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[Dolphins Will Die]

Though short, it is a sweet piece that sticks in t

I really like some of the music/visual synching - specially the bit where the dolphin's playing in the water and you fade in/out 3 pics. In face, everything from that point forward was kinda lovely.

One criticism - I found that had you not explained it in your author's comments, I wouldn't have understood the story at all. Also, you make the picture of the frozen dolphin look almost joyful and beautiful, whereas it should surely be a bit more melancholy - perhaps end with the dolphin in a more submissive, sad sorta pose. We anthropomorphise everything, so simply having the head held down, maybe the body a bit more curled would have made us more likely to think 'poor dolphin'.

As mentioned, I really liked some of the scenes you picked, such as the boy/reflection watching the dolphins.

However, the drawings themselves were almost sloppy-looking in some ways. Mainly because of the shapes of the boy/dolphins, which were at times almost atrocious. You kinda need to study the form a bit more if you wanna improve.

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Though short, it is a sweet piece that sticks in the mind. Specially after hearing the story, it's a piece I'm unlikely to forget.

Quarl responds:

Har, i'm glad you liked it. In anycase, just to defend myself, if you think my characters are sloppy, then don't watch my other cartoons. It's my style. If I really wanted, I could make them all anime, or just to piss you off, chibi, but that would be really lame. And the dolphin frozen bit, well, that's all good advice. I'd take the time to go back and change the drawing up a bit, but i'm really too busy working on my next cartoon.

Thanks for the super review!

[Ocean Deep Trailer]

When the story is added, then it'll truly rock the

Come kick-ass animation here.

I really like the no-lines style you use for most of the background and some of the scenes, like the initial descent of the submarine, the shining water as the ship's in the dock and the whole 'waking up' scene are fantastic.

Was impressed at the way you use tweens to so effectively simulate 3D movement in that mountain road.

I felt some of the characters' lines were a bit too rough - specially the 2 ship workers, who looked really sloppy compared to most of the rest.

The pointy-haired villain was great though.

There are a few parts where a few more frames should perhaps have been drawn - most notably in some of the walking animations and the car-turning.

However, if the writing of the (presumably forthcoming) series is as great as the artwork, I know I'll be in for a treat.

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It's a well rounded trailer, but with the absence of a fuller story, the small graphical glitches are more noticable. As a pure art showcase, it's 'merely' above average. When the story is added, then it'll truly rock the house.

meridianisdead responds:

Dude I agree totally agree with those critiques and hopefully they will all be addressed in the upcoming game, which by the way is coming along nicely. A demo should be ready relatively soon... I hope :P

[Madness: Pie 2]

I winced and smiled. Chuckled once, heartily.

The sheriff's note was brilliantly chuckle-inducing.

Though I'm not too keen on the style, you work well within it, with some good details for bruises, bandages and such and fairly clean graphics (apart from the rock and the pie itself, maybe).

I liked the font you used (what is it? Is it 'Impact?') and liked the slight animation and colours for when we progressed to Goal 2.

Music was well picked as were the sounds.

My main criticism is just the subject matter - it seems to be mainly based around slapstick humour and most of the jokes were fairly obvious - my prediction based on the attempt name generally holding true.

The digging was the one part to surprise me.

I still enjoyed it, largely thanks to the fast pace and merry vibe, but I didn't enjoy it as much as the first.

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I winced and smiled. Chuckled once, heartily.

Shrinkz responds:

I really enjoy reviews like this. Straight down to the point, with some healthy critisizm stuck in. I'm glad you liked the animation overall. I'll be sure to think up some better "Surprising" attempts in the third, which won't be out for a while, which should give me some time to think.

And yes, the font is Impact.

[Conan takes over ep. 1]

made me chuckle at one point

It actually made me chuckle at one point, though I felt it too slow moving and uneventful for this episode.

The idea of Conan inviting those various folk to kill his competitors is amusing, but after the first 20s, the remaining time is taken just watching what we already knew would happen pan out.

The idea had potential, but as you haven't done episode 2 yet, I suppose you never worked out how to use that potential.

DjGurk responds:

yea your right, it is pretty crappy, i can't believe i even made this. the conan series takes too long cause i would have to photoshop dozens of pics, so i quit that and started making movies like dos equis which i think is the best one i made and like making those types of movies.

[Sherbert the Cat V-day]

It's a sweet video and the end made me smile.

I kinda wonder why you didn't wait a couple of weeks to submit this...

Anyway, I liked your colours - all the pinks, purples and blues - and the song was a great choice.

Why does sherbert have have an 'M' on his head?

I thought the 'right' and 'phone' seemed a bit too cheesy - slightly too literal a take on the lyrics.

The brain wasn't much at all like a brain and I still kinda find a lot of your graphics a bit rough around the edges - rough lines and tweened joints not quite matching up...

I really liked that die you animated and also the moon looked cool. The slowmo running fitted well.

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It's a sweet video and the end made me smile.

Jonimator responds:

The reason i submited it early was 'cause i was testing to see if it would get more views being one of the first in this years valentin's collection. And the 'M' on sherbert's head is because when you look at his pictures the link gives to there's an M on his head. Most tabby cats have this.

Thanks for the review. Glad it made you smile.

[Sherbert the Cat 3-2]

I enjoyed this little glimpse

I liked the colours chosen for the portal and music fitted really perfectly.

Mouse-gun was pretty cool and I liked the way Sherbert got the weapons - really nice touch.

I really didn't understand the end though. I didn't think that would happen, even in his universe, so it was a bit disappointing for me.

Maybe it's time to update your NGtank edit?

Anyway, despite my criticisms, I enjoyed this little glimpse into the universe.

Interested to see if anything comes of the bird...

Jonimator responds:

Thnks for the review. The NGtank is a bit rough around the edges but ah well. And the wierd Zebra bird thing will definatly be used.