Score: 9

"Excellent 3D animation!"

submission: T H E__H I T

date: November 2, 2009

With that out the way, I'll give both of you guys what I honestly thought.

To Chris: Your characters reminded me of Reboot and Toy Story; although they could have had faster animation. On the other hand, the actual animation is assloads better than Battle For the Portal by SecretAgentBob. The video quality is also better than most video submissions that are on this site. As for the directing, the angles you chose made it shine and not in a gaudy kind of way. The vehicles were accurately rendered, which is a plus. I can't model anything in 3D besides simple shapes, but I approve of your skills. Plus, I liked how you used that Theramin sound in that one moment.

To Rodrigo: I liked how did the voice, even though you're not as good as Egoraptor or Sam Haft. Beside that, I noticed that you wrote a response to those who downrate video submissions. I see where you are coming from (I wrote a rant on my page on that subject myself), but could have went after a less abashed subject.

What I did like:
-Excellent 3D modeling and animation
-Decent voice acting
-Good choice of camera angles

What I didn't like:
-Some of the animation, most notably the blood, the cop reaching for the gun, could have been done better.

Overall: For a 3D submission, this easily one of the better, if not one of the best 3D cartoons on here. Here's a nine out of ten, and have you guys checked out Swift 3D or Milkshape 3D?

Score: 9

"A tad underrated..."

submission: Starlight Odyssey 3Dmovie

date: October 29, 2009

This is a nice mix of imported graphics, prerendered 3d, and realtime 3d. I liked how you directed all of this and put gradients to good use. However, the music was unfitting and the lack of sound effects are the only noticeable flaws in this diamond in the rough. On the other hand, the aforementioned directing, cinematography, and choreography along with the 3D skills you had more than made up for it. It's no wonder McFretN likes this.

What I like about this:
-Excellent directing and pace
-Nice use of Flat, realtime 3D and prerendered 3D.
-Proper use of gradients
-Decent spaceplane design.

What I didn't like:
-Lack of sound effects
-Unfitting music

Overall: Here's a nine for doing one of the better 3D flash submissions, Mattias. If you have the chance, you should make some more.

Score: 9

"This is an underappreciated gem."

submission: Nasty Pig

date: October 24, 2009

Krinkels, this is easily one of the most inventive cartoons on here. A lot of people who believe this has something to do with Pig Flu when it has nothing to do with that non-issue in the first place. I noticed that Yungjazz downrated this, and it may be his opinion; but seeing that he does nothing but Necropolis (nothing wrong with that). He's in no position to criticize you. With that out of the way, onto the actual review...

When it comes to art and animation, it's simplistic yet gets the point across. However, the pig's walk cycle could have been better and SULKINGking mentioned the misplaced speed limit sign. Truth is, cartoons on here don't need to match Adam Phillips in terms of animation; just enough to get the point across. Musicwise, I'm not very familiar with Juke Bottle Casino, yet I liked the song you chose. As for the meaning behind this, I'm not going to bother explaining it to others on here. I'd like for them to figure it out for themselves.

What I like:
-Decent art with passable animation.
-Good song choice.
-I chuckled at the part where the driver and the pig were staring at each other.
-Original, but that matters little when compared the final product.

What I didn't like:
-Few people such as myself will get the meaning behind this. (Assuming that there is one in the first place.)
-The pig's legs could use a better walk cycle.
-Why is the speed limit sign facing the pig?

Overall: Here's a nine for this bizarre, but enjoyable non-Madness cartoon. If you have the opportunity, I'd like for you to do more stuff like this.

Score: 10

"An excellent instrumental piece!"

submission: Beyond our Reach

date: November 2, 2009

I like music that sets an atmosphere or a mood over music that tells a story these days. Your composition skills are excellent for an everyday guy such as your self, and I like how you mixed a real instrument with sound mixing software. It gave it that dramatic, subtle, moody feel without overdoing it one way or the other. Will we, the audience, ever hear this in one of your cartoons? Only time will tell I guess.

What I like:
-Well thought-out
-Harmonic
-Good sound editing

What I didn't like:
-Well, I can't find any flaws with this piece.

Overall: Here's a ten for something that I felt was rather touching. (Kinda awkward for a song on here, but it's true.)

Score: 8

"Not bad, I like it."

submission: Forest_Density [Box-Killa]

date: August 6, 2009

I rarely write music reviews here because that isn't my specialty. I can see something like this being used in an RPG of some sort. However, some of the 'darker' parts of the song seemed to drag.

What I like:
-Versatle (can be used in either a game or a movie).
-Well-instrumented

What I didn't like:
-The moodier parts tended to drag.

Overall: Here's an eight from someone who hasn't done a music review in a long time.