What is Genga? How to draw Genga. How to get work in Anime drawing Genga.

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  • Let's learn how to draw Genga.
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    0:00 - What is Genga?
    3:25 - How to draw Genga
    10:29 - How to get work drawing Genga
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  • @PixelSubstream
    @PixelSubstream Рік тому +355

    in case you're still wondering; genga translates into "key frame"

    • @enkiimuto1041
      @enkiimuto1041 Рік тому +22

      I was wondering why he didn't mention through the whole thing

    • @themelancholyofgay3543
      @themelancholyofgay3543 8 місяців тому +7

      Key Frame, being those frames that aren't in-betweens

    • @twistertornado677
      @twistertornado677 5 місяців тому +2

      bro i thought he was talking about genga from beyblade 🤣

  • @hawshimagical
    @hawshimagical Рік тому +1809

    crazy to see how much work and redrawing they have to do to keep all the art clean and consistent. thats one actual advantage that a solo animator or a small team has over the big budget animation studios

    • @_B_E
      @_B_E Рік тому +159

      @@MM-qo2ww I interpreted that to mean that keeping things super tied down isn't something that is as important, as a bit of inconsistency is expected from smaller teams. Larger studios have less excuse to have "sloppy" work, so they have to spend more time making sure everything is tight.

    • @sinnamonchai
      @sinnamonchai Рік тому +129

      @@_B_E it’s probably more like, one person will draw the same things the same, instead of dozens of people trying to match the same style

    • @YOUFREAKINNERD
      @YOUFREAKINNERD Рік тому +55

      @@sinnamonchai This is why there was an industry vet talking about how "a small team of highly trained animators is best" before. Because a while back animation teams were smaller and the artists in question were more skilled. At least, presumably. I'm still learning about a lot of this stuff.

    • @sinnamonchai
      @sinnamonchai Рік тому +2

      @@YOUFREAKINNERD lol yeah, was clarifying for the person who replied before me.

    • @renvanacker4510
      @renvanacker4510 Рік тому +19

      A small team wouldnt be able to handle a 24 minute animation. Anime is also not just about budget, have you not finished the video? The average pay for a 2nd KA is 2000-7000k yen per cut which is very little in comparison to the workload you will be getting.

  • @sialiasialis.
    @sialiasialis. Рік тому +472

    I was always curious of why cel-shaded animatics had those varying colors. At first I thought it was like purely to distinct light and shadow, but in actuality, they're director notes practically lol

  • @Ra3_ar1adnE
    @Ra3_ar1adnE Рік тому +898

    I can't thank you enough for this. I am extremely dedicated to work in the anime or game industry as an artist so learning about this is extremely helpful.

    • @zion6688
      @zion6688 Рік тому +11

      Wish you the best of luck

    • @kog6445
      @kog6445 Рік тому +7

      Do you post your art anywhere?

    • @kog6445
      @kog6445 Рік тому +5

      @@paws27 thanks man!

    • @miaomiiao
      @miaomiiao Рік тому +1

      Ngmi

    • @spitfire8616
      @spitfire8616 Рік тому +1

      @@miaomiiao pyw

  • @expired.braincells
    @expired.braincells Рік тому +190

    it doesn't always happens but sometimes I would get Genga that was full of Japanese writings, where the directors literally having full blown conversations of what Retakes they want to change, and they are always from the Gundam Gengas, and this is not on the Retakes sheets, this was on the final Genga that we had to clean up.
    other times when I get ugly Gengas, somebody literally doodles on it and says おねがいします like they've already given up on the corrections because of how tight the schedule was. 💀💀
    the most fun ones are always from the anime series because of how rushed it was. a lot of mistakes even after multiple Retakes, like the right+left hand suddenly changed into left+left hand in one frame and changed back into right+left hand on the next frame lol

    • @SuperPacKailen
      @SuperPacKailen Рік тому +12

      where would u recommend finding people to get ni gen and genga work, is it just tracking down there socials?

    • @shinobi8323
      @shinobi8323 Рік тому +3

      ​@@SuperPacKailen same question

    • @simwin4494
      @simwin4494 Рік тому +4

      @@SuperPacKailen same here. I'd like to know too!

    • @jimbo729
      @jimbo729 Рік тому +3

      Same here

  • @FireBlueZ
    @FireBlueZ 4 місяці тому +9

    And just like that, I learn how to do Genga in professional industry, and how to start a career in Japanese animation.
    Dong Chang, you're seriously GOAT for making this vid.

  • @MrZalb
    @MrZalb Рік тому +218

    nice, seems like a very meditative process plus you get to learn a ton from corrections

    • @deddrz2549
      @deddrz2549 8 місяців тому +5

      I mean if there isnt many corrections yah looks like just a bit of tracing and following reference, I can only imagine that ones with bigger corrections to be a lot less meditative lol

  • @cevune-8652
    @cevune-8652 Рік тому +168

    This is a really cool insight into the anime industry's workflow. Thank you

  • @AltraHapi
    @AltraHapi 10 місяців тому +3

    11:28 I already know that that demo reel is gonna be lit

  • @TheUraniumCore
    @TheUraniumCore 8 місяців тому +13

    It's incredible to see the level of dedication that goes into simply creating an industry standard keyframe in an actual studio.
    It makes sense, since the final product always looks so pristine and professional, but having this kind of insight makes me appreciate the final product even more.

  • @Leon8937
    @Leon8937 Рік тому +57

    I always wanted to know how this rough style of animation was called since seeing them on art books. Very nice to know you can find work with these. I look forward to that. Incredible content.

  • @sting755
    @sting755 Рік тому +11

    Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon. A Ghost and Poison type. Gengar can pass through dimensions and appear almost anywhere. Since Gengar absorbs any warmth around it, the temperature suddenly drops wherever it appears.

  • @jilliancrawford7577
    @jilliancrawford7577 10 місяців тому +11

    I think the fact this is all demonstrated with such a simple movement really helps emphasize how much effort goes into every single shot, no matter how simple.
    I showed this to some friends and loved ones recently and they were in awe just like I was/am.
    Thank you so much for teaching us these things and helping to give perspective on a media we love so dearly!

    • @khoavo5758
      @khoavo5758 7 місяців тому

      I actually think this is really good. Most anime I see most of the time don't even have movement, just a bunch of mouth movements.

  • @beetheimmortal
    @beetheimmortal Рік тому +17

    Very cool. I'm not an animator, but I am an animation fan, so this was interesting. Also, that character is really cute and a great "model" here.

  • @nightblind999
    @nightblind999 Рік тому +5

    I can't express enough how grateful I am for this channel! Thank you for your generosity!

  • @wamzxd3445
    @wamzxd3445 Рік тому +16

    Super informative on the pipeline used in studios, thank you Dong :)

  • @VeylmanTheRock
    @VeylmanTheRock Рік тому +5

    Not only are you a layout artist and animator but apparently also a psychic because I've just been looking for some more Info around Genga. Thanks a bunch!

  • @EvyDevy
    @EvyDevy Рік тому +1

    It's amazing to see how the process works! To think there would be so many revisions! Thanks for also telling how to apply for a job! This is why I'm subscribed!

  • @DanielRodriguez-zi9qe
    @DanielRodriguez-zi9qe Рік тому +4

    Thanks for showing us how the process is made i haven't seen any one do this plus your drawings are so amazing

  • @zamokuhlethusi2964
    @zamokuhlethusi2964 Рік тому +31

    I always look forward to your tutorials, they're worth their bits in gold. Granting us plebs access the project files is greatly appreciated. Makes me wonder what I'm missing out on for not being a Patreon yet

  • @robertbaillargeon3683
    @robertbaillargeon3683 Рік тому +3

    This is neat! I've bought some genga with corrections and had no idea that I could probably figure out who drew what based on the colors of the cleanup sheets.

  • @mariox7070
    @mariox7070 8 місяців тому

    Just want to say I appreciate the templates and examples you provided in the description! I'm someone that wants to further improve my art and learn more about the creative industry, especially in Japan. Thank you for this information!

  • @themelancholyofgay3543
    @themelancholyofgay3543 8 місяців тому +1

    The work that goes into this, is crazy

  • @ccampbell08
    @ccampbell08 Рік тому +1

    Super helpful video, especially the quick tip at the end for getting work. Thanks!

  • @HANIMEME
    @HANIMEME Рік тому +4

    bruh you make it sound so easy lol. good video btw, really makes the anime industry not seem so impenetrable.

  • @CW-hh8yz
    @CW-hh8yz Рік тому +18

    Very cool! I used to do traditional animation in the 90’s till the studios disappeared. I did mainly clean-up and assistant animator work, but this was back in the days of paper and pencil. I wonder if I can still do it these days?

    • @plasmoasis
      @plasmoasis Рік тому +3

      if you get a drawing tablet im sure you can. a lot of the skills are shared between both mediums

  • @activemotionpictures
    @activemotionpictures Рік тому +4

    You made this so easy to understand. Thank you so much for sharing this clip!

  • @JManTheOddball132
    @JManTheOddball132 Рік тому

    Literally the GOAT Dong Chang thank you so much

  • @tk-zay5073
    @tk-zay5073 Рік тому

    I’m so excited to get started. I have studied Japanese for so long and never knew how people got started in the industry

  • @IOG
    @IOG Рік тому

    My goodness this is informative and helpful for those interested. Awesome video Dong

  • @yen_bm
    @yen_bm Рік тому +1

    your tutorials are so on point!

  • @ToonNick
    @ToonNick Рік тому +3

    After watching Shirobako, it's really cool to see this process! Great videos, thanks for sharing your knowledge of the industry and examples of the keyframe/inbetween drawing and revision process!

  • @ManuelSanchez-tt8kd
    @ManuelSanchez-tt8kd Рік тому +4

    I really want to get into this world, and you my friend, are my favorite guide, THANKS YOU!

  • @shinobix4925
    @shinobix4925 Рік тому +6

    This legend actually just gave an effective and concise tutorial on how to get good work in the Anime industry and he put the tutorial online for free. Excuse me King but I think you might have dropped this 👑

  • @projectfear22
    @projectfear22 Рік тому

    Congrats on working in the land of top animation.

  • @sebbychou
    @sebbychou 7 місяців тому +1

    Ooooh that kind of nitty gritty procedural element of a different industry was really cool. Didn't know the meaning behind the color of the redlines' paper.

  • @shi9845
    @shi9845 Рік тому

    You're doing gods work
    Thank you so so much for these videos

  • @parasitoalienigena
    @parasitoalienigena Місяць тому

    Thank you so much, I have a task that requires me to understand the steps and organization of a japanese production and this is really helpful.

  • @jshxlot
    @jshxlot Рік тому +4

    Hoping you could make a anime course soon covering the pre production and production! I have a hard time finding a course that covers like your videos. I badly wanted to learn animation.

  • @bigcheese6417
    @bigcheese6417 Рік тому

    Your work on your channel is awesome. Thank you

  • @goomba478
    @goomba478 Рік тому

    This is a fantastic video as always. I really appreciate the idea of Ni Gen which is a new concept to me. It's always been my dream to work even minorly in an anime production. I'm going to practice and put together a demo reel :).

  • @Wenagaide_waider
    @Wenagaide_waider Рік тому +82

    Hello mr Dong Chang.Thank you for another insightful video,It was very helpful and great as usual!I know this may take some time but please could you consider posting a bit of a longer video demonstrating how you would animate a scene from scratch(order,colour,polish,edit,line work)-basically all the stuff off a usual scene.Of course you don’t have too but It would be much appreciated if you were to post a video like this.Anyone still reading this goodbye and have a nice day :)

  • @maiii02
    @maiii02 Рік тому

    i love you for your videos man keep it up ur encouraging more artist and beginners to animate and draw more thanks

  • @yezzzsir
    @yezzzsir Рік тому +2

    Instant like for Dong!

  • @Paopao621
    @Paopao621 3 місяці тому

    Thats a lot of work 😮 i now have a renewed respect for the people who works withy favorite animes to watch

  • @Indiansteetasmr
    @Indiansteetasmr 10 місяців тому

    Bro u deserve millions of subs according to ur animation and ur knowledge ❤loved your videos and many things to learn

  • @itsuizzu
    @itsuizzu Рік тому

    Thank you Dong for the insight!!

  • @kaguraillustation1583
    @kaguraillustation1583 Рік тому

    Thank you very much, in real life I just started the animation and I couldn't understand some things but it's clear now thanks to you ^^
    Thanks a lot

  • @enochfeng3233
    @enochfeng3233 Рік тому +7

    Where gengar

  • @frankwhite2072
    @frankwhite2072 Рік тому

    Seeing animation workflow is cool.

  • @Lucario140
    @Lucario140 Рік тому

    This is super helpful thank you for these videos

  • @madstanch
    @madstanch Рік тому

    This is dope bro. Awesomeness!

  • @gabe9980
    @gabe9980 Рік тому

    I actually love you dong

  • @Galaxyeyez
    @Galaxyeyez Рік тому

    This is perfect I was lolking into to practicing ni-genga.

  • @sopix7980
    @sopix7980 Рік тому

    this is gold content for my animations

  • @fireaza
    @fireaza Рік тому +21

    Thanks, there were a few things I had been wondering about when it comes to how digital animation is done in Japan. Like what's the deal with all the different colored papers? That's a pretty efficient system, you can have an army of less-skilled junior artists taking care of the bulk of the work, while you only need a few senior artists to polish everything up. I noticed you were re-doing the line art though? I was under the impression that Japanese animation studios normally use the scanned pencil line art as the final line art and the animators add the digital paint underneath it? Is that not done anymore or do different studios sometimes do it that way?

  • @onyokomicron4514
    @onyokomicron4514 Рік тому

    This is really an helpful video as for me who still practicing self taught animation...

  • @Punniz
    @Punniz Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this info!

  • @iamamechapilot
    @iamamechapilot Рік тому

    Came for some art of my favorite Pokemon but stayed for the great video!

  • @poyobunny8508
    @poyobunny8508 Рік тому

    Very helpful video!! Thank u!💯

  • @mrtardis6374
    @mrtardis6374 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot for making this video !! I'm a student in Graphic Design but I really want to work in the japanese animation industry, and your video definitely helps ^^ !

  • @Bootyshaker-wk9gf
    @Bootyshaker-wk9gf Рік тому

    This is so helpful thank you!!!!

  • @Hardcrafter2807
    @Hardcrafter2807 7 місяців тому

    I'm not even an artist but this is so interesting and informative to me!

  • @danielgrezda3339
    @danielgrezda3339 Рік тому +24

    Whenever I look at an animator's drawing, I see a bunch of coloured details. Could you explain how they are used and how to make them?

    • @AlanJHPlata
      @AlanJHPlata Рік тому +8

      Hes already explained that, i think the video Is called "an animator process of doodling" where he explained all of those detaila

    • @Shoobster
      @Shoobster Рік тому

      @@TOTU Does it count as cel shading? There aren't any cels in this production, I feel like it'd just be plain old shading.

    • @MatrixBaatu
      @MatrixBaatu Рік тому +1

      9:47 "color separation lines"

  • @sosoanimations7816
    @sosoanimations7816 Рік тому +19

    Love this video! Explains so many things that were unclear to me. I do have a question though: if I wanted to do nigen or genga, what level of dedication would I need? I'm currently a student and don't have hours upon hours of free time. Is it something I could do during a weekend (without working from dawn to dusk), or does it require much more time?
    Thanks!

    • @miaomiiao
      @miaomiiao Рік тому

      Learn to draw first, kid.

  • @wickesentertainment2377
    @wickesentertainment2377 Рік тому +2

    Hey I was wondering I tried to drag an image onto Clip Studio to animate, but when I did it and tried to draw over it I wasn’t able to draw over it on a new layer, did I do something wrong on it?

    • @Managlyph
      @Managlyph Рік тому

      I think it's because the new layer you're trying to work on isn't showing up in the timeline. You can try putting the original image + the new layer in a folder inside of the animation folder.

  • @z0mbiemancer
    @z0mbiemancer Рік тому +7

    You've been a big inspiration since I saw your work on Deca-Dence, and I'm so glad you are making videos like these. I'm also a Canadian animator hoping to work on anime some day, and seeing the differences between Western and Japanese animation is really interesting to me. I feel like I'm learning so much from your videos, thank you so much for all of this.
    Did you do work for Blue Giant, by any chance? I am going to Japan soon and I hope to catch it in theaters if it's still playing.

  • @SahilKumar-bi2xu
    @SahilKumar-bi2xu 6 місяців тому +4

    Of course it's mappa, every animator has worked with mappa atleast once in their Life

  • @arshaghazie
    @arshaghazie Рік тому

    man, animation is heavy work

  • @nielprix1876
    @nielprix1876 16 днів тому

    I hope to see your full tutorial on how to IB in clipstudio paint cause I want to learn. I'm IB animator in toei phil. btw. we used old stylos software

  • @AkilahOsa
    @AkilahOsa Рік тому

    Your videos are so helpful. New subscriber 😁👍

  • @konradyinug8312
    @konradyinug8312 Рік тому

    Nice, Dong!

  • @Sasukesanimation
    @Sasukesanimation 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this vid, in the future I’m aspiring to work in the entertainment industry, mainly the animation community. Now I’m compelling my knowledge and skills before getting into any really paid jobs 😅

  • @KillerTacos54
    @KillerTacos54 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this!

  • @Joshua_N-A
    @Joshua_N-A Рік тому +5

    Silly question: Are most studios in Japan now no longer use paper? I'm curious. Videos like this can make people appreciate what has been went through into making their favourite shows.

    • @DennisTamayo
      @DennisTamayo Рік тому +3

      Some studios in Japan still use paper, mostly in the genga stage.

  • @MarkDavidTeo
    @MarkDavidTeo Рік тому

    Yo! this is super legit! thank yoU!

  • @mfazral1943
    @mfazral1943 Рік тому +10

    I just noticed that you didn't used the vector layer for linework, is that a must in animating? Great video btw XD

    • @OtherwiseUknownMonkey
      @OtherwiseUknownMonkey Рік тому +9

      It is not but there are upsides and downsides about working in vector layers! generally for lo/genga raster layers are better since they allow for faster editing, since vector layers are finicky and dont like being erased half the time, plus sometimes vectors can lag a bit. but they are definetly practical in inbetweening, not super necesarry but def can speedup the process if well used

  • @Adsmak
    @Adsmak Рік тому

    Honestly just clicked on the video to figure out what “genga” was. Very good informative video btw 👍

  • @warriorsorb1111
    @warriorsorb1111 5 місяців тому

    I like using Clip Studio Paint as well. Currently trying to make a graphic novel on it and I'm slowly starting on an animation project

  • @AGotT
    @AGotT Рік тому

    Beautiful ❤️🔥

  • @AnimaEvan
    @AnimaEvan 2 місяці тому

    Clip studio é bem interessante também gosto desse software!

  • @hay_Z2021
    @hay_Z2021 8 місяців тому

    Yo this is SOO cool

  • @arinpencil4283
    @arinpencil4283 Рік тому +6

    please make a tutorial about timing charts pleasee

    • @AGotT
      @AGotT Рік тому

      I believe there is one about timing chart .

  • @OmaruuDevOfficial
    @OmaruuDevOfficial Рік тому

    Since I want to be an animator independently I mean I might work for someone but I also want to do independently but I'm slowly picking up all of the skills that this brings

  • @baldwinnigatovf8095
    @baldwinnigatovf8095 Рік тому

    Thank you very much sir!

  • @MindFlayeR57
    @MindFlayeR57 Рік тому +5

    11:27 I see what you did there with the link 😏

  • @alpha3763
    @alpha3763 Рік тому

    Very informative

  • @yuu5083
    @yuu5083 Рік тому

    Thank you.
    I may forget your name, but I'll always be grateful for your help.

  • @mrnine6259
    @mrnine6259 Рік тому +1

    Very helpful your video I am from India 🇮🇳 love 💕 you

  • @chepeperaza1056
    @chepeperaza1056 Рік тому

    Thank you very much for the information

  • @SanOcelotl
    @SanOcelotl Рік тому +1

    this guy even teaching us how to get work

  • @hansdiamante8884
    @hansdiamante8884 Рік тому

    w rare dong chang upload

  • @andrewf001
    @andrewf001 6 місяців тому

    Interesting. In western studios I work for all of these notes would be given by the animation supervisor. Character designers don't even interact with the animation team.

  • @Anme96
    @Anme96 Рік тому

    Can you do a video explaining the difference between western and Japanese timesheet, please

  • @Mattias_illustration
    @Mattias_illustration Рік тому

    Hi! Love your videos.
    Is there any specific reason why you don´t use the Vector layers when you do your cleanups?
    I love using the Vector layers when I do my cleanups and linework since it´s so easy to tweak and erase lines I don´t need.

  • @DimiArt
    @DimiArt Рік тому

    amazing.

  • @Noobificado
    @Noobificado 7 місяців тому +1

    1:05 If something is mandatory, it is not a suggestion then.

  • @niyacer
    @niyacer Рік тому

    Impressive

  • @tanvirhoque1307
    @tanvirhoque1307 Рік тому +5

    Okay, aside from animation. Can you also teach us how to master japanese art style? (Art style in manga and anime basically)

    • @azza_weak
      @azza_weak Рік тому +10

      Japanese style varies so much (compare something like Lucky star / K-on to Chainsaw man / Vagabond's manga). Your best shot might be to take a closer look at the works of a specific studio you like to know where to start, then it's basic study from there, practicing how they do their proportions.
      (Ed; adding to it, this channel already have videos about drawing Moe or adding shadows in a way fit for animation, might be a good place to start)

    • @Shoobster
      @Shoobster Рік тому +3

      Look at artists you like and try to copy perfectly some piece you like, then try to implement the things you noticed. That's it.

  • @sheyanjen3382
    @sheyanjen3382 Рік тому

    Hi what do you think about recent developments in ai and how will it affect animation?