Justin Rollins of Shining Fingers Studio passed away

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Re: Justin Rollins of Shining Fingers Studio passed away

Postby thundercatlord » Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:27 pm

Vlad G Pohnert wrote:that really is a shame... He had a awesome time at Sakura-Con In April on the AMV creator's panel... He supported my contests too. I think this upcoming Sakura-Con I'll dedicate a small block to him and play all his video greats as a tribute.

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I fully support this. Great idea Vlad.
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Re: Justin Rollins of Shining Fingers Studio passed away

Postby Vlad G Pohnert » Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:35 pm

I'll add it to the current block lineup..

I think it's only fitting since he did contribute to the contest for many years there too. I was thinking about also adding in a few short (30 seconds or so) memories blurbs of those that knew him if people don't mind recording themselves on video saying them.

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Re: Justin Rollins of Shining Fingers Studio passed away

Postby Pwolf » Wed Sep 29, 2010 7:33 pm

That's a great idea. I was trying to find some pictures of him from SakuraCon this year but I didn't take many.

I also hope that his family has the opportunity to see this thread.
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Re: Justin Rollins of Shining Fingers Studio passed away

Postby ngsilver » Wed Sep 29, 2010 9:23 pm

That is an awesome idea vlad. I too decided to add a memorial bock of programming at this years Youmacon because of the support he gave us by entering when we were first starting out. My staff were all in agreement about the idea as well. It's the least I could do.
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Re: Justin Rollins of Shining Fingers Studio passed away

Postby shiningfingerstudios » Wed Sep 29, 2010 11:30 pm

Justin Rollins aka J-roll and "Roll the Stampede" was one of the closest friends I've had for over 20 years. Justin was like a brother to me and I'll never forget the day I met him at a comic book convention. I never would have guessed that he would introduce me to another convention, A-kon, and guide me into the world of AMV's.

I still can't believe that J-roll is gone. Maybe because he left so many things for us to enjoy. Memories, pictures, and even including himself and SFS in his most recent AMVS.

For those of you who knew Roll, he was the same guy to everyone. Loving, fun and dependable. He put as much time into his hobby of video making as he did in everything in life. He did everything to the fullest and with all his heart. Thanks for all the kind words and you better believe I plan on a tribute video to Roll's memory.

I would love to hear your memories of Roll and if you have any pics of hanging out with him, please email them to me. I'm making a tribute for his memorial which as I write this will be on Monday, about 5 days away. Send them to shinobisam@gmail.com

R.I.P. Roll the Stampede, J-Roll, Justin Rollins. I love you man. You're not gone. You just went ahead. We still have that MJ video to finish.

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Re: Justin Rollins of Shining Fingers Studio passed away

Postby shiningfingerstudios » Wed Sep 29, 2010 11:45 pm

It's very cool to see that a lot of you were touched by Roll. I'm going to try and upload and release vids that he hasn't put on the org if I can get a hold of them. From some of the screen names, I know I've met some of you in Dallas at A-kon. I too will be editing.

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Re: Justin Rollins of Shining Fingers Studio passed away

Postby machina21 » Thu Sep 30, 2010 2:04 pm

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Re: Justin Rollins of Shining Fingers Studio passed away

Postby Niotex » Thu Sep 30, 2010 5:28 pm

Damn. I never got to meet the guy but my condolences.
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Re: Justin Rollins of Shining Fingers Studio passed away

Postby Otohiko » Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:17 pm

Oh man, I really hate cancer :/

This is terrible to hear, I never knew he was sick. He made great videos and always seemed like a very positive guy. I really hope that's the way he's remembered.
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Re: Justin Rollins of Shining Fingers Studio passed away

Postby rubyeye » Fri Oct 01, 2010 9:28 pm

I'm at a loss for words upon hearing this shocking news .... Shining Fingers Studios have always been one of the strongest supporters for us at A-Kon. While I never really knew Justin, it was always cool to meet him when I did. "Roll the Stampede" was such an iconic name that I will miss his presence in this community. I like the idea of a "tribute" video, as Vlad proposes, because I have not seen very many of them dedicated to members of this community. I'm sure we would be honored to show one at A-Kon next year.
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Re: Justin Rollins of Shining Fingers Studio passed away

Postby macchinainterna » Sat Oct 02, 2010 8:19 pm

godix wrote:I knew of him more than I knew him, but still sad news.


The same goes for me. I knew his legacy on the org, but I never had the opportunity to meet him, let alone speak with him online. It's very sad to hear of his passing. He sounded like a great person.

RIP RolltheStampede
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Re: Justin Rollins of Shining Fingers Studio passed away

Postby Pemblem » Sun Oct 03, 2010 2:03 am

He may be gone, but his legend will live on forever.

Rest in Peace, Roll the Stampede.
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Re: Justin Rollins of Shining Fingers Studio passed away

Postby Phantasmagoriat » Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:14 am

wow, RolltheStampede was such a familiar name to hear at cons.

I give my regards.
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Re: Justin Rollins of Shining Fingers Studio passed away

Postby Renato » Mon Oct 04, 2010 9:28 am

I heard the news of his passing after seeing the end of AMV Hell 5.

I'm not much of a poster here, but I visit the org a lot to check out AMVs, especially Azumanga Daioh related AMVs. I noticed Roll's Azumanga DIE-OH vids and they inspired me to create my own AzuDaioh shorts for my local convention. I also enjoyed his works in the AMV Hell series, especially the Negi short, since I am a huge Negima fan (and still am)

I don't know him personally, but I might as well dedicate my last AzuDaioh short AMV that I made for my local convention, that I made recently, to him, since his work and his other works motivated me to make my own AzuDaioh shorts (even though I believe they are not on his same level, but I try).

R.I.P. and condonlences to his family
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Re: Justin Rollins of Shining Fingers Studio passed away

Postby angelx03 » Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:50 pm

This is just too unreal........seriously! :cry:

You have my condolences.
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