How to Make Your Own Animated Series: Don’t Ruin the First Episode

So I'm about 30 episodes deep into my animated series Somewhere in Nowhere, and there are a LOT of things I wish I would have known before starting my own animated series. This video goes over all of the lessons learned from 30 episodes. From character rigs to software to audio, I go over quite a bit.

[DogeBoy-qetx]

I found this at the perfect time. Im currently making my first object show episode, and i feel like this will help a ton.

[VeryRGOTI]

The last tip hits hard, because i have so many unfinished projects and some that are just text notes.

[stuarttmcoded]

Even though i'm not an animator, I found the audio tips (especially with recording voices) very helpful!

[ZealotFeathers]

Your pacing and comedic timing got better too

[Voxel_Animates]

Thanks for sharing this! Lesson 6 is especially important to me. I'm scared of making a bad cartoon, so I've only attempted very small projects so far. Here's to hoping I build up the courage like you did some day.

[BazilBuildBases]

thank you, random recommended internet stranger! i am making videos in 3D style, but most of your advices was invaluable. will wait for a new series of The Green Show!

[benhmedia]

Thank you for making this! As somebody who's lacked any motivation to make another big animated project (despite having a very clear idea for one), this definitely helped inspire me a bit. I've also been a fan of your cartoons since the beginning - I remember thinking "Okay this has massive potential to be the next Homestar but it definitely needs some polish." I especially thought this for the audio quality. Really respectable to see how much you've taken critiques from your family and from people online.

Keep up the great work!

[TANIMAYTO]

Great insight on the tiny nuances of animating! God, I hate audio mixing, man, I'm glad I'm not the only one struggling with that. I'll check out the green show!

[AlteredEvil]

Been watching your show since I saw it on the Homestar Runner subreddit years ago.
You do it for the love of it and I think it shows, in a timeless way.

[thatoneweirdguy]

Thank you for this video. I'm more of a 3d animator, but this is useful information

[Jothebro_Animates_YT]

Ngl, i had no idea what i was doing with my show and its going well so far, 😂

[LucidAnimation]

thanks, I'm uploading mine its called ANTI FANTASY

[KatsCreations_Yt]

really cool video, very helpful, also, did you know you can make symbols using symbols in adobe animate? this could help alot with moving the whole character becuase they can be contained in their own symbol, i didnt know about it when i first started using adobe and i think its a really good think to know becuase it alows you to have more layers in that symbol, it can also help with orgization, it also makes tweening alot easier

[mrandmrsbearau]

This is insightful. I've wanted to start writing my own show for a while but I lack animation skills. However, this is some great tips for anyone starting out. Thanks!

If you ever want someone to voice a character btw 👀👀

[PneSnap]

I love all the shorts but man I'd love to see full on 5-10 minute episodes to unleash the full potential

[LlordAnimation]

Hey this was really insightful! I'm learning 2d animation at the moment and when I start on a project I'll defo keep this in mind.
Good luck with your animated series!

[timothycichon]

This was pretty cool, had no idea what all went into to an episode

[PickelhaubeCat]

lol today i was thinking "what if i make an animation where i get mauled by a bear and i say bro is da moneys"

[Sami-tmgt]

I don't know how to use animation software so I'm using blender

[My_Treehouse]

can you make a more in deoth tutorial on syncing your animation when characters are talking, it would be very helpful to me as a beginner who wants to learn how. especally explaining the hotkeys and tools you use!