Blue Eye Samurai - Character animation test

Animation tests I did for Blue Eye Samurai, which you can catch at Netflix right now. Did these back in 2021 to explore subtle acting, yet making each main character different from each other. I worked primarily as a story artist for this production.
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[@fallabeaufaebelle]

You know the animation is on point when you look at the characters and you can sense their story, you can gleam their feelings and thoughts, you know who they are and have an idea of what's going on just by their expressions and the way they're trying not to cry or the way they're sucking in a breath to compose themselves before forcing a smile. Excellent work as always!!

[@CurlyAndNerdy101]

I love Akemi looking aghast, taking a deep breath, and putting on a customer service face.

[@masterevenpiell]

I hope I can get to this level some day!

[@ZezFilmsGH]

Don't hope, we will get there. And we can see it.

[@Ryan.Lohman]

I love how unique and personal Blue Eye Samurai is. The character development with the subtle animations is mind blowing. If production was rushed, it's hard to tell. You were one of many people who brought this show to life did justice in presenting an awesome story!

[@ticholopeluche]

You worked on this show? Congratulations! It looks amazing!!

[@mocha_ni_monica9487]

I noticed for a while now that akemi has a habit of touching her neck whenever she's nervous, feeling uneasy or trying to compose herself

[@somedudewith12alife20]

Holy crap, this is awesome! They're so fluid, and the fight choreography is excellent!

[@videoandfilmportfolio466]

Awesome to see you got into this great gig! Been watching your videos and personal projects for a long time !!!

[@zayn6699]

You're skills never cease to impress ❤

[@blackhoundrise8431]

All I can say is… that’s f…ing amazing animation right there. Top stuff and love the line work. Simple but effective

[@jigneshchavda1974]

Love this show ❤

[@spinjitzumasterfalcon]

I’m just speechless by how beautiful this looks

[@OpiTheFitnessAnimator]

This was next level! Loved it!

[@senh4944]

I loved Blue Eye Samurai, really hoping we get a second season!!!

[@lucianomunoz]

Such a good series man, gosh really love it

[@Kattoo666]

I watched the show cause of you, and I loved it!
Great work!

[@chunchoe]

how is this so smooth aswell as consistent bravo

[@waffles764]

I first saw you from Twitter. It’s so amazing to know you helped with this masterpiece. Fantastic job :)

[@Thollis1987]

Super impressive work ❤

[@mathiaslienafa789]

Wait *YOU WORK ON THIS SÉRIE* 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@theengineer9910]

amazing show

[@Henkiwashere]

AA U WORKED ON THISSS THATS SO COOL

[@Arvemis]

omg, you workedon this show!!! ahh it' so good!

[@AliceLJones]

That's amazing! I just saw the trailer for it.

[@MageBurger]

There’s like a billion frames here! This is awesome!

[@tfgallego]

So amazing

[@djdraws4555]

I JUST WATCHED THAT I DIDNT YOU MADE IT. amazing work btw

[@LukeTheDukeYT]

NO WAY! You animated on this? Damn! 🫨😦😯😯😯😨😱

[@ryh-u]

I love those facial expressions

[@lee99887]

amazing😳

[@C.V.Q]

Man I would have loved to see this in traditional 2D!!!

[@HawkinaBox]

THIS IS SO FLUID!!!!

[@aidanbove231]

I pray this show gets a season 2

[@shineayandrews1869]

This video came up on my front page when I logged into YT and not an hour later a friend of mine asked me if I'd seen the show yet. I'm still confused but I have literally subbed to Netflix because it looks really good.

[@strokechaos]

I’ll be there soon

[@ManelRuivo]

ohhh you worked on it! i am watchin and finding it so very good in every aspect! could you do a video about you experience in this production?

[@AlphaProto]

Looks good.
It's moving much better than the animation Power House makes.

[@KillerTacos54]

On one hand I really do wish this show was 2D animated

[@LarsLeonhard]

That show is AMAZING! I saw the first few episodes yesterday. Can I ask you this; what is a story artist? Did you do the story boarding? Sketches? Were you involved with the actual story? It sure sounds very interesting!
Also, I saw another video how they used 3d on this animation. But how did they skin the 3d models. Did they draw over every frame or did they do that in 3d as well? To give it that 2d look. I would love to hear how they did it!
Finally what programs were used to do the 3d? Maya?
Cheers

[@KeleenDesignsArt]

Gooo 💪🏽💪🏽🔥🙏🏾

[@kufenkiproduction7069]

Wow did you help in production

[@dragonheartanimationsnayli1390]

Wait you were part of the crew behind that show?! AWESOME!!!

[@aboudaymane8195]

👏👏👏

[@cristinacolor]

❤❤❤

[@lohanmangaka]

Liiiiit🔥🔥🔥🗿

[@fluff_pup8091]

This is awesome! I love the show as it is, but it also would have been cool if it was actually 2D. But hey, like I said, I love the show as it is.

[@mavkajutsu]

So fluid! Could we also see what you did with Invincible?

[@mpc7540]

Its a different animation studio, Invincible's current animation team is Maven Image Platform. It would be great tho.

[@ryantheanimator1156]

Would be cooler if the show was actually full 2D like this.

[@blue_skyfeather1290]

I find it funny how you can see Tiagens handsom squidwad jawline even in the animation test

[@LJXrot]

I really hope i can get to this level one day😭

[@leflexican]

Same!! 😅😅

[@sodbab]

omg animation is so good 😭

[@KawanoMino21]

Is this the one they mentioned in the behind the animation video? Amazing work!

[@mimi_simon]

I really wish the show had been 2d animated like this. the 3d models look like ps3 era indie game level graphics

[@helihalu12]

Me encanta

[@anyadocious]

Was this series done in 2d animation or 3d?

[@HJima]

serious question. how much has working on Netflix, made an impact on getting yourself job opportunities elsewhere that are a decent, and fair wage? I always wonder this, knowing a lot of animations students who slave away for a great demo reel, but often have difficulty finding work (their work is incredible btw) I'm looking forward to watching this on Netflix!! hehe

[@Renplays69]

Taigen looks chad AHAHA

[@OlgaVibin]

May I know in which 3d software was it all put together? I deeply wonder.

[@Zton-yn4kc]

That’s cool, was Jason your point?

[@Indi_51]

What happened to the guys hands??

[@CushionSapp]

How long until Netflix cancels this?

[@definitely-not-0k]

Did any one else notice taigen's lips looking a little too zesty? Or was that just me 😅

[@grzesfu]

I wish it went more in a hand drawn direction. I enjoyed the story ...mostly, but I didn't like the 3d animation look.

[@_nass8427]

i wish the show was in 2D :/

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[@kristophermiller6160]

I’d like to see the live action they used to reference. There’s no way this show was done without video reference.

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