Altf4's Flash Animation Portfolio & More

---

---

 

 

~ ~ ~

A 2006 WELCOME

Welcome to elohtibbar.com, Altf4's Flash Animation portfolio! (As well as comics, short stories and drawings that may or may not be of a low quality)

Look around, there might be something you like, or you might prefer a webcomic like penny arcade or boston and shaun in which you will absolutely LOVE leaving my site forever.

Ultimate Showndown of Ultimate Destiny is probably my most popular flash and maybe you've seen it and want more? Well I have bad news bucko, Ebaums world dot com is my only other flash. The good news however is that my webcomic, Kitty n' Bones, is the best in the world.

Send hatemail/fanmail to Greenbux@gmail (oh sweet here comes the internet spambots!)

Also I know the gubs link is broken so stop wasting my time with your insanity!

+++

Short Story: Puppies

+++

Puppies are the greatest thing on earth, they are the sunshine of my day, and the stars of my night. They are soft and fluffy and their ears are flappy and when you scratch behind their ears they like it apparently. They always drool and sometimes they lick your feet. It tickles when they do this so you laugh. And then the puppies giggle and you and the puppies end up having a nice relationship ruined by a poor sex life. I have lots of crazy adventures with other peoples puppies, because I never get to have a puppy. Only once did I have one, he was small and scruffy and I found him at sea. He later turned out to be rat or something.

Here is a picture of a japanese puppy I guess

This is the story of Scampy, he was my favorite puppy ever.

Scampy was the local friendly hobo's puppy and believe you me he got himself into all sorts of shenanigans. He was named Scampy because everyone who ever met him knew in their hearts he was a loveable old scamp. He has a brown fluffy tail and soft satiny fur, and he always had the refreshing scent of oil! The only problem the neighborhood kids and I had with him is that he was missing his right eye! It was covered in pus, and Billy always claimed he could see Scampy's brain through there, although I personally never could (sometimes I think Billy might have been a liar but I never asked him if he was because I valued our friendship.)

Here is a hole in his head it's gross but we have to love him

After a few weeks of playing with Scampy and having to wash my pus-covered hands afterwards each time, I decided it was about time that little rascal got an eyepatch, so I bought him one. The pus in his eye made the eyepatch stick to his face and we couldn't get it off and Franklin said that it was a good thing because the rocks we put in there would never be able to fall out. Tommy said that he thought it would be a funny joke to re-name Scampy to scurvy, because he looked like a pirate. I said that Tommy was wrong because scurvy was a very serious disease the friendly hobo was dying from because he couldn't afford lemons.

I brought the hobo some leftover spaghetti one time

One day several months later after hours of fun playing with the puppy, me and the gang of boys decided we would suprise Scampy the next day by showing up with out own eyepatches, so he wouldn't feel like a misfit and commit suicide when his musical career was at its peak. We called a group huddle in the park and didn't let Scampy come in because we didn't want to ruin the suprise, but we were afraid that he would feel left out so we didn't let Billy in either. Tommy, Franklin and I came up with a brilliant plan to all go to a dollar store later that night and pick up pirate costumes. After that we played with Scampy for a while untill it was Franklin's dinnertime and he was really the life of the party so we just all went home after that.

 

Here is a picture of what Scampy would look like if he had both eyes, I would probably love him more

The next day all 4 of us showed up in eye patches and pirate hats (except for Tommy he was wearing a top hat, he might have been being a classy pirate but I didn't ask him so I guess I'll never know.) We walked into the back alley and saw the friendly hobo sprawled on the ground, with his sleeve rolled up and a broken syringe nearby. Scampy was crying and licking his face and it was really sad like it was like that one part of homeward bound except sadder. I breathed a sigh of relief that Scampy didn't get into heroin too because he knew the dangers, otherwise we would have had a DOUBLE-CRISIS on our hands. I picked up Scampy and told him that I loved him and I would take him home. I told my boys that we needed to have a pirate funeral there, because the friendly hobo woul never get a funeral and would probably rot there until some ant took him to thier nest. Then the Queen would go "You expect to me to eat THAT!?" and a palace guard would giggle and then she would sentence him to death. We paid our dues and The boys and I dropped our eye patches on him as a sign of pirate-respect. Scampy licked his cheek and wiped away a tear. It was truly a moving moment.

Then Suddenly, we were attacked by a Cheetah! A robotic cheetah! I screamed and covered my ears. The cheetah said in an electric and scary voice "I am a cyborg sent to eat children who don't eat their vegetables" It was at this moment I remembered that I had chosen to 'save' my spinach for Scampy. The cheetah leapt at Billy, who screamed in fright. I closed my eyes and thanked jesus I he hadn't jumped at Frankin. Scampy then leapt into action, jumping onto the cheetah's back and biting his robotic eye, which I can only assume was used for checking the level of Potassium in our stomachs. The cheetah jumped onto his hind legs and came crashing down on Billy's face. Scampy fought valiantly and cut open the cheetah's neck, spilling a red stream of safety. The cheetah collapsed, and with his final bit of energy, devoured Scampy. I collapsed over the cheetahs body, tears flowing from my face. Scampy was gone. Gone forever, I would never see his cute little eyepatch again, or smell his wonderful oily scent. It was only then I realized he was in a better place.

ahhh help me it is scary

He was in heaven, where there are fireplaces in every back alley, and milkbones are not a legend. He was where he would be most happy, and I look forward untill the next time I see him. I still cried, at the memory, and the loss, untill Tommy walked up to me and rested his hand upon my shoulder and said:

"I sure as fuck am eating my celery tonight."

This picture is ridiculous, suns don't have feelings

Billy went to hell that fucking prick.

+++

Altf4 BLOG

+++

Release Delays

November 11th, 2006
I am disappointed in the time it is taking but I vow to have this done by the end of the month
next weekend is looking hopeful. It's freezing today and we have no heat so I'm inside wearing my warm new North Face jacket - with the hood on! Every try to draw with gloves on? Fell asleep wearing my ski jacket and woke up drooling all over it. Fortunately it's waterproof...

+++

This is the last project deathsphere post

October 16th, 2006
Summer Camp E1, “A Pilot you Racist”, is going to be released November 5th

If there is any more delays I’m going to be disappointed.

This domain name expires in the next few months so if you see this consider yourself lucky to have caught it.

+++

Update: Preview up

August 16th, 2006
http://eefoof.com/movie/294
Enjoy

+++

Update on the project

June 2nd, 2006
Remember last time I said I had a final character design? I LIED!

Here is something that is a lot closer to the final style of Project Deathsphere.

We’re all but done writing Season One (we’re calling it that in case we decide to make a second season) and we’ve started recording dialogue. We have a theme song, we have voice actors, we have a desire to make this work.

Our first episode is predicted to be coming out around september-october, and then one episode a month after that until we are done.

We also have 5 animators including myself on board, so the quality should be top-notch.

I’m tired of referring to this project as project deathsphere instead of saying the title so I shall reveal the title. (the blog shall remain here)

‘Summer Camp’

+++

Casting call woop woop

May 28th, 2006
We’re casting so send in sample clips to greenbux@gmail.com and if you are good you might get to have a few lines
Serious requests only!

 

A Character Design 

April 17th, 2006
Here is a character design that I feel is complete. The first episode isn’t coming out untill around next September or Later because of our schedule, so I don’t want to reveal too much untill it is go time.

In the meantime, here is a near-final design of a secondary character. I’ll leave it up to you guys to see what you can figure out about him.

I am not going to update this blog with any frequency, and this is pretty much the best you can hope for for the next 4 or 5 months

+++

First Post!

April 14th, 2006
Project Deathsphere is a codename for my newest project.

I’m going to keep this blog up to date on what is hip and happenin’ with the project.

Here is Project Deathsphere up to date:

My team and I started working on this project roughly 4 and a half months ago, with the intention of making an ongoing webseries that is actually funny. Considering how our team is located (spread out across Canada), we decided it would be best to make a miniseries.

We had a concept for the series, and we soon enough had characters and individual episode plots. We worked hard at characters and plots because in a standard web cartoon, you get 4 one-dimensional characters based on the creator’s of the series delivering shitty jokes to your ears for 3 minutes of crude tweened animation, and this is the last thing we wanted.

It’s been 4 months, and we have most of the characters cast, and we have all of the episodes written to near-final draft. I’m working hard on character designs that are simplistic but can convey emotion and be somewhat realistic, and I’m fairly proud of what we have so far. Eventually, I plan to post these designs, character animation tests, etc. so those who want to see them can, but right now we are keeping this project mostly under wraps.

Just so you know who “we” consists of:

• Shawn Vulliez- Creator/Writer/Animator/VO
• Eric Gagne- Creator/Writer/VO
• James Vincent- Creator/Writer/VO
• Matt Beaudoin- Animator
• Brandon Hardesty- Voice Acting
• Dan Warren- Music

Sam Shiffman- Background art

We are going to be essentially writing, directing, voicing, animating and distibuting something the length of a feature film over the next year, and we are trying to make it the best possible. Because we will most definitely have over an hour and a half worth of animation, probably more, we’re looking for animators to help.

If you’re interested in animating, e-mail me.

look at all this crap I just wrote that nobody will read
-Altf4

 

5 Responses to “First Post!”

badaboum6 Says:
April 15th, 2006 at 5:13 am

“look at all this crap I just wrote that nobody will read”
Actually, I read most of it.
BTW, I think it’ll pwn. :)

matt Says:
April 16th, 2006 at 6:51 pm
hey, i read your crap too…keep puttin out vids like ultimate and ebaums—or else.

matt Says:
April 16th, 2006 at 6:55 pm
…by the way, catchy name…”project deathsphere”

Connor Says:
April 25th, 2006 at 6:55 am
man if you been working on this for that long im sure it will be at least as good as snakes on a plane which I liked!

Aquilix Says:
April 25th, 2006 at 1:12 pm
i read it! sounds cool man…

+++

AltF4's Animations

+++

AltF4's The Ultimate Showdown is found below.

+++

If you want to see all of AltF4 Animations go to www.albinoblacksheep.com/altf4/. 

 

---

---

More Background On Elohtibbar.com

 

Elohtibbar.com is one of those small but culturally meaningful websites that reflects an important period in early internet history—specifically the era of Flash animation, hobbyist creators, and personal web portfolios. Although never a mainstream destination, the site offers a snapshot of the creative energy that defined the early-to-mid 2000s online world. For many who encountered it, the site was a playful hub of Flash animations, comics, strange and humorous short stories, experimental art, and a sporadically updated blog.

Over time, the original site disappeared as the domain expired, but it was later purchased and restored by someone who recognized its historical value. Today, elohtibbar.com stands as both a reconstruction and an homage to an influential but easily forgotten corner of internet culture. This article provides a comprehensive and detailed examination of the website, including its origins, ownership, creative goals, distinctive content, audience, restoration efforts, cultural relevance, and the broader digital environment that shaped and eventually endangered it.

---

Ownership and Origins

The original creator behind elohtibbar.com was an animator known online as AltF4, a Canadian artist and illustrator who used the site as his personal creative portfolio. His work fit naturally within the independent Flash-animation movement that thrived during the early 2000s. Artists of that era frequently built their own websites to showcase sketches, drawings, rough story ideas, comedic pieces, and animated shorts produced with Adobe Flash—then the dominant medium for accessible web animations.

Elohtibbar.com was one such personal site. It hosted the creator’s Flash portfolio, including early pieces, character concept art, illustrations, and various comedic projects. It also included blog entries documenting ongoing animation work, behind-the-scenes notes, casual commentary on the creative process, and the frustrations or triumphs that came with independent digital art production.

Eventually, as often happens with personal domains, the original owner allowed the domain to lapse. Years later, someone purchased it not to replace the content but to restore it. The new owner, a fan of the original site, undertook a project to recover archived versions of the site from old snapshots and re-publish them in a respectful form. The restoration effort sought to preserve the creator’s legacy, keep the work available, and prevent the domain from being repurposed for unrelated or commercial content.

The current iteration of elohtibbar.com reflects that mission: it is intentionally nostalgic, intentionally imperfect, and intentionally loyal to the spirit of the original.

---

Location, Structure, and Site Layout

During its original period of activity, elohtibbar.com followed the web design norms of its time. It was simple, minimalistic, and direct in structure. Most early Flash-era portfolio sites were built manually, without content-management systems, and the architecture typically consisted of:

• A homepage introducing the creator and linking to key creative works

• A Flash-animation index or showcase page

• A gallery of comics, sketches, or illustrations

• A short-story section featuring humorous or surreal writing

• A blog or update log where the creator discussed progress on works-in-development

• Occasional external links to collaborative projects or community sites

Because Flash files were embedded objects rather than video players, visitors had to load each one individually. This gave portfolio sites a distinctive rhythm: each animation had its own page, description, and often comments or production notes.

The restored version of elohtibbar.com maintains the layout style and the “scrappy,” early-internet aesthetic rather than attempting a modern redesign. This choice is intentional, reinforcing its identity as a digital time capsule.

---

Content Overview

Elohtibbar.com’s content spanned several creative formats. Each category reflected the tone and personality of its creator—irreverent, experimental, and often intentionally absurd.

Flash Animations

The core attraction of the site was its Flash-animation portfolio. These animations featured stylized characters, exaggerated humor, and visual gags typical of early internet cartoon culture. The animations blended comedic timing with lively music and surreal premises, a style that resonated with fans of independent Flash creators.

The creator also collaborated with musicians and other artists, incorporating original songs or comedic voice acting into his pieces. The site also documented the progress of multi-episode projects and series concepts. These included notes about writing, character design, voice recording, and the challenge of coordinating with remote collaborators long before cloud-based workflows existed.

Comics and Drawings

Elohtibbar.com included a collection of comics, usually comedic or absurd in tone. Many were single-panel jokes or character sketches that expanded the universe of the creator’s animations. Others were rough drafts, doodles, or experimental art, and the site embraced their “low-polish” nature as part of the charm.

Short Stories

One of the most memorable parts of the site was the creator’s humorous short stories. These were intentionally bizarre, mixing innocent childhood themes with dark twists, bursts of surrealism, or exaggerated emotional drama. These pieces were not polished prose but rather comedic sketches—written quickly, with a raw energy that matched the rest of the site.

Blog Posts and Production Notes

The blog portion chronicled creative struggles, production updates, delays, casting calls, character design revisions, and self-mocking commentary. It offered a behind-the-scenes look at independent animation, revealing the challenges of:

• Balancing time between life and creative work

• Coordinating with remote team members

• Finding reliable voice actors

• Designing characters that were expressive yet simple enough to animate

• Managing the limitations of software and hardware at the time

This candid writing humanized the site and appealed to fans who followed the creative journey.

---

Audience and Popularity

Elohtibbar.com was not a mass-market website. Instead, it had a niche following among:

• Fans of early internet Flash cartoons

• People who enjoyed irreverent animation styles

• Viewers who appreciated underground humor

• Early-web comic readers

• Followers of the creator’s other work on community-driven animation sites

The audience size was modest compared to large animation portals, but it was enthusiastic. The site was often discovered through word-of-mouth, forum posts, or links shared among early-internet communities. Fans enjoyed the quirky sensibility of the work and appreciated that the creator openly shared works-in-progress, concept art, and his creative frustrations as part of the storytelling experience.

---

Goals of the Site

The goals of elohtibbar.com evolved over time, but they can be summarized as follows:

1. A Creative Portfolio
   It served as the creator’s hub for animations, drawings, and writing.

2. A Testing Ground for New Ideas
   The site was a sandbox where hybrid formats, developing character designs, and experimental story ideas could be showcased.

3. A Way to Communicate With Fans
   Through blog updates, casting calls, and announcements, the creator formed a relationship with his audience.

4. A Place to Share Collaboration
   The site documented cooperative efforts with musicians, writers, and other animators.

5. An Independent Publishing Platform
   Long before video-sharing platforms existed, independent artists needed their own spaces. Elohtibbar.com was one such space.

---

Restoration Efforts

After the domain expired, many years passed before the site was revived. The new owner purchased the domain specifically to restore its original spirit using archived snapshots and historical web records. The restoration had several aims:

• Prevent Misuse of the Domain
  Many expired domains are repurposed for unrelated commercial or spam content. The new owner wanted to prevent this and keep the site aligned with its creative roots.

• Bring Back Lost Content
  By using archived sources, the restorer attempted to reconstruct portions of the original site—its design, tone, and content.

• Pay Tribute to Independent Creators
  The restoration acknowledges the cultural value of early-web artistry, even when small in scale.

• Provide a Nostalgic Experience
  The restored site invites visitors to revisit (or newly discover) the feeling of the early 2000s internet.

The restorer is transparent about the limitations. Not all original content could be recovered, especially Flash animations that relied on now-defunct browser plugins. Some materials may be missing, corrupted, or incompatible with modern systems. Nevertheless, the restoration stands as a tribute to what once was.

---

Cultural and Social Significance

Elohtibbar.com is important not because it was widely famous, but because it embodies a piece of digital culture that is increasingly rare:

1. Early-Internet Creativity

The site represents a period where individuals—not corporations—defined much of the internet’s creativity. Personal websites were laboratories of experimentation.

2. The Flash-Animation Era

Flash animation transformed online storytelling, giving rise to independent creators who shaped online humor and aesthetics. Elohtibbar.com is an artifact of that era.

3. DIY Publishing

Before social media platforms, creators needed their own spaces to share their work. Elohtibbar.com is a reminder of how personal and direct that publishing once was.

4. Fragility of Digital Heritage

The near-loss of the site illustrates how easily early web culture can vanish. Its restoration becomes an act of preservation.

5. A Window Into Underground Humor

The site’s comedic tone—strange, surreal, irreverent—represents a style that flourished online before content moderation norms and monetization constraints narrowed the boundaries of mainstream online humor.

---

Why the Site Still Matters Today

Even though technology has moved on and Flash has been retired, elohtibbar.com remains relevant because it:

• Demonstrates what independent animation looked like before modern tools

• Shows the evolution of web-native humor

• Provides historical context for the creative work of early online artists

• Reflects the unique “voice” of the early internet—a voice that has largely faded

• Serves as a reminder of how ephemeral digital creations can be

For those who care about digital history, internet culture, or animation, the site continues to offer insight and inspiration.

---

 

Elohtibbar.com is far more than an abandoned domain or a half-remembered animation site. It is a piece of internet history—an emblem of a creative era defined by Flash animations, personal experimentation, and raw artistic expression. Its restoration reflects a growing recognition that digital culture deserves preservation, even when its creators were working at small scales, outside mainstream attention.

Today, the site stands as a digital time capsule. It recalls a moment when the internet was more chaotic, more personal, more artistic, and more experimental. In revisiting elohtibbar.com, we revisit not only a single creator’s work, but also the broader spirit of early online creativity—something worth remembering, studying, and celebrating.

 

---

---