The Cinematography of Genndy Tartakovsky

[@Lavapasta]

right as I was citing my sources I found out that the Popeye animated film is back in production LOL

[@ri-ch-es]

Pog

[@takahashierik]

And two original Sony movies, Primal season 2 and a new Cartoon Network series... Genndy has a lot in store for us

[@kadenvanciel9335]

Maybe I could guest star. I'm not as famous as well-known KZbinrs for video essays, but I could help with some information you learned about, and the names of future Genndy Tartakovsky movies for Sony. And maybe my own opinions on Genndy's works as well.

[@JuanPaulFilms1138]

@@kadenvanciel9335 if anything make some of your OWN content i'll subscribe :)

[@duongbinh211]

OMG I CAN'T WAIT!!! 🥺😭♥️♥️♥️

[@sankalpspaz]

Primal is a masterpiece. He really took the concept of no dialogue and heavy emphasis on visual storytelling. It's for the children who grew up with his cartoons and are now adults.

[@TheAmazingRusski]

Couldn't agree more. Powerpuff girls was my favorite from when I was old enough to tell my parents what I wanted to watch. Samurai Jack and Clone Wars kept me on the edge of my seat through grade school. Watching through Primal now with the same excitement.

[@cornhub8823]

For real, only Tarkovsky can turn a non talking dinosaur into a very compelling and relatable character.

[@jacobb.9181]

Honestly even though it's for adults, primal is a great kids show. 12 year old boys will love it, and it'll do wonders for their imagination.

[@MonsterDOT]

​@@jacobb.9181especially the ending

[@TheMallachiv]

His style is somehow hyper realistic, grotesque, hyper absurd, and endearing all at once.

[@Dan_Kanerva]

maybe because he is an anime fan , some of that pristine style translated to his work

[@Shoobster]

​@@Dan_KanervaLike any good artist, the guy's not just an anime fan, he's an everything fan. There's splatters of rubber hose animation, Hong Kong action movies, Andrei Tarkovsky, E.C. Comics, Zagreb Film, Remember the Titans, Herge. Genndy looks at so much stuff for influence.

[@Chud_Bud_Supreme]

-hyper realistic- hyper detailed

[@AITreeBranches]

You can use exaggerated, that would save you some text.

[@mattsurridge9129]

Favreau should give Genndy an episode of The Mandalorian. He would absolutely kill it in terms of action.

[@JD-js3bp]

AGREED I would love to see that

[@journeymanX]

There would only be 2 to 3 lines of dialogue but i won’t complain

[@ggt47]

That would a hour silent orgasm.

[@АннаКубалова-г5о]

Where is "e"?

[@АннаКубалова-г5о]

His name is different

[@Obi-Wan_Kenobi]

I loved the first Hotel Transylvania and never knew Tartakovsky worked on it. He really made it something special and the way he added 2D characteristics to the 3D animation really made it look good! When I think of that film, my mind instantly thinks of all the exaggerated still poses and facial expressions. And that man deserves an award for removing motion blur in a 3D animated movie, more 3D films and shows should follow suit. The action and movements all look so much clearer without an annoying motional blur smudging everything. I remember watching the final season of the 3D Clone Wars and was annoyed by how the show had added motion blur. It really made some of the season's actions scenes less clear than in older seasons. What should have been newer, better animation was marred by the addition of motion blur.

[@misterhuman6469]

Motion blur almost if not always ruins the look of animation idk why video games constantly have it

[@theradioactiveplayer3461]

@@misterhuman6469 Because *_ZWOOOOOOSH_*

[@MoreLoreThenThereSeems]

The Hotel Transylvania films always just seemed like you needed the money because they're so excited to style

[@nikkoa.3639]

Kinda bummed how the sequels turned out

[@Leonhardt_Nukryst]

Hello there

[@maestreiluminati87]

I like how genndy works well with silence, like those episodes of Samurai Jack with little to no voice acting, and that one episode of Clone Wars where the stranded clones are on radio silence

[@АннаКубалова-г5о]

Wrong name

[@bemotivated8443]

Don’t forget about primal where the main character says one word in the entire show

[@JohnshiBRPG]

@@bemotivated8443 “Mira.”

[@pudlordtynan919]

Genndy Tartakovsky's movement is breath-taking. It takes a true master of their craft to make a moment of silence engage an audience as much as an action scene.

[@kyleyuen245]

2:25 I was just hit with big chungus in 2020, I need a minute to rethink my life

[@Lavapasta]

hey at least i didnt put it in the thumbnail and be obnoxious about it. its like a stealth cameo

[@kyleyuen245]

@@Lavapasta stealth chungus

[@Lavapasta]

@@kyleyuen245 hope it wasn't too cringe

[@kyleyuen245]

@@Lavapasta I actually found it quite clever, you don't expect it and by the find you notice it it's already gone. Good comedic timing

[@ItsDaJax]

Lol. Big Chungus is actually Bugs Bunny.

[@bluespruceanimation296]

The Sym-Bionic Titan episode about Lance's childhood gave me so much respect for Genndy's storytelling and animation ability.

[@spritemon98]

I loved the flashbacks of lua

[@OzmanOOS]

Samurai Jack season 5 was incredible and I'm loving Primal right now, glad to see it was renewed for a season 2.

[@PC-tan]

Season 2 is out October 4 so in just 4 days from now

[@OzmanOOS]

@@PC-tan Hell yeah. I'm hyped for it.

[@Darkwizard7773]

Manny Barajas it’s actually the second half of season 1

[@MrAnon00]

It was incredible... Until the last 3 episodes... And then that insulting ending.

[@biggiehalps]

@@MrAnon00 What? I absolutely loved the ending

[@aredblip1315]

He's also inspired by Sergio Leone's films, particularly The Good, The Bad, The Ugly.

[@Lavapasta]

Royal Ocean FIlm Society literally already compared him to Leone, but I chose not to make the same comparison bec I didn't want to plagiarize him. It's still some fun trivia to know about tho.

[@lucasstr5653]

is it me or there is a strangesimilarity with Tartakovsky's actions sequences and "Kill Bill"'s? I mean probably just because it's just a wide known storytelling tool but wouldn't surprise me if one inspired the other

[@NoneofYourBusiness667]

@@lucasstr5653 I would love to see a Tarantino and Tartakovsky team project.

[@SrGotasDeChuva]

Its all about opinion. I really found Samurai Jack Season 5 a masterpiece. Such a beautiful and épico conclusion.

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

Same and agreed! It’s all amazing and fantastic as a whole!

[@theriotartist]

I thought it was absolutely perfect and beautiful.

[@adamkoncz27]

Yeah my man

[@king-su2on]

I love season 5

[@silentsideshader30309]

I loved most of Samurai Jack Season 5. It’s just the ending that made me feel meh. I mean at first I didn’t like it and thought it felt pretty underwhelming but after the game came out it did make the ending so much better but looking back now I do respect the original ending. Even so I do still think the game and its conclusion and true ending is still loads better.

[@GrandSupremeDaddyo]

Jack's battle with the ninja in the shadowy temple is one of the best looking things ever.

[@mookiestewart3776]

Loved it since it aired when I was 11 amazing episode

[@AquaticSkipper]

Trapped in the future for 50 years, but importantly does not age. I'm totally fine with the ashi stuff, and the finale ties in with his having to address his entitlement/expectations earlier to achieve balance. Plus you experience the highs and lows he did for years trying to get to a portal back, it hits well for me and plenty others

[@JayMallow]

I still love the Jack and the 300 episode where he did direct reference to The 300 and Miller's style, then later Zach Snyder literally copied Tartakovsky's shots in the movie.

[@Slim-yu1ud]

I legitimately love symbionic Titan. I wish it could the second season that was teased.

[@TylerMcNamer]

Hotel Transylvania was made for entertainment and escapism. An escape to the hotel. I never took the trilogy seriously, and that's why I love it! There's a time to turn on the brain and there are times to turn them off and laugh at the gags.

[@rarity-bo8pk]

True

[@thewildcardperson]

Preach

[@joshuajoe1419]

True but other than the animation, I don’t think Genndy should have done the sequels, he should have done his own shows and gotten to do Popeye and Can You Imagine? at Sony while some other director made the sequels.

[@kyb7795]

Aldult swim is killing it when it comes to animated shows

[@sporepics]

Yeah, while they don't air dogshit.

[@kyb7795]

@The Jerma985 F

[@maverickhuntermeta4954]

[Adult swim] is pretty much doing what Cartoon Network Used to do, sort of.

[@The_MEMEphis]

@@maverickhuntermeta4954 adult swim is way more experimental than cartoon network even when cartoon network was in it's prime not to mention the amount of personality adult swim has in its commercials and bump breaks

[@LowellLucasJr.]

Genndy is one of greatest creators saving western animation right now. He stands proud to show originality and dynamic thinking can make any project a fantastic marvel!

[@joshhannibal2267]

The best to ever animate. His style was so distinctive and i loved his combat style.

[@bladedgambit3158]

Another thing that should be noted are the sounds effects (explosions, gunshots, and machinery) is adds a lot more crunch to the shows.

[@drewhalcro6082]

For me Gendy is a master of "show, don't tell". The use of movement, sound and light makes for a very sensory experience.

[@XanderFlicks]

I hear SSX 3 music in the background ayyy great video btw, love animation and all that Genndy has done with it.

[@seriusxs957]

ayyy, love your skits!

[@JosephDutra]

Genndy Tartakovsky truly is one of the GOATs of Animation.

[@DippedInInk]

Genndy is amazing. Samurai Jack and Titan gets a lot of replay in my house. As a non fan of Star Wars his version was incredible. Primal was great and Unicorn was good. Love the little to no dialogue method.

[@mtperlow1207]

Great work. Perfect way to gear up for the second half of Primal.

[@j.b.b.96]

just finished Samurai Jack this night.. S5 was a masterpiece.

[@SCF721]

Season 5's first half was a masterpiece. The ending was pretty bad.

[@Msr.Mvundlelavic]

@@SCF721 hate to say I agree 😢

[@SCF721]

@@Msr.Mvundlelavic it sucks because the first 2 episodes were among the best in the series. After that it started to go downhill

[@andrewnapolitano6787]

Symbionic titan was an absolute masterpiece. I want that show back sooo badly. One season just is not enough

[@stevenmoreno9421]

I grew up with this mans work as a child watching all his cartoons. He honestly is a huge inspiration for me because I’m coming up with my own cartoon. I wish to meet Genndy one day to tell him about my idea just to get a good opinion off of him or maybe some advice he’d be willing to give. I’m not a great artist but the story is coming along well and I can’t wait for more of his work to be put out.

[@stevenmoreno9421]

Genndy if you see this, thank you so much for giving 90’s kids a great childhood experience with your cartoons

[@cara-seyun]

Did you meet him yet?

[@linux750]

9:25 The poster in the background is a reference to the song "Faces" by the music artist named "Clio"

[@brandenwalker5154]

Genndy Tarakovsky is my favorite cartoonist ever I wish genndy come back to do more sym bionic Titans again

[@spritemon98]

I'm pretty sure the executives at cartoon network wrote it off because they couldn't get a toy deal making it "unprofitable"

[@pablocasas5906]

Genndy was probably the first modern animation director that I discovered, it helps that during commercial breaks Cartoon Network used to interview their shows creators, others featured were Danny Antonucci from Ed, Edd & Eddy. I grew up watching Dexter's Lab on Cartoon Network Latin America in the late 90s and when before Samurai Jack's premiere they showed those interviews. Despite being totally different in tone I could immediately recognize the similarities between his shows. Clone Wars was actually my first contact with Star Wars

[@its_casual_thursday9090]

I love the music from Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn in the background when talking about how Genndy Tartakovsky was perfect for a Star Wars cartoon lol

[@aaronjohnson1286]

Sym bionic Titan need to be revived

[@samisusmelm2416]

word

[@spellweaver1453]

Definitely

[@helvetewinter68666]

It would be too much for this times

[@huzaifahahmed4303]

I had almost forgotten about that show, it popped into my head earlier today, and then this got recommended to me.

[@iamablacksabbathsong9765]

Just not half 3d and 2d , it should just entirely 3d or 2d animation

[@Lavapasta]

also yes that is Rob Zombie's Dragula set to footage of Hotel Transylvania, a movie about Dracula lmao

[@jempalomo7089]

Imagine if this guy creates a Hellboy animated series like adapting the Short stories of hellboy, it's a perfect fit to his style of visual storytelling and the aeasthetic.

[@cxptainfordo275]

That's all well and good except hellboy is lame af

[@Alien-d3z]

You're absolutely right. I love Hellboy and Genndy would do a top tier job working on it

[@DonniedrakoE]

Genndy literally is a master law over what you can do with animation.

[@crackman45crack95]

This video gives this man the recognition he deserves. He shaped my childhood.

[@jp5834]

I didn't even know who he was before watching this. I was just a guy who liked cartoons. Seeing how I've seen all of those works and them all having been made by the same guy just gives me a new appreciation for what he's done. The dude created my childhood. Nice to see that part of my life come full circle.

[@holitinne]

Ah you used Palace of the innocents, the ultimate Samurai dubstep theme. Well done!

[@Lavapasta]

when I was figuring out the background tracks I was afraid it would clash too much with Ride by Deepsky, but I ended up keeping it in and judging by your reaction it looks like it might have worked after all. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@holitinne]

Lavapasta I listen to that when I read Lone Wolf and Cub and play Ghost of Tsushima. Highly recommend both.

[@philosophyfrog2653]

I'm happy to see someone else appreciates Genndy Tartakovsky's work. He's an amazing artist, animator and director. He does not get the attention he deserves.

[@lonelywhale3337]

So THIS is why I love The Clone Wars so much

[@josipnikolic6711]

you meen clone wars. The clone wars is diffrent show.

[@domesticdragonwaffle]

Let's just all admit it now. Genndy is not just a genius, he's a legend. A true master at his art, and will be one of the few entertainers who will be remembered years, even decades after he passes on.

[@blondiefox2781]

Calm down, he's just an overhyped animator.

[@domesticdragonwaffle]

@@blondiefox2781 to you he is. But then again, most people these days are too small minded to appreciate a film or show that is more of a showing story instead of telling. That's why we have the Disney Star Wars trilogy.

[@neosoontoretro]

14:27 Yeah, I didn't have a problem with Jack & Ashi's relationship. And I honestly think people who are trying to make an issue out of their relationship because Jack is apparently immortal while Ashi is younger are frankly just looking for something to complain about. In fact, I think people overlook the symbolic nature of their relationship, Jack & Ashi represent yin & yang. If Jack vs Aku was about light vs the darkness then Jack & Ashi's relationship is about the harmony between light and darkness which is ultimately leads Jack defeating Aku once and for all. The only fundamental problem that I had with the series finale is that it felt too rushed and you can tell that Genndy wanted to do much more to bring Samurai Jack to an epic conclusion.

[@one.ofmillions]

Definitely broke my heart when i first heard that symbiotic titan was cancelled. Absolutely adored that show as a kid

[@DolphinJoy12345]

Great video. Genndy is a legend. I loved season 5 of Jack though. Hopefully Titan will get a final season on adult swim too.

[@m1zz613]

this was a really fun and interesting video to watch. i love gendys work!

[@julianbruno1436]

I couldn’t stop thinking about SSX’s 3 Soundtrack while watching your video. Great video btw! Thank you for sharing your insight.

[@TheMelMan]

I liked Ashi. Glad she was in the season. I like how she showed Jack's influence while travelling to all the places he had been. It was a great recap of his journey that was about to end.

[@WakoDoodle]

Growing up, Genndy to me was a cinematic cartoonist. If you saw his name anywhere on it, it was guarenteed to be an experience like no other. Usually a grand epic adventure that's full of great references or a serious story that doesn't talk down, but at eye-level. There is so many shows I've discovered thanks to his work, that I keep finding myself going back just to see something I've missed or to experience a grand story all over again.

[@bigpunisher2383]

Dude Primal was so damn good!! One of my favorite shows

[@daylight5130]

This is one really enjoyable video since G.Tartakovsky is amazing animator of my childhood. I dont really agree on some subjects u meantioned but i still really appreciate this video since it really explains full Tartakovskys story.

[@sumadronga]

Primal is such a fucking gem. The dread I felt with episode 7 is something I hadn't felt since I was a child.

[@CarbyGuuGuu]

Honestly can’t wait to see what Unicorn: Warriors Eternal brings to the table.

[@johnsoapmactavish9921]

I just love the fighting sequences in Clone wars and Samurai Jack. A wideshot of all the action, little to no dialogue and pauses between the fights.

[@vincentholden9224]

Great video on one of my favorite animation directors.

[@kenrickbautista6141]

Genndy Tartakovsky... I LOVE THAT MAN! 😊 He is one of my biggest influences.

[@mechakinggidora]

Wow had no idea he worked on Hotel Transylvania, that feels so random to me. And 1000% agree with the majority of your points, I absolutely loved what he did with The Clone Wars. Probably the only time General Grevious was actually a potent, well designed, badass, threat and I loved that.

[@kwolf130]

Primal came out during my birthday weekend and MAN was that a treat. Also I had nooooo idea he made Symbionic Titan. He’s definitely one of my favorite directors!

[@Obi-Wan_Kenobi]

I owe Tartakovsky a lot for creating some of the most epic and action-packed scenes my character has ever had! My fight with Durge for example showed off lightsaber and Force feats I didn't even know I was cable of performing!

[@Lavapasta]

dont forget the akira-style bike shot

[@Obi-Wan_Kenobi]

@@Lavapasta Can a Jedi ask to look any cooler? The answer is (of course) no!

[@Lavapasta]

@@Obi-Wan_Kenobi somebody start a petition to remake Akira but with Anakin as Tetsuo and Obi-wan as Kanaeda

[@Obi-Wan_Kenobi]

@@Lavapasta Woe is me! I don't know enough about Akira to support this statement!

[@wulfzendit1135]

Hello There .

[@saadsrequiemforsasuke7041]

Dexter's laboratory and Samurai Jack are my childhood ,and Sym-bionic is just something l completely fell in love with, because of how cool it was!! Especially Lance 😍🔥

[@KrazyKaiser]

"Dead I am the one, exterminatin' son; Slippin' through the trees, stranglin' the breeze" as Dracula rocks the mic is some great editing.

[@MicTheOni]

The man has been consistent his entire career I'm always excited to see what Tartakovsky does next.

[@reverbthevocal421]

The most iconic thing about Genndy to me has to be his type of art styles. My art style is very geometric(pfp is very old, pay no attention), so seeing someone with many geometric art styles can be motivating for me to continue doing art.

[@theonlycatonice]

Primal had 2 animated episodes that are my very favourite. I legit teared up in one of them.

[@SicklyOlive]

Was not expecting to hear music from Gundam Unicorn while watching a video essay on Genndy Tartakovsky. But I'm all for it!

[@Lance_Manyn]

This video will be very helpful to me. I just binged Primal yesterday on HBOMAX and was blown away. By episode 2 I was glued to the TV, I just couldn't take my eyes off the screen. I see Samurai Jack is also available, so I'll be starting that soon.

[@judahking18]

The usage of the SSX3 OST’s is such a nice touch👌🏾

[@ILikeBleachItsTrue]

3:56 I can't believe I never realized / internalized that the characters don't have black outlines. That's nuts

[@CLEANDrumCovers]

I thought Samurai Jack’s season 5 is one of the best animated cartoon seasons I’ve ever seen... is that just me?

[@rustybuckets2143]

Shoutout to your choice in background music, top notch

[@dananon2112]

Love the use of the glitch mob song in the video. :P I kept thinking I had music on playing somewhere XD

[@Quantumanandha]

Eternal Evergreen golden memories. Thank you Earth for this.

[@Adrians_Ideas]

If this man and James Baxter teamed up on a project they would make an unstoppable force

[@RetroIsaac]

Oh my god through Glen Kean in that mix and I think the world would implode.

[@conlangshowcasing2690]

What about Don Bluth?

[@RetroIsaac]

@@conlangshowcasing2690 dude...yes.

[@farazzaidi944]

His Samurai Jack style of that time is what is the the 'in thing' in today's time

[@rappadapp]

8:29 love the side eye you gave yourself because a bunch of people would disagree.

[@cauaviniciusguedes2004]

Sym-bionic Titan is so underrated show.

[@wylon87]

Heard me some of Glitch Mob there, good music selection there good buddy!

[@boxybob6976]

Genndy's clone wars is the best star wars product to date

[@Canadish]

No arguments.

[@muffin9124]

This was really interesting, thanks for making it

[@amphithere]

I was always disappointed that symbiotic titan got cancelled. I loved it as a kid and thought it had a lot of potential with cool plot ideas. All of these cartoons were my favorites growing up and I'd like to start watching Primal soon 👏

[@thishollowhill]

Samurai Jack and Clone Wars. Bro, the cinematic references and pure utter utilization of the characters to their max potential in Clone Wars is mind blowing. I love Samurai Jack, it blew my mind when it first came out. But the Clone Wars was so refined and perfected, there is almost no flaws besides it’s short length.

[@Honest_Abe1]

13:05 Well come on, it isn’t a widely beloved and iconic piece of media without the botched ending.

[@nturgaz6953]

It was really a pleasure seeing this video,thank you for all the work you put into it, as a last comment, it would be great if Genndy Tartakovsky ,as a last project he could give us an final to Sim Bionic Titan .😁

[@AndrewDasilvaPLT]

Thank you for using Gundam Unicorn background music.

[@TheStandardBearer]

I enjoy his style very much.

[@jordat1344]

"The Cinematography of Genndy Tartakovsky" you talked nothing about cinematography, all that you talked about was some artistic opinions about the shows from a none artist's point of view

[@Freelancer4tehwin]

I love how Clone Wars, with 2-5 minute episodes, routinely had more dialogue than Samurai Jack, with 25 minute long episodes. There is something magical about Jack's use of silence. It so often puts me in mind of the traditional Hollywood epic and its capacity for breathing on a moment.

[@hatemalialahmri130]

يا ناس الرجل هذا هو الأكثر ابداعاً اتمنى له حياة طويله و مليئه بالإبداع 💕

[@cadnaancade75]

أتفق معك

[@TrenchMan93]

Wonderful and insightful!

[@TVgoodies]

1:39 where did you tokk the clips of this Early test of Dexter's laboratory?

[@ProjectXA3]

Freaking awesome bro. Gonna share it in like five chats and then go see if Clone Wars is on d+

[@duongbinh211]

Really awesome video mate! I just watched Primal and ended up binging the whole series in 1 day. Like... Hell my favourite cartoon show since Paranoia Agent so far! 🥺♥️. Oh and take this subscription. You deserve it.

[@BugsyFoga]

Now there's yet another thing Gendy's a master at.

[@andyzhang7890]

I think I’m really gonna love this channel...

[@508ctk]

Genndy Tartakovsky is goated. A fucking legend.

[@user-ew4pe7zf3k]

Everything the guy puts out is a masterpiece.. Enough said

[@Sour_Ink]

Idk If I agree with the hole Jack relationship being "yikes". But it was an easy out for the show. Endings are hard to nail almost every show misses. Im not sure what a perfect ending would look like with this show. since its more of an episodic adventure and we dont have a ton of his family backstory or even his early life. That being said its a master piece and so is primal. Primal has nailed everything so far for me 10/10 every episode but one.

[@MysteriousStrangerVA]

Man, a dream team up for me would be Genndy Tartakovsky and Zack Snyder. Both their styles of direction and storytelling are so similar, yet I feel like they’d work off each other rather than just do the same thing.

[@Icanonlycountto4]

Rewatching Dexters Lab rekindled my love of animation. It’s not just the jokes but the infinite possibilities. I remember how dope the old Justice League cartoons were and really wish Warner had gone animated for their cinematic universe

[@momerathsoutgabe-mt1gc]

I'm a casual fan of the guy. I have seen most of his works, I had no idea he had anything to do with Hotel Transylvania. That is so cool. My kid loves those movies. I enjoyed his works as a kid and now my kids are as well (my son has also watched, and loves dexter's lab) Can't wait to show him samurai jack.