"Ruthlessness" FAN ANIMATIC - Part 1 - Epic the Musical

Part 1 is up! Working on Part 2!
Also-- THE UNDERWORLD SAGA is out AAAAA!! I listened to it on loop while working on the last bit of this animatic snippet.
There's so many good Poseidons in existing animatics! I wanted to throw in my interpretation too -- This one is not even using his trident yet, just playing with the mortals... But we'll see what happens in Part 2, haha.
Song used: "Ruthlessness", Epic the Musical by Jorge Rivera-Herrans (and the last bit of "Keep Your Friends Close")
I worked on part of this on stream! Feel free to find me on Twitter or Twitch, both under the name "TamatheTamago".
#epicthemusical #animatic #fananimation #storyboard #fanart

[@Yukiba]

Jesus this is brilliant. I love how Poseidon just hides in literally every drop of water to scare the shit out of Odysseus. It really shows a sense of helplessness and hopelessness on Odysseus' part because Poseidon could be anywhere! I love how in this version it looks like Poseidon's FURIOUS about him hurting his son as opposed to him just being mad about him not killing him. Please keep up the AMAZING work that you've done!! I can't wait for the second one!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much!! Definitely wanted Odysseus to feel cornered and for Poseidon to feel completely out of league to be reasoned with, so I'm super glad that came across! Can't wait to finish and show the rest of it!

[@itakru]

I love how the animatics side of the fandom have collectively agreed Poseidon has shark teeth

[@Tamathetamago]

Absolutely!

[@juliasamp816]

I love how Poseidom behaves like a drama queen

[@Tamathetamago]

Haha, thanks! The first time I heard Ruthlessness, I thought the opening chorus was very dramatic -- So I made him also very dramatic. xD

[@hasturthekinginyellow5003]

Most animatics of Ruthlessness make Poseidon angry, and that's basically what the song is about but this one makes him seem more annoyed than anything, playing with Odysseus and the lives of his companions. He could kill all of them with a snap of his fingers and he's constantly making the point of letting them know that all the while he torments Odysseus specifically.

[@Tamathetamago]

For sure - there was definitely a level of "out of Odysseus' league" that I wanted to get across!

[@starchrissy6084]

​@@Tamathetamagooh definitely and I love that he is using his power as it makes more sense as he does talk to Odysseus and punished him. But his other punishment was killing his fleet. A karmaic justice because his crew killed the sheep and then he was going to kill him. Plus the amount of power you gave him is what I expect of Poseidon. Because he controls all of the seas. He is in every drop of water (not rivers) in the world because he owns it. That power alone should be shown and terrifying

[@nautesknight]

Nah hol up, Poseidon is so expressive in this!!! Love the way you portray him

[@Tamathetamago]

Eeey-- Thank you!!

[@GenesisUnkn0wn]

Poseidon just looks so inconvenienced. It's fucking amazing

[@Tamathetamago]

Hahaha, indeed. xD Thanks for liking it!

[@RCOLLINS1446]

I haven’t seen an animatic where Poseidon is killing his men throughout the song instead of just at the end. I like it. It's cool how Ody was trying to rescue his men. The shot of him underwater and seeing all his drowned men is really good.

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you! Glad you like that direction-- I wanted to show how even when Poseidon is toying with them, there's damage still being done.

[@SketchRide]

This is BRILLIANT! i adore when people make Poseidon part of the water and not just in it Hes so intimidating its amazing, cant wait to see more!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you! Glad he came across intimidating, haha

[@xChibiAstralxX]

The movement of Poseidon with the waves is nothing short of ✨delicious✨ 💖💖 Keep it up!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you thank you!

[@Greyjay254]

This is FANTASTIC!! I love how- just-- he's SO teenage girl about this all and it's so good. I love all of the cool water effects, whenever he turns into water, and his introduction with the massive, huge walls of water is by far the most epic thing ever. So chilling. I cannot wait for more!

[@Tamathetamago]

Aaaa - Thank you so much!! Your description of "so teenage girl about it" made me laugh aloud. XD Looking forward to finishing and sharing part 2!

[@HandyTammy548]

I fucking loved that start! Hearing the voice of Poseidon, the ocean going still, then walls made of tidal waves reaching the sky box you in as the largest wave turns into Poseidon himself. Incredible!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much!! Happy you enjoyed that effect!

[@Boox5x5Crunch]

this is my favorite by far i love how fluid poseidon is with the water, all the moments naturally flow so much that I'm almost sea sick absolutely looking forward to the next part because this is truly a unique animatic take i was waiting for ♡ thank you

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much! Hopefully not too seasick, haha-- I'm looking forward to finishing Part 2 too!

[@echoisaway]

The waves are so dynamic it's almost as if I can feel their droplets on my skin. Awesome work, I'll be patiently waiting for part two!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much!! Looking forward to finishing and sharing it too!

[@nudgificator]

The scale of Poseidon against the ships in his entrance is *terrifying* and I love it.

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you!!

[@ForenzaAudio]

-screaming crying foaming at the mouth THIS IS GOOD THE BODY LANGUAGE! THE FLUID! THE STRUCTURE!!! THE EMOTIONS!!!

[@Tamathetamago]

AAA - Thank you so much!! xD (And thanks for the HYPE ALL CAPS!)

[@captaincrazycreative]

AAAAHHHH I love this! Your Posiden disign is great, and that water looks soooo good! 1:53 the ending is my favorite part!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much!! And glad you do! Can't wait to share what happens after the ending here, haha-

[@Tamattuta]

Your Poseidon is so charismatic and expressive. And the underwater scene is so cool, omg. I'll be waiting for the part2!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much!! Part 2 let's goooo!

[@flameemperorastaroth2277]

This is awesome! I love your Poseidon, he has so much emotion behind every movement, the sheer contempt he has is great!

[@Tamathetamago]

Eeyy - Thank you so much!!

[@confusedconfucius]

I love how expressive Poseidon's body language and facial expressions here. It's like a disney or pixar storyboard.

[@Tamathetamago]

Oh wow, thank you so much!! Very happy you think that about my work! : D

[@helenorvana]

This is fantastic, I love Poseidon's body language/mannerisms here!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much!!

[@andifishgallery9400]

I love how he shapeshifters as the waves!!! Incredible work

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much!!

[@crumbs-into-pebbles]

0:20 I legit was like "OH FUCK!"

[@Tamathetamago]

Hahaha-- Thank you for that reaction!! xD

[@drakarra]

The way you've illustrated water here is so gorgeous--the way it surges, flows, and breaks is awesomely rendered, especially for an animatic. Awesome work capturing the intensity of the ocean. :)

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much!! Very happy you think so -- I wanted the ocean to have just as much presence as Odysseus and Poseidon.

[@DragonMaster66]

That "not even great" was FANTASTIC.

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you! Was also fun to draw!

[@JKStudios42]

This is amazing. I love how expressive Poseidon is, and I am really looking forward to part 2. Great job!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you thank you!!

[@beehappy622]

you really captured the force & impact of the song!! the dark colours and expressions are just amazing. do NOT get me started on the water!!!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much!! Very glad you think so!

[@burrito2981]

Alright, Odysseus hits side of the boat, this is oficially approved certified Ruthlessness animatic (i live this btw!!! the underwater scenes? absolute chills)

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much!! Glad you also like the underwater scene! : D

[@hippogriffsrule7]

Your waves are the most detailed I've seen in any Ruthlessness animatic so far. Excited for part 2!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you!! 🌊

[@mikaelacadiz6623]

the angles n values in this are incredible dude. and the way you draw poseidon, his movements are so fluid, exactly as id imagine omgg. i love your style so much this is some awesome stuff keep it up!!!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much!! Glad to hear, haha - Looking forward to finishing Part 2!

[@emmawessa2102]

That is soo good!! he seems to be playing with him... also the waves at the start to trap them like you are in my domain now. I love it!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you!! Yesss - the trap of waves! Very much wanted it to feel like a giant wall that Odysseus could not pass

[@pr.yankadatl4]

the expressions you drew for poseidon are the best i’ve seen so far! you killed it ❤

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you!!

[@chrissymash]

This is so damn good. The transitions from wave to figure are so smooth, even as an animatic. Amazing!!!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you thank you!!

[@jacobcagle7576]

Dude this is incredible. I never ever comment on anything but this is amazing. I can’t wait for part two.

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you! (And thanks for choosing to comment on this one!)

[@luciellawliet]

Is that an underrated artist I smell? Yes! Yes!! It is!!!

[@Tamathetamago]

Haha, thank you thank you! 😁

[@leadasilva222]

I absolutely adored the underwarer part! Reminded me a lot of sinbad!! Was such a nostalgia hit for me. Cant wait for the finished animatic!!💖

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much!! I haven't seen Sinbad but now I'm thinking maybe I should, haha - More inspiration! Can't wait to finish and share it as well 😁

[@schokoladenpudding1291]

I LOVE the visuals of Poseidon!! The way he turns into water that just falls right out of the air is beautiful and honestly a great concept!! Also the way he forms out of waves is really awesome!!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much!! I had a fun time figuring out his movement set, haha

[@seagullknight825]

You've done an excellent job charactizing Poseidon! I really get the sense of divine power and immortal apathy from him, which makes everything that much scarier!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much! Very glad to see the personality came through for you and a lot of others, haha - Trying to get him to feel so much more powerful than Odysseus in his own dramatic way was difficult! xD

[@malik.1688]

WHAT THE HECK THIS LOOKS SO COOL AHHH I LOVE THIS HDHSKSLDK your poseidon is such a dramatic sassy bitch i love him 😭

[@Tamathetamago]

Hahaha-- All the drama, all the sass! Thank you so much!! (and thanks for the HYPE ALL CAPS!)

[@Avalanchee3]

Omg, so underrated! I love how you draw expressions and emotions

[@Avalanchee3]

Also the waves?? WOW!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much!! There are so many waves, haha--

[@LyThecreator]

Congrats for finishing this animation!! I saw it on twitter while back. And ya did amazing job capturing this so much!!!!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you!! But not finished yet, haha - Still have Part 2 to go! I haven't posted Ruthlessness on Twitter yet (just the Remember Them snippet), but maybe when it's more complete. 😁 Excited to share more!

[@heroofhyrule9027]

I especially love 1:32 and on. Great action and composition! Well done!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you!! I also really enjoyed working on that section!

[@bi-lociraptor6322]

Holy moly my eyes have been blessed

[@Tamathetamago]

Haha - Thank you!!

[@mckarca]

I absolutely love your art style! Looking forward to part 2! :)

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you!!

[@harleypowell5274]

This is awesome! Thanks for making and posting this animatic!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much for watching and thinking so!!

[@moonagain4594]

Holy shit I *Love* how you play with scale sm

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much!

[@queenofthepierats3488]

This is SO COOL!!!!!! I absolutely LOVE it. The waves and the power that Poseidon has - fantastic. I love the way you portray it. And I've said it before and I'll say it again: I never tire of seeing Poseidon turn to water (or turn from water into a god). Can't WAIT to see Part 2!! 💖💖💖

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much!! I also like watery-Poseidon, hehe - Looking forward to finishing and sharing Part 2!!

[@jovicnemanja8218]

Simply glorious. Nuff said.

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you!!

[@taliaumen232]

Wow! 😮 This animatic is my favourite by now!)

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you!!

[@izhenia97]

wooaaaah, the style og this animatic is soooo amazing!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much!

[@averongodoffire8098]

Shit is so hot it’s boiling my tea and the ocean

[@Tamathetamago]

Hahaha 😂 Thank you!!

[@consentDracula]

If this was the Poseidon that birthed Percy Jackson, that series wouldve been way shorter.

[@Tamathetamago]

Haha - I'm not too familiar with the Percy Jackson series, but I'm assuming that series' Poseidon is not as vengeful? XD

[@JadeLwoj]

This. This is perfect.

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you for thinking so!!

[@taliaumen232]

Waiting for the part 2)

[@klltsun_2576]

goddamnnnn so good!!!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thanksss!!

[@joonlogist]

this is amazing omg

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you!!

[@kiratheusagiisworkshop5266]

Omg i LOVE THIS!!!!!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much!!

[@Sonderwalk]

Awesome!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you!

[@Sonderwalk]

@@Tamathetamago No problem! I guess I didn’t give much elaborate beyond that, but I loved your values and the angles you chose specifically! ^^

[@Tamathetamago]

@@Sonderwalk All good, haha - Thank you!! You can comment as much or as little as you'd like 👍

[@DoctorJ48]

Oohhhhhhhh love it

[@Tamathetamago]

Eyy- Thank you!!

[@watusagamer]

Wow, amazing.

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you!

[@michellecrevatin5276]

Amoooooo😍😍😍 Está muy muy bien hecho!!❤❤❤ Ya quiero parte 2!!!✨✨✨

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so muchhhhhh!! 🎉

[@KnightWolfVT]

This is so cool Tama

[@Tamathetamago]

Thanks Knight!!

[@via6900]

Omg this is so cool???

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you!!

[@Impimperator]

It's not as smooth in transitions like other animators such as gigi but DAMN, this is so detailed and the art is just BEAUTIFUl!

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much!! And omg, yesss - Mad respect for all the animatic creators out there!!

[@starchrissy6084]

Edit: Hey can i use this animatic to practice animating water in 3d? (Using it as a storyboard) I love how Poseidon is using the water. A lot of animatics that I seen have Poseidon using the basics of the water but not really to this amount of manipulation. This is the amount of manipulation I would think of coming from a huge company animating all this to make it feel super epic. The best I can compare it to is when Noah parts the seas and that one movie made by DreamWorks. And there was heavy emphasis on how the water was moving away and you put heavy emphasis on that showing how much control he has in this situation. It also shows how screwed he is because he controls all of the water.

[@Tamathetamago]

Thank you so much!! Very happy you think that of my work, haha. It's been a struggle to portray the power of the seas for sure-- But I'm glad you like my efforts! And yes, you can use this animatic as a storyboard for your practice animations - Just credit me and link the animatic somewhere!

[@DilutedH2SO4]

if only they hadn't killed his sheep

[@Tamathetamago]

Yea..🥲 What a different story that would make!

[@lapisblue2004]

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