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coloring can be blocked off with lines, then deleting those lines AND/OR grouping your line art and coloring behind it, then ungrouping it. I used both those methods in this video.

all said, this took me about 25 minutes

edit 2:

my opinion on the current line of wacom tablets based on my own experiences, because a few of you have asked. I'm reciting from memory, i may have small details wrong. alright here we go:

BAMBOO - the most affordable model, comes in 2 sizes, I'd recommend the larger models, but any of em will do.. Good all round tablet and you can do pretty much everything with it. Best if you work mostly in flash...works just as well as the intuos tablets for flash work.

GRAPHIRE - this used to be cheap-o model tablet, but I guess they turned into the battery powered wireless model now. I've never used the new ones, but I guess if you like sitting back away from your desk and drawing on your lap...hey this might be the way to go.

INTUOS - comes in many sizes, I recommend the 6x8 or 6x11 depending on if you have a regular or widescreen monitor. keep the size ratios between tablet and monitor as close as possible.

It has more levels of sensitivity as well as determining the tilt of your pen, great for flash but even moreso photoshop. tilt comes in handy when using photoshop brushes like the airbrush. also includes programmable shortcut keys on the tablet surface.

CINTIQ - comes in 3 sizes. 12WX being the smallest and most affordable. (it's very close in dimensions to the intuos 6x11, but SLIGHTLY bigger) I like this size because I can lay it flat on my desk and still have the keyboard in front for easy access to key commands. you can draw directly on it's screen, but beware, the larger models may have some lag between cursor and pen. the 12WX has some very, very minimal lag, - only apparent when you're drawing very quickly. all models have a built in stand for drawing at an elevated angle. also comes with programmable shortcut keys on the tablet surface. Did i mention these are all expensive?

check em all out at wacom.com (but don't buy em there, check amazon.com or other pc retailers for better prices.)

...................

And look, for anybody thinking they NEED the best and most expensive shit, keep in mind I've seen guys draw art and create flash animation for television using an old graphire 4x5 wacom rivaling the best quality on this site. If you're into drawing, ALL these tablets run circles around doing it with a mouse. EXCEPT for you luis, because we all know you're a weirdo. :3

GOOD LUCK!

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Dec. 2, 2008 | 4:55 PM DoctorJaevel says:

That's awesome!
Cool to see how a professional artist gets his work done

Dec. 2, 2008 | 4:55 PM Wonchop says:

Could it be the long awaited Street Fighter collab? =O

Dec. 2, 2008 | 4:55 PM Hades says:

I AM... THE LAW.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 4:56 PM maxvm says:

If I spent time in Flash, I might be able do something almost as good as that, it just takes patience and free hours. As for a new collab, it's time to exercise my mouse fingers and wait for the theme to be announced!

Dec. 2, 2008 | 4:58 PM Toxic-Pro says:

What you set your smoothing to?

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:03 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

it was set to the default "50" for years but recently started trying out 35...the lines are rougher, but there's less over smoothing by flash. its definitely a trade-off.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:04 PM simon says:

that was interesting. i've always liked your style of art.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:05 PM Toxic-Pro says:

Okay, thank you.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:07 PM just2pale says:

it should be the awesome possum collab... and you forgot to draw Rob Schneider.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:08 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

can I draw Roy Schneider instead?

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:09 PM zer0hawk9339 says:

SWEET!TOTALY SWEET!You are great and for me maybe the greatest artist ,but why are you making only caricatures...fat guys in suits or uniforms :D! I like that one!I really like it! THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO!JohnnyUtah RULLES!

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:09 PM mrnihil says:

how about a metal gear collab that would be awesome.

if not that, then maybe Pete's Dragon.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:11 PM MrScriblam says:

that's an interesting shading technique, I'll have to try it

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:11 PM cantflyman says:

I don't want to sound like the fan always pitching ideas, but what about a Saturday Morning Cartoon Collab?

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:15 PM Kenkaku says:

Do you turn on the pressure sensitivity when you draw?

If you don't, give it a try. The subtle changes in pressure actually prevent that auto-smooth glitching shit that Flash is known for. My smoothing setting is at 45, and whether I'm drawing with small or large brush strokes, it's really not hard at all to get the fine detailing that you aim for.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:22 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

ive been using pressure sensitivity for years now...i dunno dude, when the smoothing is turned down, the thinner lines are especially sensitive to jaggies...i use the smoothing tools on my drawn art anyways, so its not really an issue.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:19 PM Daniel-M says:

the folds of fat over his collar are great

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:20 PM super-sense says:

We <3 Johnny

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:23 PM Atgod88 says:

This is probably going to sound retarded because I have only spent about an hour with flash drawing tools since I don't have my wacom yet but I was trying to make a box, and I did like the lines to make it a 3D perspective and after I drew the frame of it with the line tool, it wouldn't let me fill it with color. I tried doing it with multiple settings and shit and eventually gave up and watched Tron.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:31 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

well, that was a good alternate plan dude, honestly im not sure what was going on there.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:24 PM Osuka says:

"SHIT" Lol hahahahahha

cant wait to see that new collab

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:25 PM Luis says:

i like how you made his neck flabbier than the collar of his costume allows.. its just kinda bubbling out of him.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:31 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

he's stressed out about his trial

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:28 PM JakBaronKing says:

OH GOD

That was a movie and videogame character for my SNES system.

But what was his name again?...Judge something...

JUDGE DREAD!
(sort of a mix between Robot Cop and the Punisher)

God...Silvester Stallon

I AM THE LAW!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itmNiT wHOsM

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:34 PM AriaSuperior says:

A Gears of War collab would be hot...

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:38 PM ixintro says:

Wow, mkes me think I should start doing some more under-sketching for my character construction on Flash. Hmm... I should probably also try doing some shading.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:41 PM Murad136 says:

Thanks, ill try to copy this!

Dec. 2, 2008 | 5:45 PM super-sense says:

To Atgod88, are you sure the lines are connected where they meet? Even if there is a tuny gap, it won't fill. Also, when you click the paint bucket tool under options (which is below the colors) there is a blue circle with a line around the outside. Click this and select 'close large gaps'.

Hope that helps.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 6:03 PM ThisUserNameSucks says:

What zoom level do you draw at?

Dec. 2, 2008 | 6:03 PM mranarchy says:

looks awesome, I know nothing about judge dredd apart from seeing that goddawful syvester stallone film

Dec. 2, 2008 | 6:09 PM Chocolatemilk100 says:

I thought it was my turn to be the law.... :(

Dec. 2, 2008 | 6:09 PM Rettuc says:

I grow bored of pencil and paper, fiddling with eraser shavings and things of that nature. Really stupid question, what program are you using?

Dec. 2, 2008 | 7:17 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

f..flash?

Dec. 2, 2008 | 6:09 PM retyuoligkl says:

Hey, did you end up getting littlebigplanet?

Dec. 2, 2008 | 6:31 PM Aryk says:

Thanks Jeff. I actually learned a bit from this video.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 7:21 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

i do try sometimes

Dec. 2, 2008 | 6:32 PM guion9 says:

lol wtf is up with his chin!?!?!?!?!?!? lol it looks like hes chewing on a testicle!!! roflmao!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dec. 2, 2008 | 6:41 PM I-smel says:

WOW YOU'RE PRETTY FAST WITH THIS DRAWING THING.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 6:41 PM Scuzzfest says:

@Labusch

The Cintiq Is a monitor also, so you draw straight onto the screen, even more like drawing to paper.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 6:44 PM Theo-art says:

I love drawing in flash, the lines auto-smooth so I don't have to make quick brush strokes, and I can undo like a billion times faster then in photoshop. The "paint selection" tool helps alot with highlighting and shading. The task of shading has always been my favorite, and even watching someone else do it is like porn for me.

Anyways, that's lovely work there, the kid in me desperately wants to say his chin looks like a scrotum, but thank god I restrained myself.

With love, of course. <3

Dec. 2, 2008 | 7:23 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

you're always such a gentleman and a scholar theo.

still. i could have done better if i wasnt drawing a fast as possible.

welp there's always a next time.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 7:03 PM Kyaztro says:

I spend all of about one minute per character in my animations, maybe I should reconsider

Dec. 2, 2008 | 7:12 PM PolishMatt says:

Video won't start. </3
But I like the picture, the man looks like a TRUE SUPER HERO.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 7:12 PM Cheddar79 says:

Thanks Utah, now I realise I've been drawing the same way as you for years...here I was thinking I was doing it wrong when all along I've just needed to pull my goddamn finger out and do it RIGHT!

Thanks for sharing man!

Dec. 2, 2008 | 7:24 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

*high five

Dec. 2, 2008 | 7:29 PM Frolikyn says:

I noticed that you selected the skin color and "LOCKED" it so you could draw the shadows without affecting anything else ( pretty much like the lock transparent pixels button in photoshop)

WHAT EXACTLY DID YOU CLICKED OR DO MR. BANDOLIN?

Dec. 2, 2008 | 7:46 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

you can shift-click around and make sure all your lines are selected at once then just hit control/command-G to group it....grouping is really handy for temporary situations like that.

when you're done control/command-B (break)

and as you might have noticed in my carefree moment i did miss a few segments and accidentally painted over em.

Updated: Dec. 2, 2008, 7:48 PM

Dec. 2, 2008 | 7:36 PM DroidFish says:

Your a really talented artist

Dec. 2, 2008 | 7:46 PM Phobotech says:

Awesome! It's inspiring to watch you work, man! Thank you for this!

Dec. 2, 2008 | 7:47 PM Emanhattan says:

why that was most impressive sir. I learned a lot actually. your illumination is REAL good. I like how you throw lttle dots of light over his face

Dec. 2, 2008 | 7:59 PM RubberNinja says:

Neato.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 8:02 PM speeling says:

Don't stop me noooooow!

Dec. 2, 2008 | 8:06 PM Schlofendein says:

Quick question, have you ever had trouble keeping your hand elevated when you use your tablet, it might just be how I hold my pencil but I can't draw a straight line worth shit. Nice vid, neck flab is the new sexy.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 8:22 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

i think the key is to try and draw the line quickly, if it's slightly off, just undo and try again

Dec. 2, 2008 | 8:13 PM willobeen says:

I like how you use onion skinning, I'm going to do that from now on. I used to own the Judge Dredd Game, I've never seen the movie though.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 8:23 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

GO RENT/BUY/DOWNLOAD THAT SHIT IMMEDIATELY

Dec. 2, 2008 | 8:21 PM willobeen says:

This might sound weird, but my favorite part of your art are the little details in clothing, backgrounds etc. Like the vehicles in tank men, or the props in Jimmy Robinson. I also really like the little intricacies in your lines.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 8:22 PM Frolikyn says:

Thanks for the tip, ill try it out tonight.

rape

Dec. 2, 2008 | 8:38 PM speeling says:

So, judged by my last comment, you're not that big of a fan of Queen?

Dec. 2, 2008 | 9:07 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

I like queen i just didn't get the reference..whoops

Dec. 2, 2008 | 8:45 PM HorrificMonster says:

How do you get your shading/lighting to look so juicy and amazing? Mine usually looks ok, but most of the time I feel like I'm freeballing and guessing for most of the shading/lighting based on a global light source. Maybe this is a stupid question, maybe it isn't. It just... looks so good... and juicy.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 9:08 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

try your best to think of your character as a 3d object...i know..i know, im not helping

Dec. 2, 2008 | 8:55 PM igott says:

Lol, nice.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 9:24 PM WAaAzZAaA says:

Wow! i really hope i can draw like that some day.

What tablet do you recommend me, thats not too cheap or too expensive.
better yet, which one do you use?

Dec. 2, 2008 | 10:39 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

what do you plan on doing with it?

just flash? photoshop too? are you more an animation guy, or do you like really detailing your drawings?

I currently use the Cintiq 12WX, but before you go dropping 900 on it, make sure that's what you want.

Dec. 2, 2008 | 9:30 PM SardonicSamurai says:

Haha, I remember asking you to do one of these around the time I first joined the site! Awesome work! I'm always lazy and just go straight to the final stage with out sketches...

Also, what are you using to record your desktop/ flash as you draw?

Dec. 2, 2008 | 10:37 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

Snapz Pro X

wierd fucking name, but its by far the best software of its kind (on a mac)

Dec. 2, 2008 | 10:01 PM Mattster says:

Very good work!
I've tried making drawings of characters, but I can't do it that well. I'm pretty good with shading, but not on realistic characters, the wrinkles too. . .Any suggestions?

Good work again :D
-Matt

Dec. 2, 2008 | 10:40 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

draw a lot, and when you're sick of it draw some more..you'll get better

Dec. 2, 2008 | 10:20 PM qazpol says:

well i looked at the video and dint wanna watch it then i read all of the stuff and then look at the photo and then im like "hows it made?" but after watching it i finaly took knowtice how good the picture is. before that i just looked at it and was like thats good. but then after the video im like wow thats a really good drawling with the shadows and the lights and everyhting. very amazing skill there

Dec. 2, 2008 | 10:46 PM Ansel says:

That was pretty nice. I am not familiar with Judge Dredd (I am unfamiliar with a lot of things people are nostalgic about) but ok

I'm going to buy a new tablet soon to replace my outdated Graphire 4x5, to use for both animation and artwork, probably just in flash. I know some people asked already and I don't want to be a bother but uh which would you recommend-- a nicer Intuos or something similar, or should I go all tha way and buy a Cintiq or other variety of tablet pc?

Dec. 2, 2008 | 11:31 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

i updated my post FOR YOU

Dec. 2, 2008 | 11:26 PM BoMToons says:

Why do you murder small children?

Dec. 2, 2008 | 11:31 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

get out of my head bomtoons

Dec. 2, 2008 | 11:36 PM zappawadda says:

Damn fine work for just one frame

Dec. 2, 2008 | 11:58 PM luckynumberyork says:

Lolz

Dec. 3, 2008 | 12:55 AM Nuttro says:

whats your smoothing on the brush tool?

Dec. 3, 2008 | 1:21 AM SardonicSamurai says:

Thanks for the response! I did some searching and found the windows counterpart to Snapz Pro X. It's called Camtasia, which is almost just as fucking weird as SPX. Anastasia and a Camera had a baby apparently...

Thus far, it's working great!

Dec. 3, 2008 | 6:48 AM JohnnyUtah responds:

whoa whoa...what are you recording steve

Dec. 3, 2008 | 1:34 AM BMack24 says:

what'd you mess up on when you wrote 'shit'?

Dec. 3, 2008 | 4:46 AM JohnnyUtah responds:

i wasn't zoomed in enough and my line quality sucked

Dec. 3, 2008 | 2:53 AM UserName-ERROR says:

i have an intuos wacom, but the usb cord is decayed and disconnects from the computer with out notice. other wise it works fine. this info should help when i go for a new one. thanks johnny.

Dec. 3, 2008 | 6:20 AM The-Swain says:

wait so who is this luis i keep hearing abot

Dec. 3, 2008 | 8:33 AM YoinK says:

"Where's Maria Marcus? uuuuuhhhh!" = classic line

Dec. 3, 2008 | 9:15 AM RYNOL says:

you're an amazing drawer. your animation is awesome, keep it up.

Dec. 3, 2008 | 9:21 AM YouriX says:

Man i love seeing vids like these but how do you animate such complicated art?

Dec. 3, 2008 | 9:45 AM CoeCo says:

COCKJOKE!!! No but seriously, we need more cockjokes. Split his chin to make it look more like balls

Dec. 3, 2008 | 11:09 AM sebaboss says:

are all your drawings done in flash or do you also work in photoshop? What is better?

Dec. 3, 2008 | 11:42 AM Luis says:

MY CHARM AND WIERDNESS HAS OVERCOME ONCE AGAIN.

on a serious note, good post. Im tempted to make a thread with just that info. There is an endless stream of people who ask about all the brands and its good to get it from someone whos messed with em and give an artists pitch to it.

Dec. 3, 2008 | 2:17 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

sure go for it, maybe we can get others opinion as well

Dec. 3, 2008 | 12:07 PM bob says:

epic

Dec. 3, 2008 | 4:04 PM mike says:

i tried to draw and it didn't work

Dec. 3, 2008 | 5:01 PM Pacflip says:

Are you an artist? I am serious!

Dec. 3, 2008 | 5:10 PM kiljoy96 says:

this is with a tablet, correct?
otherwise, gimme some of that stuff you smoke it will help me!

Dec. 3, 2008 | 5:14 PM kiljoy96 says:

man, if i had a tablet, it would cut down my project time in half. cant wait for christmas... hopefully...

Dec. 3, 2008 | 5:37 PM TheMoD says:

Wow that's amazing! I love how much you go into detail, especially with the shading! And do you know some sort of tutorial for drawing cartoon faces maybe, I know the whole circle and 2 lines thing is very important but thats about all I know.. I just can't find a good tutorial in the internet :(

Dec. 3, 2008 | 6:01 PM Gearstorm says:

Which program is this?

Dec. 3, 2008 | 7:52 PM WAaAzZAaA says:

i think im gonna go with the Intuos, cuz i like drawing better than animating, and as you say its has little more features so you can get a lot of detail.

thanks johnny, i really appreciate it.

also, what tablets is Tom giving out?
Must be Cintiq 21WX's hahaha

Dec. 4, 2008 | 7:56 AM JohnnyUtah responds:

id probably steal one from the storeroom if that was the case

Dec. 4, 2008 | 6:15 AM mikedood says:

out of interest, on your art for the the staff page thingy, or the art on cogs of war, the lines seem lot smoother- do u use the line tool or the brush tool?

Dec. 4, 2008 | 7:56 AM JohnnyUtah responds:

i did smooth those out with the smoothing tools after painting em with the brush tool

Dec. 4, 2008 | 11:02 AM Scuzzfest says:

When you say "the smoothing tools", do you mean modify>shape>smooth or Modify>shape>optimize or some other sort of smoothing tools? 'cause it is always a problem I'm facing.

Can't believe some fucko on youtube thought that was Cpt. Falcon....

Dec. 4, 2008 | 12:05 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

i use the optimizing slider but mostly the smoothing button on the toolbar...there is a wierd trick to using that though...the more you're zoomed in the more it optimizes so i use zoom as well as selecting specific sections at a time to smooth out my art.

Dec. 4, 2008 | 11:50 AM IiICRAP says:

do you have any wacoms for sale?
if you do email me at poopy91@live.com

Dec. 4, 2008 | 3:38 PM Jonas says:

Oh Judge Dredd, you are so wonderful.

I wish he and Judge Judy would have a child. It'd be born 50 years old and cantankerous.

Dec. 4, 2008 | 7:50 PM Gdawg117 says:

ha ha
look at his chin!
also..
GOLF KICKS ASS!

Dec. 4, 2008 | 9:07 PM Kilgorn says:

super crazy awesome dude, you should make a vid like this but when ur animating cause it would teach me to animate cause im too lazy to animate

Dec. 4, 2008 | 9:48 PM ReNaeNae says:

Awesome!! Looks like Sard beat Luis to the punch though! lol
http://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/topic/1 001925
Do some moar, plez!! :D

Dec. 5, 2008 | 3:06 AM JohnnyUtah responds:

I'll watch some more 80s and 90s movies and get inspired

Dec. 4, 2008 | 10:00 PM Mattster says:

Hey Jeff, I just finished my first 'true' drawing. Can you please tell me what you think?

http://mattster092.newgrounds.com/new s/post/233929
Can you just post a comment on my post?

Thanks for the advice!
-Matt

Dec. 4, 2008 | 10:24 PM Eversosleepy says:

Do you plan on making tutorials in the near future? Myself and I'm sure many others are anxious for them...

Dec. 5, 2008 | 3:07 AM JohnnyUtah responds:

we have a plan here to cover some various topics...not sure when they'll be out.

Dec. 5, 2008 | 2:45 AM farfenwaffle says:

wow! that was very helpfull :3 now i know 2 more things about flash and digital art! into always helps :D

Dec. 5, 2008 | 5:14 AM killaboy69 says:

we now know ur animation secretz zomgz

Dec. 5, 2008 | 6:53 AM darknessdweller says:

WOOOT 100th comment!!

Dec. 5, 2008 | 11:17 AM Peglay says:

Hey what brush smoothness do u use when u draw?

Dec. 5, 2008 | 12:34 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

somewhere between 35 and 50

Dec. 5, 2008 | 3:34 PM ArthurGhostly says:

My old tablet was 22.8" by 30.4" - I loved it because it was 1:1 with my monitor but unfortunately it broke.

I've had a goosey at the wacom tablets and none of them seem to be the same size? You're a man of the industry - know of any? The cheaper the better.

Also - as for mr. Dredd.
That's a kick arse drawing you've done there - but the colours of the purple and gold don't seem bold enough.

Considering he's a balls-o'-steel comic character - his uniform needs to be more in your face. IMO. :3

Dec. 6, 2008 | 7:07 AM JohnnyUtah responds:

i did draw him rather quickly...the drawing itself is fairly mediocre

anyways i guess only rhe intuos' come in those crazy sizes, not sure what else you can do

Dec. 5, 2008 | 4:41 PM crazy-clown10 says:

i love judge dredd

Dec. 5, 2008 | 7:09 PM Brundaty2 says:

Man. That Wacom website was like getting high.

Dec. 6, 2008 | 12:55 AM Darkminno says:

HOLY SHIT IT'S BUZZ LIGHTYEAR!!!

Dec. 6, 2008 | 9:30 AM Insanimation says:

To be honest, I didn't learn that much, but I sure was inspired by that video..

What brush size do you usually use for your outlines?

You betrayed Windows! MAC SUCKS! Actually, it doesn't, but I'm still sticking to XP, for money's sake...Y'know, recession an' all that...

Dec. 6, 2008 | 1:45 PM LordPensbury says:

Amazing and it only took you 25 minutes!

Dec. 6, 2008 | 3:05 PM MolotovBoy says:

dude i love the fact that you always do the videos that just makes life easy as hell. Now if only ik could draw i'd be set! lmao

Dec. 6, 2008 | 8:11 PM Pacflip says:

Since you are such an amazing artist, have you ever thought of being an artist? If not, you may want to get into it. Heck, I'd pay money for someone to draw me like you did with this person.

Dec. 7, 2008 | 8:54 AM JohnnyUtah responds:

wait what?

Dec. 6, 2008 | 11:39 PM Fiziks says:

I have a wacom tablet, but i lags too much to use. Ive downloaded every driver known to man and still it wont work well. have you had any experience with this?

Dec. 7, 2008 | 1:06 AM Scrumptious says:

Sooo... which one (tablet) did you use to make this?

Dec. 7, 2008 | 3:29 AM Tebone7 says:

A lot better than what i could do in 25 minutes, i don't even have the program your using -.-. Nice job though, really cool to see you draw it all out.

Dec. 7, 2008 | 9:56 AM Elroy says:

great vid, very helpful!

Quick question though, when you animate something like cogs of war 2, do you just erase and redraw the mouths to get the lip movements, or do you do something else?

Sorry if that question doesn't make any sense.

Dec. 7, 2008 | 1:03 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

i put all the mouths in a head symbol and select the frame for the right mouth

Dec. 7, 2008 | 7:42 PM OctoFlash says:

well i see you use mac too... i've got a question: which screen recording prog do you use? hoping for reply. thanks in advance.

Dec. 8, 2008 | 3:49 AM JohnnyUtah responds:

i mostly use Sound Studio 3...although its not exactly perfect for my needs

Dec. 7, 2008 | 11:16 PM Zyphonee says:

Hi, awesome vide, you're drawing is really good, but I have two little questions, when drawing Tankmen, do you make the backgrounds in photoshop or just in a layer on flash? The second question is about tablets, I just got a really cheap Wacom Graphire (it costed 32 bucks, but I´m just thirteen, so that'll do) I know you never used it, but I´m almost sure you must have heard or know something about, is it good?

Dec. 8, 2008 | 3:51 AM JohnnyUtah responds:

all the tankmen art was made in flash but for part .5, i touched em up in Photoshop and Painter.

and

my first tablet was a 4x5 graphire, it's certainly very capable.

Updated: Dec. 8, 2008, 3:52 AM

Dec. 7, 2008 | 11:54 PM b-29er says:

are you going to make another tankman?

Dec. 8, 2008 | 3:52 AM JohnnyUtah responds:

yes

Dec. 7, 2008 | 11:57 PM narf109 says:

Do you use the tablet for more detailed digital paintings aswell? I think i recall you doing a few.

I like the tablet when doing line art, but when I'm doing some detailed coloring (which is what i like doing) I end up resorting to the mouse. The tablet feels so uncomfortable, also when I got one it didn't seem to work right.

It's a Gpen, and it said it had pressure sensitivity, but i couldn't for the life of me get it to work. I had my Paintshop Pro settings set to work for pressure sensitivity, but it still wouldn't work.

I gave up on it and now its just sitting in my closet somewhere wasting space.

Thanks for the video tho. Gives me a bit of inspiration and some good pointers on how to draw in flash.

Also whats an ideal smoothness setting? I usually do too much or not enough it seems.

Dec. 8, 2008 | 3:53 AM JohnnyUtah responds:

the default is 50 and that's what I almost always use. when i feel like drawing out sketchier lines i turn it down to around 35.

Dec. 8, 2008 | 1:36 AM SinnerGod says:

I kind of get all of that stuff about wacom and all. but what "specific" flash program do you use. for example: BAMBOO, INTUOS, CintiQ 12WX.
i want to know what program you used with the painting, an the shading, and the onions, and the framing.
it would really help me out if you respond. thanks

-you rock
SN.God

Dec. 8, 2008 | 3:55 AM JohnnyUtah responds:

there's no speciflc programs for individual tablets...they all work under all versions of Flash.

I bought Flash CS4, but I'm still using CS3 until i finish some current projects.

Dec. 8, 2008 | 1:12 PM Edchicken says:

that's amazing
i knew you put a lot of work into these things
but had no idea you had to do all those little details
but it's always worth it
i always look forward to your next submissions and now it looks like i might have to try this thing out lol

Dec. 8, 2008 | 2:49 PM OctoFlash says:

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OctoFlash says:

well i see you use mac too... i've got a question: which screen recording prog do you use? hoping for reply. thanks in advance.
Dec. 8, 2008 | 3:49 AM JohnnyUtah responds:

i mostly use Sound Studio 3...although its not exactly perfect for my needs
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thanks for the quick response but i think you got me wrong.. i didn't mean a audio recording program... i meant a SCREEN recording program....

Dec. 9, 2008 | 4:49 AM JohnnyUtah responds:

sorry i meant Snapz Pro X

Dec. 8, 2008 | 5:47 PM Brycearoni says:

Wow, this really helped! I learned a bunch of shading off this, thanks. btw u aren't the lawl, a lot more people suck at drawing.

Dec. 8, 2008 | 11:38 PM zz246 says:

i like the fat folding over his coller :D

Dec. 9, 2008 | 1:50 PM DirtDawg says:

That guy looks like Cap.Falcon XD

Dec. 9, 2008 | 11:49 PM Smileyfaceman says:

That was so amazingly epic I got a major hard on.

Dec. 10, 2008 | 1:50 AM risabetch says:

"YOU BETRAY THE LAW!"...... "LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWW!!!!!" lol epic

Dec. 11, 2008 | 7:20 PM justynnuff says:

Phenomenal rendition of the Judge, but an even better insight into how professionals do it.

It's the same with animation: you can read books and take classes through all hours of the day, but sometimes spending 5 minutes to watch someone who really knows what they're doing animate, or draw, can provide a huge huge amount of new insight, ideas, techniques, etc.

Dec. 11, 2008 | 10:27 PM Poopsmith890 says:

Hey, nice work.
Like, REALLY good.
I mean, AMAZING! I mean, WOW!

Something's been on my mind, though. And i'm saying it whether you like it or not. You know the (outragously overdone) staff page, with all the (exceptionally exaggerated) drawing of the staff... Did you have the job of the illustrations? Or did some other guy dish it up? Because for one, some of the things look a little different Line-width wise to your work, but i still jump to the conclusion that you drew them. Also, if you did draw them, i'd be amazed at how masculent you beleive Tom is... Anyway...

Great Vid btw.

Dec. 12, 2008 | 2:36 AM karlsazn says:

this is going to sound really newby but do you have a link to the program you use? im not good with english.

i wanna see what my bamboo can do

Dec. 12, 2008 | 8:09 AM lexlazootin says:

What was that blue thing you youed

Dec. 12, 2008 | 1:31 PM animatorjones says:

you're shading technique looks snappy but the real kicker, for me at least, is in your ability to get your sketch down so quickly and well. coloring and shading are all bells and whistles... or icing whatever comparison you want to take... BUT you're line art is what's killer in my opinion, it's caricature but not to the point of over doing it... (that neck is spilling out but awesome lol)

annnyway i REALLY love the new Winter BG! Your work is some of the best so don't stop making it!

-Jones

Dec. 12, 2008 | 9:02 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

thanks chief

Dec. 12, 2008 | 2:14 PM MysticShinHanKu says:

How did you do the streaks of light on his helmet? I saw you drawing a blue line and then you selected something and then you had the stripes. How so? Thanks, and this is awesome.

Dec. 12, 2008 | 9:02 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

i draw obnoxiously colored lines to sometimes block out where ill do a fill

Dec. 12, 2008 | 3:26 PM PieLover61 says:

I love your use of blue in the side pictures but I think your high-light's should be more orange than red. And maybe some white/ really lighter shades in the heart of the fire. Good job, really good job.

Also the it's nice to see how you work, the picture's great too.

Dec. 12, 2008 | 10:16 PM falariem says:

Fucking A! You are the man. Truly inspirational!!!

Dec. 13, 2008 | 11:56 AM oreosz says:

you make it look so easy

Dec. 13, 2008 | 2:07 PM simon says:

i like how your banner joins with the layout B-)~

Dec. 13, 2008 | 6:34 PM Zyphonee says:

Sorry to bother you with a ferailed comment, but, who is gonna be in charge of the Street Fighter Collab?

And great vid, I just love your drawings. A great drawing out of a great videogame out of a great movie out of a great action figure out of a great comic book *breathes deeply* what did I miss?

Dec. 13, 2008 | 7:43 PM jollydevil says:

how did you do that? i cant even draw that with a regular pencil, let alone on the computer!

Dec. 14, 2008 | 8:28 AM Ninjewz says:

Just another question!
How did you learn how to draw? It seems no matter how much I try, my drawings are always crappy, and it gets frustrating.
I assume sketching sketching and more sketching? It just feels Ill never get anywhere near as good as any given artist.
Any tips?

Dec. 14, 2008 | 3:59 PM TheOnurb says:

Hey uhh, may sound off topic from everything else here but...

I just ordered a Wacom Bamboo Fun tablet yesterday, and didn't pay for shipping. About how long do you think it will take for it to arrive?

Dec. 14, 2008 | 4:23 PM lmeeus says:

dude that owns realy!!! what you do with a computer unbelievable
al the details, realy awesome

Dec. 15, 2008 | 12:24 PM Figter says:

awsome

Dec. 17, 2008 | 12:07 PM PeiMei says:

Good to see you, Utah!

Dec. 18, 2008 | 4:22 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

don't Five Pointed Palm Exploding Heart Technique me ok?

Dec. 17, 2008 | 3:38 PM Splurda says:

getting a bamboo for christmas, since my fucking awful trust peice of shite decided that i only needed half of the area to draw in, i would get an intuos but hey, i don't have enough money >:( but i suppose i could say that for a cintiq aswell. that aside, i don't think your drawings are silly :3.

Dec. 18, 2008 | 6:31 PM bilgin says:

uh, is that cpt. falcon?

Dec. 18, 2008 | 7:42 PM tronamooo says:

this is awesome!!=D

Dec. 18, 2008 | 8:13 PM Xarnor says:

I need to get some sort of drawing tablet. I've always loved drawing, and I've always loved computers, so I could probably do some sweet stuff with one of those... too bad my parents all ready bought me Christmas presents =P

Dec. 18, 2008 | 9:06 PM BINFARTING says:

YOU ROCK MORE TANKMEN PLEASE!

Dec. 19, 2008 | 5:45 PM Saint-Pig says:

Johnny utah you are the best flash maker on all of newgrounds i cant get enough of your flashes metal gear 300 queers but hands down your best series would be the tankmen in fact im trying my best to win the tankmen action figure. i might as well buy soon. but i have been wondering when will you make another tankmen will you ever make another i would love to know from saintpig

Dec. 20, 2008 | 1:41 PM DrClay says:

I just have 1 question though, would you recommend a normal tablet that you could probably pick up from best buy, which I have, or would you recommend one of those special tablets that actually display like a second Monitor. Because I draw better on paper and actually seeing what I am drawing when looking down, instead of drawing on a tablet and looking front words, mainly because I can't see the stroke of the pen. I just wonder if they are as good as they seem

Dec. 21, 2008 | 8:37 PM JohnnyUtah responds:

it could be worth it if you're willing to drop the cash for one.

Dec. 21, 2008 | 5:53 PM AshTrayClock says:

158th post I WIN

Dec. 22, 2008 | 3:12 AM mo4form says:

yeah dude whatever, this shit doesn't impress me
not a 3 years schooling in how to draw and animate a duck and wacum tablets and shit like that, what do you know you got the most expensive shit and you just assume that everyone is in your place
fuck you

Dec. 23, 2008 | 3:49 AM MrQnix says:

Which program did you use in the clip?

Dec. 23, 2008 | 3:50 AM MrQnix says:

What program did you use in the clip?

Dec. 24, 2008 | 8:56 AM P1raten says:

I got it :D i got a bamboo one :D:D im so facking happy!!

Dec. 24, 2008 | 9:31 AM Luigi77777 says:

Cool

Dec. 24, 2008 | 9:39 AM cakeman16 says:

wow what flash did u use to draw it
u could probably do make any thing in animations or games if you had a reference or wanted to

Dec. 26, 2008 | 7:17 PM BloodStainedKatana says:

that was the most godly shit i've ever seen

Dec. 27, 2008 | 4:55 PM Timzilla says:

CAUSE YOU BETRAED THE LAW!

Dec. 29, 2008 | 3:37 PM Psycho-Pickle says:

so how long have you been drawing like that?

Dec. 29, 2008 | 6:07 PM Peglay says:

u got a tablet pen with pressure sensitivity?

Dec. 30, 2008 | 10:13 AM linkinparkpie43 says:

i'm thinking about going into drawing and what product should i use flash or photoshop?

Dec. 30, 2008 | 2:05 PM Wesley102 says:

:|.
WOW
THIS IS SPA... AWESOME!

Dec. 30, 2008 | 5:24 PM Chdonga says:

lol, it looks like Captain Falcon.

Dec. 30, 2008 | 6:58 PM Matt475 says:

That song sounds really familar.

Dec. 31, 2008 | 1:07 AM piecaptin says:

cawedfsc44ta34wyq b3w4y bAQ42

Dec. 31, 2008 | 10:02 PM BoxHeadlord says:

i am the LAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!

Jan. 2, 2009 | 12:21 AM Spark-Pro says:

Holy bawls... So do you like, do this for all of your movies? Because THAT is a lot of work!

Jan. 3, 2009 | 8:07 PM Splurda says:

the bamboo works great for the price, anybody who is buying one for the first time should get a bamboo, or if you're just poor like me :P

Jan. 4, 2009 | 9:03 AM DirtDawg says:

what program did you use? o.0

Jan. 5, 2009 | 12:42 AM seanofah4 says:

you..............................ARE THE LOL

Jan. 5, 2009 | 5:38 AM KingGame says:

i passed that game for x-box btw : Awesome drawing

Jan. 5, 2009 | 3:53 PM SupaPeeves says:

Hes captain falcons step father.

Did you know that?

Jan. 5, 2009 | 5:34 PM DirtDawg says:

falco0o0o0o0o0on......PUNCHX3X0R! :3

Jan. 5, 2009 | 11:30 PM NinjaDonut says:

i cant luv you anymore

Jan. 6, 2009 | 5:09 PM Oslof says:

You got some mad skills at drawing! I like your style of drawings and most of your flashmovies on newgrounds.

Jan. 8, 2009 | 5:08 PM psychicpebble says:

I use to have my line style set to 100, and i'd fuck up every time i'd draw something, I didn't realize it for like a year.

On another note, I see a lot of artist draw circles first, and basic outlines and shit, and I don't. Is that bad? Because, I see everyone else doing it, I just never really learned to do it myslef, and don't get me wrong, but I'm a pretty good artist.

Should I hop aboard the ol' bandwagon and do these outline lines, I mean, does it help anymore than free handing it? I'd appreciate a response. btw nice job on COGS of WAR 2. I loled

Jan. 9, 2009 | 3:01 AM JKAmovies says:

Wow. You take so much steps to reach the final stage. Looks great though, I might try your technique, Seems to work very well (especially the line technique).

I use a mouse though. Any good techniques you could maybe tell people using mouses (you would have used a mouse to draw once in your life) anyway. I'm glad I saw this.

Thanks-JKAmovies

Jan. 9, 2009 | 10:01 PM Slintas says:

I notice you aren't using that much smooting, which looks nice as hell. Since I got my tablet I've been experimenting with setting the smooth level to 35-39 and I think it looks alot better for some reason. Gives alot more life to your brush-lines.

Jan. 10, 2009 | 2:31 PM gman213456 says:

u r cool