Aalasteir's movie Reviews on Newgrounds

[Samus vs Ridley]

Your tie-down of the line work, the way you have added shadows, and the animation of Samus with excellent silhouettes and readable action are engaging.

Showcasing the juxtaposition of the protagonist's round shapes contrasted with the villain's sharp edges, as well as the distinct color palette of the villain compared to the protagonist, helps to distinguish and reinforce the narrative of the action.

[Metroid WIP 1]

Good storyboard. The perspective of your scene is dynamic, and the action is impactful. You exhibit great control, especially with the camera moving to highlight the active motion that demands the viewer's attention. The framing of the scene is well-presented.

[Baby with a gun]

Motion exhibits strong fluidity, which is extremely good. You effectively show the dimensions of the piñata with strong key poses. I assume it was done through post-to-post animation, as the action appears well-planned. Your line work in defining those dimensions and presenting the shapes is of high quality.

Your skill is evident in the level of attention to motion. There is a good emphasis on key poses with readable silhouettes.

[Starfire Animation test]

There's a good bounce to the action, and the way you've exaggerated the shoulders coming up to the head effectively builds suspense, visually representing how surprised Starfire is.

[Offering]

What strikes me as very powerful in your scene is the way the flower is depicted with a light gray color and good shape language, building a strong silhouette. The dimensional angles and perspective lines you've used help establish the scene effectively. You are demonstrating professionalism.

The anticipation leading up to when the bean man pulls out the flower flows smoothly, with effective exaggeration from the back to the front. The viewer feels the impact as the flower is closest to their perspective.

[Hello?]

The atmospheric soundscape greatly supports your animatic. It's a good decision to try out economical storytelling, as it's a valuable practice that will be necessary in professional settings where time constraints will hinder the process. The scene is funny and effectively communicates a story. Overall, the experience of watching your animatic is positive.

[Warming up for Easter]

There is a professional focus on timing. The sound effects and music are well chosen. You have an excellent impact scene, and the way you've drawn the effects is vibrant and action-packed, surprising the viewer. Incorporating an element of humor adds intrigue to your animatic.

[Front Page Feels]

Your split complementary color scheme of purple and red is dynamic. Additionally, the dominant light source from the lamp on the ceiling creates a strong scene that gives a lot of weight to your animation. There's good variation in the lines, and the music also effectively communicates the narrative from scene to scene.

Your rendition of Tom is charming and brings a sense of optimism that is contagious. You have an amazing understanding of composition, as well as a strong grasp of color usage. Your control over the lines is very professional.

[life of an animator]

Your sound design adds a lot to your animation by helping to support the narrative. The contrast in light, as well as the color palettes you use, is very complementary. There's great motion, with a lot of it stemming from animating on a combination of twos and ones, giving the experience of high fluidity. The variation in line thickness deepens the characters' dimensions and communicates style and attitude. The boiling line effect I see is really cool as well.

[Your Laser Tag Partner]

I deeply enjoy seeing the fluidity achieved by animating on twos. There's a great emphasis on the character's motion, and the decision to have the eyes close during the jump is good. The movement of the hair and pants complements the motion beautifully, and the execution is outstanding. Additionally, the smear frames and the way the weapons distort in motion to convey fluidity and exaggeration are very professional.