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Hey, I just released a new animation and I'd love some feedback and how I can improve, and where I can go from here as an animator. Thanks :) Here's the animation in question

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  GHOST POOP by Jaybabywolf

  Never poop in the dark.

  Score

  3.22 / 5.00

  Type

  Movie

  Popularity

  312 Views

  Rated

  Ages 13+

Pm'd mine just now, but for anyone who's interested here's mine :D
http://www.newgrounds.com/dump/item/26e72e41998bc78832e96d062a5b8c66

At 6/1/14 09:07 PM, davidpuralocura wrote:

How's everyone doing?

well, i think i didnt put soo much affort to my animacion but i am happy to participate and be mencioned by tom fulp

your animacion was awsome, but there were too many profecionals

i hope to participate next year
and have a good day :D

Thanks man! Really means a lot, I wish you good luck for next year aswell man :)

But yeah, the competition we had was just in another league, getting through would've been, if I'm honest, an insult to better animators. I'm just a bit bummed out about being scored so low but I can understand why (minimal animation, over reliance on tweens and still images to pad for time, etc).

I felt compelled to make this 'I didn't get in NATA' Thread where we can air out each others disappointments and anxieties for missing the deadline/getting knocked out of the tournament, and give each other an internet hug :)

How's everyone doing?

Well done to everyone who got through!

Was wondering if I could get any feedback on my entry as to why it didnt make the cut? Thank you! It was fun having a crack at it!

Thanks for the mention Tom! I really wish everyone luck (including myself of course ;D) but they're all really worth a watch!

At 5/26/14 05:59 PM, NATA wrote: You can now view all accepted entries on the NATA site!
http://www.ngtournament.com/open/

The NG Collection is managed by Tom, and doesn't reflect which entries have been accepted or not - there were 74 entries so they were probably missed but will be added sure, I'm sure.

We have 2 judges' scores in! Waiting on 3 more...

Also, remember the IndieGoGo only goes for 2 more days! http://igg.me/at/ngtournament14 We are still $600 short of our fundraising last year, so keep spreading the word!

Coming soon on the NATA site: A shop! Keep your eyes peeled for that...

Ahhh I can't handle the wait! I was wondering how long until the winners are announced and do we get feedback? First time I've entered this competition so I'm a little new to it all :)

With just a few hours to go ;D

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/639792?updated=1

Good luck everybody! Unfortunately they're all looking amazing!

Obligatory post about how much better everyone else's stuff looks haha (holy shit I'm screwed).

Just keep animating, just keep animating...

At 5/13/14 10:09 PM, SUPERAD wrote: I have been on NG for a long ass time and I've decided that I want want to finally start animating. I had some questions and I hope that some of you can help. I was looking into a drawing tablet and I have no idea what I'm looking at. Do you have any recommendations? I have a Mac because I plan on using it for video editing as well. What would be a good program to start? I used flash a few times years ago and I don't remember any of it anyway. Any help would be much appreciated.

https://www.youtube.com/user/DrawWithJazza

This youtube channel is now your new friend :) seriously brilliant tutorial channel for animation, should have all the answers you need (it did for me!)

Hope I'm not too late! (I look beautiful)

At 5/8/14 04:36 PM, WiiFittoToreinaa wrote: Now it looks wierd without seeing finn's right arm, I hope he grows another one or gets his old one back somehow. When are they gonna make more Fiona & Cake/Flame Princess episodes?

Can we discuss Steven Universe here or are do I need to make a seprate club?

Discuss Steven Universe all you like :) not watched it myself though, would you recommend it?

I miss his arm too, though I'm sure he'll get a new one soon, all of the references to his arm being gone in the past always had a replacement one :D

I am so definitely entering this. Good luck everyone!

At 5/2/14 12:04 AM, CheezyAF wrote: I'm just scouting around for animators atm. Because, we probably won't hit that milestone for a while. I just want to get a price down as soon as possible. So yeah! Prices are of course negotiable.

Hope to Work with you soon!

I'm interested in providing some work, pm me? We can discuss prices and what you'd like animation wise there if that's okay?

At 5/1/14 11:21 PM, Gobblemeister wrote: I'm kind of skeptical that it was Finn's dad

Not very, I think he is but I wouldn't be surprised if it turned out he wasn't

It was a really awesome episode though it really expanded the scope of the Adventure Time universe

I think if it wasn't it would've taken away from the significance of, well, that thing that happened when Finn's dad escaped (being as vague as possible). I doubt the Adventure Time writers are that lazy. But, there's still the question of Finn's mother? Maybe she's badass awesome?

At 5/1/14 06:48 PM, Viper wrote: Love Adventure Time. I've seen every single episode a ton of times. Except the ones dealing with Finn's dad. I've only seen about half of that stuff in total.

Oh man, the two parter with Finn's dad, it's probably the most incredible Adventure Time episode ever. It's a pretty big game changer!

Didn't see one around here so I thought I'd make one. For all things Adventure Time!

Just to start off, should we have this thread with or without spoilers regarding the most recent episodes, I'd love to discuss them here, but you know what people may be like!

He's really really dead. Like, so dead. Cmon dude.

I have nothing against Halal or Islamic culture, but there should be an option. I also think they underestimate the power of bacon, but if they don't like money then it's their loss ;)

The thing you have to remember is that Subway isn't a public service, they're not obliged to sell us anything they don't want to. They're a company, a business, and if you want bacon, there's plenty of places to get it... (I know a guy).

I would get yourself a new PC or laptop as has been said, tablets are not very/at all compatible with drawing/wacom tablets. I have a tablet that I use for reading, browsing and word processing, and while great for those things, it just isn't functional enough to work full time on (even word processing is pushing it).

At 4/27/14 10:54 PM, Sirbrickrock wrote: Welcome friend, you will fit in perfectly, I saw one of your animations, you are pretty good if anything, maybe you could teach me how to animate :)

Thank you! Sorry haven't been on in a few days so that's whats with the late reply. I like your art though, you're much better at drawing than I am so everyone has their talents really :D thanks for looking at my stuff!

At 4/27/14 11:28 PM, Conal wrote: Welcome to Newgrounds!

I've responded to so many introduction threads I can't think of anything none-generic to post, but good luck with your animations. :D

:D thanks! Fonzie Ramsay does a good job of making me feel welcome :D

2 fans BITCHESSSSS HELLO RICH BRAD PITT PEOPLE, YES I'LL JOIN YOU

At 4/25/14 07:52 PM, SCTE3 wrote:

At 4/25/14 07:49 PM, Jaybabywolf wrote:

At 4/25/14 07:46 PM, mandog wrote: I miss the days where we used to be openly hostile to newbies...

So much love, so little banter! I'm not sure if I'm extremely grateful or a little disappointed...

For whatever reason and for the longest time. "I'm new" threads were illegal for unknown reasons. Instead of newcomers just kind of falling into posting into topics, most usually felt unwanted and just didn't come back. Now that "I'm new" threads have been ok for a little over 2 years, hopefully newbies won't feel so driven away. Although we still get the occasional newbie or moron who thinks they can be an idiot and that it will be ok..

I can understand that. I was a little hesitant posting this thread for the same reason, I think that's why I never latched onto Newgrounds in the past, and it's a shame really I'm only getting to it now. As far as I can tell though the idiots are few and far between, definitely glad I posted this thread, it's been really nice to meet you all.

At 4/25/14 07:50 PM, mandog wrote:

At 4/25/14 07:49 PM, Jaybabywolf wrote:

At 4/25/14 07:46 PM, mandog wrote: I miss the days where we used to be openly hostile to newbies...

So much love, so little banter! I'm not sure if I'm extremely grateful or a little disappointed...

shutup n00b gtfo my interwebz

fu u nub go suk a fat 1 lol

At 4/25/14 07:46 PM, mandog wrote: I miss the days where we used to be openly hostile to newbies...

So much love, so little banter! I'm not sure if I'm extremely grateful or a little disappointed...

At 4/25/14 07:34 PM, LucidShadowDreamer wrote:

At 4/25/14 07:12 PM, Jaybabywolf wrote:
Ahh cool thank you for kind of literally rolling out the welcome mat! I think I'm gonna spend my evening looking at everyones stuff that they've posted (I'll give your music a listen too :D).

Random question, how do most of you learn to make/produce music? Is there any programs you can recommend? I've been looking into learning myself so I can make some for my animations, it would be a great help!

Cool!

How we learn ey? Well, I think that the majority of musicians start by learning an instrument. I myself played the piano for several years before starting to make music with DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations). This is not necessarily necessary, but helps you out a lot. How much do you know about music and its creation?
Do you know anything about chords or melodies? If not, I strongly recommend you check out some of that stuff on youtube!

Most Newgrounds Musicians use FL Studio (Fruity Loops), although several other softwares are out there. I use a version of Cubase. If you go to this site, you should be able to be able to download a FL Studio installer. If I understood it correctly, the very same installer will also allow you to download a free demo version. There are some restrictions to it of course :p

Just browse youtube for some beginners guides. Also, here's an example of a short track being made in a few minutes. There are better videos for sure, those were just some I found right now.
Anyhow, don't be mistaken. Learning to make good music will take time, even if you can learn to make some decent stuff pretty quickly.

But there's help to get! If you upload anything to this site, you might just get a few reviews from people, especially after you get scouted. That link is for art mostly, but pretty much the same stuff apply to music.

Before you submit anything though, be sure to check out the Audio Guidlines!

Additionally, Newgrounds hosts a lot of competitions (not only for audio). The most recent was the Art Inspired Music Contest 2014, and here are the winners.

Also, if you have more audio related questions, here's the Audio Forum.

I know this is a lot of info to take in, and there's even more to be said. I hope this was to some help though! :3

Wow, that is a lot of info, brilliant! I've 'dabbled' in that I can play piano and guitar at the most basic basic level, and understand music at a similar level, but overall fairly new to it all! I think I'm gonna invest in a new instrument and learn, maybe look into tryng out Fruity Loops.

I'm looking to learn enough to make more ambient background music, rather than anything too deep or complex, but it doesn't hurt to learn more! But yeah, this is a great amount of help, thank you! (BTW, your music is awesome dude :D)

At 4/25/14 06:54 PM, LucidShadowDreamer wrote:

At 4/25/14 03:32 PM, Jaybabywolf wrote:
What do all you guys do anyhoo? Anyone animate, make music, etc?

Some of us just hang around these forums, while others of us create content of various kinds (and many of us enjoy the stuff that other people on the site make too). I personally mostly make music, some of which I upload here, but occasionally I also do other stuff. Not long ago, I made a game for a game jam on the site. Ludum Dare 29 is just about to start, so I'll probably throw myself into that as well. Enjoy your time here at Newgrounds! (The forum rules that were mentioned earlier can be found here, but you don't seem like the kind of guy who's prone to breaking them :)

Ahh cool thank you for kind of literally rolling out the welcome mat! I think I'm gonna spend my evening looking at everyones stuff that they've posted (I'll give your music a listen too :D).

Random question, how do most of you learn to make/produce music? Is there any programs you can recommend? I've been looking into learning myself so I can make some for my animations, it would be a great help!

At 4/25/14 04:28 PM, Happygrounder wrote: Welcome to Newgrounds, everything by everyone.

Recomendations here on Newgrounds to be respected and liked:

. Keep calm, and carry on
. Avoid using offensive words
. Try not to act like a 12 year old
. Be nice, even when you're not treated so
. Stay away from the mods, don't mess with them
. Submit cool stuff

Enjoy the site, while you can.

Yessir. I will be cool and nice and not 12. I'm 21, so I really hope I don't sound 12. 'While I can'?? I'll try, I just hope I'm not gonna get murdered soon after being told that... :S

At 4/25/14 04:37 PM, Satan wrote:

At 4/25/14 03:32 PM, Jaybabywolf wrote: What do all you guys do anyhoo?

Most of us here on the BBS just stick around these parts, and fight with each other.

I'll av ya guts fer garters m8.

At 4/25/14 05:04 PM, Aprime wrote:

At 4/25/14 02:51 PM, Jaybabywolf wrote: I've posted a couple already but I want to get better and get talking really, so how are you all? :D

More people know you now that they do me. Well done!

Thank you! Well I know you now too! Probably a bad thing! ;D

At 4/25/14 05:19 PM, SneakyGameBoy wrote: Welcome. Always good to have new users. The forums feel like a ghost town sometimes.

I've seen that in some of the other parts of the forum, which sucks. At least this thread is nice, sort of want to just stay here and NEVER LEAVE :D (because you're all so nice!)

At 4/25/14 03:41 PM, ChazDude wrote: Wait, it says you've been here since December...

...but anyway, Welcome!

This is true! Not been the most active besides using it as a place to plonk some of my animations, it's only recently I've started trying to use the forums and the chat... I just wanna make friends in a friendly, not off putting at all manner! ;D

Crikey, hey everyone! Thank you for being so welcoming, I'm sure it's all downhill from here ;)

At 4/25/14 03:18 PM, Viper wrote: Welcome to the site.
If you have any questions try asking in the Where Is/How To? Forum
http://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/forum/3
If you are interested certain um..."things" and junk try the Clubs & Crews Forum to see if theres anything that suits what you're into.
http://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/forum/10
If you like video games try the Video Games Forum
http://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/forum/15
If you're into Politics try the Politics Forum
http://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/forum/4

Since you said you're into Animation stuff I suggest trying the Animation Forum.
http://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/forum/17
It's where you "Discuss techniques and methods with fellow animators!"

But if you just wanna chat with other members and shit like that you can just stick around in General for that.

This is insanely helpful, thank you. The community aspect of the site is a bit daunting at first to me so I'm extremely grateful for this list, might go shoehorn myself into one of the clubs!

What do all you guys do anyhoo? Anyone animate, make music, etc?