I've finally begun

After being on Newgrounds for something like 7 years ( and having an actual user name for 4) i've finally started what i came to Newgrounds to do. Animating my own series.

The animatic is complete and i have been working on backgrounds today.

Its just a short prologue but i plan to work on the first full episode right away after! i cant wait to get the script out to all the other actors!

Thanks so much to GiantJuicyKickBalls and D-Mac-Double > they recorded lines for this prologue very long ago - i simply didn't have time to get to this until now - -i'm sure as voice actors there is nothing worse than recording lines only to have the animator never do the animation.

I'm sure this series won't be for everyone - it's a bit over the top and cheesy - but thats the sort of stuff i have always loved in anime and old school saturday morning style cartoons ( SKY SURFER STRIKE FORCE )
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I have been very inspired by some fantastic artists on Newgrounds who have taken on the task of single handedly animating a full series of characters and intricate plot lines. Here are a few of my favorite series that have really inspired me to take a crack at this.

Shades of Grey (shame this never got finished.)

Exile

Arrogancy

Devilslayer

and most of all - - XIN

Hopefully my work can measure up to these - or atleast come close haha

**update - been workin on bgs all day...it blows... heres an updated cap

I've finally begun

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PIED3 2011-06-12 17:21:48

Good luck

LewToons 2011-06-12 17:21:48

thanks PIED

AdrianoNieradka 2011-06-12 17:54:39

lol

RicePirate 2011-06-12 17:54:48

I shit you not, in the middle of Xin 18 ... in the scene where Ghai is gonna leave the group ... the subtitle flat out says "BEACUASE" ...

I'm screening sometime.

LewToons 2011-06-12 17:54:48

haha classic ghai....legend would never fuck that up

driscal 2011-06-12 18:02:00

Less cartoony,more animey....does that make sense?

LewToons 2011-06-12 18:02:00 (Updated 2011-06-12 18:10:47)

i've never been that good with anime style but im trying to push myself to create more of my own unique style : ) sorta a half and half

KillapleX 2011-06-12 18:51:35

Good for you man! Cant wait to see it!

LewToons 2011-06-12 18:51:35

thanks so much - i hope not to disappoint

FuNaNdMoRe 2011-06-12 19:04:03

Series are always great. They show what the animator/artist is capable of doing (art style, story telling etc. etc.). And having those two great voice actor on board is surely a plus.

Since I like both anime and cartoon, I'm looking forward to seeing your series.
Good luck with it. Can't wait to see what it turns out like :)

LewToons 2011-06-12 19:04:03

yeah i agree - i hope my dramtic style of story telling will help carry it - but you are correct - having the right voice actors and music is huge

JazLyte 2011-06-12 19:45:49

Fuck yes, smack my ass because I squealed like a little school girl when I saw this. Can't wait!

LewToons 2011-06-12 19:45:49

me neither mannnnnnn

Hulalaoo 2011-06-12 20:06:52

looks funny

LewToons 2011-06-12 20:06:52

it's a laugh riot

LyleRath 2011-06-12 21:06:49

I was going to comment that your screencap looks shitty. I'm glad you already know. Now I have nothing to comment about so I will kill myself. I hope you're happy.

LewToons 2011-06-12 21:06:49

i figured it may lower peoples expectations....it was drawn out in just a few seconds after all..

ThyGentleman 2011-06-12 22:48:25

I see you changed the picture, it looks good.

LewToons 2011-06-12 22:48:25

haha yeah the animatic is now becoming somewhat decent with the backgrounds in place ( 3/4 of them that is )

TomaMoto 2011-06-12 23:04:02

Sweet man! Best of luck, of course!

LewToons 2011-06-12 23:04:02

hopefully you'll be hearing from me soon on the first ep ; )

imjeffhip 2011-06-12 23:50:34

badass dude, wish you the best of luck!

LewToons 2011-06-12 23:50:34

thanks nath

dellaciel 2011-06-13 00:44:06

Hooray!

LewToons 2011-06-13 00:44:06

hip hip ______

BoMbLu 2011-06-13 03:05:26

Good luck Red! I think it's every animator's dream to have his own mini series, i just never seem to find the time to seriously sit down and get working on the mini series i have in mind - Can't wait to see the prologue!!

LewToons 2011-06-13 03:05:26

i'd love to hear what your series is about! i would not be happy with my self if i never even tried to do this - so we will see how it goes!

InputUnknown 2011-06-13 05:11:47

Best of luck man! You can do it!

LewToons 2011-06-13 05:11:47

thanks man! whens Koden X part 2?

WooleyWorld 2011-06-13 09:13:43

Good luck.

Party at RedHarv's place to celebrate!!

LewToons 2011-06-13 09:13:43

awwww yeah

Emrox 2011-06-13 15:17:33