.livejournal.com
hahahahaha...
THANK YOU for yet again surprise me with what you can come up with! Fantastic! There is just no limit to what you can do!

Date: 2014-05-21 09:23 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
It makes me grin like mad when you say I surprised you once again \o/ I'm thrilled that I made you laugh:)

Date: 2014-05-16 07:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cassiopeia7.livejournal.com
Yup, you've outdone yourself -- again!! These guys look so time-intensive -- how long did they take to create and assemble?

. . . Why yes, I WOULD care to see the video you shot of Jared and Jeff, yes I would!

Date: 2014-05-21 09:36 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
And yet I was more worried than ever that it was too silly to work;)

I spent a lot of time photoshopping, mostly fiddling with details nobody probably noticed (but I had such fun making the badges and Jared's bling belt:) and to make the bodies look as 'real' as possible even though they are not one single photo. Jensen's body was easiest, because besides changing his head, I only had to reconstruct one hand for him to have a good puppetpose.
Jared has the annoying habit of keeping his hands in his pockets, whereas there are not a lot of full body photos of Jeff available, so the two of them were build out of many different images. Dressing Jensen and Jared in their Team Texas clothes didn't take that long in comparison (if you don't count the aforementioned details;)

It took two days to create the set and backdrop photos. As for the paper cutting, you can figure that out for yourself with the worksheets *grins*

Also: the Jeff/Jared video is now available here!

Date: 2014-05-16 08:28 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dephigravity.livejournal.com
I've never seen the movie, but this entire post is awesome and amzingly clever! I love how you always show your process as well. ♥
Edited Date: 2014-05-16 08:29 pm (UTC)

Date: 2014-05-21 09:38 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
Thank you:) I think you might like the movie, I highly recommend it! I keep a record of my process just so I remember what the hell I did *g*

Date: 2014-05-16 08:44 pm (UTC)
denig37: (Smiling future!Cas)
From: [personal profile] denig37
OMG O.o

BWAHAHA, THAT IS ONE OF THE BEST THINGS I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY WHOLE LIFE!!!

Date: 2014-05-21 09:38 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
Heehee, thank you very much :-D

Date: 2014-05-16 08:58 pm (UTC)
sillie: (BigBang2010AmriaDean)
From: [personal profile] sillie
Bwahaha, this is great!! Love the puppets; their bobbleheads and little arms and legs are hilarious and perfect. Awesome job, lady! :D :D

Date: 2014-05-21 09:41 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
*grins* Thank you. The idea for the bobblehead came to me accidently while I was putting their bodies together and was struggling with proportions; I'm so happy with how that worked out:)

Date: 2014-05-16 08:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ar-richardson.livejournal.com
oh my gosh, I love these. So cute and fun! I wish I had ink for my printer! It'd be great to have these guys hanging around my desk (lol literally) for inspiration whilst writing! You are amazingly creative (and I am even more excited to see what you have planned for my big bang -- I was super lucky to be chosen by you)!

Date: 2014-05-21 09:44 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
Thank you! If you ever manage to refill your printer and decide to play with the guys, let me know;) Well, I already told you about one element that is similar to this artwork, I only hope I live up to your expectations now. :-p

Date: 2014-05-16 09:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] brutti-ma-buoni.livejournal.com
So much fun! Weirdly, I especially like the wall-cast shadow cast by the Jeff/Jared blowjob scene; very artsy. But the bobbleheads are amazing too!

Date: 2014-05-21 09:46 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
Thank you! What's even weirder is that THAT is exactly one of my favorite bits. \o/ It makes me very giddy that you noticed the funky shadow too:)

Date: 2014-05-16 09:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] roxymissrose.livejournal.com
Jared showing Jeff just how serious he was cracked me up! This is just fabulous! I love it! :D

Date: 2014-05-21 09:48 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
:-D I have to give credit to the original film for the idea; I merely put Jeff and Jared together for that scene *grins*
(I made a silly video of it too, if you're interested, you can watch it here!)

Date: 2014-05-16 10:41 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] chomaisky.livejournal.com
These are adorable!

Date: 2014-05-21 09:48 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
Thank you:)

Date: 2014-05-16 10:46 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mashimero.livejournal.com
Hahaha OMG that is hilarious! Jared's pink camo! I love how creative you are with your fanart!

Date: 2014-05-21 09:49 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
Thank you! Of course Jared had to wear the pink uniform, he looks fabulous in pink;)

Date: 2014-05-17 12:28 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tipsy-kitty.livejournal.com
Holy crap, I was doubled over laughing while looking at this. Jensen's serious face combined with his puppet jeté is priceless!

And of course, I love how imaginative and creative you are with these challenges. Your skill with paper arts is amazing.

Date: 2014-05-21 09:52 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
*beams* Thank you! It took me a while to find the perfect facial expression for Jensen: and then I couldn't resist making him do silly moves;)

Date: 2014-05-17 12:49 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] blackrabbit42.livejournal.com
MIND BLOWN.

I love Fandom.

I love you, beelikej. For serious.

Date: 2014-05-21 09:53 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
\o/ *fistpumps* SUCCES!

Thank you <3

Edition 2,887

Date: 2014-05-17 12:59 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] livejournal.livejournal.com
User [livejournal.com profile] dehavilland referenced to your post from Edition 2,887 (http://spnnewsletter.livejournal.com/803138.html) saying: [...] at Fanart Team Texas: Protecting Y'All [...]

Date: 2014-05-17 01:56 am (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] tsuki-no-bara.livejournal.com
this is so cute and fun and kind of goofy. (and i mean that in the best possible way.) i especially love jared's pink pants. and the bobbleheads. and that you made paper puppet templates for people to make their own!

Date: 2014-05-21 09:57 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
Heehee, thank you; goofy was exactly what I was going for, and it makes me happy that it wasn't just me who thought that was fun;)

(I hope to have inspired at least a couple of people to play with J2 puppets themselves;)

Friday| Vids/Arts/Icons/Misc.

Date: 2014-05-17 04:05 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] livejournal.livejournal.com
User [livejournal.com profile] blackrabbit42 referenced to your post from Friday| Vids/Arts/Icons/Misc. (http://crack-impala.livejournal.com/471360.html) saying: [...] tags. Hilarious comic take on the close of 9x22/previews for 9x23. Team Texas: Protecting Y'all [...]

Date: 2014-05-17 04:32 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] wataru-kisugi.livejournal.com
This is absolutely fantastic!! I have not seen that original movie but seen a teaser. They're splendid!! Also I like those biss. Great works!!

Date: 2014-05-21 09:59 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
Thank you very much:) The original film is great, I highly recommend it!

Date: 2014-05-17 04:40 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] zara-zee.livejournal.com
Wow. This...wow. I'm...totally blown away. What an incredible project.

There's only one appropriate word...AWESOME!!! :)

Date: 2014-05-21 10:00 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
Ahw, thank you! I had fun and am happy I got to spread a little of that around:)

Date: 2014-05-17 06:47 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] siennavie.livejournal.com
This was hilarious and unique and looked like a crap ton of work :P Bravo!!

Date: 2014-05-21 10:00 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
*takes a bow* Thank you:)

Date: 2014-05-17 09:29 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] equally-dour.livejournal.com
These are amazing. *__*

Date: 2014-05-21 10:01 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
Thank you!

Date: 2014-05-17 11:13 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] deirdre-c.livejournal.com
So incredibly cool!!! What an amazing and hilarious and fun project!

Date: 2014-05-21 10:03 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
Thank you:) I'm totally doing Jared's pose from your icon \o/

Date: 2014-05-17 11:17 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tmn1966.livejournal.com
You should see me right now... I look a mess (I've been sick since Wednesday *shakes fist at stupid viruses that make people act like zomibies*) but I have a huge smile on my face!

This is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!!!!!! Oh my gosh I don't even know where to start! This is so cool and I'm so glad that I read everything from the story to the sources (I didn't know about Jared being a geek about the film! Hee! so much fun!).

I love the story, Jared indecisive and Jeff needing his 'trust' (haha that was an awesome part) and Jensen being a badass, and the 'lots of explosions' scene. And Jensen and Jared holding hands and Jeff adding that there would be cocktails after (or maybe during? lol) the debriefing. And the end, of course when there were cuddles. Awww.

I wants more! (i.e. where's the vid, lady?!) lol

Great job, bb! So amazing and creative, and I love that you always share everything with us because I find that fascinating as well - it's awesome to 'see' you at work. ♥♥

Date: 2014-05-21 10:10 pm (UTC)
ext_63196: (CinemaChallenge)
From: [identity profile] beelikej.livejournal.com
*blushes like crazy* Thank youuuuu. Glad I could make you feel better!

How cool was that to have Jared be a dork about this film? (AND sent his silly picture to Jensen, haha, these guys, my heart) I found out just as I was wondering what scene to give him and he picked it for me, really, how could I not have him jump at the Lincoln monument ;)

The explosions gave the puppets such a great glow. (Their hands fit perfectly together!)

I just got the message that you found the vid already, but for completeness, I'll add the link here;)

Thanks again for your cool comment. <3
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