Gildedguy

Story 6 Official Logo, Screens + Wallpaper

Today I spent a couple hours rendering up the official logo for Gildedguy vs Oxob (Story 6).I wasn't expecting it to come out so colorful, but I like it so much Imma keep it.So I guess I'll have to match the animation to be just as colorful somehow.

More Oxob & Lilian Concept Art (slight spoilers)

Hey Patrons!Here are some sketches I've done containing future ideas for Gildedguy, Oxob, and Lilian (Lil Guy). There's a new opportunity (miniseries) that I might be tackling alongside Story #6.I will let you guys know more about it as soon as I get the green-light.Please browse through the gallery for more info on each image via the captions.

Blogpost: Our Job is Not to Create Masterpieces

Hello everyone, I hope you all enjoy this edgy sounding blog-post on "mastery". It's a short read (2-3 minutes), so it doesn't go too deep this time.

Oxob Character Designs (Story 6 Concepts)

Progress on the new animation is steady. I have a big update on the intro coming to you guys soon!In the meantime, check out some concept art for Oxob's character.

Digital Poster - "Cure"

GG vs Oxob Progress + Major Stream Updates

Heya Patrons!This post will cover what Gildedguy has been up to lately.Animation ProgressWe are 62% through the intro, with about 1 minute of finished animation. I intend to post a Patron-only preview of the intro in the upcoming weeks. The preview will acquaint us to the titular characters, their pasts, and what incites their inevitable duel.In terms of overall progress, we are only 6% through th...

Announcing Story #6: Gildedguy vs Oxob

I am proud to officially announce that the next animation will be:Story #6 - Gildedguy vs OxobOxob3000 (Johannes) is a seasoned animator in the stick fight world who has already dueled many other characters in his own stories. Not only producing his own original content, he has also been animating for the esteemed Alan Becker on the popular Animator vs Animation series.We frequent each others'...

Ending Storyboards + Score (Making of Story 5)

Musical Score Footnotes/DirectionYouTube Link Musical Score Production ViewYouTube LinkStoryboards (went through a lotta revisions!)

Charcoal Western FULL Assets Download (Making of Story 5)

Attached are the full assets and original image/document files for the charcoal western scene of Story 5!See the zip folder at the bottom.

Production Gallery + GIFs (Making of Story 5)

Animation Document Officially Created: 12/16/2015

Pre-Production Gallery (Making of Story 5)

Main Character DesignInitial Story Art (Outlining the major plot points)Possible LocationsCostumes & ColorsArchitectureStory 5 MindMap (Spoilers?)I made this story outline to help myself keep track of all the events/plot I wanted to cover for the animation. Not all of it made it into the final film, and a lot of it is incomprehensible. High-res version is attached.

Story 5 Speedpaint + DOWNLOAD ("Lilian's Yard")

Please enjoy the speedpaint and downloadable image for this piece.I really wanted to instill a hopeful feeling, despite all the dead plants!The contrast actually inspires me in a way. Even in bad circumstances, what makes someone prosperous is a sense of community. Where there are people, there are opportunities for better times.

YouTube Animator Cameos (Making of Cowboy Story 5)

Animating Gildedguy busting through into other web animators' worlds was an early idea that I am glad made it into the final version of the video. I am a big fan of style adaptation, both as a creator and consumer.As a creator, it is a rewarding challenge, and as a consumer, it is always a delight to see a cameo of an artist you recognize.Alan BeckerWhen Animator vs Animation first came out, I...

Mixing 2D + 3D (Making of Cowboy Story 5)

Hello Patrons, for this post I'll be delving into the process and my lessons learned for the three "3D" scenes in Gildedguy & the Green-Eyed Cowboy. These were some of the more spectacular cuts in the animation, and a lot of work (maybe too much work!) went into them.Palace SceneWith the attention span of viewers becoming ever more demanding, I always attempt to "WOW" viewers o...

Gildedguy & the Green-Eyed Cowboy up on YouTube

I'd like to thank all the patrons for keeping my productions afloat these past several months.I know I say this every time, but I've learned so many new techniques in animation and storytelling. I hope to share my findings with you via Behind the Scenes Posts over the next couple weeks.It's also incredibly exciting to have so many new patrons joining us. Welcome!Now, please enjoy what ...

>100 Patrons, 200k subs, and 98% to the next milestone!

(People like the dog picture so now I am keeping it.)A lot of great things are lining up with Story 5's release! Just this past week we've: Reached 100 Gildedguy Patrons 200,000 YouTube subscribers (still no silver play button yet...working on it) And we're rapidly closing in on the next funding goal! (Inking/Cleaning Budget)All of these exciting milestones will surely invigorate the c...

Story #5 Preview! Also, receive a bonus gift before Release!

Check out the new trailer!It features the first introductory minute of the animation, so it doesn't contain spoilers. PowerMeep worked really hard on the score (and still is, he's helping with the ending music).We're officially in post-production, so the final release (June 15th) is rapidly approaching.Bonus GiftIn celebration of the completion of another difficult production, I wanted...

Blogpost: Storytelling with Logos, Pathos, Ethos

Please enjoy this blog post I wrote about Aristotle's 3 Artistic Proofs (appeals).

Story 5 Update & Planned Patreon Tier Updates

Animation UpdateWe are quite close to finishing the animation! So close that this will likely be the final production update for Gildedguy & the Green-Eyed Cowboy (Story V).The only remaining milestones are: Animate the remaining 50% of the ending (ETA: May 4) Animate the credits (ETA: May 15) Finish the musical score.Screenshot with a small musical annotation for PowerMeep to compose.I'll the...

My Thoughts on the Future of YouTube Animation

Last week I gave my thoughts on the future of YouTube animation for Liam Dowling's channel.In the video, multiple YouTube animators share their opinion on how animated content is doing on the platform.If you are curious, my bit is at the 25:02 mark!

Gildedguy Discord Server Re-Opening!

Hello guys!Over the course of the next week we'll be re-opening the official Discord server beyond just Patrons. To keep moderation efforts manageable, it'll be invite-only, but any trusted member of the public can request an invite.So friends are welcome!Excellent Discord server emotes courtesy of IrascorI expect there to be a bunch of new members from the Twitch streams and other fans jo...

Gilded hybrid: REAL OR FAKE?

Story 5 Screenshot: Gladiator Memorial (1920x1080)

Story #5 Trailer (Gildedguy & The Green-Eyed Cowboy)

Here it is!This story continues Gildedguy's adventure as he attempts to carry out a simple chore in the streets of his local hometown (temporarily named “Aegis Town”) whilst being haunted by visions of a green-eyed cowboy.What seems like an innocent stroll turns into a series of increasingly dangerous hallucinations that attempt to possess our hero.It will be coming out in June, and I will...

Story 5 Animation Update, Runtime is now 10 minutes :O

Hi guys, here is an extended update on how the new animation is going. (Contains some screenshots but no major spoilers.)Size Has DoubledThe scope of the animation has doubled in size since I started it. Originally going to only last the duration of the main song (3-4 minutes), I've added a few more minutes of animation to the beginning and end. I've decided to do this because I feel it wi...

Falcomaster Episode 2 on Hiatus (Cancelled)

Based on the production time, cost, and response to the fundraising goal, I will not be pursuing Falcomaster3000 Episode 2 for the foreseeable future.It's been a few months since the release of the first episode, which (on the internet) is a good duration for collecting feedback.Sad news, but that is the nature of pilots: Practical test runs for new ideas, and FM3K Episode 1 served that purpos...

[Spoilers] Story 5 Environments

As I've mentioned in other posts, I'm putting a lot more detail and care into the backgrounds this time around (a habit from all those speedpaints probably). Take a look!

Story 5 Cowgirl Designs

[Spoilers] Story 5 Cameos!

Get a cameo in the Story 5! [Expired]

*EDIT 1/15/19: All cameo spots for the following offer have been filled.The upcoming animation is well underway, and due to it's setting in the city, there are quite a few opportunities for me to sneak in some cameos and references.If you have an original character, or if you yourself would like to be caricatured as a stick figure in the new animation, please let me know! You can private messa...