...so, what's on your mind?
My NATA novice round submission just cleared judgment a little while ago, you guys should really go check it out.
There are a lot of firsts in this video. Here are just a few:
-first time painting backgrounds in photoshop
-first time collaborating with users other than my close friends
-first time I incorporated a sort of message (sort of)
-first time branching out from my usual style
-first animation after finishing high school
-first time using my own music in a project
I plan to do a lot more experimenting in the next round, that is, if i make it to the next round. i'm going to be changing up the style a ton, with inspiration from dan paladin and pahgawk. Not that I'll be copying them, I'm just pulling a few ideas from their work in order to create something a bit different.
Also, I plan on working quite a bit on my writing and directing capability. I might be able to carry a joke or two, but I have not the slightest idea how to convey a serious message, nor present it in an easily followed fashion.
by the way, that KickStarter thing at the end, it's really really REALLY important to Newgrounds. Sure, it seems like a cheesy idea at first, but just think about it. We're talking about a live action mini series about one of the best websites out there.
So, uh, that's it for now. Thanks for reading! Comments are appreciated! Libel and religious bigotry aren't! :D
Pahgawk
Wow, man, congratulations are in order. Firstly, congrats on finishing high school! Where are you off to next? Secondly, that was original music you used? That's awesome! It fit in perfectly. You should definitely make more music for the next round, assuming there's enough time. And, of course, congrats on making a seriously awesome video.
TravelSizedLions
thanks! For the summer, I'm just going to be relaxing at home, looking for a job. I plan on going to BYU, an LDS college in Utah in the fall(they have a super awesome animation program there). As for the music, The intro was mine, but I used the audio portal to find the other two songs. I plan on making some more music, but I'm not sure if I should do it on a software, or try enlisting the help of my family (we're all musicians of a sort). Congrats to you too, dude! Your submission was amazing, as always. :)