Critical Role Animatic - Ashton and Laudna Heart2Heart (and Chet?!)

[@MrCerfleber]

Absolutely love at 0:33 where she does the little head waggle while saying "Commiserate." Super adorable.

[@MisterSmith00]

I honed in on that, too. XD

[@quinnnewman9538]

I really appreciate talesin and his dedication to making Ashton an authentic punk dispensing knowledge and perspective on a regular basis

[@georgerobins4110]

I love all of Bells Hells so much. Ashton wants so bad to connect with people. Also Laudna’s “That was some good advice for not being any fucking advice” is great 😂 All the expressions are perfect lol. Especially Ashton’s “oh fuck!” at Laudna going “you want to commiserate?” 10/10 video lol

[@derekvanbooven7805]

Very nice! I really love Laudna’s expressions in this one, very characteristic

[@shadowlarkmoon]

This style has Emperor's New Groove energy. Very well done.

[@SomeYouTubeTraveler]

I was wondering what it was! I knew it was something familiar and vaguely Disney, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it. You nailed it, IMO

[@mightymouse654]

Right! When Ashton put his hand on his chin and went "Hmmm" I immediately saw Kuzco in my head. But I love that vibe for this

[@hadows6936]

Or Klaus, I can imagine this rendered in that style

[@MisterSmith00]

I don't think I've ever quite seen Laudna animated like this...and I think it may be due to the fact that you didn't dilate her pupils "quite" as much as other animators. The result is a "Laudna" who manages to express EXACTLY what she's feeling in the given moment without the inherent "scare" factor that is always present in the character...and it's DELIGHTFUL. ...and just to be clear: you definitely nailed the "scare" factor with her attempted fright on Chetney. That, too, was delightful...I simply had to gif it.

[@bricahoon1033]

this storyboard makes me hopeful that you might do their heart to heart over the rock situation vecause i feel like you'd absolutely NAIL the facial expressions!! this was AMAZINGGGGGG

[@k.m.2629]

Oh, Laudna's face shifting in the close up at 0:30 to 0:34 is so funny. And everything about your Chetney design is absolutely amazing.

[@elliekitabjian2069]

They’re quickly becoming one of my favorite duos in BH and this animatic is one of the best I’ve ever seen. Your style is so lovable!

[@Vespuchian]

Ash and Laudna are my two favourites this season and every one-on-one they have with each other is some variety of gold. As much trouble as I've had following this season these two have always been fantastic.

[@ashtree3023]

Listen I think you have a GREAT grasp on the characters' proportions, stylizations, body language... I'm SO impressed. Please don't stop the animatics. CR fandom will thank you. *I* thank you. You're doing wonderful. Please please keep going. I need more.

[@Shroom_The_Nerd]

"trying to rub it in" *FORM OF DREAD*

[@lockskelington314]

I love how you animated Laudna. She looks more spooky and I love it! And Fern, who most people forget (including myself), is the tallest member of the Party. Love it!

[@LilakRain]

I love your version of Ashton! Great performance, thanks for sharing~

[@dungeonguy88]

Fearne always coming in at the right moment with "You wanna make a choice?" energy.

[@OttersDen]

SO glad you included Fearne busting in at the end. Perfect end to that scene.

[@Sunshinechocobby]

I love this animation style it's so cute 🥺

[@FuzzyBunnyofInle]

The hardest/softest character connecting with the softest/hardest character.

[@renzesparza6281]

Your expression work is so impressive. The micro expressions are really nice

[@BigTimeRush14100]

honestly the animation matches the audio so fucking well.

[@bo-rifle]

in love with all the shapes you’re using in their designs; it makes them so distinct and fun to look at!

[@tiny_M]

LOVE the body language and expressions and all the lil motions in this!! This really feels like the storyboard for an animated show, reminds me of infinity train somehow??? Absolutely wonderful thank you for sharing!! 💖💖💖

[@junelondon1703]

I love the facial expressions and the body language. So Expressive! :D

[@pippastrelle]

Incredible expressions and sense of character in this!

[@RiaWantsCookies]

Amazing, expressioms timing and attitudes are spectacular! Scary laudna was a great shift too Your designs are very nice aswell!!!

[@a.v.k.1168]

amazing. i love your ashton. and i love how they all emote!!

[@JoshRobertsonArt]

Nice acting choices in this.

[@benjoe1993]

I LOVE YOUR CHARACTER SHAPES AND MOVEMENTS!!!!!

[@KunKunGun]

Love the conversations between these two. Great Work!

[@StrifeAiray]

Watched your videos before! You're awesome!

[@pauloltman4960]

1:29 i would be so pumped for a hell's belles show, as much as i hate amazon and all that its CEO, that piece of shit stands for, i would kill for another critical role show, i mean i know their doing the mighty nein one of these days but i wouldn't mind it if they skipped mighty nein and just went straight to campaign three, it was the one that got me into it, and made me watch all of the other campaigns and the epilogues therein!

[@moniker4008]

The way you draw laudna is adorable

[@clare253]

LOVE the subtle eye movement! So much expression. Great job!

[@dorkatarmsetcetera9468]

this is absolutely one of the best CR animatics ive ever seen. possibly one of the best animatics ive seen. period. incredible work. i can't wait to see what you make next!

[@theanyktos]

Oh man they're so cute! I love Ashton's body language

[@thepistonman8014]

The frame at 0:06 sold me me on the channel - that’s a like and sub, so questions asked

[@0GlassOfAcid0]

You and KunKunGun have amazing critical role animatic talent. So expressive, so creative, so GOOD! This animatic is a natural 20, plus proficient bonus in performance checks with a charisma modifier of +5!

[@radish_dash4155]

I really love the shapes and poses these characters are made of, the emotions and movements are also conveyed fantastically this looks great!

[@mightymouse654]

Every single pixel of this was amazing. I LOVE the facial expressions

[@ahdnoh]

Great Aston and Laudna moment. I ship this.

[@joutatheegg]

Honestly one of the best CR animatics ive ever seen! Everything is so expressive!

[@adamhelesic4279]

Thank you!!! I love this moment and I haven't really found anyone else capture it. This is great animation! I love how expressive the designs are

[@luckybug479]

I absolutely loved this! So full of life and character!!! ❤❤

[@odusseusxvi568]

Your cr c3 animatics are incredible ! Love them, the expressions are awesome

[@pinkjaguar12]

dude your EXPRESSIONS they're so AMAZING

[@purplemouse320]

I love these, please keep making them, you have such a nice style

[@WolfMoon173]

This was fantastic, so many lil movements and gestures that really jus sold the lines. Amazing work. Also, your animatic style gave me like Emperors New Groove vibes. Loved it.

[@curuthalion_]

ah i loved how you animated this scene! Their expressions are so good!!

[@emily-mac]

I love these character designs!!

[@kykydoulopme]

THEMMM THEMMM THEMMM LAUDMOORE I LOBVE THEMMM

[@theblujae]

This is seriously sO. GOOD. The micro-movements and -expressions are beyond charming. Well done! I hope you're able to do more of these!

[@haaaaaaaaaaaaa1011]

what a beautiful animation, you are so talented! i loved it so much

[@d4rkwolf]

Your body and facial expressions are amazing! 😂

[@aramyengoyan.7325]

The style of this is top notch I love it!

[@ForestRaptor]

I hope you have loads of these planned :) Because I just love the animation style you got. Especially with the faces!

[@marvelousatrocity3047]

I’m in love with this

[@Dachusttin]

So so expressive!

[@levilukeskytrekker]

This is excellent.

[@livelyafterlife7069]

I adore all the group.. but I will honestly state this.. I do believe that Fearne may be my spirit animal.

[@playtoyx]

Amazing work!

[@lilyschaff2112]

I love these too

[@kathylennerds750]

I love Ashton’s Tristan-Yugioh hair lmao

[@nickthedreamer4434]

First time I've come across you and it's an instant subscribe. I absolutely ADORE this animatic and your animation to no end and the way you designed and bring the characters to life is EVERYTHING. Keep up the astounding work!

[@gingerdude55]

Im not the only shipping the edgy punk and sweetheart goth right? Theyre adorable and have such trauma bonding. Hoping something happens in the *spoilers* post apegy solstice split between them

[@TK-_-GZ]

Algorithmic punch

[@sms2131]

God I ship them so hard don't I? Yes. Yes I do.

[@jazzlyngorey4550]

As an animation student, I have hard time approaching storyboard so much and your work really inspiring me😔✨hail to all critical role animatics! Also I can not find your ig😭

[@DMingThoughts]

I kinda ship it, don't judge me.

[@StrifeAiray]

You're not alone......

[@rkbkirin5975]

Great animation :) I remember this conversation but I don't remember the episode! Which was it?

[@abbiejackson8541]

It's from episode 16 and the time stamp for the conversation is 3:45:15.

[@rkbkirin5975]

@@abbiejackson8541 Thank you! :)

[@rkbkirin5975]

@@abbiejackson8541 Seeing the original, you did some really good edits with the dialog to make the animated scene flow!

[@jakelevinson7802]

OK I’m uncomfortable with how Gay I am for Twink Ashton

[@phillinedenniezejulle]

Which episode was this please?

[@chalmersmathew4831]

Which episode is this from?

[@abbiejackson8541]

It's from episode 16 and the time stamp for the conversation is 3:45:15