Spotlight Critiques
A group focused on reasonably criticizing the old and new animations featured in the spotlight and future animations brought onto the spotlight so no spotlight animations are thrown into the background and forgotten behind the new animations.
Rules
-If you are to vote for any animation that is your own, go ahead and vote, but vote on it as if you are looking at your old self and bringing up what you can improve on.
-Forcefully telling people everywhere to hate on an animation isn’t cool. Really, don’t be that guy just cause you want the top spot.
-Vote hard, be hard on the people who get spotlight, they already are ranked high having their animation presented in spotlight, so don’t be afraid to give a low rating on that stuff, that all is private anyway.
-Go ahead and give a statement of what you see on the animation, you can put your exact rating in or not on every category. Just don’t force yourself to make one, it’s not necessary.
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Operation Overkill by Clan Black Blood
Haven’t seen this but for a collab views are pretty postitive. Though I have yet to see a collab really push it. I like the old school stickfigure animation vibe I am getting from this. Reminds me of the good ol original and modern setting in a simple style. The classic pivot days.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/operation-overkill/StickNodes: Endgame – Episode 2 – Scream by ThoughtsOfEverything
Currently everyone knows about this series. While it is pretty will cancelled right now, it’s kinda entertaining. Lacking a bit in the department of animation, but pretty good visually and storywise. It’s refreshing.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/sticknodes-endgame-episode-2-scream/
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Nazo Saga: Part 1 by DXAnimations
This is some Sonic thing. I have a strong feeling I won’t be impressed. But who knows. I might be suprised. Though I did read that this was something just taken off the internet and remade in SN or something.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/nazo-saga-part-1/StickNodes Animators Argue on Discord by SMX
Today we might be doing a bit of Kek or Cringe. I hope this is Kek and not Cringe. All I know is these are almost like podcasts. This one kinda just seems like a filler upload but I don’t know. Not that filler uploads are bad or anything. I completely get them.
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Deep Sea of Memory by Multiable Production
I remember this one pretty decently. This was a pretty good animation. It’s refreshing to see something new that takes a drop back from action which is found in most SN animations.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/deep-sea-of-memory/The Rebellion Trailer by Pioneer Animations
A trailer. Haven’t seen one of these in a while. Forgot this one a bit. But I will have to update my thoughts on this one along with the other spotlight.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/the-rebellion-trailer/
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i rly like Deep Sea one, he did a good job doing what he set out to do which was just set an atmospheric…atmosphere
and it looked damn good doing it too especially with the MC usage
2020-08-13 19:56:29 UTC-
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damn EB coming up near the end finally? these are recent-ish
2020-08-13 19:56:46 UTC -
Replying to:Yeah when I watched it it was hella smooth
2020-08-13 20:41:27 UTC -
Replying to:I gotta give it credit there. I wasn’t expecting much from it when I did watch it long ago, but it still has me impressed to today as it feels professional and relaxing.
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Roller Wins Episode 2 by Zordoron Rex
This guy is out there but I have seen none of his content. So this will be interesting.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/roller-wins-episode-2/Dimensional Universes (DU) | Episode 8 by Rebber Animation
I feel like I remember viewing this, but I also don’t remember anything of this. Well It doesn’t matter cause I’m gonna rate it again.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/dimensional-universes-du-episode-8/
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Zordoron low key started arcade fighters before everyone else
I think they’re a reference to something (Roller Wins) but idk what since I suck at references
i love the vibe those anims give tho, it’s like, just weird – esp with the voices/sounds he uses
2020-08-11 19:38:23 UTC-
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Cool when people do that stuff. Even cooler when people make their games using SN.
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Well my happiness aged like milk with todays spotlights. And so did my reply to Ralph on yesterdays post. But what the hell. It better after these.
Goku Vs Freeza FINAL SHOWDOWN by Daniel San Animations
Not much to say. It’s more DBZ. Hope not included.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/goku-vs-freeza-final-showdown/HELLO DYSTOPIA COMPLETE M.A.P by Mei Yamazuki.
A MAP. As if the 1000 DBZ animations were not a problem. Fun fact: MAP stands for “Minor Attracted Person.”
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/hello-dystopia-complete-m-a-p/
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fun fact: minor attracted person also means pedophile
2020-08-10 19:17:01 UTC-
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2020-08-10 19:23:33 UTC -
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Yes.
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You know. I just decided I’m gonna leave that list till I get to the very end of the spotlights as I don’t know how the hell I’m gonna get that whole list up.
OC BATTLE ll Braker vs Makato by CoolBraker Animations
This guy always has some good animations. Only and the animation though. Most other stuff ends up average like dialogue. Never picked up on if he does a generic fight format though.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/oc-battle-ll-braker-vs-makato/MMG vs Napalm by Multiable Production
Multiable normally has some pretty unique stuff. Wonder how he will pull it with an OC battle if he tries to remain unique for it. That question will be answered very soon.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/mmg-vs-napalm/
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*please don’t be a dbz anim again EB is gonna kill me*
*looking through once wincing eye*
oh thank goodness
2020-08-09 18:30:16 UTC-
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Hopefully I am clear for 5 more runs.
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IMPORTANT STUFF RIGHT HERE
Due to use hitting the new animations that have all be rated already we are going to drop back and list all the animations that still have not been rated. I will update this list like every 2 days so you guys know what animations need to be rated.List
– http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/speed-animation-rhg/
– http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/sn-x-flash-rucas-and-ghaito/
– http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/sticknodes-unknown-p2/
– http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/fire-ability-entry-vulcanmasters-elemental-collab/
– http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/stick-nodes-speed-animation-1/
– http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/sticknodes-yumi-sakura/
– http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/snz-episode-1-season-1-this-is-where-it-all-began/-
Hmm. Might need a drive file for this list or something. Can’t get it all in one post. Too much
2020-08-08 20:04:04 UTC
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Sonic vs Izanagi 2 by Senhor Ugo Bet
Oh boy. It looks like it will be a Sonic OC fight in the DBZ format. Throws scarfs in here and it’s the culmination of what I hate. But it might suprise me.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/sonic-vs-izanagi-2/Dawn of war 3 but it’s in stick nodes by RANDOMstuff animation.
I have a feeling this will be something interesting and unique among other SN animations we’ve seen. Apparently this is soemthing to do with Warhammer which I really am not that into, but I can respect the memes and content that come out of it.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/dawn-of-war-3-but-its-in-stick-nodes/
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We once again hit page 5 today, but this time the newly rated animations are in sight.
http://sticknodes.com/animation-spotlights/page/5/Elements 13: Tournament Start by Son Goku Anims
As much as I find nothing interesting in this series, I gotta say the newer episodes are decent. Though they do still lack story. But the old ones still stain this series as bad. Not sure if the new ones can redeem it.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/elements-13-tournament-start/Dragon Nodes Super – Episode 1 by Cloudy 1
I’m ready to yawn. I have yet to find a DBZ series that is interesting or unique and I have seen probably like 6. This will be my seventh. Probably won’t remember it like the rest.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/dragon-nodes-super-episode-1/
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Red vs Black by Russte
I remember this. Really simple animation. Simple concept, all focused on animation ability.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/red-vs-black/Ep5: Angel’s Wrath Re:Darkboy by Inactive Studio.
This is a series that has had me quite suprised. It’s been interesting for the most part of what I have seen so far. It actually does a pretty decent job of building up the viewers interest.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/ep5-angels-wrath-redarkboy/
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Stick Nodes Adventure Part 1 by Sebz the Hedgehog.
This has me a little bit concerned cause this Sonic “OC” sorta stuff tends to be a little cringe. But we’ll see.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/stick-nodes-adventure-part-1/Doc vs Drastic by Doccio.
This one looks a little different. Probably a short one though. Haven’t watched it.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/doc-vs-drastic/
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SANS VS FRISK by Zeacon Anims
I remember seeing this one. It wasn’t something I watched but I remember seeing it as spotlight for a little while. But I don’t care about undertale in the slightest. This certainly won’t be something for me but I’m still capable of not being biased.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/sans-vs-frisk/God Vegeta vs Moro the Planet Eater by Vamz Animations
I don’t remember this at all. Complete opposite of the other spotlight. I mean it is a DBZ animation and very few of them do innovate. So… Hopes for this one being different?
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/god-vegeta-vs-moro-the-planet-eater/
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fun fact, i didn’t watch the Moro one all the way, just skipped through parts of it – i don’t want that to be spoiled for me as that part hasn’t been anime-ized yet lol
but from what I saw he did great with MC usage and really making the backgrounds/effects look cool + good animation so, here it is
…these posts are only making me realize i gotta limit the DBZ spotlights a little lmao
2020-08-02 18:18:26 UTC-
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Yeah. It’s like every post is a DBZ animation. If he was using loads of movieclips, I gotts give credit for that. Movieclips tend tobe useful for only certain things.
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Today we move onto Page 5. We are getting into heavy already rated territory. Almost there.
http://sticknodes.com/animation-spotlights/page/5/Winter CHAMPIONS by Mici Animations.
Mici looks like he kinda has something cool here. Aside from the bad layering in the thumbnail, this might have a completely new and interesting concept.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/winter-champions/Brothers of War by ғᴜʀʏᴇʏᴇᴢ ᴀɴɪᴍᴢ.
This thumbnail had a pretty cool asthetic. It just speaks cinematic. This one I’m looking forward to.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/brothers-of-war/
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Dragon Ball Nodes Episode 3 by Black Animator. Normally I would have a series on the frontlines but this just hasn’t impressed me really.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/dragon-ball-nodes-episode-3/Raze vs Shadow by Son Goku Anims. Design isn’t strong in Son Gokus animations but animation last time I was was. We don’t talk about story as Elements was a mess there.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/raze-vs-shadow/
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You were were?
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What,
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for some reason I really, really seem to remember making that thumbnail and, for some reason, it took me a while to put it together (needed some photoshopping)
but now it’s the thumbnail of the actual YT video
so either im wrong, or SGA took my thumbnail afterwards and made it the official thumbnail
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in other news this has nothing to do with the reviews my bad
2020-07-29 18:21:45 UTC-
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I wouldn’t be suprised. That photoshop job just speaks your work to me. Don’t know what it is. The shadows probably.
2020-07-30 00:07:55 UTC-
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*using black glow to hide imperfections intensifies*
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I’m taking that idea.
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stick nodes pain compiled into one video by Squi. Yes it has already been rated but it is a very accurate video and you should be forced to watch it.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/stick-nodes-pain-compiled-into-one-video/Next up today is Desusutoka vs Satsuki by Haunted One. I have no idea what this will completely be like, but I’m looking forward to it. I have a feeling this will try and capture that feudal Japan time period. But knowing SN creators, realism is the least likely thing.
http://sticknodes.com/spotlight/desusutoka-vs-satsuki/
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I’ma criticize mine by comparing to what I can do now.
So lets start with the cons.
The animation is pretty random. It can be bad at times. Like 1:00-1:10. The animation was lazily done. But scenes like 3:57-4:08. Its very smooth. All the characters are constantly moving and its pleasing to the eye. So consistency is very much an issue.
The next one is the story. There is not much to judge story wise since its the beginning of the story. So I won’t go too much into it. I’d say just do an better job to establish what is going on.
And then personality. ALL the characters has close to or has no personality. Well they all DO have personality. But its all the same. So it leaves the characters feeling plain and simple since everyone is the same. The only person I’d say that had personality was Radon. He was very presistant and brave and confident. Haha donut Radon.
Now the pros.
The animation is very above average and really good at times. And scene building was very well done. Espically with the climax of the episode. In my opinion it did a pretty good job at letting you know that this SN Demon is not your typical type. He is much more blunt and destructive than the other types. In other SN Demon storys he is just focused on destroying SN as an whole. There is no REAL reason why. I know I have not established WHY the SN Demon is bad so I’ll explain at the end.
Another pro is movement. At the end I’d say I did a good job at making the train scene seem to be going very fast with the fast moving trees and the camrea shake made it all the better. I was difficult to make it seem like we were going fast while having the background not move at all. Over I think it was well done.
Now the explain the reason why the SN Demon is bad.
The motive for the SN Demon was to break and destroy the whole universe. Very typicall but the reason why is understandable. He is broken mentally he used to be a good person but he was broken down.
In the beginning the Creator of All made the Gods. He told the Gods to build him an universe. They did so. The Gods made Demi-Gods. People to help with the small details. Those demi-gods are people like Ralph, SN Demon, and the Underling. There were MILLIONS of Demi-Gods. Most are dead and only a few hundred remain. Anyway Ralph loved his power. A bit too much. He started to kill demi-god after demi-god. When he would kill one he would suck all the power from their corpses to grow more powerfull. He killed all the Gods that lived and took their power. Then Ralph created Earth and created humans. But the Demi-Gods was still around. They were an threat. So he tried to take their powers but could’nt. Their powers were protected by the Creator. So Ralph locked their memorys and their powers and formed them into an human and put them on Earth. The SN Demon and Underling later unlocked their powers and memories. In Episode 3 Part 2 Thoughts unlockes his powers but not his memories.
holy crap the rarely seen in-depth and detailed self-critique
Quick question, what do you think of you being the villain?
Good that you see most of what I was seeing.
You said most.
What else was there that I missed?
Nothing that I can catch off the top of my head.