NATA thing's done, AND OUT! :O

My animation for the NATA open round is DONE! Though, I'm gonna keep editing bits and pieces until the deadline. Better safe than sorry, right? Especially considering who's entering.

From the looks of things, I've got some stiff competition. A few of last year's competitors are entering again, including emrox and sandwich-eater, both semi-finalists. Dave Pagurek van Mossel's also thrown his chips in, and the kid knows his stuff. I've also seen some posts from Jomillex and BobyB64 saying that they've entered. This ought to be a really fun. :)

I'm already thinking of what I could do for next round. It sounds weird, considering they announce a theme to stop people from starting early, but I think I've found a way to do some initial planning. I mean, no matter what, you're always going to need a set of characters and a setting, right? So why not just list out a few different options (say like two kids in a garage, or say a dog in the park). So, when the theme is announced, you have a whole list of characters and scenarios to choose from already. It becomes as simple as choosing out a combination that you think will work best, then changing and writing the story from there.

I guess there could be some downsides with this approach, though...

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Released! I call it "The Quantum Freezer Theory." Also, don't get your hopes up for a laugh. I'm just as unfunny as I've ever been.

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ToonCastleTV 2012-05-07 11:49:36

cool man looking forward to it, i had thought about makin something but with a fulltime job i havent had much of a chance to do it^^

TravelSizedLions 2012-05-07 11:49:36

That's too bad, man. To be honest, I probably won't get to participate any longer than about july, since the college I'm going to blocks NG, and I won't have flash to work with.

DuDuL 2012-05-07 12:53:40

Nice - i still have to make backgrounds and camera movements.
Can't wait to see Your part ;D - Sad that you won't upload it now ^^ it might have gave me the kick to work faster hehe .

Good luck

TravelSizedLions 2012-05-07 12:53:40

You know, I'm so impatient that it might just go up on the portal tomorrow. Good luck to you, i hope to see you in the 32.

Brewster 2012-05-07 16:15:37

Aaaah come on. Upload that shit, I wanna see just how similar our things are. :P

TravelSizedLions 2012-05-07 16:15:37

Not quite yet, just a few small changes left. it'll probably go out tomorrow around 5:00 EST, since that's when NG's activity's the highest. Also, watch your language please, I'm a Mormon. :)

RainbowHorse 2012-05-07 18:30:50

Awesome, can't wait! I'm starting to feel that if i want to finish in time myself i've gotto work mt ass off. (No sleep for me.)

TravelSizedLions 2012-05-07 18:30:50 (Updated 2012-05-07 20:14:14)

Yeah, that's what I felt when Pahgawk's entry got front paged. I swear, that guy's just too good for his age. I'm jealous of his talents. Also, if you could, try to watch your language on my page. My nieces and nephews visit here pretty often.

Pahgawk 2012-05-08 06:45:01

I can't wait to see your entry!
Also, I think there are definitely some benefits to your approach. Even if your initial ideas don't happen to work well with the theme, at least you're in "creative mode", so the ideas should start flowing pretty quickly.

TravelSizedLions 2012-05-08 06:45:01

Yup, that's the idea.

Don't get too excited about seeing my entry, though. I'm hardly a comedian, or even a writer for that matter.

BSTHEDOG 2012-05-08 21:23:25

Fantastic job on the NATA entry. I wish I could've gotten one finished, but I'm busy procrastinating to often, plus I'm just getting used to a tablet. Anyways, your cartoons are great and I can't wait for the next.

TravelSizedLions 2012-05-08 21:23:25

Hey, it's all cool. If you need any tips on woking with a tablet, I can help.

Luis 2012-05-11 20:48:18

nice work!

TravelSizedLions 2012-05-11 20:48:18

Thanks! I'm super excited to see my work getting some consistent notice on NG.