Hi
#PortfolioDay
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I'm a story artist that actively looking for work. Open to Boards, Revisionist and Layout position. Clients include A24, Gylee Games, DTVA, CN, and Titmouse. Repost would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
derrickmalikjohnson20
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Pink Floyd are inviting a new generation of animators to enter a competition to create music videos for any of the 10 songs on the iconic album, The Dark Side Of The Moon. For more information and to enter go to
Let me tell you, this scene, this score, this altogether broke me when it first dropped. This dropped right around when a very good family member passed away and something about this broke but helped me heal. I can never this scene or episode without tearing up
So anyone who loves animation or the ones saying “save x show” or etc. This is a reminder to that we are going up for negotiations and if you love the shows that the hard working artist make, please keep this on your radar and show support.
Next year, IATSE and The Animation Guild will enter negotiations for their new contracts. If they have to strike to get the deals they deserve from the studios, we will provide the same support that we’ve done for WGA and SAG-AFTRA.
Solidarity always & forever!
Call me crazy but i wanna make a manga cafe but with artbooks, like you can come in, check a book out while you're working to stay inspired or find new inspiration.
Oh look at that, another potential merger that may or not collapse an entire sector of the entertainment industry. Really need congress to stop having the interest of the wealthy and start laying out stronger anti trust laws around media monopolies
Its crazy how in animation we try to develop stories of inclusions and understanding but also teaching kids how its important to be yourself and love yourself. But then we're reminded that theirs people in our community/industry that will choose to spread hate
Kinda getting tired of art students and people looking to get into art asking "how long does it take to get better?" or "whats the quickest way i can get better?" Had someone cuss me out/get angry with me because i told them to focus on drawing and to keep studying. (anatomy,etc)
We’ve been saying this for years but worthi been proving time and time again that you use 2D/3D animation as one and do it successfully. Like I kinda get jealous seeing the amazing and fun stuff he creates. Studios come on
There are way too many on my account that work in the industry (VA's, Artists for animation and gaming, and etc) that are promoting NFT's like its the word of god. Please stop saying this is good for the environment, or that this help artist, no sane artist supports thievery.
Crazy how in animation we can do anything we put our minds to (and having a good budget that allows it) but still get shat on by those in power with cancelation back to back and many going without work.
One of my first cameo (Star) in the Roller Rink episode of Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Season 2. I was watching through Star VS The Forces of Evil for the first time and had to draw her in. Originally had the cheek mark but had to take em out lol
#MoonGirlAndDevilDinosaur
Again, im happy that people are seeing rise and feeling bad for ignoring it but i think this is a story as old as rhyme because there are shows you choose to ignore those right now and will feel bad after. The spirit of ROTMNT is right there in Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
And here it finally is! Been working on this Rise of the TMNT video for over a year but it was so worth it. It was an honor to be able to interview artists and writers who worked on this insanely beautiful show
Link to the video is in the replies!
Honestly i love this current generation of animation for the simple fact you know damn well everyone who grew up on anime because there always reference/cameos in it.
Dating in the Midwest sucks. Went on another coffee date and had to play 50 question and when asked what i do for a living i get hit with,
"Oh, you draw cartoons? I can't date a man child that makes other think its ok".
F it imma embrace being a single cool cartoonist uncle.
Hearing the shittiest takes on how the animators, writers and actors shouldn’t get paid because all they do is make quote on quote “shitty reboots”. Really dumbass!? You think we’re in charge? If we were do you think unemployment would be at an all time high in our industry?
Today was my last day on Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur and man let me tell you, you guys are about to get a series like no other with lovable characters, great themes and stories, but also so much love and care from everyone involved. Can't wait for you guys to see this series.
I’m seeing a lot of people wanting animation to strike and if want to succeed then everyone, and I mean every studio in state or overseas animation will need to halt and hold the line in solidarity. WGA had it right and if we want to succeed then everyone needs to be onboard.
"One step towards creative freedom" if this isnt the biggest piece of caca then the former. You just shat on everyone that has/had a passion to draw and to hone their skills, the very freedom you talked about is the creativity many have hone in the animation/work you stolen.
Another cameo i put in season 2 of Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is in the same roller rink episode as star butterfly. So you already know most of us are one piece fans and already have sanji like character in there, so not have luffy in there too?
#MoonGirlAndDevilDinosaur
Hello
#drawingwhileblack
name is Derrick and its great to post up on this.
I'm a recent graduate and storyboard revisionists over at Titmouse Inc. I love to do storyboards and character designs.
Honestly after the cancellations, tax breaks/cuts, studio closure (sorry rooster teeth), eating the rich is sounding better and better everyday. Its a shame that creatives are at the mercy of leaderships and boards that can look at this and be like, "welp i deserve a raise".
After Warner Bros took various cost-cutting measures including turning movies into tax write-offs and refused to pay actors & writers for months, David Zaslav’s 2023 pay package is now at $49.7M, a 26.5% increase from 2022.
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With how streaming is and knowing series like this exist but will be swept under the rug due to mishandling is a crime against nature but and the soul. Series like this but also coming from a place of reality and the convo had...you cant forget that or lock it away. This is art
Whoever from the crew has a master copy of this or even a work in progress, release it. At this point (tax write off and etc) it belongs to the people and in the public domain, I’d rather it see the light of day than to be hidden away/deleted from the world. Release It
Found some old warms back from 2021 of when i started on Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur and wanted to draw some lu to get comfortable drawing the characters and storyboard pro more
Can we please start getting creatives in these positions? Or at least duo position of CEO? One is creative and the other is business because this shit isn’t working out for the current landscape of entertainment
Paramount CEO Brian Robbins says they are moving away from releasing original animated movies in theaters & instead will focus on IPs.
“We’re not going to release an expensive original animated movie and just pray people will come.”
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So who’s to going to tell these recent grads that you don’t need to go to an art school or art focus school to work in the industry? Because I’m sick and tired of these predatory ass tactic school admission be using to get kids in debt.
I don't even have to write a thesis of how this show never got the chance to fully spread its wing. This show had amazing visuals and original beats that i think this would've done better in today's animation realm. I'm thankful for what we got but this series got played.
As someone who never really lived up until a few years ago, this song spoke to me in more ways then it should have. I never really took chances in my teens or 20's and always felt shackled due to my circumstances in life. Happy to say I started taking those chances more often.
@clipstudiopaint
Clip this has to be the worst business decision since Adobe switching to monthly plans. I’ve been using slip since you guys for over 9years and have supported you because you guys were the best thing on the market. I hope you guys change this and offer something better.
The professor that said "Derrick would be consider lucky to be a janitor for one of my "successful" classmates because he wouldnt make it as an artist in the industry." Is now trying to reach out on LinkedIn and emails asking if i could teach/talk to a class. Life is interesting.
I went from 3.5 GPA -> Getting kicked out of Uni -> Dropping out of Art School while being told i would never amount to anything and would be lucky if my classmates hired me as a janitor.
I stuck to my guns and have been working pro for studios that inspired me since i was a kid
Flex your lowest academic low score.
To remind us that almost everyone fails at some point in life but it isn't the end of the road. Just a memory in the end.
Mine was 27/100 in Engineering Math 2, just a year after I'd scored 99 in 12th boards. Much needed kick in my butt.
That most industry artist started out or currently draws NSFW and that it shouldnt discredit them because of the puritan wave thats been going on in the artist community.
One thing i will say working on Moon Girl was never to be afraid to push your expressions but also don't be too precious with your boards (I've gotten better since then) but here are some more side by sides of Lu expression in Episode 8 of season 2
#MoonGirlAndDevilDinosaur
@donaldglover
Donald love your work but this is the biggest slap in the face to the animation community. Hire professional animators and keep Ai out our creative industry. You of all people should know what it means to be a creative and to have our work respected.
I swear it’s the “cartoon fans” that are the most entitled cry babies on this planet that have no idea how animation work actually. “Well off” bruh these studios aren’t paying to be living well off in California.
So I got the OK for this.
This year i was selected for the
@Toonboom
Ambassadors program and i wanted to give back with a year license for Storyboard Pro 22 and Harmony 22.
To enter: RT, like, follow this account and explain how you will use this or both software
I want to know how people who havent worked in animation are put in charge of animation. This is a cruel twist of fate and a ride i want to get off of.
@CorridorDigital
Did y'all really just make a 7min video on how you're promoting thief on a large scale based in the same entertainment industry your technically part of? This is literally copying the same answer on a test but all you did was a half ass attempt
A lot of people dive into indie or making an art group thinking its easy but have no experience understanding the pipeline or how to work with another and things lead to disaster. I always encourage people to network and learn production/pipeline to help in the beginning.
I can never go to Barnes and noble with my mom again, she’s told the cashier one day imma have an artbook in the store while wearing my Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur crew hoodie saying “my son is an artist”
Had a cute run at the store today. Little girl was really out here singing the moon girl and devil dinosaur theme and my mom was gushing about it, the she told the kid and their parent that i worked on it. I never seen a child face glow up like that, did a Lu doodle for her.
I remember back in my character design class the teacher told me "i would never make it as an artist and that i should quit because my work wasn't good enough. Maybe if you're lucky your classmate might get you in as a janitor when they're working full time."
Artists: Did you ever have a bad art-school critique that really set you back, knocked you off your pins?
What was it? Keep it short; don’t exaggerate. Often, it can be the least thing.
Have you ever made a “revenge” work of art?
What was it?
So wait. You won’t release to only use it as a tax write off, but you also won’t sell it because you know this film will be a success or potential success movie?! Bruh kick this man out of the industry and CEOs like him because this shit is a bad joke/nightmare.
So I’m cool with nsfw but please don’t waste my time asking for portfolio advice if your entire portfolio comprises of nsfw and nsfw content of YouTubers. This person got mad at me because I asked if they were serious and learning that they were submitting it to studios…
@LaserSinger
honestly i read the article and i was more curious on why would you watch and review a movie you had no interest in or not opening yourself to understand and see some else perspective.
Now ya'll can have this ear worm in ya'll head like i had for the past year with the soundtrack. Cant wait for the release and see the crews work and love they put into this project
Oh wow look at that, animation dominating the box office again? Damn couldn’t be me to say “animation is for kids” or “animation isn’t real cinema”. Damn anyone else’s back starting to hurt a little?
Just a few months ago we were talking about how government needs to get involved so that we won't have to see an entire sector of the industry collapse from a potential merger, but we need regulations against this!! completing films only to write them off for tax breaks.
‘COYOTE VS ACME’ is now expected to be shelved and deleted forever.
Warner Bros wanted $75M - $80M for the film and rejected offers from Netflix, Amazon & Paramount, refusing to let them counter-offer.
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At this point as a collective in the animation industry can we boo this person? like you willing gave money to support a bigot conversative (yes subscribing is giving) company and their bluey rip off. Dude you could've been spreading awareness on shows that actually need it.
Is it illegal for streaming services to prevent a person from cancelling their subscription when they want? Cause the site where I watched Chip Chilla won't allow me to cancel and says I have to submit a form via email to do so? That seems scummy to me and potentially illegal