Some Soup Would be Good

September 6, 2006
Episode 8 of 14
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Whew! It's done. I thought they were supposed to get easier as I did more. In the final scene I have a file with 53 layers. 53! That's one more than 52!

This one has lots of new things for me. I spent much more time on the backgrounds and on getting good camera angles (instead of having the camera just sit there motionless). I tried not to get too crazy with it. I'd love to know your thoughts on how the series is progressing. Rock on.

The camera and background work are successful and really add to the presentation, bravo! The addition of some pop culture references was a nice touch, and funny as always. I actually met Lash Larue the western movie star many years ago. He was a really nice guy who had the unfortunate disadvantage, as an actor, to look a lot like Humphrey Bogart. He was in his late 60's when I met him back around 1971. The man could do the most amazing tricks with a bullwhip. If you ever watch any of those old B westerns with Lash Larue, he actually did most of those whip stunts himself. Anyway, Will, I really like episode 8, and I'm glad to see you back creating. Just keep'm coming and the improved production values are a nice bonus for us fans.

Posted by JK at 1:19 PM Sep 07, 2006

Dude, the color, backgrounds and camera angles rock. It makes the whole thing look professional, if you will. I did notice, however, a weird flash of teeth at one point early on before Sparky turned around. You could also use more cowbell.

Posted by DaWop at 1:47 PM Sep 07, 2006

Thanks guys. Lash's real name is Don Larue. He's in the National Guard though, and they gave him the nickname Lash pretty early on.

Posted by Will at 3:11 PM Sep 07, 2006

I LOVED IT. Good Job.

Posted by mom at 4:00 PM Sep 07, 2006

Nice work man. I like how the series is progressing so far, the premise of the world, how the girl brought (the majority) of color into the world, pretty much everything. Looking forward to seeing where you go from here.

Posted by Ralock at 6:57 PM Sep 07, 2006

I love the stuff, but honestly, I think I like the simpler animations better. They had a sort of "moving comic strip" feel that I just loved. Don't take that to mean the new one is anything less than excellent... I'll still be anxiously awaiting the next one!

Posted by AndyMc at 9:55 PM Sep 07, 2006

That was great, each episode does indeed get better, this one had great detail! I loved it!

Posted by shmelo at 11:50 PM Sep 07, 2006

Best episode yet! It's awesome. Is Sparky a genuis or just a spazz who gets lucky? Either way he always has the answers.

Posted by Ken at 2:14 PM Sep 08, 2006

I've just watched all eight, (First time viewer,) and I think you've used nice, natural progression in style that centers around the plot. I want more. :( That lil dog's addictive. Good visual and audio humour and an amazing attention to details in places, like when the guy from the cooking network bobs when he answers. You definatly know what your doing! So keep doing it! It's good! :)

Posted by Adam at 7:13 AM Sep 11, 2006

dude i did like the camera work very cinematic but my favorite episode so far has to be the "hue are pretty" one for the falling off the chair...BRILLIANT any way good work keep it up and lay off the coffee i hear that and redbull reduce ur life by a day AND WHERE WOULD WE BE WITHOUT UR AWESOME CARTOONS i shudder to think l8

Posted by Mercutio at 5:59 PM Sep 24, 2006

It's been 3 whole weeks! Givus us more! T

Posted by dawop at 6:10 PM Sep 27, 2006

Hey man. I thought it was pretty awesome. You inspire me with those camera angles. Actually, I'm going to be sending you episode 1 of my cartoon shortly.

Posted by Hoobyar at 6:54 PM Oct 03, 2006

Actually, I believe Lash's nickname originated in his wigged-out skater daze, not in the ANG...

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