Day in the Life of a Nicktoon Creator (Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom) | Butch Hartman

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What happens in the span of 24 hours for a cartoon creator? Find out in this video! I'll tell you the ins and outs of being a show runner for Fairly OddParents and Danny Phantom.
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Day in the Life of a Cartoon Creator (Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom) | Butch Hartman
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Bee Diverse foreal i can take some notes from that tbh

[@beediverse9086]

@@chuganoga1908 Yass!!

[@imapmpkn]

It's always good to do it

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[@Tommyknocker.]

Weird, I'm reading Da Rules.

[@austinblocker3306]

I'm trying to be a cartoonist like you when I'm older, so it's videos like these that grab my attention

[@paulc9915]

So basically you work almost non-stop? That's very impressive and seems very, very tiring...You really are a hard worker. But as long as you enjoy it, it's all good. Didn't knew that a creator's job is that hard, gotta respect all of them. Very nice video!!

[@icecreamhero2375]

He only gets 4 hours of sleep dang that's busy.

[@icecreamhero2375]

@@MrParkerman6 he said that he goes to bed at 2 and wakes up at 6:30. Do the math.

[@icecreamhero2375]

@@MrParkerman6 He said he does it in the morning after breakfast and leaves for work at 9:30.

[@icecreamhero2375]

@@MrParkerman6 sometimes people go a little off schedule. It's life.

[@wednesdayfrog139]

@@MrParkerman6 you are going a bit too wrong, re-watch the video please, and stop calling peeps kids for not being on your side

[@borky6664]

0:21 this is why i love this guy :”) 1:28 YES THEY ARE MY KIDS

[@DJTRM]

Yes they are my kids That's inappropriate reference hahahah no duh

[@TheFunnyGuy9000]

The editing is great

[@pakimanheaven6435]

Butch has got only 4 and a half hours sleep each day , everyday for the last 20 years ..... wow.

[@theriddler5]

Its worth it to live a dream.

[@pakimanheaven6435]

@@MrParkerman6 2am to 6:30am is 4 and a half hours .

[@pakimanheaven6435]

@@MrParkerman6 lol he wakes up 6:30 am . Watch the video again.

[@zat1245]

MrParkerman6 Are you alright?

[@selenaali1999]

Here I complained that we might never see Rin Okumura in his newest form (he looks so awesome, that I might drool) animated since season 2 of blue exorcist took years to come out and where it left off was back all the way to chapter 30 (I believe) and the 111th chapter of the manga comes out the 3rd of next month. Man, I'm grateful for all the work no matter how long it takes. God bless...everyone please!

[@marcodiaz6322]

Cool video Butch! BTW, I met Tara Strong a few days ago, and I told her that I want to be like you when I start animation, and she said that probably she can work for me someday, and I've could have been more happy to know that!😃

[@Dippitydee]

Wakes up at 6:30 am goes to sleep at 2:am... Butch, my man, this is admirable, but not healthy.

[@sam-ds3nh]

Those are rookie numbers

[@aconitum_7889]

He's a busy man keep that in mind and also a creative mind never sleeps

[@cheekibreeki925]

How about a Studios Butch Hartman.A Studio that you can learn how to draw cartoon & animation for your own industries for the future.

[@sharksterenahncer5000]

Do other nicktoon creators like Stephen Hillenburg, Craig Bartlett, Peter Hannan, Jim Jenkins, Joe Murray, etc follow the same schedule involving writing meetings, post production meetings, storyboard meetings and recording sessions?

[@mariaj.vasquez9986]

Working like a cartoonist is awesome!

[@wednesdayfrog139]

You have to take a rest, Butch. We don't want to Lose you... Like What Happened to Steven Hillenburg and Stan Lee, You are also amazing.

[@masontrimby8613]

ML4Bzero he’s not saying that he’s having pain or he’s tired.

[@wednesdayfrog139]

@@masontrimby8613 but that could affect his health negatively

[@masontrimby8613]

ML4Bzero he would say he’s tired

[@wednesdayfrog139]

@@masontrimby8613 ok

[@sanyahikari7072]

What can delay an animated episode: -Not eating recommended breakfast -Not exercising -Poor staff communication -The plane carrying the script to Korea crashes (I would recommend emailing instead, but then you have the hackers spoiling the episode, so planes are better. Air travel is safe nowadays.) -Not watching Star Trek or serving in the Navy (commanding a cartoon is like commanding a starship or Navy ship).

[@zacharygh]

When I was a kid, I always assumed cartoons and TV shows were made in the week between episodes. Boy was I wrong.

[@2kyoungboi244]

Amen to that Bible

[@juliek2402]

Could Danny Phantom ever come back???

[@kaidosleftnut5830]

Why would you want it to it had a proper ending

[@lizzykavanagh9084]

Man, this is my dream job

[@alejandromolina7270]

What was your worst production moment? How did you get through it?

[@thefirefly3347]

I watch the preview and I thought you had a cool Dr strange beard :(

[@eggycarton]

TheFirefly beard*

[@daniphantom9619]

Can you do a video where you show Danny phantom's script? Of an episode! If you still have them! I would really appreciate it! And you can do when like the actors are reading the script! It would be amazing! Like going behind the scencs of Danny Phantom!!

[@jameshall4383]

FOP was a great inspiration for me to get into drawing and animation. Great job Butch!!!

[@homura_chan_]

That is a lot of work Butch

[@melodie-allynbenezra8956]

It was very cool to see "a day in the life." There is so much work that goes into everything, and it helps to see what goes on behind the scenes. We hear the words "story boarding," "editing," and all the rest. But to see you lay it out in two- to two-and-a-half hour chunks makes it so much more clear. And, of course, you run multiple cartoons, and have to keep them all going. It also gives an up-and-coming artist a clue on how to design a day. It doesn't always work quite that way, but your outline is something to give inspiration. Thanks again!

[@yoboicrust]

When Butch Hartman uses bass boost, you know he's evolving and is slowly becoming more dangerous by the day

[@punaisebelkanaal6813]

Thanks you so much for this video! I’m an animation student and although I learn a lot about animation itself, they’ll never explain how everything will work after we graduate. And like you said, not every studio works the same, but this video was still really helpfull!

[@eddietheguy13]

Punaisebelkanaal keep following them dreams dude

[@TheCommenterDragon]

That's awesome Butch.

[@starsstory3141]

By Squarespace that right Squarespace is a place where you could build square in space.

[@williamwaldrip9987]

I talked about Fairly Odd parents today

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You are the most important guy in Brazil literally it is an honor to have new episodes of Godfathers Magicians

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Yay Bible! :)

[@TheSideProject]

Butch you're my hero. I love you since i was a child. I had the fortune to witness the premier of the fairly oddparents back in the day, i guess it's been 18 years since i first saw it. I used to look up to the fairly oddparents and danny phantom on the internet when there was no KZbin! (even i tried looking for your cameo on growing pains). I draw because of you. Thank you so much, i swear i'm your biggest fan. I'll be more active. I SWEAR. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING.

[@fumi2360]

i look up to you Butch, I yearn to make cartoons, I really want to, I have so many ideas and pilots in my head

[@Arkwinder]

Then do what you can to make that dream a reality.

[@staycalmstarz8113]

Same dream here. I hope we see each other as successful cartoonists (and animators, that’s my dream) I wish you the best of luck.

[@eddietheguy13]

FUMI saamme. I have an amazing idea for a show. I hope I can run into you at a festival or something

[@adamchalmers5876]

Haven't tuned into your channel for a while but idk your vids seem to have a new flare to them or something. Liking it a lot!

[@Personamedaniel]

Love the editing in this video

[@adcamper92]

Wait is he back at Nickelodeon

[@sweetbabyrodney]

I just finished watching a FOP marathon.

[@joseest9525]

Wow never knew you created two of my favorite shows! I watched as a kid! Greets from Atlanta Ga!

[@jimmydoodeman4200]

When is the custom danny phantom title cards reaction video coming out?

[@KendrickHarrisKenfinity]

I remember seeing those commercials where the creators talk about the shows and giving drawing tutorials. Knowing how a schedule for working on a animated show is wonderful for getting everything done. Keep it up!

[@sominboy2757]

Nick extras they were called

[@larkspur2482]

Butch doin' it right--feeding the soul first thing in the morning.

[@raidenstark315]

11:03 that happen all the time in family guy and they exagereted some scenes to gain time. like conway twitty, brian puking for 2 minutes, the frog, the whale and many more examples

[@josephe.parker626]

I like the process of animation is done.

[@ember4ever206]

We need some more ember episodes

[@jssketch]

I'd like to know how you could pitch a cartoon series idea to the producers.

[@krististewart9693]

Which animator is the best to ask to help make a animated show? 🤔

[@ryancollins5851]

this year that's hunt can I have your nicktoons stuff or not

[@racc5277]

Beard Hartman.

[@icecreamhero2375]

If I run a cartoon I hope I get to do more drawing in addition to approving other people's work.

[@taylornicty1170]

This is a really interesting video. As a animator this taught me a lot.

[@rafaelaguzman2002]

Butch Hartman is legit role model material.

[@entertainer_ev2747]

Well this did not age well lel

[@colinmulder6806]

You know when you look at it, this is the kind of stuff most folks are looking for. A look at famous people by exploring their down-to earth, slice of life sides the public rarely sees.

[@dudedude315]

This shows that how hard animators work, especially YOU, i love your shows, especially T.U.F.F Puppy.

[@m.j.vazquez4720]

I really think that show was cancelled to early

[@dudedude315]

@@m.j.vazquez4720 yeah true

[@jarp4945]

Hi buck i love your vids KEEP IT UP!!

[@isaquinos_vlogs]

Where is the nick studio you work at located

[@firenadoproductions]

Okay, I'm wanting to become an animator and I have an idea for animation but I don't have the slightest idea how to make a somewhat decent storyboard or and I have no idea what program to use. Any ideas?

[@lizzortez4289]

Do a if undertake was in Fairy Oddparents plz

[@arianagomez2390]

This is soo interesting and cool! Thank you for sharing your 20 years of experience.

[@krmiistudios2479]

how long does it take to make a cartoon

[@matthewmensah481]

Happy 45th Anniversary Nickelodeon 🟠 🎉🥳🎊🎉🎊🎉🥳🎉

[@matthewmensah481]

1979-2024

[@andrewf2745]

Wow working on a tv show is a lot of work.

[@asielmilian38]

You have a great memory Butch Hartman.

[@DJTRM]

That's probably true

[@asielmilian38]

@@DJTRM yeah I'm surprised that he remembers everything.

[@accidentclaim7026]

Always fantastic butch

[@TheFunnyGuy9000]

Did you base the FOP theme song off the Genie’s Friend Like Me song

[@shadowproductions7302]

I have a question for you is it hard to get a job at Nickelodeon or Disney or even Cartoon Network

[@eggycarton]

It’s about time there is a new video! Good one though!

[@shanesands1980]

Hutch Bartman

[@loganclawthorne5352]

Mr. Hartman, I have an idea for a new video to your channel - My Little Pony: Equestria Girls 10 Years Later. These girls have an ultimate superpower, the Magic of Friendship, and Danny has special bonds with his friends and family. Also, when doing an artwork of Sunset Shimmer, add pegasus wings, many people really want to see that.

[@thenewfairlyoddparents]

I love your show ♥️ I been watching fairly odd parents since I was little

[@jaredjacoby6168]

Very funny and informative video! The part that scares me the most is the idea of only having 4 and a half hours of sleep everyday. Animation takes a lot of work, effort, and love!

[@seanpetric1624]

What animation software do you use????

[@cynthiatejada27]

Honestly, I'd love for you to cone out with a comic of danny phantom continued, or just following the storyline up until Phantom Planet and then continue from there. Or whichever...I just want more Danny Phantom and I think a comic would be awesome!

[@davidharper2868]

It’s back yo

[@kamalwalker6419]

The part that you mentioned about not being the animator who lingers for a long time really gets me. If I needed to get something right, I could use a little more time. But since you said that it would upset the overseas studios, I would take your advice.

[@kylewooten2986]

I'm a big fan of yours butch heartmen you are awesome my favourt cartoon is farley odd parints

[@CedricMills]

Amazing and very much appreciated!!!!! Art gives you power!!!

[@fluffydoge2869]

0:37 I do that while I'm at the gym

[@mansoorkemal7588]

Nicktoons are now prevalent in popular music and ads for fast food chains like Burger King. Jimmy Neutron, FOP, and Spongebob were he holy trinitiyu

[@RSplayerDarktracy123]

I wanted to get into this business since it looked fun but after hearing how hard and stressful it is, I don't want to do it anymore, getting the opportunity to do it is already pretty rare and hard, guess it will just be comics if I ever decide to "make shows"

[@jassybanuelos326]

Can you make a theory that how is it possible that Maryann can take out Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Da Rules stated that you cannot use magic to kill anyone?

[@tdduck]

Hey could you do a video about Norm the Genie? Or like, include him with some cool fan-arts...it'd be cool a video since the upcoming Aladdin video. I just love that character x' bye

[@efrainmelendez7833]

Great video

[@TheEarnestinberlin]

"YES THEY'RE MY KIDS"

[@deedevon7468]

Butch Hartman, we don't deserve you, but we love you

[@thatthespianperson9733]

Wow I’m learning

[@nacholover952]

I have a question! It seemed like in this video, you talked more about The Fairly Odd Parents. For you specifically, you created multiple shows. The Fairly Odd Parents and Danny Phantom were on the air at the same time. How does that work out? If a creator, such as yourself, has 2 shows that they do, how different is that schedule? I see it as either working on FOP one day, and then DP the next day, OR working on both on the same day. But, how does that schedule work?

[@icecreamhero2375]

He brings it up on Speach Bubble. He did an interview with the Creators of Big City Greens. The Houghton Brothers. He said that some days he went to Danny Phantom and some days he went to Fairly Odd Parents.

[@krmiistudios2479]

3:42 wow it the drawing of the show that get scan in the computer

[@gundam0121]

Hey Butch love videos like these I am a voice actor and I have friend who are in animation and wow I had a bit of an idea of how much work goes into animation but now I see a bigger picture of it as a voice actor totally cool and as a the writer in me is now scared as well I am working on getting into script writing as well which is going meh for now but I don't know how to give up so keep at it stay amazing and have an epic day

[@ElgraeProductions]

8:57 John K should take note.

[@chidodorothy2702]

I always wanted to make a show , i just need a animation app only at this point

[@awesomeguy8721]

Amen to butch Hartman for not being ashamed to share his faith

[@XJIcequeen]

Hey! Can you see about doing Danny Phantom 10 years later for Dash Baxter, Kwan, Paulina Sanchez, Johnny 13 & Kitty, Desiree, Penelope Spectra, and Technus?

[@omarx_btz764]

You're my idol :'3

[@MilmorInc]

"Yes, they're my kids" something nicktoon creators have to clarify nowadays, unfortunately.

[@AgitoFang666]

butch... my respect to all animators, if your day sounds stressful i can only imagine the script writers, drawing artist, and everyone else, i am sure you guys have your fun, but i'll be damned if you guys don't have it hard with deadlines and all

[@HotshotTek]

How do you not hit traffic lol

[@benjaminfenty8745]

Whew! And he's been doing that for 20 years? That's crazy.

[@jssketch]

That honestly sounds like the dream...Is enjoy every minute of that job! I thought the part where you go over and critique the episode was interesting. Sounds like every project I’d do for animation class where everyone critiques my work.

[@pooruanimations]

What about making a comic book?

[@icecreamhero2375]

A professional comic is much easier. You have to do less drawing and it is faster and shorter.

[@pooruanimations]

@@icecreamhero2375 That's what I'm doing, I love doing animation but I decided to stop animation and now I'm doing comic books for my Instagram

[@icecreamhero2375]

@@pooruanimations I know the old school way to make Sunday strips. They draw them Giant so they can put in more detail then shrink them down later.

[@icecreamhero2375]

@@pooruanimations I love to do both. I draw comics all the time and love to use lots of Animation techniques in my comics like line of action, squash and stretch and anticipation, and all the other stuff. Instead of using scripts perfer to make them storyboard driven like Looney Tunes and Classic Spongebob.

[@christianbarragan3994]

Why does he look like Dr strange in the thumbnail?

[@Dragonsrcool12]

Is that Butch or tony stark in the thumbnail?

[@GregKhar-NU-Metalhead2000]

Haha