The Amazing Digital Circus STORYBOARDS I Liked Doing!

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The hallway shots were like my first sequences and I struggled so hard to draw Jax :,)
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[@Moonimii]

I know the a-poses are there for composition and size reference but seeing the camera pan to someone just standing there kills me everytime

[@TimelinesOfMaybe]

YOU CAN NOT ESCAPE POMMI IN A-POSE

[@Goat_nin_S-TD]

TF2

[@Heavy_Weapons_Guy07]

what

[@upumpkin]

0:55 killed me

[@phantomstriker7996]

​@@Heavy_Weapons_Guy07he has been summoned

[@rorynator7567]

Also, I love how Pomni doesn't seem to have a single frame in the final version where she's anything but confused and/or horrified.

[@gneu1527]

I mean she just wore this headset and appeared in the most random place ever with these people

[@raventheampwave1900]

I hate to break it to you but when she starts thinking that this is all just a dream she has a generic happy face instead of a scared one

[@virlas1371]

Id imagine the look into the void is the slap in the face about getting out.

[@Himynameisnotcarpet]

@@raventheampwave1900I think she’s forcing the smile unconsciously to try to keep her sane. But to each their own. Or maybe she is actually happy but just with the split second thought she’s in a dream. Both are cool interpretations. Point is, Pomni’s story boards look great 🫠

[@vladimirjovanov3743]

bubble changes to a frown many times in the storyboard but its never added in the final or in any other step in production

[@joganesha4151]

1:37 something about Kaufmo's slamming just being 2 drawings and speeding up gradually is hilarious

[@raidev_]

and how it's directly translated in the final one

[@regi5436]

it actually fits even better because it is AWFULLY close to how things look in digital spaces like in games (garry's mod and such), further making you believe in that world.

[@CoolGuyApple]

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[@Annalisamupo]

Sr pelo moment

[@lordforlorn5694]

I noticed in Storyboard at 3:53 Bubble goes sad when Caine disappears, but not in the Final

[@Nezhahah]

Bubble is me when I don’t see my gag make it to final :,)

[@lordforlorn5694]

@@Nezhahah why didn't it tho?

[@Nezhahah]

@@lordforlorn5694 No idea, probs a last minute decision made in animation stage

[@egganimationmusic3644]

@@NezhahahQuestion, how long did it take you to make the storyboard?

[@insertnamehere1398]

@@Nezhahahit woulda been a great gag! Whoever made the decision to cut it makes me sad

[@nikospace4355]

man, storyboarders AND animators had trouble with jax? He really is a trouble maker even across worlds

[@Nezhahah]

His face rig was sooo broken at the start, we SEETHE

[@niko5008]

​@andrewbuckley921huh?

[@chickennuggetman2593]

​​@@NezhahahI can probably see why that would be, since his mouth and face are connected so closely

[@K3N0PSIA]

@@Nezhahah br..broken at the *start?* 😨

[@IsabelaisCRINGE]

Jax across the trouble verse

[@RasenOo]

I'm glad your awesome face expressions for Pomni's going insane scene when she stares at the headset computer were kept and translated so well into the final product! Really captured the dark comedy vibe ^^

[@Nezhahah]

Pomni's expressions are really fun to draw! I enjoy contorting them heheh

[@damienearl8302]

​@@NezhahahI can only imagine, I remember how part of what really drew me in was just how Pomni's face is barely ever still for more than a second, and when it is, it's for a good reason Y'all really did the best you possibly could with your resources, and it shows!

[@CoolGuyApple]

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[@enchilordo8562]

3:48 I love how for this shot of him going “oh no!” they didn’t even feel like translating it in an any more stylish way and just went “eh it’s what was on the storyboard”

[@AvarageGamingGamer]

Wingdings

[@SuperGGnoRE]

They did actually, the eyeballs elongate and bounce back slightly.

[@CoolGuyApple]

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[@AgentofChaos315]

I know there's probably an animation reason for it, but seeing an untextured Pomni model just standing in all the office rooms is both amusing and kinda unsettling

[@DaneH64]

Pretty sure it was for size context but can't say for sure 😂

[@CoolGuyApple]

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[@Tivallia9010]

I still love that the aggressive abuse that Abstracted Kaufmo was doing to the Gloink queen translated well to the final version.

[@Nezhahah]

It was just supposed to be placeholder hahahah

[@helenordonia3124]

Honestly iam surprise i saw this when i seatch digital circus and glad i found official storyboards! This is very good!

[@helenordonia3124]

And hope 4:08 ya post those remaining scenes!

[@ararycan6297]

1:40 the monster movement is so precise according to the storyboard

[@Patatazazapa]

Wow, all of the people involved on this project made a really good job

[@CoolGuyApple]

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[@JNSStudios2]

I love how they kept the single-frame movement at 1:36 in the final version, it gets me every time

[@frostbitetheannunakiiceind6574]

SAME XD

[@spudsbuchlaw]

Does Pomni's eyelids in the storyboard have the reflection drawn in? The white lines over it...interesting decision

[@Nezhahah]

We like doing it for aesthetic purposes LOL

[@spudsbuchlaw]

@@Nezhahah putting in detail that wont show up in the final product and very few will see? I respect the hell out of it

[@CoolGuyApple]

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[@dragonfly._.doodles]

2:19 my thought process for specifically the “Pomni losing her mind scenes”™️ was how interesting they must have been to storyboard because all the compositions in this pilot were FANTASTIC

[@CoolGuyApple]

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[@GamingWarlord64]

Sometimes I see story boards and wish the show was 2D instead of 3D but this just would not work in 2D at most I can see a 2D character in a 3D world showing up and dieing in an episode

[@MizunoKetsuban]

The entire root of the concept is based around early CG computer games, so it kinda had to be 3D.

[@frostbitetheannunakiiceind6574]

@@MizunoKetsuban ye

[@CoolGuyApple]

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[@diegoapple9907]

3:55 I laughed so hard when bubble did this face, I wish that had been included in the final 😂

[@tvgaming2132]

Y'know after seeing the ending of the pilot, it was the best thing about the pilot. It looks like the exit IS possible and how she fully recognized the VR headset it makes me want to see the series even more, also the fact that the void is prohibited gives me the theory that only the void can gives the answers to pomni's questions. Im so exicted for the next episode

[@damienearl8302]

When they were heading off to Kaufmo's room, something I noticed is that a bunch more rooms had their characters crossed off, and I imagine that most of them abstracted, but...what if one ventured out into the void? Caine at least seems somewhat aware of the effect being there can have on a person, so I feel like if we ever fully visit the place where he stores the abstracted, we might meet someone who didn't abstract at all, but was "spoiled" by the void!

[@iwatchstuffs7933]

​@@damienearl8302kingler had 2 rooms 1 where it has a cross or slash on it and another where it is normal also the Mannequins during the restaurant scene also has rooms

[@damienearl8302]

@@iwatchstuffs7933 I feel like something worth noting about the first part is that the crossed out figure actually seems to be the black king, while Kinger is the white one, so maybe they came in together or something!

[@olegoleg258]

is it weird that I get almost as much joy from watching the jagged, flat storyboard as I get from watching the complete animation? I just love 2D animation so much, and have nothing against one frame per second animations either

[@errorsk2188]

Me too ! They really went overboard 😂 You know you're doing it right if the storyboard itself is enjoyable.

[@Phay2O]

3:14 The void in the storyboard looking like PS2 startup screen if it was light mode

[@Diamond-vp9je]

Amazing! seeing the moving parts in action sure are a blessing to the eye

[@kaydadrago3261]

1:40 i didn't notice Kaufmo hits pink monster for many times background while Kinger's panic in the front make me laughing so much and its my new favorite scene now Its really so funny and adorable storyboard!

[@Matrix77776]

1:18 I still can’t get over the little runmo reference

[@bionicwither14]

Oh my god you're right!

[@teamok1025]

Where meatball man

[@niesamohamad3142]

I still don’t understand

[@teamok1025]

@@niesamohamad3142 probably when runmo picked up a head of an stuff toy runmo

[@igp899]

@@teamok1025 nno? it was when runmo was inside a stomach and played a gameshow in there so the acid doesnt rise

[@captaincloak7100]

I love how close the final expressions look so close to the storyboarded ones. Really emphasizes the cartooniness!

[@SPOOKYstakina]

"ladies first- wait no wait would i say that" Jax is already my favorite character!

[@togamisbo0k_.]

3:37 JSHDYEJAPIDNU POMNI JUST A POSING THERE HELP I CANT🗿🗿😭😭

[@Ioun267]

God I love the joke where Kingler's hands get stolen while trying to rescue Zooble.

[@hattyofheadwear8918]

I love watching storyboards for shows especially for 3D ones because then it’s like a reanimated special but without needing to wait

[@sillyman-skippy]

there's so much personality in just the storyboards alone. really goes to show how much work was put into it

[@rampantmutt9119]

**Kinger staring as Zooble's head draws nearer to the Gloink queen's mouth** Kinger: "oh!" Zooble: "Hey! Kinger YOU MOTHERF-"

[@Cmaster25]

the part where pomni goes insane really remind me of the stanley parable

[@CalamityCalamari23]

You did a great job in helping this show come to life :D

[@ratnoises8539]

Love how this part 2:03 is just titled "Pomni Goes Insane" lol

[@cristaform]

And better yet its very accurate lmfaoo

[@eeveelikes2draw]

Untextured Pomni A posing is most of the shots made me giggle way more than it should’ve

[@woahachannel]

Seeing them in 2D version is...curious. And i'd just like to say that either they're in 2D or 3D I love the characters so much. Also I absolutely love Jax when he complains because he can't hear the escalator. Truly is a calming sound, and it's so relatable

[@morello_sy_]

0:56 pomni is so cute

[@rorynator7567]

Everything in this project came together so well! Nice work, hope to see the show go far.

[@jjl_6473]

0:50 Probably my favorite part..

[@HG477gamesBr]

1:38 the whacky animation is even in the storyboard 😂😂

[@danino.the.filipino]

0:33 is always the best part (and probably the only Jax bit where he actually closes his mouth like for real for realz)

[@Lockentoven]

I LOVE when people post behind the scenes! It’s honestly so inspiring and so cool to see early production!❤

[@Churrodoingacannonball]

NO BCUZ WHY IS THE STORYBOARD LIKE A FAN-ANIMATIC (Also 2:14 why does that pose remind me of that one speedrun meme where the guy stirs stuff in a bowl 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@employee5701]

I always love the story board and expressions of Pomni! I have a feeling that she knew Cane before she got here. Always glad to see something like this and hope to get some tips on how to make something like you do!

[@Sephelions]

Bubble's smile faultering after Caine disappears in the story board is so funny to me 😭

[@zhaela4545]

3:54 I love that storyboard bubble transition from a happy to "oh" face

[@danclasher1372]

There's just something that makes watching these storyboards feel so special, like seeing the characters in 2d, unique extressions or even movements that weren't kept in the final or just to compare both versions. Loved the video, loved the storyboards, great job!

[@charliepea]

I love the scene in 0:27 . It's the funniest scene in the show for me. It's so simple yet it shows lol

[@ZeraAxon]

I can’t get enough of this show. Anything that’s “new” I’ve got to see-like these storyboards. The characters, environments, lore? Just captivating. I know it’s just a pilot, but damn is it one of the BEST pilots I’ve ever seen. Love Gooseworx’s work 💕

[@Pinecone616]

2:03 I love how it’s just called “Pomni goes insane” but it’s better than going abstract 🤷

[@axotheaxolotl3524]

I love the random uncolored untextured pomni randomly in the background

[@alaricgregory5878]

Ok thank noice was scary as hell2:49

[@B0bby_V]

🐖 🐷 🐽 🐗 😃 😀 😄 😁

[@mintel63thecreator]

*aeaeaeaeaeaeeaeaeae*

[@HuntShowdownLab]

I love that the whole team is publishing their involvement. So nice that you're alowed to do (and I assume encouraged) to do this.

[@aliensomniac6392]

I love seeing this side by side. Also, I know this isn't what the video is about but Pomni's "going insane squeal" in the hallway is top tier voice acting and one of my favorite sounds in the world

[@ultra-lyla4736]

Wow this is amazing!! You and the team did an AMAZING job with this pilot, I loved it sm!!!!^^

[@citrinedream496]

Really enjoying all this behind the scenes content! As someone with interest in the animation process but only abstract understanding of how it truly becomes a finished piece, I’m learning a lot!

[@gryphonkingbros847]

1:38 I love how the storyboard to the final version is just 1:1 on Kaufmo's abstracted form comically smashing down repeatedly on the Gloink Queen within frames of each strike. One of my favorite parts of that scene, so I'm glad they didn't just interpret that as "big abstracted monster brutally attacks queen" and instead "haha abstracted monster go brrrrrrrrrrr."

[@cecilianarichardson3798]

Aaaa I was so curious as to what the storyboards for TADC looked like!! I love your style and expressions, thank you for gifting us with these! ❤️❤️❤️

[@BearBearYT]

I love how its actually just pomni going insane like i thought it was i love the show so much it just feels perfect in everyway

[@JoeyTv.]

These were some of my favorite senses! I applaud the entire team behind this incredible pilot!

[@80sdiscodragon9]

beautiful!! i love seeing storyboards and animatics of things i enjoy. amazing work, i learned a lot from your video :) thank you for sharing, its really interesting to see for everyone but specially for animation students.

[@luciuswalker8578]

Thank you for your hard work for this episode!

[@Indigo-Bluez]

This is awesome! I've been trying to improve my storyboard skills, and this was a super cool video to learn some techniques on how to do it. Thanks for showing this!

[@rzm3663]

The most interesting is to watch how this animation made almost nobody share this expirience. Anyway nice more content

[@weirdoyoutube313]

i like the storyboard for 'pomni goes insane' a bit more than the final tbh, its less comical and easier to empathize with. bubble frowning was such a missed opportunity too 😭

[@leonardodalterio4267]

Amazing,just amazing!!! I hope to see more for this show🙏🙏🙏💓💓💓

[@K1Nd0m]

i lovee your art sketches dude watchin it go from 2D to 3D is awesome

[@gneu1527]

We definetely need a storyboard version of it.

[@LTediusL]

Amazing job on these!!

[@GONZOTHEGREAT1]

0:31 wait...ZOOBLE IS A BOY!?

[@piercepayumo4212]

Well in the wiki, it says that Zooble's gender is Unknown/Non-binary.

[@kamenraider1175]

I think he says "they'll be fine" it's just drowned out a little bit so it sounds like he'll be fine

[@new_username4733]

Me but Gangle (I literally thought Gangle was a boy, turns out she's a girl)

[@Spiderbiterz]

​@@kamenraider1175the captions on the pilot video say "he'll"

[@cristaform]

It seems like they may go by all pronouns because ive heard she/he/they

[@BanjoGate]

Oh man... Kudos to you on animating her to perfectly fit Lizzie Freeman. Both the animation and acting was so good I couldn't tell it was even her

[@Havingsights4009me]

The amazing digital circus characters are so good that I can’t have a single favorite character

[@MatheusNiisama]

Just so you know, you storyboarded my favorite visual gags on the pilot, great job.

[@nateharvey1300]

It’s so cool to see how well the expressions and poses translated into 3D

[@Jazzin96]

Pomni: *starts going insane *Happy music continues :D

[@O_Bruv]

I like how the animations are almost exactly like how the story boards are, down to the facial expressions and everything.

[@tical5680]

0:33 killed me 💀

[@tjreed7797]

Seeing stuff like this always motivated me to learn how to 3d model and animate

[@bungobogus8132]

Everyone involved with this project just seem so passionate, I hope so at least this show is a blast. Sad bubble not making it to the Final Cut is a tragedy

[@HellishSpoon]

Man the story boards almost look like a 2D rendition of the show which im really enjoying it

[@supersmashseandx1991]

I love how there's the story board doodles then just unrendered circus, it clashes so well

[@catbatrat1760]

3:50 I love how in the storyboard, Bubble actually frowns at the fact that Caine just ditched him there. XD

[@reythewicked]

youre very talented!!

[@Aidan_705]

These are awesome, great job!

[@Musetrigger]

These characters are precious.

[@StaticLlama]

3:54 I find it funny how Bubble’s smile went away in the storyboard but stayed for the final animation

[@karmathegolden]

i love how good it came out

[@kingskyless]

this is really inspiring for storyartists! thank you for sharing (:

[@antoniolopez-leonproductio9032]

I can't wait for more!

[@user-em9op6kv9b]

“be quiet, i can’t hear the escalator” has gotta be my fav joke in the entire pilot

[@CedarpawAnimations]

YOU DID THE STORYBOARDS??? GOOD JOB MAN!!

[@Nezhahah]

Me and the storyboard lead yep!! We usually board about half the episode each :D

[@SurrealRandomThings]

You all did so well making this! Its so AMAZING, made me laugh a lot! Can't wait for it to continue, I'm glad the pilot did so well!

[@Nezhahah]

We're insanely happy as well!! We didn't expect DC to get as much hype as it did since it's a new show, but you guys blew us away with the support!! On behalf of the team, thank you

[@Srcsqwrn]

I love how Pomni is just a lil guy in the hand drawn versions! 😂 Like, the goofy eyes! Well done of the storyboards! c:

[@teddyfurstman1997]

This show is just Storyboarded so well.

[@3000deaths1]

Every time I see story boarding, I always think about how fun it looks. Especially as a kid growing up. Not the work for me but stills looks fun

[@Cryptamen]

first time in my LIFE that I feel like the 3d fully captured the 2d essence perfectly. No notes. God Im so obsessed already

[@FelicityPickens]

Outstanding work!

[@Rubberman202]

Those are some funny and cute storyboards! :)

[@PinkGuy1313]

I always thought it was cool how little room for interpretation there is left after the storyboarding/shotlisting. Of course there are creative liberties taken, but it otherwise follows the guides pretty closely.

[@cartoonhyperfixated]

This is so cool omg I love

[@BlissAnimations]

You did fantastic work!