New short!

[Rob]

Another quick two day short this time. Dave and Chase have another one on the way, which looks like it'll be out sometime early next week.

Check it out!! (http://www.explosm.net/movies/149/)

I got the idea Monday and figured it was worth an all nighter or two to finish (I'm posting this at 6 in the morning and ready to crash)

Hope you people get at least a slight chortle out of it.

[KaosInferno]

That was awesome haha more than just a slight chuckle lol

[Mr Anorexia]

chortle

[Godly]

Haha, that's cute.

[Mr. Wink]

Nice touch at the end. Made me chuckle.

[Unspoken_Demise]

I didn't see the ending coming. I expected him to fall or something. Bravo.

[frozen_flame]

That was brilliant.

*claps*

[CharlieH]

What. Not sugar coating this, but i didn't think it was all that fantastic. Why would the guy looking to the left cause him to fall off a treadmill. I didn't laugh.

Also, to everyone below me, fuck off, whats wrong with constructive critisism?

[sarahstrangex]

I liked it. I mean, it wasn't hysterical LOL funny, but I did chuckle a bit.

[ilovebrownies]

way to be pre-emptive charley :gj:

[Mirrorman]

Hahaha thats awesome. And don't jump out of your pants Charlie, nobody cares.

[Ditto]

Clever and fresh. It made me chuckle. I liked seeing the traditional stick characters in a setting that is familiar to many. Good job!

[Mr. Wink]

What. Not sugar coating this, but i didn't think it was all that fantastic. Why would the guy looking to the left cause him to fall off a treadmill. I didn't laugh.

Also, to everyone below me, fuck off, whats wrong with constuctive critisism?

Here's a bit of constructive criticism, you spelt constructive wrong. Also the guy fell of the treadmill because he was running really fast and if you turn sideways when you are running really fast you can fall over, especially on a treadmill, also he was distracted from running. You probably don't understand because you have never run anywhere in your life. Especially not on a treadmill. Also you are a plank.

[wccrawford]

Great! I registered just to post this... I had trouble not laughing out loud. (At work...)

[Unspoken_Demise]

Great! I registered just to post this... I had trouble not laughing out loud. (At work...)
Well then welcome. And yes, I have done that too, and it makes me co-workers look at me funny.

[19RAD]

Haha, great ending! It was totally worth you pulling all-nighters =P
Looking forward to the next short from explosm!

[Urser]

I don't get it.

[reredrum]

lol, i checked it out this morning, just before you posted rob, i watched the movie.
first to see the movie! fuck ya!
love the movie, short, but very funny

[Rob]

Why would the guy looking to the left cause him to fall off a treadmill.

I'm curious, is Charlie the only one who saw it this way? I was hoping it'd be obvious that he looks over after the guy falls, not causes him to fall via telekinesis or whatever.

Does it really look that way? I can probably change the timing or something if it's confusing.

[Unspoken_Demise]

I'm curious, is Charlie the only one who saw it this way? I was hoping it'd be obvious that he looks over after the guy falls, not causes him to fall via telekinesis or whatever.

Does it really look that way? I can probably change the timing or something if it's confusing.
I see what you were going for. The guy fell because he was startled. Then in his confusion he looked towards the source of the distraction. Falling and looking simultaneously.

[Oofie]

He means why would looking towards the fat guy cause treadmill guy to fall, nothing to do with the guy on the left looking at him.

e: I think

e2: Wait nvm

[squish]

I'm curious, is Charlie the only one who saw it this way? I was hoping it'd be obvious that he looks over after the guy falls, not causes him to fall via telekinesis or whatever.

Does it really look that way? I can probably change the timing or something if it's confusing.

No I totally got it. In fact... that was the funniest flippin bit!

[Rob]

He means why would looking towards the fat guy cause treadmill guy to fall, nothing to do with the guy on the left looking at him.

e: I think

e2: Wait nvm

Yeah I think you're right actually.

[Quadros]

Still, Charlie's still a little dense for not getting it.

[cerysssx]

Totally worth your all nighters. 8)
Well done!

[RessXalcor]

Yeah I think you're right actually.

It's ok Rob, don't change it. Just because Charlie's lost his lunch money he's being a little bitch.

[Rob]

I could change it if I wanted to though. I've changed it twice since this morning to fix small things. That's the beauty of Flash animation!

[exetra]

I think the fact that everything happens simultaneously is what might make people think that the guy to the left is causing the guy on the right to fall since the guy on the left looking at the stair pro guy can shift your focus.

Sorry to get in the way of crucifying Charlie and tonguing Rob's asshole. Do go on.

[xXAnarquiaXx]

As always a great short by you guys, i seriously do not know how you can make up comics everyday and still have ideas to do videos..

[xatm092]

Could have been funnier I think, something hilarious should have happened to the guy that shouted "I did it".

I was also a bit confused as to why someone shouting "I did it" would make someone else fall over while running on a treadmill, but that bit was funny so I guess comedy > realism.

[Mouserz]

I liked the end.

[Quadros]

Could have been funnier I think, something hilarious should have happened to the guy that shouted "I did it".

I was also a bit confused as to why someone shouting "I did it" would make someone else fall over while running on a treadmill, but that bit was funny so I guess comedy > realism.

Next time you're on a treadmill ramp the speed to 20 then look and turn sideways.

Oh, and if you do please videotape it and post it here.

[symphonik]

Also registered just to post this.

Before I watched: "Oh fuck, why do comics do this? Remember when Garfield or Dilbert had cartoons? Never put human voices to comics, it ruins everything. God damnit." (translated: "At first I was like")

After I watched: (wiping drool from my desk having laughed uncontrollably with my mouth hanging open) (translated: "then I lol'd")

Good jorb.

[Derek]

I wouldn't mention this here, but I don't have access to make my own thread on the forum.

I just wanted to mention you guys were put into today's "Least I Could Do."
http://www.leasticoulddo.com/

[Oscar]

Oh snap! That's hilarious. Good job Rob (Y)

[El Zilcho]

I thought everything was perfect. But then again, I've seeing this after you've changed it twice apparently.

I like Rob's drawing style alot.

[Rob]

I've actually changed it three times! Try to spot all three (turn the short upside down to read the answers)

[Benjaman]

So how does it feel to finally have a short where you're the main character Rob?

[Fluzz]

Very funny, they should definitely offer that option with most stair climbers, or whatever they're called.

[Fluzz]

ahhh double post

[DoctorSpud]

Hahaha, that was great. Also good to see you worked with Dan Paladin with the music at the end, that guy's awesome.

[Buddy13]

I registered just to say how awesome that was. And anyone who didn't get the treadmill guy wasn't paying attention. Granted, I wasn't paying very much attention to him the first time through. I was focused on stairmaster guy, but the second he screamed "I did it!" and the treadmill guy flew off, I got what happened. Then I watched it again, and his reaction is funnier, because you can actually see him look, then stumble, then mutter "son of a..." as he falls and flies off. And <em>then</em> stairmaster guy looks over.

[edit]: I'm editing just to say how I'm not going to edit that HTML that didn't work.

[flicky]

As always, nice animating. It was funny, cute funny but not gratuitous violence funny which is more sexy. i thought you could have made the guy falling of the treadmill crack his skull or been sucked underneath, outlining the grave dangers associated with treadmills.

[Metalhead636]

That. Was. Awesome.


Rob, will you marry me?

[XxDiNiSxX]

Now I understand exercise. Thanks Rob.

[Arconvict]

Here's a bit of constructive criticism, you spelt constructive wrong.

I think i just pooped a little. On another note, i liked the short, keep em' coming :D

[nick815]

Here's a bit of constructive criticism, you spelt constructive wrong. Also the guy fell of the treadmill because he was running really fast and if you turn sideways when you are running really fast you can fall over, especially on a treadmill, also he was distracted from running. You probably don't understand because you have never run anywhere in your life. Especially not on a treadmill. Also you are a plank.

I'm pretty sure it's spelled "spelled"... Yeah, the computer is telling me to fix it to from 'spelt' to 'spelled'. Nice run-on sentence, too.

Anyway, great short, keep them coming!

[Crabstick]

I'm never going to the gym again.

[Tyler_Legrand]

I like it when you make funny stories with no punchline. :shobon:

So how does it feel to finally have a short where you're the main character Rob?

lol

[onlinesneh]

Hey Awesome work, very interesting (creativity at its best )
I was wondering if thr is any tool to make comics or small stories, if you cud suggest something or how one can make on this site?

Sneh
Sneha@jobeehive.com

[xXAnarquiaXx]

Hey Awesome work, very interesting (creativity at its best )
I was wondering if thr is any tool to make comics or small stories, if you cud suggest something or how one can make on this site?

Sneh
Sneha@jobeehive.com


there is a program called Comic Life... it comes with different layouts for frames and qoute bubbles and many more special things.. i havnt had a real chance to try it out but it looks promising.. i usually just make mine with photoshop

[woodentoast]

It gave me a laugh but then so did this,

So how does it feel to finally have a short where you're the main character Rob?

[Zgamer]

It made me laugh a little. Nice job.

[nobos5is]

Haha...
A little confusing..
But i still liked it
This is going to sound extremely uh...
not ironic... but like i don't know.
Lol
But couldn't the shorts be longer, or more like Spartacus?
Haha

[sly939]

I'm pretty sure it's spelled "spelled"... Yeah, the computer is telling me to fix it to from 'spelt' to 'spelled'. Nice run-on sentence, too.

"Spelt" is a valid word. It is an alternate spelling of the word "spelled," and either can be used, whatever the circumstances. Just because the computer does not recognize it does not mean it's not real. Most computers/computer programs are not perfect in grammar or spelling.

[Jabo]

Hahahaha, thanks for the laugh.

I think I'm getting flash by tomorrow.

[exetra]

I was wondering if thr is any tool to make comics or small stories, if you cud suggest something or how one can make on this site?

Today I invented a machine that converts the ideas in your brain to digital comics in .png format using electrodes and advanced quantum physics. The only drawback is that it removes a few brain cells and also your soul.

[Metalhead636]

Today I invented a machine that converts the ideas in your brain to digital comics in .png format using electrodes and advanced quantum physics. The only drawback is that it removes a few brain cells and also your soul.

Ahh, Derelict copyrighted that in '98 though.



Also, when are more shorts?

[Digey]

The Stairs flipping up was really well done (little bit curious how you did it), and everything constructed in 3d looked nice, overall the pacing was good. I do agree with the End Punchline feeling a bit weird. I would have him startled, and start to stumble from it then fall (all happening really quickly). To build some anticipation to his fall.

[SlothMan]

SUNOVA-

[Zozo_dnc]

hah, god job at the short ;)

really funnny (:
like the music at the end, reminds me of .. idn wat of but yer...
make more shorts!

[exetra]

The Stairs flipping up was really well done (little bit curious how you did it),

Probably shape tweening and masking but I could be wrong. Rob's been doing sweet psuedo-3D stuff like that in flash since way back when.

[Ercoledi]

Perfect.

[Rob]

Probably shape tweening and masking but I could be wrong. Rob's been doing sweet psuedo-3D stuff like that in flash since way back when.

Yeah, pseudo 3D is the best way to put it.

The middle three steps are motion tweened in a loop, the top and bottom steps are shape tweened to create the wrap around effect. I'm a cheap animator so I pretty much just made sure the first frame and last frame of the loop were identical and then tweened my ass off until the in-between made sense.

Reversing the direction was kind of a drag though.

[White_Ninja]

The main reason I found this so funny was because I recently started going to the gym and work the stair master machine. That damn thing is irritating because you can never get to the top no matter how hard you try. The faster you step, the faster the machine goes... so to actually have someone get to the top is quite amazing! I would have yelled the same thing, and I would have probably made someone fall off their machine as well =D

[exetra]

Reversing the direction was kind of a drag though.

Select frames > Right click > Reverse frames.

Or didn't that work?

[Rob]

Whoa, I didn't know you could do that.

[exetra]

You've been using flash for how long now?

To be fair, it's an obscure feature :lol:

[RessXalcor]

6 years of flash use and I DIDN'T FUCKING KNOW THAT! FUCK! It could have made my life easier.

[exetra]

Sometimes if you reverse frames with tweens the motion ends up looking weird though, so yeaaaahhh.

[Ureshii]

So how does it feel to finally have a short where you're the main character Rob?

I was waiting for this.

I smiled but it wasn't that funny, though the joke was probably wasted on me because I had never seen one of those step things before.

[offrdchick6]

I'm curious, is Charlie the only one who saw it this way? I was hoping it'd be obvious that he looks over after the guy falls, not causes him to fall via telekinesis or whatever.

Does it really look that way? I can probably change the timing or something if it's confusing.


HECK NO!!! That guy is an idiot!! I thought it was hilarious!! If a guy eats crap off of a treadmill you're going to look over at him!! WTF is wrong with that guy?!?!?!

[bigboy]

it was hilarious! when my dad heard the opening part with the grunting he thought I was looking at porn or something! ¬_¬

[osirus]

O hai, explosm!

New short is awesome, I love it! I would really like to see shorts more often, like on weekly basis. :)

[exetra]

Yeah and I'd like a pretty pink birthday cake and a card from Rob, Kris, Matt and Dave.

On a weekly basis.

[Ender795]

it was hilarious! when my dad heard the opening part with the grunting he thought I was looking at porn or something! ¬_¬


hahaha I got that same thing from my roommate! Then I laughed and it confused my roommate. Needless to say he watched several shorts yesterday.

Good job Rob! You did it!!