So, yes, I have worked (& still do work) on numerous [adultswim] shows like Moral Orel, Robot Chicken, etc. I'd like to officially introduce myself.

Hi.

Now that awkward moment is over, I have been a rather big fan of a couple animators on Newgrounds & ABS alike since.. well, 2000? Something like that. You all do some pretty killer work but as an After Effects artist, Flash is not my expertise so I don't submit. What I can contribute though is my experience & wisdom. You know, like an old dude because I'm old!

If you have any questions about the industry, go nuts. After Effects or post-production question, I'm your dude. Gay or straight porn? None of your business. I'm not the advice type so I'll just spit out whatever gargles from my voice box. I cannot and will not answer anything related to future episodes or shows though.

Proof? Well, here's Jesus & the Reaper offering an equally awkward hello.

I HATE MOREL OREL...

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Ever meet Seth Green?

At 7/1/12 02:15 PM, DirtyMeatball wrote: Ever meet Seth Green?

Yes actually, he was my boss during RC:Star Wars III. He's a really nice guy.

How hard is it to actually get work at [AS]? Is there some sort of Internship program or something?

At 7/1/12 02:11 PM, GrandDaddyPurp wrote: I HATE MOREL OREL...

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It's not Morel Orel, it's Mary-Shellie's Frankenhole you autistic fuckbag.

At 7/1/12 02:26 PM, XenonMonkey wrote:

At 7/1/12 02:11 PM, GrandDaddyPurp wrote: I HATE MOREL OREL...

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It's not Morel Orel, it's Mary-Shellie's Frankenhole you autistic fuckbag.

I wasn't even aware of the existence of that show until just now... Adult Swim has so many terrible shows now, I thought it was just the new generation that was retarded, but apparently it spreads like a disease.

Children's Hospital, Eagleheart, Delocated, it's like I don't even know Adult Swim anymore...

At 7/1/12 02:24 PM, knightsofthecircle wrote: How hard is it to actually get work at [AS]? Is there some sort of Internship program or something?

You know, I found it surprisingly easy but that was simply because I was at the right time & place. I started off on an internship to Titan Maximum, which I found on a post to mandy.com. When I came in, I was expecting a huge interview process. I gave them my reel & resume. He didn't even pick up the disc, just looked at my skills which listed "rotoscoping" and asked me to clean up stuff starting that day.

What happened was they were short of staff & due dates were closing in. Desperation to get shit done really can open doors haha. My situation maybe unique though, being a full-time animator (as I am in post) is likely a completely different process. Best way I know to get involved with that is to physically know someone who could bring you in to shadow another artist. That's gotten really easy these days with e-mail/facebook/youtube though!

do you make a decent living working there and how bad does someone have to be at art to get fired

Do you know anything about the creator of this awesome game? I'd love to be able to follow more of his stuff.

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: Also, what's your take on the live action crap going on at [as]?

At 7/1/12 02:37 PM, Boss wrote: do you make a decent living working there and how bad does someone have to be at art to get fired

Very decent while it lasts, not big studio (Fox, ABC, Paramount, etc) huge, but enough to be able to last through the dry times between seasons. A lot of us jump studios then rely on freelance if money is low. I haven't really seen anyone fired because of their art quality. If that is under question, they usually let that person stay for whatever they previously agreed to then not call them back next time around.

When I worked with some folks at Sony, they didn't like my final product so when I went to the premiere of the film, they just hired someone else & threw out what I did (although my credit remained.) It's the passive aggressive way to do it I guess.

What went wrong in your life?

At 7/1/12 02:40 PM, ZJ wrote: Do you know anything about the creator of this awesome game? I'd love to be able to follow more of his stuff.
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/596745

Also, what's your take on the live action crap going on at [as]?

A Mr. Arthur Lee:
http://www.superfundungeonrun.com/?p=894

I like that the door has opened over the years for all sorts of media. What I would like though is for all live-action to be condensed like the anime programming. That's just me though.

Was Ken Jeong exhausted after his episode on Frankenhole?

Why don't you give the rules a read, and they say no I'm new threads. And if this is specifically about your art on adult swim, why don't you try the Art Forum?

Welcome to Newgrounds, but I'm no fan of Adult swim. I can only stand three or for shows on there.

Hey you should do an AMA on Reddit

At 7/1/12 03:07 PM, Suprememessage wrote: Why don't you give the rules a read, and they say no I'm new threads. And if this is specifically about your art on adult swim, why don't you try the Art Forum?

Welcome to Newgrounds, but I'm no fan of Adult swim. I can only stand three or for shows on there.

I dislike you.

At 7/1/12 03:10 PM, Klik wrote:

At 7/1/12 03:07 PM, Suprememessage wrote: Why don't you give the rules a read, and they say no I'm new threads. And if this is specifically about your art on adult swim, why don't you try the Art Forum?

I dislike you.

I don't see why, I'm only trying to be helpful.

At 7/1/12 03:12 PM, Suprememessage wrote:
I don't see why, I'm only trying to be helpful.

In the most obnoxious, snobby way, yes, you were trying to help. In actuality, you were backseat modding. Not to mention your use of the blank face in your post shows you had a sarcastic, douche-y tone.

Open your eyes sometimes while mashing your keyboard, you might see why you are so disliked.

At 7/1/12 03:17 PM, SaltshakerClock wrote:

At 7/1/12 03:12 PM, Suprememessage wrote:
I don't see why, I'm only trying to be helpful.

In the most obnoxious, snobby way, yes, you were trying to help. In actuality, you were backseat modding. Not to mention your use of the blank face in your post shows you had a sarcastic, douche-y tone.

Open your eyes sometimes while mashing your keyboard, you might see why you are so disliked.

I'm not trying to be liked. I try to be honest, not kind, or sincere. If you disagree with me, get over it, it's the internet.

At 7/1/12 03:12 PM, Suprememessage wrote: I don't see why, I'm only trying to be helpful.

It just seems to me you were being less helpful and more just backseat modding, I don't know just my opinion.

also the fact you only can only stand 3 or 4 adult swim shows but that's beside the point.

Bring back DBZ, then I'll chat.

I'd love to get involved in animation as a professional level, do you have any tips on how you can improve as an artist/ animator? Did you read any enlightening tutorial books or videos online that helped you learn? Any advice to someone starting out who's trying to put a port folio together? Would you recommend moving to a bigger city where there's more chance of finding a decent animation studio? Am I asking too many questions? What are you wearing? Sorry.

I hate your stupid fucking hipster shows like delocated

So can you get me some more adult swim/valve hats and a complete seasons of squdbillies and ATHF?

At 7/1/12 03:21 PM, Suprememessage wrote:

I'm not trying to be liked. I try to be honest, not kind, or sincere. If you disagree with me, get over it, it's the internet.

this topic is less about "hi I'm new" more about the OP's work at Adult Swim, which is entirely different. also, if the internet is so insignificant then why do you care to try to enforce the rules of an internet forum.
And so I don't derail this topic, OP, what was it like working on robot chicken? Can you give us any details on the [AS]/Valve team up?

At 7/1/12 03:28 PM, Parlux wrote: I hate your stupid fucking hipster shows like delocated

yes ffuck those stupid hipsters and their stupid fucking shows lie that movie gummo gosh so fucking hipster i mean geeze hipster is the evil force that kills us i saw a hipster spin on his head on some cardboaard down town, what a awful hip stir of hipster .. syke

At 7/1/12 03:26 PM, Fim wrote: I'd love to get involved in animation as a professional level, do you have any tips on how you can improve as an artist/ animator? Did you read any enlightening tutorial books or videos online that helped you learn? Any advice to someone starting out who's trying to put a port folio together? Would you recommend moving to a bigger city where there's more chance of finding a decent animation studio? Am I asking too many questions? What are you wearing? Sorry.

First, a Charles Bronson (band) t-shirt. Black, khaki shorts.

Second, work WITH others. People A lot of folks work online & it's great that folks are getting on YouTube to learn nearly everything about anything. Yet, you can only learn so much with yourself basically. Almost everything I learned didn't come from my education (granted it helped), but having someone as a friend/instructor is the way to go. Get him/her a beer & get friendly. I keep myself busy by trying to be as engaging & friendly as possible.

Third, absolutely. Bigger cities offer more opportunities to provide not only work, but backup work in-case something gets cancelled or whatever. Don't just move blindly though. Figure out a game plan to be in a new city (my experience, LA) and have atleast 2 years to get a full-time gig. It could take longer, but during that time, work your skills with the people around your or online & do whatever it takes to stay local.

At 7/1/12 03:13 PM, Travis wrote: Have you worked on any Venture Bros. episodes at all?

Sadly no, I'd love to though. I don't get a lot of calls related to 2D because the animators/asst. animators usually can clean everything up. Maybe some effects here & there but it isn't a lot as compared to stop-motion.

At 7/1/12 03:08 PM, ActualOccurences wrote: Hey you should do an AMA on Reddit

I would but NDA's (which include not only video content, but discussion held within said studio) do include websites now-a-days. I did one years ago that had to be taken down. Not because I said anything juicy or horrifically incorrect, but because it's a publication website so producers are responsible for that. One lesson you all should learn fast is to never talk for someone/something. Even me putting this thread title as [adultswim] could get me an e-mail or two haha.

At 7/1/12 03:30 PM, Heretic-Anchorite wrote:

At 7/1/12 03:21 PM, Suprememessage wrote:

OP, what was it like working on robot chicken? Can you give us any details on the [AS]/Valve team up?

Was a lot of fun but very busy when I was there. I got to check out Skywalker Ranch which was the biggest plus for me & by Star Wars nerd of an older brother. And no, I know as little as you do because I am an avid TF2 gamer & they don't tell me crap about it :P

Gabe called my TF2 series "funny & educational" though haha.

Also, total noob question, but can you edit posts? My phone made some "corrections" before posting that I did not intend.

At 7/1/12 04:15 PM, stabbyclaus wrote: Also, total noob question, but can you edit posts? My phone made some "corrections" before posting that I did not intend.

no edit button breh