Tyler's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[P vs Z]

This was funny and cute. I like all the stop motion stuff you've been doing- its really charming.
I don't know why I haven't commented on your work before- its great stuff! Keep it up man

[ZTV News Promo]

I can't say I see the point of what you're trying to show the viewer; is this going to be a news show or a showcase for more of your work? Where is the content?

Also, if that was supposed to be a joke it really wasn't funny. I don't know if this is related to your prior work, but as a standalone piece it was weak. There is really nothing to show - the only reason this has the score it does is because of your eternally fapping/deprived fanbase (Call me biased, I have no respect for hentai artists).

Though incredibly brief, art and animation were pretty decent.

[Game of The Year Edition]

Your animation and illustrations were really well done. The content gave me a few GIGGLES too, good work!

[DrumParadise]

Your stuff has been getting better somewhat. The content after color was introducted felt as though it were randomly placed. The little conflict at the beginning was kind of interesting, but then the audience never sees it again after you introduce video game characters and other whacky stuff. I felt like those things at the end really detracted from the beginning.

The animation in the beginning was better too, it could stand to have some more frames and cleaner linework though.

Hope that helps.

YouriX responds:

Thanks for taking the time to review my work Tyler :). I was going for a random like animation and a sudden use of color. Maybe if i somehow introduced the colors it would have felt more natural. Also i will try using more inbetween frames and cleaner lines.
Again thanks for the review :)

[TOME Episode 03]

Not bad, improving. Few things:

If its a video game, making the characters something for the audience to care about is difficult. Why did the flame girl stop him from killing a virtual character? What significance does that have if they are virtual characters played by people? It doesn't seem like a big deal, and it actually irritates me that they treated a character in a game with morality as though it was a real person - when the audience realizes thats not the case.

I know you're presenting this like its a video game, which is fine, but there are little to no cuts. It gets monotonous watching the same poses with lip-synch loops running over them. Adding some cuts might present variety needed to keep the viewer engaged. I think a lot of success you're having is because the cast is astounding. Vocals and music are very important, and you do a fine job of it in this, but the visuals just aren't engaging enough as is.

Also, whats up with the girl sniffing her finger every five seconds? Really bizarre. And that Nylocke gag is really forced.

But im glad to see you improving your stuff.

[Animation Critique]

It was really clever and cute to use your sisters voice in this video. Art could still use some work, but it was effective enough in this. Nice job.

[Demo Reel 2012]

What school are you applying to?

Anyway, your traditional pieces (pencil and paper) were miles better than any of the digital/flash art. I think the software is really limiting you right now, and it might be better to submit an all traditional reel since it seems to be more to your strength.

You had a lot of line inconsistencies and perspective issues with your flash stuff, too. If you wanted to submit more flash work, you might do better to animate (or at least draw some frames) and scan them in.

Good luck man

DillonBrannick responds:

I live in Ireland, so I'm applying to IADT and BCFE, probably took more care on traditional ones, plus I do find it easier to draw on paper. Unfortunately I don't have enough traditional stuff to fill a demo reel.
Some of the stuff is quite rushed, well most of it so that's why there are quite a few inconsistencies. I needed to get it done because I have to work on the rest of my portfolio and a demo reel isn't a requirement into any of the animation courses, so its just something a little extra to stand out a bit more.
Yeah I probably should do my line tests on paper and then just ink 'em on the computer.
Well I loved this review, super helpful and I'll be sure to take what you've said on board.

[Happy Valentine's Day!]

that was a pretty cute animation. simple but great

[The humans are dead. +]

Nice attempt here, keep working and you'll improve.

The song, which of course wasn't yours, was the only thing that drove the piece. The animation was pretty static and boring at times, but all things considered it was pretty decent.

Steinberg responds:

Yeah, you're right, I'll keep working! ^^
Thanks!

[The Skinless Man]

Quite brief, but really awesome, smooth animation.
Great work!