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The LUCY Drawing Tool: Most Versatile Camera Lucida Ever

Created by Les Cookson & Ken Higginson

LUCY Drawing and Painting Tool Inspired by the Old Masters' Secret Techniques—Designed for Today's Artists! Now You Can Draw Anything!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Animation Dome 3D Zoetrope Now Live on Kickstarter! Grab your EARLYBIRD!
over 6 years ago – Tue, Nov 07, 2017 at 05:02:18 PM

Hello Everyone!

I just launched my new Kickstarter, and I want to make sure all my awesome backers don't miss out on the EARLYBIRD pricing that will only be available for one day!

So please come watch my fun new video and find out more about the Animation Dome! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/amat/the-animation-dome-3d-zoetrope-bring-the-toy-box-t?ref=3ztaew

The ANIMATION DOME - 3D Zoetrope Bring the Toy Box to Life!

Animate anything from cartoons to claymations to toys like LEGOs, action figures, army men, and much more. Play! Create! Discover!

I am very sorry if you get this more than once, but I have to way to filter of people who back more than one project. And I want to make sure my backers don't miss the EARILYBIRD because you are the ones I want to get the discount!

Thanks,

Les

GoodDay Interview! ZOEFLIX, a Modern Zoetrope Project
about 7 years ago – Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 06:50:01 AM

Hello Everyone!

Only 9 days left in the new ZOEFLIX, a Modern Zoetrope project. Please come take a look and consider placing a pledge to get one of these great animation devices so you can: draw your own cartoons, watch mesmerizing animations, and experience the beauty and history of the Zoetrope!

SEE THE PROJECT HERE

Also, I wanted to let you all know that I went on GoodDay Sacramento last weekend. It was a fun opportunity to show off the new ZOEFLIX. Click below to watch the clip!

 

Thank you so much,

Les

ZOEFLIX- A Modern ZOETROPE Animation Toy Conversation Piece
about 7 years ago – Fri, Mar 03, 2017 at 06:38:02 AM

Hello!

I wanted to let everyone know that we relaunched our new Kickstarter project, and it looks like it will be successful this time around. Please check it out and watch the video: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/amat/zoeflix-a-modern-zoetrope-animation-toy-conversati?ref=58g18d

ZOEFLIX- A Modern ZOETROPE An engaging animation toy, and a gorgeous conversation piece for your home! View the Project

 

  • Draw your own endless cartoons
  • Watch mesmerizing animations
  • Experience the beauty and history of the Zoetrope

SEE THE PROJECT

I apologize if you receive multiple updates about this. I'm trying to tell all my backers from all my projects, and some of you awesome backers have backed multiple projects and so will get multiple updates—very sorry for the clutter.

Thank You So Much!

Les

 

New Project!
about 7 years ago – Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 07:57:15 AM

This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read.

Shipped!
over 7 years ago – Wed, Aug 10, 2016 at 05:26:26 PM

Hello!

It was crazy, but we finished shipping out all the rewards with completed surveys a couple weeks ago! So all domestic orders should have been delivered by now. I know some international orders have been delivered and others are still in transit; emails with tracking numbers were sent out by BackerKit if you still need them.

A few backers have still not filled out their survey. If you have not filled out the survey that includes your shipping address, then we cannot ship your reward. We need a shipping address—Kickstarter did not give it to us.

As you are starting to use your LUCY, please take advantage of the instructional videos at http://LucyHelp.com

If you are having trouble accessing the website for any reason, here are the direct YouTube links to the videos:

LUCY Set-up – https://youtu.be/Z3mECBio3rs

How to Use LUCY – https://youtu.be/oBv6-D1jZHg

Switch LUCY from Left to Right – https://youtu.be/bW2YvXlNlxg

Use LUCY While Sitting – https://youtu.be/YLS9UbGNdXw

Use LUCY at an Easel – https://youtu.be/RqzlH38lU6o

Use Photo Projector with LUCY – https://youtu.be/FRYb1hipiuM

Using ProjectorARM – https://youtu.be/oqXWXrHoaCY

If you have any other questions or need help you can contact me at [email protected]

Please like and follow us as well:

https://www.facebook.com/camera.lucida.52/

https://twitter.com/AncientOptics

Please post pictures of what you're creating with your LUCY! Or email me a picture.

Another cool development is that Amazon has picked up the LUCY as part of their Launchpad Program, which is a platform for crowdfunded products. The list just went live, you can see it here: https://www.amazon.com/LUCID-Art-Drawing-Versatile-Camera-Lucida/dp/B01JNNIXU8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1470847284&sr=8-3&keywords=lucy+drawing+tool

The Amazon page says that it will ship in 1 to 2 months, but they just say that to cover themselves with new products. We have more LUCYs ready to go, so feel free to share if you have friends who missed the project.

I plan on sending out a sort of satisfaction/feedback survey in a couple weeks or so after you all have had a chance to test the LUCY. I want to hear what you think, what could be done better, ideas for improvements or expanded capabilities. So please keep that in mind—I'll be looking forward to hearing your ideas.

Thank you so much for being a part of this and making this all happen. I've heard from some of you already, and it really means a lot to me to hear your positive reactions and feel your excitement. I hope these LUCYs get used a lot—get drawing!

Thanks,

Les