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Entry #8
Yes, I'm afraid you've all read the topic right. Aside from Kagome running into a few of her own issues that has ultimately delayed my Gamer Kids submissions that was going to surface this Monday, I've decided that I'll bring the series to a close.
Simply put, although I've really enjoyed animating my feelings on certain games, it's time for me to move on. You see, way back when I decided to do Gamer Kids, I've actually been a hardcore Flash animator. I've worked on my talent to produce some visuals that I'm particularly proud of, but I've never actually completed a project using high-end artwork.
It mostly had to do with a lack of time, commitment, and proper equipment. I was limited to working in my game room because that's where my desktop computer resided. Unfortunately, this did not equate to a really good atmosphere to work in as I'd grow bored with whatever I did and quit the project altogether. That's actually what made me churn out the Gamer Kids series because I told myself that I should just stick with half a minute shorts with simple artwork so that I could focus and actually complete stuff.
Then there's my equipment. I used a computer and Flash program that originated in early 2001. Either way you look at it, it was practically impossible for me to fully animate any high end work because it'd just lag severely on my monitor. There was one project that I actually really felt like I was able to do, but I found myself quitting because, no matter what I did, I could not prevent the frame rate from dipping into inexcusable levels. It was probably fully viewable on other computers, but there was no way I'd know.
However, things are looking better. I got a new Macbook Pro with state of the art specs built in and an Adobe package complete with programs including Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop, SoundBooth, Premiere, and After Effects, courtesy of my college. With my new laptop and bundle, not only can I produce high-end artwork, but I can do it whenever and wherever I want: school, bookstore, living room... car...? (Probably shouldn't)
Either way, I'm in a much better position to make cartoons. I can place myself in atmospheres that'll allow me to stay focused, relaxed, and comfortable whilst unrestrained by my new computer's abilities.
So, what does this mean on your behalf, my viewers? Well, first things first, I'll produce one more Gamer Kids cartoon. I'll consider it my final hurrah, allowing me to bring the whole dealie to a close while getting familiar with my computer's interface.
After that? I'll be bringing you a new series. I'll be doing it not because I want to, but because I feel like I have to.
You see, I'm currently attending college for computer graphics design, which includes storyboarding, marketing, animation, 3D graphics, video game design... you name it. There's really no better way to put it: I'm not going to make a name for myself in the industry by continuously churning out simple cartoons such as Gamer Kids. I need to up my abilities so that I can do anything.
With that said, I've already gone into production for a story-heavy, art-driven series that will not only allow me to show off my current abilities, but allow me to improve. I will use Newgrounds as my catalyst for improvement and criticism and prepare myself for the world ahead of me.
But who knows? Maybe I'll use Gamer Kids as filler if I run into a few of my own time-constraining issues. Either way, be on the lookout for better things to come.
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