Aaron's Art tips 4 - The importance of thumbnailing!

[@abigailnichols1903]

You really made it seem like The Beast was struggling with comebacks at Belle. And when he came up with what he thought was a good comeback she held her ground and fired back with a better one. I love this scene, Mr. Blaise. It is actually my favorite

[@oonadoodles]

When you told the 3D artists to draw out and thumbnail all the scenes and poses, my heart leapt out of joy.

[@raskal8578]

Many 3D Artists can't draw and they tend to last longer in the industry than the ones who can, because the ones who can know how fraudulent the industry truly is.

[@demidragon8111]

Raskal I agree, it’s surprising because of how little people in the animation industry can actually draw. In a big movie it’s possible that less than 10% of the animators can actually draw and create stuff. It’s kinda sad how most people choose to rely on softwares nowadays.

[@user-xh6ju3pg8c]

@@demidragon8111 but 3d also takes effort And I agree about 2d rigging, but it's really difficult to make a 2d rigging look good.. Softwares don't do the half of work, most time I don't like how people think having a software makes an artist less skillful

[@Heavycakes]

@@demidragon8111 where are you getting that 10% from?? 3D artists all create. Where are you getting any of these ideas?

[@spacecadetred2388]

@@raskal8578 i know this comment is 2 years old,but what exactly do you mean by this

[@cowgirl1012009]

I know this is old, but when I was a kid that was one of my favorite movies. That also was my favorite part because Bell wasn't scared of Beast! It had a major affect on my life even though it was animation.

[@sonjachisnall]

These are such finished looking comps!! Much admiration.

[@grkris]

Not only your drawings ...but also your narration is very inspiring... Thank you.

[@someoneontheinternet580]

13:44 he even worked out Beasts scull - I mean, the dedication! ✨

[@Kr0wu]

Phenomenal! My professor taught us to start doing thumbnails too, they are VERY helpful. It is nice to see professionals like yourselves using the same old technique. btw Beauty and The Beast is my favorite Disney Film of all time next to peter pan. Thank you so much Aaron for the tips. :)

[@zamundian_queen4713]

I'm a new subscriber and I just came across your videos. I just paused this video to say thank you, so much for creating these very detailed and thoughtful and HELPFUL videos for those of us who are art students ("self teaching" or refining natural talent). I had big dreams for art when I was a kid but followed other paths and life happened, now at 30 something I'm learning and growing at lighting speed- I need and value your tips and sage advice!

[@SirenOfHel]

This is exactly what happened to me, and I'm disappointed I didn't stick to it and listened to others!

[@rominav2245]

And one more here. The path took us all here :)

[@aaricia1782]

I remember watching "Beauty and the Beast" on VHS cassette with my best friend - over and over again. We were 10 years old and spent hour and hours every day on watching our favourite scenes in the movie. Loved it! And look at me know, I'm trying to improve my drawing skills with tips on how that movie was made - including one of my favourite scene... Thanks Aaron!

[@MattDragovits]

Great expression and "character." I really love the skeletal/anatomy studies of the Beast within the gestures.

[@jennymay4720]

Thank you Aaron. I learn something every time I watch one of your videos. Plse stay fit and healthy.

[@shaillamatlock5403]

I have, ( and still am learning), learned so much from you, and want to thank you because this is exactly what I needed to take my work that extra mile!

[@beatboxbuynsanjaa]

You are awesome artist man. And i like how you show things really simple and keep thing easy to understand.

[@gosiapozorska2342]

Wow - my fav scene from Beauty and the Beast. The way you have shown the fight between two strong personalities is magic. And althought I'm used to different voices (from my country dubbing) I can still feel it. And all because of that hard work of preparing every move and expression 😱 This is great ❤

[@horaciosalazargomez9488]

Hi Aaron! Excellent tips!! So thumbnailing process is an important and undeniable part for saving time and effort in the long run as for to get with more creative ideas... Thanks a lot for sharing! Have a good one!

[@nathanpalm2402]

These posts are a fantastic resource and I will be watching these on repeat. thank you so much for putting these out in the world!!!

[@MustafaKulle]

It's so great to see how these scenes came about. I like it. Thank you.

[@PhantomDrawing]

Great video! I'm definitely going to start doing more thumbnail drawings! Because I seriously have a bad habit of going with the first idea that pops in my head or on paper!

[@aarons6988]

I love the doodles on the edges

[@andresuaza]

Thank you, sir, this is a GOLD standard for animation!

[@cureboredumb947]

Thanks Aaron it’s cool to see how you thumbnail to help get you to a finished piece.

[@GwynneRohrs-Wildlife]

That was awesome!!! I loved your oil painting!, the lions hair was so detailed! The thumb nailing is super helpful! I am learning animation right now, and i must say your tutorials are soooooo helpful! I always leave your videos with something new! Thank you for being an awesome animation sensei! Haha!

[@KeyToSaraBe]

I love that beauty and the beast scene!

[@MissOshunPossible]

thank you Aaron... I've learned so much from you and it's so cool to see how you gather ideas and go through wrong ideas... I really needed that...Should have paid you the 80k for Art school

[@rubenclarke1988]

Very much appreciated Aaron! Thanks!!

[@WintersMarshmallow]

Will you do a character drawing tutorial??? I have the problem that my drawings seems flat. Love your videos :)

[@jasonhawkins8022]

A genius at work. Love it!

[@karenness5588]

You're the dude, Aaron!

[@123ilat]

Hey Aaron! I am an Illustrator, your channel is definatly it! this is amazing, intersting and inspiring. thank you so much

[@Ven3z01an0]

Thank you so much for these tips! I am an aspiring artist and hope to animate my work one day and this is incredible!

[@SwitchbackCh]

Thanks you for sharing your process! Imagine if Beast had the wound from 6:30. Gonna take a lot more than some warm water to fix that. XD

[@demidragon8111]

omggg that’s real creepy xD

[@jenoah28]

Great advice Aaron! Just what I needed to get organized

[@MisanthropyPure]

Never knew you made that excellent scene

[@MustafaJackson]

This was very engaging and helpful, thank you for sharing this.

[@joeanthro6972]

thumbnailing is something I really need to do, so thanks for making this!

[@AnneDraaisma]

Great info about this scene and the animation! Very interesting. Thanks

[@gregoryward4099]

thank you so much for sharing this. all the best

[@maxmagnus777]

4:04 I can not tell why is she so "tender" when she says "bdw thank you for saving MY LIFE". Is it the expression? Is it the tone of the voice? Is it what she is saying? That expression on her face, what is it? Can't put my finger on it.

[@cloudybeforerain7134]

maxmagnus777 It’s all of those parts working together.

[@maxmagnus777]

@@cloudybeforerain7134 yeah, it is all of it. I've just figured out that namingthe expression is not important. It is good reference/acting that is.

[@cloudybeforerain7134]

@@maxmagnus777 Yes, acting plays a huge role.

[@fraga2328]

Very useful ^-^ I'm really a kind of person that instantly wants to get to work, so I end throwing away ideas, having to delete a lot of stuff... I'll think of doing thumbnailing before trying to get to work.

[@demidragon8111]

FRAGA thumbnail is more important than you think.

[@nicolasaguirre5592]

I'm loving your videos! Thank you so much

[@CaCriGuz]

Thank you !! I really appreciate that you share those useful tips to us !! Thanks again bless :D

[@raindropsneverfall]

As graphic designers, it is also vital to our process.

[@msfh1991]

your drawings are BEAUTIFUL :')

[@CoparGaming]

Thanks for your time and sharing your knowledge :)

[@amysamin]

Great advice! Thanks.

[@KendrickHarrisKenfinity]

Each character and behind the beast thumbnail is awesome to focus on and observe in everyway.✏👹🎥☀️ Stay safe everyone!

[@imranmd4287]

Great work 👍

[@nicolemoellner]

Great video as always. Thank you!

[@hrtjrtjrtjktyktykyt]

I like your stuff Dog , you're why we do it

[@newtoatheism5968]

Can you do a video on character sheets

[@shashanknaidu2133]

Sir, could you do a watercolour tutorial? that would help loads as it's the base before proceeding towards digital painting.

[@seoulsimon]

Great. I know Eric Goldberg prefers not to thumbnail his animation, but I always felt that Eric was tracing animation projected directly from his brain onto the paper. To plan in animation is always a good idea, in my opinion.

[@juanjoseverdejoperez213]

mi admiración y respeto!

[@tonystank3173]

i dont know much but is it easier to have somebody act the scene out and then we can animate base on that?

[@OwliSketches]

thank you for your videos

[@khunthate]

My new fave channel. Aaron, please, do you have any advice on how to create/draw cloud forms? (or maybe smoke)

[@romelfrost]

great tuto ... liked it :)

[@Cr1tt3rs]

8:40 The infamous spin

[@bunnygirle26]

this was very informative :)

[@yzozuz]

thank you

[@batikawaw2566]

Good day sir Blaise, I have 2 questions. 1st question does the animation industry still uses plumbago pencil? 2nd Who uses it mainly? Thank you hope you can help me with this.

[@eeveemakeralibi]

I love that you have a million tabs open

[@lukdra]

tx video gracias video

[@keixsy]

How would he do that in an hour (or all 3 in 3 hours??)

[@vanxssa.0270]

The Internet page is not working : (

[@MaxAnnoying]

8:40: it looks like a jiujitsu armlock

[@khunthate]

What a scene! So umm graphical...

[@rizwanmation8431]

I am a 3d artist

[@joeteerman5477]

It's probably me, but, Isn't His head a little out of proportion to his body? I guess he could of just got done eating a zebra or something. Other wise a very majestic painting.

[@wretchedblade]

cg artists that don't draw are the reason for bad anatomy and blocky animation in games lately from what i see.....and if you can sculpt you can be sure as hell you have the skill to learn how to draw