DIGITAL CIRCUS Ep.1 - Shots I Animated

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Being a lead animator on this show has been amazing so far. This pilot was a labor of love and I couldn't have done anything without Gooseworx and the talented animators, storyboard artists, layout artists, rigging artists, environment artists, vfx artists, lighters, compositors, modelers, marketing, voice actors, and more on the Glitch Productions team.
00:01 Shots I Animated
03:24 Walk/Run Cycles
04:19 Facial Expressions
05:59 Outtakes and Goofs
06:46 Alternate Theme Song
07:23 Cheating To The Camera
08:13 Character Intros
9:15 Concluding Thoughts
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[@TemmerTunes]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I just wanted to clarify a few things. None of this would be possible without the amazing work of our talented Glitch team. I did not create or rig these characters. The rigging was thanks to our talented rigging artists, especially our lead rigging artist. Projects like this are a team effort, and it only turned out great because every talented artist on our team put so much love into it.

[@galaxystudio3507]

You genuinely deserve it! Can't wait for the second episode!

[@dustthepikachu]

Me too!

[@Ch10eeBloom]

I DIDNT KNOW YOU WORKED ON THE ANIMATION FOR THIS SHOW! NO WONDER THE ANIMATION FELT SO FAMILIAR

[@dustthepikachu]

steamy steamy steam

[@GlassesIncorp47]

Can you please the alternate song with lyrics? I'm kinda trying to disect the lyrics and auto captions aren't helping.

[@considerthehumbleworm]

Ragatha’s face playing pong was such a great bit

[@Tyuf_]

omg ikrr

[@BubbaMassacre]

Time stamp?

[@itz_daniel7144]

@@BubbaMassacre2:47

[@ImJustJAG]

Yeah I caught that when I watched the pilot

[@DisneyfanBeckers]

Wow I didn't realize the Pong animation in there. Clever!

[@kekeflipnote]

Recognized your touch so fast, congratulations to you and all the team!

[@skrytetemnoty7590]

[@godricktheminecrafted3113]

Can you give us any pointers on being able to tell when Kevin is the animator?

[@Manimanocas]

​@@godricktheminecrafted3113Cartoonishness is ome of kevin's steong suits imo

[@bryanthernandez9769]

@@godricktheminecrafted3113because Kevin works on another show from the same industry

[@godricktheminecrafted3113]

@@bryanthernandez9769 I think you severely misread my comment

[@SuperWiiBros08]

All your years of being in the animation industry brought you to this, I freaking love how the amazing circus turned out

[@rollowthecat]

I love the animation sooo much

[@anactualhorseonyoutube]

surprised this has 1 reply

[@anactualhorseonyoutube]

@@poleve5409 I literally just said surprised this has one reply, it's not that deep bro

[@Blueco.mp4]

Same

[@DaSecret_Channel69420]

Me to

[@CeHee123]

The whole pilot was smooth as butter. The squash and stretch, the rubbery movements, the breakneck pace of everything. Its all so good. Lets hope this one gets the greenlight too. But I have plenty of faith that like Murder Drones, it'll become another great series.

[@bella_daze3092]

FACTS❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@Lexieshadowdragon]

Will it have more episodes?

[@dissapontinghumor1364]

@@Lexieshadowdragon If they reach a certain amount of money they'll make a season, but I'm sure they'll do it anyways.

[@PumpkinnesAlt]

​@@dissapontinghumor1364 me to glitch productions: SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY

[@SgtPineBox]

who would not donate to this masterpiece

[@PenguinFlavor]

4:16 The run cycles for abstract Kaufmo are so silly I love them 😭 he looks like a molded cosmic brownie

[@Holdens_Hideout]

I absolutely love that description 😂

[@valv8179]

STOPPP IT DOES LOOK LIKE A COSMIC BROWNIE 😭

[@kquiwi]

I FEEL BAD FOR KAUFMO BUT HES SO SILLY THERE

[@Butter-Production]

"Molded Cosmic brownie"

[@Aqua0A]

i am so heavily in love with the amazing digital circus

[@Style_224]

Same

[@brave2425]

This is the new era where animation will get more towards the mature level and it’s going to be exciting

[@R0TT3NSTR4BB3RRY]

Same, love the cut off Humor!

[@yayl1869]

I mean it is amazing

[@KoiFishesInDesguise]

It’s amazing!!!

[@latexu95]

3:39 Her running cycle really emphasizes that she truly is a ragdoll, with loose, flailing arms and all.😄

[@Alex_From_Florida]

2:47 I really love that hidden detail that Ragatha’s eyes just randomly started to play pong with her nose

[@leyulis8882]

I didn't realize it until seeing the non static version

[@MeesterTweester]

Yeah I love that

[@amanekin2159]

I DIDN'T NOTICE THAT

[@BrantleyTheEpicYoutuber]

HOW DID I NOT NOTICE THAT?!?!?!?

[@chupacabra2311]

HOW DID YOU PEOPLE NOT NOTICE THAT

[@cheesewizard3965]

Using Ragatha’s glitching to turn her face into Pong was subtle visual gag, I enjoyed it

[@cerberusloki.9226]

It's honestly fucking incredible how expressive Caine is when he is literally just dentures and a pair of googly eyes and he STILL has readable emotions

[@zefir813]

In some moments his upper teeth line works like eyebrows, and it works so well your mind just accepts it //Edit: now i see it was said later in the video, but i will leave it here

[@IceMetalPunk]

@@gamertypeawesome PARASITE!

[@Makejjcjfjfjcjcb]

That’s because his teeth has MUSCLES

[@GuyMcPherson69]

That's based character design to you, bro.

[@Poison_slays]

​@@gamertypeawesomebecause they are aloud to have a personality

[@IWannawatchyoutube-uh8wp]

1:50 The abstractions look so funny without the glitch effect

[@tuannguyen4809]

Alolan muk

[@null-0-f1h]

I feel like this shows handled so efficiently as in they really maximized the budget. Everything looks simple as heck but the way each characters are animated so fluidly with personality is insane despite their intentional plasticky and simple looking models. also I watched an hour after the upload... 300k views already God damn

[@Hall003]

2 Millions after only 12 hours

[@RyanSoltani]

It’s so simple and so complex at the same time

[@AGuy-vq9qp]

It’s specifically the style it’s trying to evoke. (Early 3D imagery)

[@SeaguIISoup]

31 MILLION LETS GOO

[@jakimmixon1461]

130mil what the…

[@Cahrssomething]

I love how the gloink queen’s physics demonstration looked like they just saw something weird and are looking around to see if anyone else saw what they just saw.

[@ChocorolQuemado]

6:32 IM ROLLING ON THE FLOOR RN

[@boywithmonkyboy]

It reminds of a meme I forgot the name of

[@luluxiee]

like how Caine said: “Jaw-dropping”

[@B0bby_V]

amazing grace

[@XsakuradreamsX]

LIKE WHAT IS THAT CREATURE 😭

[@gamer_glenn5438]

Yo this edible ain't shi-

[@ThatGrimmzly]

I can't get over how Pomni runs like Woody

[@Micha-Hil]

1:11 Seeing Jax squash and stretch without motion blur looks so goofy and I love it

[@PuffballBFDl]

LOL

[@shaibright11]

@@PuffballBFDl what are you doin here puffball, shouldnt you be in tpot

[@Gir_fan]

What he said ⬆️

[@Luna_Autumn.Official]

YES FR

[@Drago_Cuven]

3:08 looked so "rayman-ish" (good thing. please do more of that) anyways you did absolutely amazing. great job!

[@jacobsiron6929]

Ikr? Their arm still snapping into position even though it's not attached was great

[@jamesmedalla7043]

6:23 God I love how Jax's head is just a big yellow Squash covered in Purple skin leaving holes for the eyes and mouth.

[@thej8656]

6:32

[@faustelija]

honestly, the parts you animated are probably the smoothest and most satisfying to watch out of all of them

[@sneky215]

Honestly, I like the scrapped into song better. The way it stretched into Pomni's arrival, interacting with her in a way, I like it.

[@redstreak9430]

Same

[@BingBingsHobbies]

I'd be cool if we got an extended version of the alternate song 😭💖

[@SuperBryantime]

@@alexandroid11184 x2, Surely in the official episode and the extended opening they will use this version (I mean, dreaming costs nothing)

[@SuperBryantime]

@@alexandroid11184 Also, Jax seems to have confirmed that there will be a new theme song.

[@RyanSoltani]

Same

[@Bemis_Art]

As someone who’s studying and learning animation, this is incredible. All the slight movements put into the rigs, the squash and stretches, the fluidity, all of it. I really hope that i can get there someday. Keep up you’re incredible work!!

[@dolphinrpg]

This really goes to show how labor-intensive animation is. Even though the animation itself is much more simple than other shows you can still see the tens/hundreds of hours of time and effort put into this.

[@loveheartxrose]

Seeing how your animation has progressed over the years, with the short videos and music videos, has led you to create such a fantastic show is absolutely outstanding. Keep up the great work! :D

[@Md5offical]

You did a great job being the lead animator! I can’t wait for more of your works!

[@NWG4]

Isn’t goosework the lead animator

[@cryptidkoi8418]

@@NWG4technically they are both lead animators, since there can be more than one.

[@someone24688]

​@@NWG4i believe gooseworx is listed as showrunner, animator, writer, and composer in the the credits. Kevin was listed as lead animator

[@TheUnknownsShow]

Zooble using her detached arm to strangle Jax is the funniest shot in the whole episode.

[@RolandTheJabberwocky]

Its always awesome to see behind the scenes, especially for something as good as this show. Also I need to make 6:21 into a reaction image or something.

[@Whydoiexisthere-]

6:33 has to as well-

[@tezcanaslan2877]

@@Whydoiexisthere-mildly concerned purple guy

[@AeroDrawLines]

Music name?

[@DanteReaver]

You did such a ridiculously good job. My favorite shot was 2:10 I love how much personality you gave Pomni by utilizing body language.

[@BlissAnimations]

I love how indie studios are so chill with showing behind the scenes stuff

[@aggressivedisneyfan9765]

6:45 THIS SLAPS SO HARD BRO

[@Purple_ManRBX]

fr tho

[@MelonGodYT]

DUDE! no wonder Ragatha looked so fluid and amazing- she was animated primarily by you!

[@jamaalforbes3833]

7:13 why dose nobody mention this part when the intro song says don’t touch that door. you still can hear it from in the pilot

[@definitelynotascammer]

No, you cant

[@twist_ending7545]

​@keiferkaizer2801 wdym

[@Bluebottlenose]

Amazing work! It’s incredible how many animation styles you can master.

[@Glory2Snowstar]

What an absolute legend you are, transcribing 2D abstraction so PERFECTLY into a world of complicated rigs and perspectives. Absolutely blows my mind. Gangle’s ribbons especially, HOW???????

[@pootislord3112]

We gonna eventually find out the whole series canonically takes place in Kevin's computer.

[@gammaboost]

Jokes on you, [computer animation]

[@Its_StarFly]

That’s actually true ….

[@Filipokerface]

watch everyone in 2 years respond to this comment from now on

[@TheNarwhalGasper]

its still absolutely mindboggling how much goes into making models, giving them personalities through motion and expressions, and then have to animate every little part so everything goes together!!

[@Hall003]

I get why Gooseworx choose the original song, but the idea that it keeps going interacting with Pomni is genius.

[@ferociousfeind8538]

7:50 super important to know, I think. It's okay if there's an error in the continuity, so long as the camera is happy. In a show like this, fairly blatant continuity errors might also be a big part of the charm! If it works for the shot, and doesn't detract from it, it works.

[@molluskes]

Bro is carrying the entire project, damn. Every noticeably eye caching moment has your touch to it. You’re a seriously talented animator, dude.

[@connorjohnson8590]

Seriously!!

[@BerryNice1996]

remember his name

[@SkeIetaIremains]

I wouldnt say ‘carrying’ like that when each animator put their great work into this great project, just in different quantities!

[@thegoatcarnival]

Hey, just so you know, phrasing like that only discredits the other animators on the project. They’re all putting everything into it, Kevin is just the lead animator.

[@GTXDash]

This is more behind the scenes than many animated films get today. I love this stuff.

[@aliceamineva5757]

6:45 i wish this song theme would be released after Pilot of TADC. :)

[@cookie-kz6vv]

I know right it’s so catchy

[@HatsuneMic-u]

the lalala at 7:06 is kind of creepy it feel like those creepy asf circus when you have glossophobia

[@Chaot1xs]

​@@HatsuneMic-uyet it adds the the slightly fake and overdosed, but traumatizing happiness which is kinda the aesthetic of the digital circus, love it🙌😍

[@matijalenic2923]

​​@@HatsuneMic-u why Not? It was So Much better! 🔥🔥🔥

[@cat.2260]

7:45 Kinger still slightly moving and kinda physically spacing out is so on-brand for him even though it isnt shown in the final version 😭

[@Dylpicklepotatochips]

I love all the different ways the characters mouths move. Very creative and fun!

[@TerraSoftTV]

It really is a visual treat how your animation helps to bring these wonderful designs to life. That alternate theme song is fun to hear, especially the unused lyrics that flow with the scene events so well.

[@ninoeggies]

the slide scene was in-freaking-credible, SOOO smooth! really awesome, i love the style of this show :))

[@GTXDash]

It's too bad the motion blur in the final render made it basically impossible to see the characters' stretchyness

[@gamlinggamern1]

seeing the difference between the eyeball monster thing before and after is crazy

[@YLCCOfficial]

gloinks quesn

[@Sable_Asher]

Nice animating skills! The show came out so well!

[@SirKrook]

You animated some of this? No wonder the animation is amazing. Love to see your work put in action.

[@Mariasouza-um8cx]

Raghata's glitching was so cool and creative, I don't think I have ever seen that in a 3d animation before!!!

[@leritykay8911]

I think it's funny that Jax looks practically the same in both versions. He already has that kinda, strange-lighting going on

[@abrador49]

Everything in this episode was downright AMAZING, especially your zany animation! You brought each character to life in such a unique and visually pleasing way! This was absolutely worth the wait, and I will continue to wait patiently for episode 2 :)

[@shadedraxe1430]

You did an absolutely awesome job! I can’t believe how many of my favorite moments were animated by you. They were so fun and expressive with their body language. Outstanding work, dude!

[@RyTheFirecracker]

They all look so cartoony and fluid! This is so sickkkkk!

[@thibautisserant]

The walking and breathing on Ragatha is INSANELY DETAILED ! Look at her shoulders while she talks AND move ! And how the shoulders stop moving but the chest still rises when she stops but is still stressed !

[@knightofantimony5305]

Having Gangle's arms sway in the breeze for the run was a good choice. I hope this show gets funded for a season at the very least, this was genuinely entertaining animation.

[@TheCatIsAMonster]

You just know that each model had a bunch of kinks to work out due to how unique each one is. Y’all did amazing and I think we all hope to continue seeing this show continue on. Also the fact y’all were able to make Caine, who’s face is just eyes in dentures, so expressive is frankly impressive.

[@HiddenForbidden2]

Having experience with 3D modeling, rigging and animation really does make me appreciate the work all of you have done so much more! Expertly done!

[@lintwizardly5654]

I first stumbled onto ADC a couple days ago, and knew nothing about the production but as I was watching it something about the animation made me go "I wonder if kevin temmer worked on this" and SURE ENOUGH. I adore this breakdown and behind-the-scenes look, this pilot really seems like it was a treat and a challenge to work on in equal measure. The way each character moves and emotes is so unique, I love that the little intros were your work as you figured out each character's vibes in motion. The snippets of back-and-forth between you and goose and the other animators in the process of finalizing things was also lovely to see. Indie animation is SO important, I really hope this show gets the resources and time it needs for a full run with the same polish as this pilot. The talent, care, and craftsmanship is clearly all there. Also we need a full season so the show can attempt to reach depths even half as horrifying as those dev images. Christ.

[@lunarrator]

Love this! All of the animators did a good job, like usual

[@sericsmith5770]

I haven't been watching this channel in a while. Now that I came back, it's amazing to see how many fans and viewers this show already has. Keep up the great work!

[@aniemato]

Honestly, both Murder Drones and The Amazing Digital Circus are both amazing and saving the indie animation world.

[@Chaot1xs]

i couldn't agree more😍💯

[@oojw8014]

This is so cool! I had been watching SMG4 for years in addition with his other channel, Hobo Bros. I had heard of their other channel, Glitch Productions, but had no idea you were involved with their animation team!

[@SpecialAgentMothman]

I don’t say this lightly, this show (and specifically these shots) contain some of the most amazing expressive and flawless 3D animation I have EVER SEEN

[@bella_daze3092]

5:37 I guess Jax is a troublemaker in and out of the show. Lmao

[@diogiornoch3533]

I remember watching the episode and loved seeing the pong reference while ragatha was glitching, of course you were the one who animated it. Looking forward to this series! Love your work :)

[@robooz]

I actually kinda like those additional lyrics at 7:07

[@SplotchWasHere]

So do I, Kevin is really good with lyrics

[@wall4353]

“DONT TOUCH THAT DOOR”

[@Gojira674]

@@wall4353theres so much more

[@Michael_Hikky]

fr it's amazing

[@matijalenic2923]

​​​@@wall4353There's So Much more! You Don't Know What's in Store! Once 𝚞𝚙𝚘𝚗 α...

[@TheRandomMan001]

Seriously, you did such a good job on all the scenes and shots you worked on. So many of the shots you did are the ones that really stuck out to me. You manage to pump so much personality and creativity into your work, it’s honestly amazing. I really can’t wait to see what you add to this show going forward. And wish and and GLITCH productions good luck!

[@_dtayylor]

The animation in this pilot episode was so smooth, hearing this came from an indie studio was insane, I genuinely thought this was a TV show pilot put on KZbin for free until I started reading, im definitely invested for a whole season if not more, I love the concept of this show, similar concept to SAO with the VR headset, then adding in the liminal space/minor analog horror feel with the backgrounds and casual clips and glitches, then adding an actual interesting storyline with a lot of mystery to add on and theorize about in between episodes, I think this might beat out both hazbin and helluva if we get a full season of this

[@kjlynne1191]

amazing! you animated some of my favorite shots from the pilot! i love seeing behind the scenes of each individual character walk/run cycles and expressions. it really inspires me to work on my own show idea, so thank you💗

[@speedylurchix3599]

It really says something about the uniqueness of the show's style when you could very well use some of the "cursed development images" and most likely still fit the vibe. I love this so much. Definitely inspiring.

[@getrekt5204]

Saw the intros when you posted a few months ago. Nice to see the final product go way beyond my expectations. Looking forward to more.

[@Soufriere84]

The finished pilot looks amazing! You and the team did excellent work. Your style really is a perfect fit for Gooseworx's insanity although I can see why she asked you to tone down Ragatha's gestures during that less cartoony scene. Having Caine's teeth double as eyebrows was a nice touch. Really, this show makes full use of the so-called "12 Principles" and is a joy to watch in action. I hope TADC gets a full series.

[@Eddi3Pwns]

You literally bring the 2D world to life with your animations, the attention to detail captivates every second of your attention with all these microgestures and details to personality. It totally feels like you're immersed in the world you've created from how much is going on regardless of what story is going on. Everything is so dynamic!

[@adrismash]

3:31 Pomni running like Woody in Toy Story

[@the_demon149]

She looks like she’s doing the Jevil dance

[@jant5893]

ive never seen what animators do behind the scenes in this much detail and this is actually INSANE. all of you are so skilled im obsessed!

[@Hoshi_Kat]

TDAC’s first episode is AWESOME! It is worth the wait! Thank you for posting the behind the circus content!

[@jordanhunter3375]

*sneaks in to switch around the D and A*

[@Ava_Ito]

I really liked the walking animation in the beginning of the video of Ragatha. All the little guestres she does are pretty awesome! Love the attention to detail❤

[@Nezhahah]

Thank you for making our shots so good! ESPECIALLYYY the Ragatha breakdown at the start hahah

[@DaSecret_Channel69420]

Gg to you and your team!!

[@fernandofagner1357]

The animation is very original and pretty. I like of the animations like this, so i wait than the equip continue with great work!

[@bluehush4320]

I like the alternative song better then the final, but overall it's a good pilot. Also question, did cafmi actually had a model to animate besides his cardboard and monster form?

[@sweettoothsweetiex369]

Sames

[@jams_toast1]

Probably, maybe he’ll appear in a future episode in a flash back or something

[@isaiahkern9434]

I think the alternative song was cut due to it making clear that caine doesn't want pomfi to leave and knows what's up. While the final version, leaves it ambiguous

[@RyanSoltani]

@@isaiahkern9434that makes sense

[@supermario8926]

Yes, Glitch posted a picture of Kaufmo the clown as a teaser like 2 days before the pilot released

[@luucc_ss]

7:42 bubble looks so weird when seeing them sideways 😭

[@weeferwafer2316]

God this animation is genuinely mind blowing. Ive always loved your animations but seeing how unique each character is and your thought process in some parts was so interesting and inspiring to me!! I cant imagine the amount of time and the blood sweat and tears put into it but its making me so passionate about stylized animation ... i cant wait to experience all that pain and relief during and after my animation journey, and i cant wait to see more episodes! I'll try my best to support this project!

[@SlimySepherix]

The animations are so full of life. You've done great work. Everything moves just that little extra that makes it look great.

[@larry_berry]

This is the first time in a while that I laughed so hard while watching something on KZbin. This show is hilarious. Also I find the concept of a character stuck in a new world pretty interesting and terrifying at the same time, and I love this. Big shout-out to all the people who are working on this incredible show!

[@sharkobama]

i kid you not i was amazed to see how fluent the animation was, and it shocked me even more that you were behind this! ive known your channel years ago from the martha animation and im so glad that you’re being recognized!! kudos to you and the team for helping to make this show come to life!

[@sethmachetedemeter]

The pilot was everything I wanted and MORE! I’m already in love with the entire cast and eerily-happy setting. There’s something that stands out with shots you animated, they always have good movement and unique facial expressions!

[@calebc.2290]

I must say 2:08 to 3:06 that entire scene I just loved it, Pomni’s was so bouncy throughout that scene it was something i noticed immediately on my first watch and I was appreciating every bit of it. easily my favorite bit of the animation in the pilot. it’s always those the small details that when built up make for some very fluid animation. your style animation movement style is phenomenal. I can’t wait to see what you will do next.

[@that_nerdy_hylian]

6:19-6:45 to me with about ten hours of animation experience, these are very relatable

[@artdesignsbysassy]

Your team did absolutely amazing with this piece! As a current college senior majoring in animation, I found this very cool to watch breakdowns of it! Also, whoever had to rig Cane I applaud them, that must've been quite the journey.

[@shinminase]

when i saw the ragatha breakdown scene i was floored with how expressive it was! u can feel the dread and the way she tucked back her hair, i literally replayed it several times during the pilot

[@mr.croasant2055]

YES

[@jackoli1000]

5:25 i saw that Pog

[@BrownBombshell2000]

I just watched a plot, and now I'm really excited to see how the show We'll go In the future.

[@latexu95]

4:40 Funny detail how Jax's teeth are always showing, even when he's talking.😁

[@Natho418]

This was amazing well done to you goose and the glitch team. And thanks for bringing us this

[@Thewaterspirit57]

The effort that goes into these animations are great! The amount of extras as well for future episodes shows just how ready you guys are! :D

[@toon4thought]

I just love how incredibly bouncy and lively all this is. I've really missed stuff like this.

[@mataschmata]

absolutely incredible work dude. the animation style and design is one of my absolute favorite parts about TADC so far and it definitely shows having you as a lead animator. as an animator myself it's genuinely so satisfying to see your work and the way you and the team have managed to make your 3d rigs so incredibly expressive is delightful

[@Iamnottheplatypus]

9:39 I love how pomnis skecth look like a little scared NiGHTS.

[@alieneko_nyo]

I watched your character intros on Instagram everytime you posted them, I loved the designs and your animations so much!! I got into the series thanks to you actually!! You sure did an amazing job winning my full interest and I don't regret it xD

[@that_nerdy_hylian]

oh my gosh the smash bros theme at 8:13