Pyrophobia

August 5, 2008
Episode 19 of 20
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The Pyro is the most interesting character in Team Fortress 2, if only because his (her?) mumbling is extremely counter-productive. Trying to cry for a medic is a waste of time. Regardless, when used properly the Pyro is really good at laying waste to an entire area.

Still, I imagine that behind the mask is a creature of untold psychopathy.

Lol I kinda like this version of Sparky. He looks very cartoony and unique.

Posted by Kev at 9:30 PM Aug 05, 2008

I like the way this cartoon is going, hehe, I find myself wanting to request game parodies though. ;)

Posted by Matthewb at 1:15 AM Aug 13, 2008

Gunter glieben glauten globen PYROMANIA!

Posted by tony at 9:47 AM Aug 13, 2008

Hah! man, your timing is impecable, great dialouge delivery all around (Including the pyro) DO you do everything on ones? your animation is always so damn smooth.

Posted by Steve at 1:42 PM Aug 22, 2008

@Steve, thanks man, that means a lot to me especially considering how awesome your own work is.

Since my work is always meant for the web, I actually start with everything on 15 frames a second (obviously on ones at that rate). I know traditionally taught animators that have switched to Toon Boom (Adam Phillips in particular) are more accustomed to animating on twos and then switching to ones for the super-fast action.

For me I'm happy with my slower frame rate, as long I'm using this cartoony style. I'll have to increase it for sure if I ever do something more realistic or in an anime style.

Posted by Will at 12:33 PM Aug 23, 2008

What software do your use?

Posted by Pickles at 7:29 PM Nov 01, 2008

@Pickles, I use Toon Boom Studio 4, a great program created by a software team in Montreal.

Posted by Will at 6:03 PM Nov 04, 2008

Where can I find the music that plays?

Posted by Conro101 at 9:12 PM Nov 14, 2008

@Conro101, I created that music using GarageBand, a Mac program that is great for making background music for animation. I don't believe that music is in the public domain for download.

Posted by Will at 3:55 PM Nov 15, 2008

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