#call for animators

[xiaolinreanimated]

Hello and welcome, friends, monks, dragons, Heylin lords, to Xiaolin Reanimated!

Xiaolin Showdown is celebrating its' 20th Anniversary in 2023; to celebrate, we're reanimating the first episode! Xiaolin is a small fandom, so we may not be able to animate the whole thing, but let's get as many people on board as possible!

To keep track of interest, we've created this form. Filling out this form also acts as an application to join the project. Applicants will be notified in late November of their acceptance. This gives us an entire year to work on the project!

More information can be found within the form itself, but if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Gong Yi Tan Pi!

#XiaolinReanimated #xiaolin showdown #jack spicer #xiaolin chronicles #multi animator project #call for animators #collaborative animator project #omi #raimundo pedrosa #clay bailey #kimiko tohomiko #dojo kanojo cho #master fung #wuya #xs #xc

[dragonofdarknesschaos]

Xiaolin Reanimated Interest Check

Xiaolin Showdown is celebrating its' 20th Anniversary in 2023!! To celebrate, let's reanimate the first episode! Xiaolin is a small fandom, so we probably can't animate the whole thing, but let's see how many people we can get on board!

Fill out this form to help us track interest, as well as apply to be part of the project. Applicants will be notified in late November of their acceptance. This gives us an entire year to work on the project!!

Gong Yi Tan Pi!!

#XiaoinReanimated #Xiaolin Showdown #Xiaolin Chronicles #multi animator project #interest check #call for animators #fanimation #reanimated

[juiche]

a moment of peace before the whole world shatters 😇

get your own print here ❤️

#do you ever cry while touching your pinky to a strand of your besties unruly hair #I call this aesthetic “warm angst” :'D #geto taking the pining to the next level #I imagine this takes place after the big village event #but before gojo finds out about it #just geto taking a moment to say his farewell to the life as he knew it #christmas present for my satosugu obsessed buddy @kymsys who lovingly made me read the manga at gunpoint. I hate you (affectionately) ❤️ #jujutsu kaisen #jjk #satosugu #stsg #satosugu fanart #stsg fanart #gojo satoru #geto suguru #jjk fanart #anime #fanart #digital art #art #artwork #gojo fanart #geto fanart

[strangeracrossthestreet]

credits for the images:

letstalkpalestine

#israel #israel terrorist #gaza genocide #free gaza #free palestine #palestine #but hey! let the worlds that be twiddle their thumbs a little longer #let people delude themselves into thinking that when they call palestinians 'animals' they mean “only hamas” #im sick to my stomach #how can I sleep when this is going on #how can I sleep when gaza cannot

[cozylittleartblog]

"content creator" is a corporate word.

we are artists.

#anti ai #fuck ai #artists on tumblr #please do not call me or any artist a content creator #i'm an artist. a fanartist. a designer. but not a content creator #ai clowns in my replies will be deleted and blocked without response so do not waste your breath #you are not an 'artist' for generating an image any more than you are a chef for ordering from a restaurant. someone Else did the work. #owen dennis just deleted all his blue sky stuff again and i hate that he does that because he makes such interesting comments #about the entertainment industry lmao i need to just. start screenshotting every smart thing he says #anyway thats why i decided to finally make this when its been sitting in drafts for a few months #owen dennis #edit - if you dont know who owen dennis is he's the creator of one of the best animated series of the last 20 years (Infinity Train) #he's very open about talking about art and the entertainment/animation industry on social media and in his newsletter and hes so cool 4 it

[miraluking-respectfully]

MEAN TO HIM!!!

#they're called pumpkin toadlets and they're bad at everything because they're sososososooo teeny weeny tiny #they're so small that their inner ears don't work and they can't land their jumps properly! they are so little it makes them CLUMSY #and they can't hear each other's mating calls either!!! #WAAAUGGGHGH #animals #edit: i did not mean to post this to my star wars blog but whatever i'm keeping it

[cyborgghost]

tragic fictional siblings... save me...

tragic fictional siblings

save me tragic fictional siblings

#better call saul #bcs #trigun #monster anime #mob psycho 100 #mp100 #rgu #revolutionary girl utena #wuthering heights #cain and abel #dungeon meshi

[sunsestart]

It's one of my favorite headcanons that he doesn't have the greatest eyesight akshskdj he's just like me fr

#WHY DID IT TAKE ME SO LONG TO FINISH THIS #Undyne is gonna call him a nerd the moment she sees him #it's okay she likes nerds and Papyrus was always a nerd anyways #she's still gonna find it funny tho #sunsest-art #undertale #papyrus #sans #undertale fanart #undertale animation #??? #not really #but I'll add that anyways #papyrus fanart

[painted-lemon]

um can we make this a real thing??????

please tag any other fandom that could use this meme format

#calling all animation fans #cartoon fandom #anime fandom #gravity falls #amphibia #the owl house #star vs the forces of evil #steven universe #hilda netflix #the amazing world of gumball #mphfpc #my litte pony friendship is magic #phineas and ferb #ninjago #she ra and the princesses of power #adventure time #harry potter #lore olympus #nevermore webcomic #cursed princess club #invader zim #kindergarten game #kindergarten 2 #scott pilgrim #over the garden wall #dream smp #the little prince #wings of fire #w

[kimjun]

girls are like “I want a boyfriend” but reject everyone because none of them are their comfort characters

#x reader #reader insert #incorrect quotes #anime x reader #ghost x reader #call of duty x reader #jason todd x reader #simon ghost x reader #naruto x reader #batfamily #one piece x reader #the walking dead x reader #luffy x reader #daryl x reader #itachi x reader #zoro x reader #damian wayne #dick grayson #dc x y/n #dcu #bruce wayne x fem!reader #yandere anime

[johndoe-lesbo]

do not. Sell my husband twelve fascinating issues of Zoobooks and the Tiger Poster.

#am I doing this meme right idk #but Walt and Jessie would thrive in the zoobooks market tbh #walter white #jessie pinkman #skylar white #skyler white #saul goodman #gus fring #mike ehrmantraut #jane margolis #breaking bad #better call saul #amc #tv shows #zoobooks #nostalgia #tigers #animals #meme #me post #pic #🖤🖤🖤

[xiaolinreanimated]

FAQ

Our F.A.Q is now available!

You can either continue reading this post to find out more about the project, or you can read them here!

What is Xiaolin Reanimated?

This is a multi-animator project in which animators will be given a section of the show to animate. Once everything is complete, it’ll be edited together to create the episode! Due to the fanbase being small, it is likely that we won’t be able to animate the whole episode, but we have got a handful of scenes from the show that we have in mind. Participants are free to re-interpret the shot they’re given.

When will the project start?

We plan on sending confirmation emails and possibly invites to a Discord server around November 28, 2022. Everyone should be assigned their shot by December 5, 2022.

Will there be a Discord server for the participants?

Yes, if there is enough interest in the project as a whole and if people want to. We will not force participants to be in the server, but it creates a sense of community, and allows others to share tips and resources.

What’s the project timeline?

June 9–November 28, 2022: Interest check/open application November 28, 2022: Notify applicants and send out Discord invite links November 28-December 5, 2022: Assign sections to animators January 30, 2023: Check-in 1 March 20,2023: Check-in 2 May 15, 2023: Check-in 3 July 10, 2023: Check-in 4 September 4, 2023: Check-in 5 October 26, 2023: Check-in 6: Final Cut due November 1, 2023: Final cut is posted online!

What are the video specs?

1280x720 pixels, 24fps, mp4/mov uncompressed

What is the final deadline for submissions?

October 26, 2023: Check-in 6: Final Cut Due If you’re running late for any of the check-ins, please inform one of the organizers so that an extension or reassignment can be discussed. Please account for video editing and rendering.

Can I make changes to my final shot after submission?

Yes, but you have until October 30th, 2023 to make changes.  The goal is to release the finished video on November 1st, the original premiere date of the series.

What kind of animation is allowed?

Absolutely any kind! As long as you’re able to animate your shot and get it to us on time.

Can I choose a specific shot?

When confirmations are sent you’re free to put in a request for what kind of shot you’d like. For example, if you’d like a shot with more action or a shot including your favorite character from the first episode, we’ll make a note of that when distributing them.

Can I alter the characters?

As long as they’re still recognizable, go ahead!

Can I change the staging or alter the shot to be different from the original?

Of course! Like with altering character designs, as long as important features and aspects of the shot are still included, you’re free to do what you want.

Can I trace for my shot?

We don’t mind if you trace from the original episode, but it would need to be different enough from the source by style or other means. Consider it a recreation of XS in your own style.

Should I use my real name or online alias when signing up?

That’s entirely up to you and what you’re comfortable with. As long as you inform others of how you’d like to be referred to as in the final cut, so that appropriate credits can be given, it does not matter which name you use when applying. It is considered more professional to use your real name, especially if you want to use this project on a resume.

How will I know if I’ve been selected to participate in the project?

On November 28, 2023, we will send out confirmation emails to applicants who have been successful in obtaining a spot on the team.

Can I share my finished piece or progress?

Of course! But please post it AFTER the final project is posted. Make sure to tag it with #XiaolinReanimated so that we can share what you’ve made.

How often should I share my work in progress?

Ideally you should share a WIP at the end of each step of your process (i.e. Finished storyboards, finished animatic, finished rough animation, finished line art, finished color, finished shading, finished rendering, filtering, or compositing). This is to catch any mistakes early on, so that you do not have to redo the entire shot from scratch.

Can I collab with someone on my animation?

Yes!

Should I add a credit/watermark when making my submission?

No. This is something that will be done when the final cut is being put together. You may add a credit or watermark when you post your cut to your preferred social media channels.

What if I don’t know how to animate?

There are other positions available. You could be a mod for the Discord server, create and provide backgrounds or other assets for animators to use, or - if you're comfortable animating a blink or something simple - a still animation shot. More details will be provided when the project gets underway.

What if I can animate, but don't have access to an animation program?

Try one of the free animation programs listed in this blog entry.  There are also links to tutorials on how to use each program.  Read up on the tools and features each offers to choose the one that you think will best suit your needs.  Synfig, Blender, and Kirita were the programs more seasoned animators recommended.

Where can I find the character references?

Character references are available under the #character reference tag.

Alternately, here are individual tags for the characters:

Clay Bailey

Dojo

Jack Spicer

Kimiko Tohomiko

Master Fung

Omi

Raimundo Pedrosa

Wuya

Where and when will the finished project be posted?

The video will be posted to the Director's YouTube channel (here) between November 1-3. An announcement will be made when the video is live!

Will there be a "Xiaolin Chronicles Reanimated?"

At this stage, that’s unlikely. XC was created nearly 10 years after XS, and as much as we would like to celebrate that as well, two projects going at the same time would be too much for everyone on the team to handle. This may be reconsidered in the future, but for the time being, the answer is no.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to ask. Our ask box is open and there’s always the option of messaging one of the organizers directly if the ask didn’t seem to be sent through.

#XiaolinReanimated #xiaolin showdown #faq #call for animators

[animenostalgia]

News - A Gofundme campaign has started for voice actress Rachael Lillis, who fans might know as the original voices for Pokemon's Misty and Jessie, as well as the dub voice of Utena Tenjou from Revolutionary Girl Utena. Lillis is currently battling the nasty side effects of cancer, and has had to check into a nursing home for care. If Lillis' work has ever brought you joy, please consider contributing a few bucks, or pass the link along to others to help get the word out!

#news #Rachael Lillis #90s anime #Pokemon #revolutionary girl utena #call to action #voice actors #links out

[fullslack]

Peruvian whistling vessels simulating animal calls (some of the oldest found date to c. 500–300 BCE)

#Peru #Peruvian #whistling vessels #animal vessels #archaeology #history #ceramics #Inca #Incan #art #sculpture #animal calls

[o0kawaii0o]

Spring's Harvest!

#a more elaborate piece and this time it's stardew! #would you still call this animation if it only consists of 2 keyposes? hm #I thought about it and didn't want to make inbetweens in the end so here you go #found motivation to finally realise this idea I had for months since the release date of the 1.6 update got announced! #can you maybe spot the O/ne Piece details? hehe #I'm rambling again #stardew valley #stardew fanart #stardew farmer #sdv #sdv fanart #junimo #fanimation #o0kawaii0o

[yuri-puppies]

Shape-shifters, face-blindness, and "paying attention to others"

The shapeshifter is one of my favourite "monster of the week" episodes because it showcases how differently Laios processes social information than the rest of the party. It reminds me a lot of the strategies I, faceblind name-forgetter and eye-contact avoider, use to recognize people and learn things about them.

We see Laios clearly fail at recognizing the doubles through "standard" social cues that are perceived as "easy to tell", such as their clothes. This makes the team (unfairly, but understandably) weary of his ability to tell the fakes apart and even worried that he'd prefer the monster versions* over them. Nonetheless, he gives it a try!

...And is immediately overwhelmed. His lack of attention to social cues works a bit in his favor, though, as it makes it harder for him to fall for stereotypes that fool the rest of the group.

Instead, he chooses to rely on his strengths and use his investigation and animal handling skills to distract the shapeshifters, lure out the monster, and roll the most insane balls-to-the-wall intimidation check of all time.

If it had ended there it still would have been a great episode that showcases Laios' strategic mind and his strengths as a leader. He doesn't have the social skills necessary for the task, but he is clever and creative enough to use the skills he does have proficiency in to solve the problem*.

However, what makes this episode so dear and near to my faceblind heart is the revelation that Laios was able to recognize the real party members after all.

Laios is fantastic representation of how special interests actually work for a monotropic interest system. Having a special interest is not just about how much you like it and the need to know everything about it, it's a way of processing and filtering information. Laios' special interest is monsters: his skills as a dungeoneer and party leader are acquired for and informed by his desire to interact with monsters, as is his interest in eating them. He actually brings this up himself when comparing his interest in cooking to Senshi's.

And in this episode, we see that this also extends to his friends. Laios hacks one of the most difficult types of information for him to process by routing it through the lens of the special interest. And, because it's not something most people would notice, it works. He knows that Chilchuck wouldn't let his guard down around a potential mimic, that Senshi values a balanced ecosystem, that (my favourite) Marcille just isn't as thoughtful about monsters as he is.

It might not be what was expected, but it did the trick! And what's more, the narrative validates his way of thinking (even if Chilchuck doesn't).

#*i'm keeping this post anime-only friendly so i won't elaborate #but it's interesting on re-read the tensions that are being set up in this episode. idk if i would call it foreshadowing exactly but... #(the information about monotropism is just from wikipedia. i'm not super well-versed but i'm hoping to be able to do some reading on it soo #because laios really is such a fantastic example) #dungeon meshi #dunmeshi #delicious in dungeon #laios touden #laios dungeon meshi #chilchuk tims #marcille donato #senshi of izganda