Daniel M. Kanemoto has made a masterpiece... and noone even asked him to do so. This is what Daniel had to say about the project on his blog.
"My favorite 'exclusive' from this year’s Comic-Con was a beautiful painting by legendary artist Drew Struzan, featuring a horde of zombies from THE WALKING DEAD. Frank Darabont is adapting the apocalyptic Image Comics book created by Robert Kirkman, and man, it looks really, really great.
As I was admiring Struzan’s work of art, I wondered what the opening titles to this terrifying new television show might look like… so I animated a spec title sequence using artwork ripped from the pages of the comic, originally illustrated by Charlie Adlard and Tony Moore.
Just so there’s no confusion, I’m not affiliated with the production in any way — I’m simply a huge fan of both Frank Darabont and Robert Kirkman, and this is my attempt at creating a cinematic introduction to one of the all time great 'continuing stories of survival horror.'"
Amazing work Daniel! Let's hope that Frank Darabont sees how amazing your work is and gives you the leg up you deserve. To see more of Daniels work head over to his Vimeo channel or check out his site. If you want to see more about the series premiere on AMC and watch a trailer, head over to the AMC site.
CREDITS
Animated by Daniel M. Kanemoto
"The Walking Dead" Artwork by Charlie Adlard & Tony Moore
"Fresh Blood" Written & Performed by eels
Music Editing by Jeff Yorkes