Reviews for Dead Part 1

[drdna]

wow!

This is very very good. It obviously took a lot of work to make this, I think. The drawing is very good, the animation is certainly amongst the best on this portal. Stylistically it is quite realistic; the choice of black and white line drawings with red for blood was interesting. It highlighted the action in an understated way. Quite minimalist, bringing in elements only as needed. Storyboarding is very strong. Great perspective shot on the crowbar.

The story is your standard "Night of the Living Dead" zombie fare, but it is very well done. Starting with the car crash is inspirational to build up to the zombie twist, reminiscent of the beginning of the Romero film. Again, understated and good.

Sound and music was well chosen and utilized.

I am amazed that this would be your first submission. Traditional animators' style. As to weaknesses, really none -- this was very impressive. I might work a bit more on facial expressions, as people really focus on this and it is easy for them to become cartoonish if you're not careful. Also, consider varying your brushstroke touch for added nuance.

Great Job!

JimmySavage responds:

Thanks! It did take a lot of work, a lot more than it should have. While I was researching and learning as much as I could about Flash, I overlooked the one thing I could have used the most, the onionskin button. I also turned my back on optimization because I thought it looked tacky, but of course changed my mind about it after I was done with this animation and couldn't go back and optimize without redoing the entire thing.

I really appreciate the review. "Quite minimalist, bringing in elements only as needed" - that's exactly what I was going for. Glad you're a Romero fan, too.

[Dr-E-Phd]

Freaking Amazing!

Thats so awesome ! . The ambience and the mood and the reality of it is stunning! The most realistic and natural flash I have ever seen. Felt like watching something real happen right infront of me, and I've never come close to feeling that even with big screen movies. Amazing Amazing Amazing - I love this so much plz let me know where I can get more. P.S: I'd pay money to watch full length things like this

JimmySavage responds:

Thanks, the mood was my main focus and your reaction is exactly what I wanted to get out of the viewer. I really appreciate the review. By the way, I just got back from Ottawa and Plantagenet - doing some family research. Very, very nice up there. Can't say the same for Montreal.

[XxNiNj4xX]

oh wow =D

cant wait for part 2!

[Glowbug]

Wow!

That was some damn fine animation! Reminded me of some of Ralph Bakshi's stuff (the transparent, fluid moving figures). Hope to see more.

[RedKnight91]

One of the best zombie flashes I've seen...

Romero would be proud to see this as a clear improvement on what he started nearly 50 years ago. The animation was superb and the gore is tastefully done. The only complaints I have are it, even with the amount of detail you put into it, is way to short and you say up in the Author Comments that there's more to come. But I saw this flash at least 4 or 5 months ago, where is the new stuff? Anyway this is great and please continue to help zombie films regain their dignity in the public eye.

JimmySavage responds:

Thank you, sir! I hate to say it, but it's actually a lot more than 5 months old - I submitted it early in '06. I wasn't lying, however...there really is more to come. In due time.