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  • @hotdiggedydemon
    @hotdiggedydemon Рік тому +5796

    One of the best cartoonists currently living, no doubt in my mind

  • @IllusionMaster17
    @IllusionMaster17 Рік тому +2738

    "Nobody cares about fluid or smooth. You want great acting, you want good jokes, good stories, good characters."
    That single-handedly is the best message an animator can give.
    While looking good and smooth is nice, the facts that bring life to the animation are what matters.
    Genius Mr. Tartakovsky.

    • @jabroniii3547
      @jabroniii3547 Рік тому +52

      Totally. Reminds me of that one early Simpsons episode with the babysitter bandit. Some very choppy and rushed animation, yet still one of the best episodes by far

    • @globurim
      @globurim Рік тому +11

      Velma show should take notes.

    • @dice8372
      @dice8372 Рік тому +12

      Fluid, smooth and stylish matters a lot too. Toei with One Piece last episodes for ex (zoro and sanji vs kaido's commanders)... movie level animation vs what they regularly do, which is mediocre animation at best and it gets boring

    • @davidosoriomaciel2486
      @davidosoriomaciel2486 Рік тому +42

      ​@@dice8372 People care more that whatever they watch has a story that they like or entertain regardless of what the animation looks like, because I've seen many animes that may have beautiful animation but their stories are boring and predictable.

    • @Gadget-Walkmen
      @Gadget-Walkmen Рік тому +20

      @@dice8372 That's true but the story, characters, and writing is what ultimately what holds everything together! There are plenty of animated movies and shows that have PHENOMENAL animation quality that looks gorgeous but it falls apart and not really watchable because the story isn't not compelling enough. Comic books/manga are the same as well as there are manga and comics with fantastic artwork but with a underwhelming narrative and writing, it has brought down the whole experience as the visuals are not enough. Live action movies and shows are the same way as well as. Visuals are important to bring everything to life, but it's not what carries people along to know what's what.

  • @jopo7996
    @jopo7996 Рік тому +3198

    You can tell how much he loves his profession by how animated he is.

    • @ILoveLuhaidan
      @ILoveLuhaidan Рік тому +22

      No way, the man who created my childhood, finally someone I know and love on here!

    • @jordank1813
      @jordank1813 Рік тому +83

      By how..... ANIMATED.... he is?? 😂

    • @jordank1813
      @jordank1813 Рік тому +34

      By how ANIMATED HE IS, CORALLLLLL

    • @_Steeme_
      @_Steeme_ Рік тому +8

      Man I'm starting to look forward to the Jo Po comment on every vid now

    • @almostinfamous42
      @almostinfamous42 Рік тому +11

      i see what you did there

  • @lwilso9152
    @lwilso9152 Рік тому +1276

    I love that even after decades doing animation as a career, he still says ‘I like to draw’

    • @samy7342
      @samy7342 Рік тому +50

      Ikr? I wanna be like him

  • @ramonabdiel10
    @ramonabdiel10 Рік тому +6100

    This man was single-handedly 90% of my childhood

  • @deusnasa
    @deusnasa Рік тому +458

    Dude barely touches the paper with the pencil and the sketches already look alive and show emotions. This man is a legend.

    • @finndemoncat9379
      @finndemoncat9379 Рік тому +10

      Yes indeed.

    • @hyperdrivepics
      @hyperdrivepics 5 місяців тому +3

      I'm so jealous of how he can whip those drawings out in like 8 seconds or less.

  • @Circleglide
    @Circleglide Рік тому +2518

    Clone Wars, Powerpuff Girls, Samurai Jack, Dexters Lab and the list goes on, what a living legend

    • @DennisTamayo
      @DennisTamayo Рік тому +84

      Craig McCracken made The Powerpuff Girls, not Genndy.

    • @william3100
      @william3100 Рік тому +26

      ​@3XCL4M4t10N but he didn't create/direct the whole show.

    • @bharat5194
      @bharat5194 Рік тому +38

      Let's not forget Primal - his new show

    • @DennisTamayo
      @DennisTamayo Рік тому +9

      @XCL4M4t10N Well, he storyboarded a few episodes such as Just Another Manic Mojo, Slave the Day & Power Lunch (with Chris Savino).

    • @P-M01
      @P-M01 Рік тому +36

      even the man himself forgot about sym-bionic titan

  • @whatupguys1
    @whatupguys1 Рік тому +451

    Gendy was behind half the shows that made the Cartoon Network golden age. This man is a legend.

    • @Antomaru
      @Antomaru Рік тому +1

      Genndy and Brendon Small picked the office space for williams street iirc

  • @thekingghidorah93
    @thekingghidorah93 Рік тому +1142

    Genndy’s portrayal of General Grevious is probably one of the highlights of the Clone Wars series.

    • @chaoswraith
      @chaoswraith Рік тому +72

      The true Grevious

    • @pittypatt3
      @pittypatt3 Рік тому +50

      @@chaoswraiththe only grievous

    • @HasufelyArod
      @HasufelyArod Рік тому +38

      Not even Obi Wan at his peak and in his prime could defeat 2003 General Griveous.

    • @Suhoputnaya_Akula
      @Suhoputnaya_Akula Рік тому +46

      Grievous 2004 did more in 6 episodes and almost 7 minutes than Grievous 2008 did in dozens of episodes and almost an hour.

    • @madnessarcade7447
      @madnessarcade7447 Рік тому +9

      Genndy did the original concept that was scrapped not the final version

  • @henrique44085
    @henrique44085 Рік тому +50

    Dexter's Lab, Samurai Jack, Clone Wars, Sym-Bionic Titan, Primal and now Unicorn: Warriors Eternals. The man still got it.

    • @ryuk65
      @ryuk65 2 місяці тому +2

      We need to talk about Sym-Bionic Titan more

  • @francogiobbimontesanti3826
    @francogiobbimontesanti3826 Рік тому +1803

    How is a man thats so clearly the goat of his industry be so chill and humble.

    • @Jabersson
      @Jabersson Рік тому +64

      I know, right? He's like your fun uncle that you don't see that often

    • @Microfoot
      @Microfoot Рік тому +130

      Because it's passion, not ego or greed that motivates him.

    • @teneesh3376
      @teneesh3376 Рік тому +34

      A hard thing for many. Maybe being an animator who doesn't show their face a lot helps. Not a lot of people we know what you look like. But glad to know what he actually looks like now

    • @ilovelamp22
      @ilovelamp22 Рік тому +16

      Years and years creating things that people love, and then being cancelled over and over by people who only care about money. Then did the Hotel Transylvania movies, and they made bank, now he is seen as employable.

    • @nintendope2976
      @nintendope2976 Рік тому +7

      @@Microfoot yep. Genndy is the foil to John K.

  • @mrfoofoo69
    @mrfoofoo69 Рік тому +98

    This interview needs to be at least 3 times longer... I didn't realise he was such an eloquent and approachable person

  • @RidgeMillz
    @RidgeMillz Рік тому +1392

    as someone who works in the industry I cannot tell you how badly this needed to be out there. there are so many misconceptions about how productions are usually made especially for television/streaming and hearing "nobody cares about fluid or smooth" was such a refreshing take that even hardcore veterans seem to keep forgetting. and my man here just laid it out plain and simple. much thanks, Tartakovsky

    • @michaellavallie3896
      @michaellavallie3896 Рік тому +55

      I was told something similar by a professional artist who does comics. “Your art can honestly be mid, but what really matters is the characters, the plot, the story, etc.” don’t get me wrong, I’m sure having a basic understanding of how to draw Something nice is good, but that advice has really helped me not worry so much if my poses are a little Stiff or my background can be more detailed.

    • @SkitsyCat
      @SkitsyCat Рік тому +22

      For real. Him just up and saying that gives plenty of due credence to independent storytellers online and the would-be amazing content that many creative minds either put aside or drop just because it isn't feasible to make "high quality animations" with not enough time or manpower, not enough funds, etc 🥹

    • @AirLancer
      @AirLancer Рік тому +7

      @@michaellavallie3896 The biggest example would be the original One Punch Man webcomic.

    • @doclouis4236
      @doclouis4236 Рік тому

      @@SkitsyCat I'm more interested in knowing how budgets are distributed among animation works like if an animation costs, let's say, roughly over a $100,000 or something along that line, where does the money go towards? Is just for paying the people/animators involved or does it include purchasing equipment, photoshop, expensive editing software, etc. I'm eager to know since some animation needs too be produced in a timely manner in order to fit a schedule/release window, I wonder if that factors into budgeting costs?

    • @Z.G
      @Z.G Рік тому +3

      @@michaellavallie3896 the one punch man webcomic is a great example

  • @coldbattery
    @coldbattery 23 дні тому +6

    the legend,the myth,the goat.
    please make him come back,
    I can hear him talk about animation for hours.

  • @vicoen
    @vicoen Рік тому +742

    As an animator myself, it really cracked me up when he just gave up trying to explain “rigging” 😂 Very relatable!

    • @soundkaiser
      @soundkaiser Рік тому +66

      SAME 😂 I try to tell my friends about the process of rigging and I realize they don’t understand the nuance of things like weight-painting and polygons.

    • @SaiXhea
      @SaiXhea Рік тому +56

      I always tell people that "Rigging hurts my soul." and I def saw that on his face.

    • @GeezehV
      @GeezehV Рік тому +10

      its not that hard.
      rigging is just at a basic level putting the tendons onto the bones.
      need the flesh to move a certain way when the bones move, then you need the tendons to be placed right.

    • @Witzke231
      @Witzke231 Рік тому +6

      @@GeezehVSo basically you’re making a person. Or a living thing but it’s animated.

    • @bezirochepolska1295
      @bezirochepolska1295 6 місяців тому +1

      Me trying to explain this in simple way: Armature is basicaly skeleton of our character and rigging is using it to animate specific parts of character ( for example: to animate character arm, we use his "arm bone" ).

  • @altros
    @altros Рік тому +38

    Primal hit me in the feels so many times, without saying a single word. Shows how much talent he has!

  • @PrimRooks
    @PrimRooks Рік тому +618

    So amazing that they got Genndy for this spotlight, he’s one of the living masters of tv animation. Also, I wanted to give a shout-out to Sym-Bionic Titan, one of his shorter-lived shows that is still absolutely a blast, highly recommend seeking it out.

    • @5h4rp13
      @5h4rp13 Рік тому +44

      I was hoping Sym-Bionic Titan would come up! Such a great show

    • @bellablue5285
      @bellablue5285 Рік тому +17

      I miss that show 😕

    • @PierceArner
      @PierceArner Рік тому +10

      A show I'll truly never forget. A shame it's so hard to get ahold of, and oftentimes the first episode will be a cut down version.

    • @TheMastermind729
      @TheMastermind729 7 місяців тому

      I cry thinking about how that show got cancelled

    • @asterv843
      @asterv843 6 місяців тому +1

      It was so loved, I still haven't forgiven the network. Might not ever, haha

  • @MedvediPetrovichi
    @MedvediPetrovichi Рік тому +76

    Why did I start tearing up at the end? Felt like talking with him face to face, over a beer, in a dive bar. Thank you Genndy for the wonderful childhood memories. Thank you for creating incredible, vast, funny, captivating, entertaining and also teaching universes. Thank you or being such an awesome human being.

  • @sophiaisabelle027
    @sophiaisabelle027 Рік тому +512

    Genndy sure seems humble. We wish him all the best no matter what.

    • @iiovemiku
      @iiovemiku Рік тому +11

      He should try making an animated kids show

    • @livewiiiiire
      @livewiiiiire Рік тому +5

      ​@@iiovemiku he would be fantastic at it

    • @kounurasaka5590
      @kounurasaka5590 Рік тому +8

      Part of me wonders: People with extreme talent or wealth seem to tend to veer towards two extremes. Extremely haughty and nearly impossible to stand (Elon Musk, Kim Kardashian, Mark Zuckerburg) or extremely humble and down to earth (Keanu Reeves).
      In a world of assholes, it really is all the more incredible to just be a nice person. May not make you rich, but you can't really put a price on kindness.

  • @Americansikkunt
    @Americansikkunt Рік тому +26

    I remember seeing this guys name on every cartoon and was genuinely a fan as a kid.
    Definitely cool to see the man behind the name.

  • @stormtempterf8058
    @stormtempterf8058 Рік тому +281

    As a former TD/Setup Artist, it warmed my heart to see him say rigging hurt his brain and facepalmed, lol.

    • @stormtempterf8058
      @stormtempterf8058 Рік тому +25

      My own opinion, mind you, but I'd classify physical props as armatures - the harness for the articulated stickmen references animators keep around, or to pose action figures - or whatever is utilized for stop-motion.
      All the skeletons, skins, and control systems used in virtual 3D animation, I'd call that rigging. Just my own thoughts.

    • @kenanwallace2124
      @kenanwallace2124 Рік тому +12

      @@stormtempterf8058 I got a significant laugh out of that section as well. To hear someone who's been in animation for so long and seen a fair amount of success in it say that rigging is pain was just hilarious. Ironically enough I got into Animation through character rigging and love both but there have been days where rigging has me contemplating my existence.

    • @stormtempterf8058
      @stormtempterf8058 Рік тому +12

      I started my education as a generalist, learning a bit about everything, but I gravitated to rigging because it was less...artsy? There IS an art to it, but it was less about creative output and more about solving a puzzle for me. How to setup this model for the animators in the best way for movement, physics, the animator's control convenience, etc.
      My weakness was that my coding wasn't good enough to fill in the gaps that 3D creation tools couldn't do out of the box.
      I'm in operations at a company now and pretty happy, more puzzles to solve XD

    • @edwinve4112
      @edwinve4112 18 днів тому

      Heya

  • @smurfette_blues7922
    @smurfette_blues7922 Рік тому +48

    The three archers is such a great choice for his favourite samurai jack episode. Everything really was firing on all cylinders in that episode.

  • @JoaoPereiraCriacoes
    @JoaoPereiraCriacoes Рік тому +418

    We need more people like Genndy in the industry

    • @wwg2005
      @wwg2005 Рік тому +34

      The problem is, there are a lot of people like him waiting to happen. Companies just don't let it happen as often as it should.

    • @justaguyonyoutube4592
      @justaguyonyoutube4592 Рік тому +1

      And less people like you making him look bad :)

    • @wwg2005
      @wwg2005 Рік тому +6

      @@justaguyonyoutube4592 what tf did he say that made Genndy look bad?

    • @justaguyonyoutube4592
      @justaguyonyoutube4592 Рік тому +1

      @@wwg2005
      Oh and because OP is also a Twitter artist too.
      Double ew. 🤢

    • @wwg2005
      @wwg2005 Рік тому +2

      @@justaguyonyoutube4592 ooooooooooh I understand now.

  • @swoozie
    @swoozie Рік тому +93

    Genndy the 🐐

  • @TheLYagAmi
    @TheLYagAmi Рік тому +600

    I just introduced my nephew to dexters lab recently. This man single handedly made my childhood infinitely more fun. One of the main reasons I got interested in science and engineering was Dexter’s lab. Especially the episode where dexter fabricates his own major glory figure. That is by far my favourite episode.

    • @1IGG
      @1IGG Рік тому +23

      It's the beard inside that counts!

    • @CHIEF_420
      @CHIEF_420 Рік тому

      🤘

    • @jburt779
      @jburt779 Рік тому +3

      That’s all you can saay! That’s all you can say!

    • @TheLYagAmi
      @TheLYagAmi Рік тому +7

      @@jburt779 omelette du fromage!

    • @TheLYagAmi
      @TheLYagAmi Рік тому

      You are stupid! You are stupid! And don’t forget! You are stupid!

  • @vedritmathias9193
    @vedritmathias9193 Рік тому +24

    I'm always surprised by how young Genndy is/looks. I remember watching Dexters Lab and Samurai Jack 15+ years ago. I always expect Genndy to be/look older

  • @Borg.Dorg.
    @Borg.Dorg. Рік тому +403

    The miracle of life as described by an animator: “The baby starts as a pile of mush”

    • @hoarder1919
      @hoarder1919 Рік тому +29

      he aint wrong tho

    • @alwest4472
      @alwest4472 Рік тому +7

      Then eventually makes samurai jack

  • @Mordecrox
    @Mordecrox Рік тому +3

    Scrolling my front page, not even subbed, didn't saw the title or channel, just saw Genndy's beautiful mug and knew this was a must to watch.

  • @mokodo813
    @mokodo813 Рік тому +213

    I’m glad that Genndy is still recognized. His contributions cannot be overlooked or understated.

  • @blackfrost273industries4
    @blackfrost273industries4 8 місяців тому +4

    This was beautiful and I loved the three blind archers episode as well. The other was where Jack was facing off as light against dark. Such control of sound really grounded me. Even at the age I was.

  • @aaryamannambiar6677
    @aaryamannambiar6677 Рік тому +356

    Genndy Tartakovsky, at this point, is one of the most prolific and influential animators and writers working today. Just check out the number of shows he's done. It's absolutely a terrific career he has had.

  • @DippedInInk
    @DippedInInk Рік тому +14

    I love how he speaks volumes without dialogue in his shows. As an artist it inspires me.

  • @Ubritoons96
    @Ubritoons96 Рік тому +233

    Seeing him draw Dexter and Dee Dee on his sketchbook during his character design change segment warmed my heart full of nostalgia.
    Rock on Genndy, keep being the king of modern American animation. Lol

    • @DennisTamayo
      @DennisTamayo Рік тому +5

      I wanted to see him drawing Astro Boy & Uran in his style, because he's an Astro Boy fan.

  • @joseaca1010
    @joseaca1010 Рік тому +5

    I still remember watching shorts in Cartoon Network back in the 90s where they gave you short interviews
    You are one of the GOATs Gendy

  • @AGoodJoe
    @AGoodJoe Рік тому +301

    Everything this guy touches is GOLD. Easily the most influential artist since Disney for my mind.
    I’ve felt this for 20 some years, especially with Primal. The ability to tell such deep stories without dialogue… Genndy is modern master.

    • @warmgreytenpercent
      @warmgreytenpercent Рік тому +10

      Yes he's a complete master of 'show don't tell'

    • @alirezaomrani7650
      @alirezaomrani7650 8 місяців тому +5

      That is FACT. This man is one of the Greatest living Legends still active in this day and age: Along with Hayao Miyazaki and Craig McCracken.

  • @moonverine
    @moonverine Рік тому +11

    14:45 He draws three lines and creates a whole M O O D. That's talent.

  • @ICLHStudio
    @ICLHStudio Рік тому +272

    Genndy is, in my opinion, the definite choice to helm a Metroid adaptation (especially a series rather than a movie). He's got a great understanding of and talent for slow, contemplative, atmospheric stuff up as well as high-octane action in a way that matches what Metroid is all about.

    • @gaycryptidhours
      @gaycryptidhours Рік тому +29

      I'd love to see Samus in the hands of such expressive animators too, like she's got so much room for playing with proportions

    • @jellojiggler1693
      @jellojiggler1693 Рік тому +10

      I don't think Nintendo would ever let anyone animate a 2d Metroid movie. Hopefully I'm wrong.

    • @gaycryptidhours
      @gaycryptidhours Рік тому +2

      @Jello Jiggler well Mario has had TV shows and now 2 movies

    • @meathandsmans
      @meathandsmans Рік тому +8

      ​@@gaycryptidhours 3d animated movies are much more profitable nowadays though, which is really what Nintendo cares about.

    • @gaycryptidhours
      @gaycryptidhours Рік тому +9

      Well at least Genndy's out here showing why 2D animation is worth the price tag

  • @palaciokaesar
    @palaciokaesar Рік тому +8

    8:17 this is the best advice I have listened since years about drawing OCs, I always am so perfeccionist about drawing the characters exactly as the original concept when it would be better to just do stuff "the wrong way" sometimes so it can transform to what it really wants to be. Thank you master Tartakovsky

  • @joeschianodicola1810
    @joeschianodicola1810 Рік тому +192

    think my favorite Samurai Jack episode has got to be Jack vs. The Ninja. that whole black/white fight sequence was just so visually amazing and intense, i still love it to this day

    • @alma3884052
      @alma3884052 Рік тому +16

      That and 4 seasons of death. The whole elaborate sequence of creating a magical sword that gets destroyed by Jack's single blow, without a single word being uttered, I mean you just never see stuff like that

    • @WH00ZAH
      @WH00ZAH Рік тому +9

      Oh snap this also my favorite episode! also the concept of a ninja who's hiding in light is terrifying if you think about it. Imagine get stabbed by something in the middle of the day and you don't now who stabbed you lol

    • @M0torsagmannen
      @M0torsagmannen Рік тому +8

      it is my favourite as well, the building tension that was following the sunset, and how the shadows kept getting longer throughout the fight was amazing.
      Gendy really does a great job in conveying a lot of story and emotion without using words

    • @fartpimpson3843
      @fartpimpson3843 Рік тому +3

      The greatest sequence, even down to the music. Perfect tension and action

    • @floridaman6982
      @floridaman6982 Рік тому +5

      Man these comments make me want to rewatch, thrat was such a good one

  • @Broseftoast
    @Broseftoast Рік тому +4

    Saw gendy in the title and couldn’t click fast enough. Realized I never actually had a chance to listen to him talk, but he’s created some of greatest works for my childhood. I think his clone wars is still my favorite.

  • @ГеоргиЯнков-о8ж
    @ГеоргиЯнков-о8ж Рік тому +140

    The visuals on Samurai Jack have always been incredible, not to mention the depth of the story itself. Even as a kid, it just had a different feel to it than the other animated shows I binge watched.
    Never knew this was the guy behind it all, thank you mister Tartakovsky for making countless of childhoods better entertained.

    • @TheMastermind729
      @TheMastermind729 7 місяців тому

      Jack and the three blind archers is peak animation

  • @StrangeEnjoyer1986
    @StrangeEnjoyer1986 Рік тому +7

    Primal is a masterpiece, with very little dialogue he tells one incredible story you can immediatly pick up and the same with Unicorn: Warriors Eternal; in one intro he managed to tell an incredibly complex story only in images. This man is a genious and I hope he keeps working on this great storytelling we so desperately need now.

  • @QuinnF97
    @QuinnF97 Рік тому +93

    It really says something about Genndy Tartakovsky's passion for this art form when even a lot of his rough drawings are quite lovely to look at.

  • @kingman450
    @kingman450 Рік тому +11

    I hope he answers more questions down the line. I love listening to his answers.

  • @benderthepirate
    @benderthepirate Рік тому +162

    He is definitely one of the GOATs. So many great shows and classics. It’s also great that he is one of the few animators that still creates action shows. This man is simply a legend. Even though I’m not an animator, I do cite him as an inspiration for when I write my own stories. Samurai Jack and Clone Wars in particular are huge inspirations.

    • @livewiiiiire
      @livewiiiiire Рік тому +1

      Why do you cite him in your stories? Genuinely curious about the connection, not trying to start an argument or anything.

  • @TdotTube
    @TdotTube Рік тому +10

    This man is an icon. He is one of the first animators name I actually knew. And as a kid I only recognized his name because it was weird. This is my first time hearing him speak. Always expected a Russian accent. Love this guy. Will watch anything he is a part of

  • @CRANTIME
    @CRANTIME Рік тому +25

    "give yourself the freedom to get comfortable with it.
    The character will become who they organically wanna be"
    as an animator who finds that I struggle to stay on-model, these words hold a lot of weight

  • @watenalrawaliy3389
    @watenalrawaliy3389 Рік тому +5

    I want a full hour version of this video!!
    The man knows how to talk in an entertaining way. I didn't feel the time passing and The video ended quickly 😢

  • @BlackLotus2077
    @BlackLotus2077 Рік тому +118

    Genndy getting the love and admiration he deserves!

  • @Emeraldnite-if7vo
    @Emeraldnite-if7vo Рік тому +3

    One of the all time greats! "PRIMAL" was such a delightful surprise, and I can't wait to see how "Unicorn Warriors Eternal" pans out. That being said--MORE "SYM-BIONIC TITAN"!!!

  • @aldenz776
    @aldenz776 Рік тому +188

    This man created my two favorite cartoons of all time this episode is amazing

  • @Lync1111
    @Lync1111 Рік тому +3

    ( Genndy Tartakovsky ) - Thanks for Dexter's lab it was a pleasure working with you and the team back when bro. What is Craig and Lauren doing these days? Oh so did Mandork and DeeDee finally get married after they grew up. Or was Dexter the one saying to the preacher "this union should never be" just because LOL! Anyways some of the best memories.

  • @andrewvalenski921
    @andrewvalenski921 Рік тому +127

    Primal might be the best animated production of the last decade. Love Tartovsky

  • @tommydrenn8967
    @tommydrenn8967 4 місяці тому +1

    I’ve been watching Primal for the past few days and I’ve just finished the last episode… wow! I am blown away by each and every aspect of the show. Primal has made me a life long fan of Genndy Tartakovsky. Sincerely, thank you.

  • @Omar-wq9dz
    @Omar-wq9dz Рік тому +101

    A legend in animation. I watched Samurai Jack all the time when I was younger, and then seeing it return in 2017 was great

  • @katium9176
    @katium9176 Рік тому +7

    "Don't obsess over fluidity" Unless you want the moment to feel dramatic in that way. For me, I'd want certain parts of the animation to be fluid for that particular reason. Basically use it in a way that'll make you go "dude, it's about to get real REAL quick!"

  • @alma3884052
    @alma3884052 Рік тому +48

    There is no limit to the respect I have for this man. I learned visual storytelling through watching his cartoons, it's really a language of its own

  • @3DJapan
    @3DJapan 6 місяців тому +2

    I care about smooth and fluid. Every time I see someone watch Akira they just can't get over how good the animation looks. Because it's hand drawn on the ones.

  • @DrDjones
    @DrDjones Рік тому +75

    The blind archers was a truly good episode.

    • @floridaflamingogirl3119
      @floridaflamingogirl3119 Рік тому +7

      also Jump Good

    • @sleepingbee8997
      @sleepingbee8997 Рік тому +6

      Soon as I read “Jump good” I was like “Nahh, the archers
      one was better than that…”
      Feels good to have my opinion be vindicated by the man himself.

    • @M0torsagmannen
      @M0torsagmannen Рік тому +1

      @@sleepingbee8997 i have both on my lsit of favourite episodes, but to me the light vs shadow fight at the start of season 4 is the best of them all.

  • @Z.DilaMusic
    @Z.DilaMusic 6 місяців тому +2

    protect this man at all costs.

  • @kylewilliams8114
    @kylewilliams8114 Рік тому +35

    I'm so glad he loved the Blind Archers episode, I can see how much love went into it! It had such an impact on the kinds of films I liked and gave me an appreciation for action and story without speech.

  • @queuemajor3207
    @queuemajor3207 Рік тому +5

    The Blind Archers Episode Was my favorite episode too! There was something about the ratios, the intensity and the whole scene that was melded into my brain I remember it all so vividly. Can’t wait for another samurai Jack game

  • @Omar-wq9dz
    @Omar-wq9dz Рік тому +256

    Dexter’s Laboratory is a classic. I watched it on Cartoon Network all the time when I was younger

    • @Neenerella333
      @Neenerella333 Рік тому +2

      Same. Even though it was after class in college for me. Can't see the name Dee Dee without hearing Dexter say it.

    • @fabricio4794
      @fabricio4794 Рік тому +1

      Amazing Cartoon Deedee Is Funny

    • @AlannaStarcrossed
      @AlannaStarcrossed Рік тому +3

      Honestly it holds up pretty well! It's not perfect, mostly just in terms of some of the cultural attitudes, but overall still is good. My younger kid enjoys it about as much as I did

    • @PanekPL
      @PanekPL Рік тому +3

      @@AlannaStarcrossed what attitudes??

    • @AlannaStarcrossed
      @AlannaStarcrossed Рік тому +2

      @@PanekPL mostly it's just the kind of casual misogyny that was a lot less questioned in the 90s but it's really not that bad. It's nothing overt, and it doesn't stand out at all compared to other stuff of the same time

  • @jruthejunkie
    @jruthejunkie Місяць тому +1

    what a legend! you can tell he has such a love for his craft and the medium of animation. super humble too

  • @aaryamannambiar6677
    @aaryamannambiar6677 Рік тому +61

    Tartakovsky and Hayao Miyazaki are the most influential animation directors of the past 30 years.

    • @Sasi-ex5yn
      @Sasi-ex5yn 6 місяців тому

      Also Matt Groening!

  • @lxXSuddenDeathXxl
    @lxXSuddenDeathXxl Рік тому +5

    Unicorn Warriors Eternal is so good! I love this man for creating years of amazing beautifully articulated shows. They all deserve Emmys & Oscars.

  • @Vividaze
    @Vividaze Рік тому +61

    I rewatched samurai jack recently and yeah the blind archer episode was fantastic, hadn’t seen it since I was a kid and it blew my mind

  • @BastetTheCat0
    @BastetTheCat0 Рік тому +113

    Спасибо Геннадий за счастливое детство! Мой младший брат очкарик, а мое имя созвучно с Диди, так что мы представляли себя героями мультика про Декстера.

    • @warmgreytenpercent
      @warmgreytenpercent Рік тому +5

      I wear bright dish gloves as adult now and think of this show 😂

  • @nirvanalives23
    @nirvanalives23 Рік тому +15

    Love how serious and dedicated he was explaning his storyboard. Other people would have laugh making those sounds, but he knew how serious and essential they are to understand the narrative and tone of the project.
    He is a hero. Thank you for the video.

  • @boredlazymax
    @boredlazymax Рік тому +4

    "If you can imagine it and you can draw it, it exists."
    That's a wise quote right there.

  • @alterac1541
    @alterac1541 Рік тому +49

    As an animator i love how he explain things effectively and shows a lot of his interesting experience and make people easily understand it. Somehow its hard for most people to understand this job where it basically just draw a story etc. What a legend

  • @EmeraldGuy
    @EmeraldGuy Рік тому +7

    So inspirational! This man has made a lot of childhood memories for people everywhere and ones who want to create their own cartoons in the animation industry.
    I can’t wait to be like him someday.

  • @kobiromano6115
    @kobiromano6115 Рік тому +57

    Hands down THE BEST animator in the West and a contender for the world title if you include Japan.
    Thank you for all your wonderful shows, Gennedy. Please never stop creating ❤

  • @danielgudinojuarez6729
    @danielgudinojuarez6729 Рік тому +1

    7:34 to 8:11 - For years, the answer I've been thinking about was granted!!!! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @KiuhKobold
    @KiuhKobold Рік тому +27

    Watching this as an artist is such a gift. Its reassuring and seeing someone so great who made such fantastic universes cover questions like such is inspiring, if not enlightening.

  • @KidDivinegon
    @KidDivinegon Рік тому +1

    One of the best Tech Supports I've watched yet. Mr. Tartakovsky is one of my favorite artists in the animated medium and he delivered here just as well as he does in his animations.

  • @rogerpineda5063
    @rogerpineda5063 Рік тому +39

    His shows are an example of how profitable but timeless animation is as a medium. It’s better than just your childhood, it can grow with you as time passes on

  • @billygoatguy3960
    @billygoatguy3960 Рік тому +1

    i could listen to him talk about character design all day, he's so articulate about it. I very much noticed the shift in Dexters shape over time.

  • @BonesyTucson
    @BonesyTucson Рік тому +18

    Jack and the Three Blind Archers, man. Still one of the greatest bits of animation and story ever.

  • @NamMyohoRengeKyo-d9u
    @NamMyohoRengeKyo-d9u Рік тому +1

    Dude just started showing up on my feed. Now I gotta watch all his stuff

  • @Harrison_JW
    @Harrison_JW Рік тому +9

    as someone who is about to retrain in 3d animation (after 6 years of 3d modelling ) and doing 2d animation on the side as a hobby, i find this really inspiring. Thank you for interviewing Genndy Tartkaovsky, it was legendary to watch and learn.

  • @HouseMDaddict
    @HouseMDaddict Рік тому

    I haven't watched samurai jack in over a decade and as soon as he said "blind archer episode" the images came back to me vividly . GREAT episode and great imagery!

  • @owyndegnen6339
    @owyndegnen6339 Рік тому +11

    I appreciate the sound effects he did when showing the storyboards

  • @cuttingbored4195
    @cuttingbored4195 Рік тому +1

    ‘Blind Archers’ is incredible. It’s stayed with me for twenty years. I’m so glad to hear it’s his favourite Samurai Jack episode!

  • @NicolasSilvaVasault
    @NicolasSilvaVasault Рік тому +24

    what a legend, there are animators and there is Genndy Tartakovsky

  • @jestekrytykie2155
    @jestekrytykie2155 Рік тому +2

    "You want great acting, good jokes, good stories, good characters. If it's a little choppy, I don't care." THIS. In todays entertainment world, it's like hearing the footsteps of a father returning with milk.

  • @kenrickbautista6141
    @kenrickbautista6141 Рік тому +14

    Really sweet to see this guy get the attention he truly deserves. Love him since day one.

  • @slickstretch6391
    @slickstretch6391 Рік тому +1

    WTF In 1 second this man sketched a more expressive character than I can do with a solid minute.
    If I understand correctly, the "rigging" are the points that can be moved, and the "armature" is the frame that connects those points.

  • @jamesquinonez3914
    @jamesquinonez3914 Рік тому +17

    Samurai Jack and Star Wars the Clone Wars were some of the major reasons I wanted to become an animator!

  • @ethanletzer3507
    @ethanletzer3507 Рік тому +1

    As somebody born in 1992.... Thank you!!!!! Thank you for all the memories, thank you for the laughs, thank you for my childhood 😁

  • @Didymus-vz6uy
    @Didymus-vz6uy Рік тому +10

    Don't forget the first Star Wars: The Clone Wars cartoon and Symbionic Titan!

  • @kareningram6093
    @kareningram6093 Рік тому +4

    That was great. I could listen to this guy for hours. He's very good at explaining things, and he's created some incredible shows and characters. I feel like he's the mentor we all will we had.

  • @hankhumble3552
    @hankhumble3552 Рік тому +23

    I love Genndy and wanna thank him for making every boring afternoon fun. His cartoons were the ones you’d think about after watching, I would pretend to have an infinite lab full of experiments. I think the stories that stick with you are the most successful. 💛🗿

  • @R4to0
    @R4to0 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for being part of my entire childhood! I enjoyed watching and re-watching Dexter's Lab and Samurai Jack all the time back then and was amazed by the SJ combat and animation style, being something new for me at the time.

  • @RebelliousProtagonist
    @RebelliousProtagonist Рік тому +7

    I grew up watching Samurai Jack and always had a fond memory of it.
    Just last year, I started to watch the original seasons that aired on TV. Even though i'm now in my mid 20's (!!!), the series still holds up to this day. The show at times, explores mature themes that you wouldn't understand at a young age. It's only now that I could appreciate the deeper meaning within certain episodes, that also offer this beautiful simplicity considering the 20 minute runtime.
    I highly recommend it to those who saw it in younger days, to watch it once more. I think you'll appreciate it in a new way :).

  • @Outpost31Research
    @Outpost31Research Рік тому +3

    This guy is a f*cking legend. One of the best creative minds of my childhood to my adulthood. Cant wait to see what he does next.

  • @floridaflamingogirl3119
    @floridaflamingogirl3119 Рік тому +11

    The whole thing about Dee Dee and Dexter's appearance evolving with the storyboards was so interesting.

  • @coelho2825
    @coelho2825 Рік тому +1

    One of the best "Support" episode I've seen!! Awsome!!

  • @Rexus5
    @Rexus5 Рік тому +19

    All rise for royalty, this man is an upper echelon in animation and deserves our attention!

  • @LouieLixo
    @LouieLixo 6 місяців тому

    that last question and his answer were pure gold
    the whole video is amazing, that last bit was the perfect cherry on top