72 Forum Posts by "Stanpai"
Thank you for sharing the news, Tom. Even if it is news we never wish to receive about our own, it is comforting to know we all still matter even after our candle goes out. The light of life spreads to those we knew, and those we connect with before our time is up. The same is true for him. The comments in this thread prove as much.
May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.
Amazing that you finished the entire project in a single day.
What inspired this idea? And what did you learn from making it? Any thoughts now that it's done?
Howdy friends! Stanpai here with just some random thoughts about the voiceover scene on NG currently.
Right now, it feels to me like there's no shortage of talent but the people making cartoons aren't actually plugged into that pool of talent. Animators need to be willing to do a little extra work in finding the right person for their cartoons or, better yet, need to start working with a casting director. Most NG projects are unpaid opportunities so this sounds like a whole lot of extra work, but at least in the case of large collaboration projects like the FF7, Smash, and Toonami Collabs, this could go a long way. Actors need to put in the effort too.
I remember spending years working very hard to try and get into stuff as an actor. I still do so in the real world, as opposed to the more creative and fun side of Newgrounds. I think actors should be doing more to get themselves out there, but also think animators need to start caring a bit more about having not the same people voicing everything.
Aside from getting more people engaged here on the forum, what do you all think is the right move? How can we recharge the NG Voice community in a way that isn't a big circlejerk?
Hey Tom!
It looks like the scout feature on the Art portal has been removed, or at least hidden. I personally always took a lot of pride in finding people off of the site and bringing them here, and used to use the Scout page as part of my way to sweeten the deal.
Are there any plans to bring it back?
At 8/25/21 10:15 PM, ratchili wrote:Hi! Looking for someone who can do a voice that sounds like Gilbert Gottfried’s to read like 2 words for me, let me know if that’s you or anyone you know
I'm submitting on behalf of @sweetvtuber who made a sick tankmen vtuber rig for the community to use. I would love to see her get a model!
Newgrounds is an island amid a sea of conquered continents that has managed to remain true to itself thanks to steadfast management and culture. I cannot speak to the analytics of the site over time, but I know that many very talented people, very creative people, very passionate people, find a foothold here. They find a place that allows for properly expressing themselves, connecting with likeminded creators, and having hope of seeing the things they make with their passion over profits mentality actually achieve success. It's the reason I chose Newgrounds as the place for where I wanted to host a virtual festival.
Thank you for enabling me to enable others, and for giving us all a home to nurture our talents and inspire those who will come after.
Thanks for the love, Tom!
Everyone, put your best foot forward in Abobo and Flash Forward!
As for the festival, we've got just one final day of programming left, so don't miss it!
At 1/4/22 04:28 PM, TomFulp wrote:At 1/4/22 04:26 PM, Stanpai wrote:Thanks Tom!
For those interested, you can skip the middle-man and fill out the Panelist Application!
Must be 18 or older to panel!
I updated the post to link that instead now!
Behold, the TRUE King of the Portal.
Thanks Tom!
For those interested, you can skip the middle-man and fill out the Panelist Application!
Must be 18 or older to panel!
Thanks for organizing this, Xin!
I hope you get a shiny new beanie for Xinsmas.
Hello and welcome, Newgrounds community! The Newgrounds Festivals Committee is here with a brand new production just in time for the conclusion of Spooky Month™️. Just as conventions demand cosplay, so too does Halloween demand a costume...
Presenting the Newgrounds Festivals Halloween Costume Contest!
Participation is simple! Just fit out the contest submission form replete with a photo of your Halloween costume by 12:00 AM on October 30th. Participation is free, and open to all Newgrounds users.
Prizes for this event will be provided by a trio of powerful artists right here on Newgrounds!
1st, 2nd & 3rd place will win a drawing of their costume by one of the following users:
@Slimygoo | @RebeccaDoodles | @Kekiiro
1st place gets to choose which artist of the three will draw their costume. 2nd place will choose one of the remaining two artists for their art piece, and 3rd place will receive their drawing from the third and final artist.
In addition, 1st place will also win 1 month of Discord Nitro, provided by NG user @Coltrane.
The Judges
As your contest coordinators, a familiar duo takes the stage as your judges: @Stanpai & @LilSpook!
How to Enter
Entry is simple: just fill out the Halloween costume form! To verify your costume is actually you and not something you made years ago and don't have anymore, you'll need to upload a photo of the costume and a photo of you holding a piece of paper with the tag #NGFestHalloween.
Click here to fill out the submission form!
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There you have it! You've got just a few days to enter, so don't delay! At the end of the day, remember it's all for fun! We look forward to seeing your submissions!
Lastly, if you'd like to apply to join the Newgrounds Festivals Discord server, fill out the application here! (Must be 18 or older to join.)
Seeing as I can't quite send a DM until you accept my friend request, I figured I'd make my intent known.
Here are some projects with some of my English voice samples to give you an idea:
Phantom Blood - Until We Eternally Rest (Part 1)
Here's a link to a recent demo as well, so you can get an idea of my more recent recording quality.
Would be happy to discuss further in DMs.
At 7/24/21 05:09 AM, nillaaa wrote:Im planning to do an animation in celebration for the newest ace attorney game, I need voices for a narrator which can be anyone's voice. male or female i dont care just sound regal or whatever. barok and sherlock who will sound the most british, im talking chewsday innit caricature british and ryuunosuke who will just sound like a normal person.
an example of his voice is here and i am not expecting you to completely copy it btw, just giving you an idea of what to maybe kinda sound a tiny bit like.
here is my script.
and here is a little guide to remove background noise for those who use audacity.
please contact me ASAP with voice samples, im already storyboarding ;) lets collab !
At 6/12/21 10:54 PM, SevenOnAStick wrote:Hi @Stanpai! I was wanting to run a summer writing contest for some cash prizes but am not wanting to mess up the summer festival. If I wait to start the contest until after June 16th, will that cause you issues? I was planning on giving writers until Labor Day to submit, so it won't be too late if I wait until like next weekend to start the contest. Let me know what is easier for ya.
I don't think there's much need to worry about hurting the summer fest with your contest. I'd be happy to include mention of it during the festival as well to help with promotion!
Hey all, Stanpai here!
I'm currently populating a list of all-time favorite NG movies to potentially showcase during the Newgrounds Summer Festival. If you have a movie, new or old, that you enjoy and would like to share, please attach it to this thread!
This may be a bit overly ambitious... but I would be blown away to see our very own animated intro for the festival.
Where my DAICON IV bros at?!
Any animators interested in setting something like this up with me, do NOT hesitate to reach out.
At 5/15/21 07:05 AM, VideoGameKid wrote:Are you still looking for volunteers? And if so, what sort of work would I be expected to carry out as one?
Check the post pinned on the calendar from the NG front page!
At 5/14/21 09:38 PM, NeonnDreamer wrote:At 5/10/21 03:10 PM, Stanpai wrote:A New Community Event Approaches!
Hey, everyone! Stanpai here.
The ongoing Newgrounds Renaissance has been a chance for Newgrounds users new and old to discover their creative side and, more importantly, that this website is still a home for creatives to make their mark on the internet. With the recent success of events like Pico Day and the Art Office Hours, I want to keep that momentum going with a brand new virtual event.
Introducing the Newgrounds Summer Festival!
What is it?
The Newgrounds Summer Festival is a virtual event where attendees will be able to watch panels covering the various kinds of content available on Newgrounds, learn about Newgrounds history and culture, and build up a greater relationship with the community. This means learning from your peers and of course, building valuable connections with your fellow Newgrounds users.
How does it work?
Selected panelists will be given their own timeslot to present their panels just like at a normal convention. In addition, there will also be spaces for attendees to network and share their work. The event will be coordinated via Discord, with SFW panels being broadcast via livestream on the Newgrounds Festivals YouTube Channel.
What kind of panels are planned?
The main goal is to feature panels that cover any of the main four following categories:
-Animation
-Game Development
-Audio
-Art
In addition, I would also love to see panels that cover Newgrounds Culture & History. If you have a cool idea for a panel that covers content like this, or something you think is worth hosting a panel about, please do not hesitate to apply! Even if your panel idea doesn't cover one of the things listed above, that doesn't mean it can't still be put into the schedule!
Why are you doing this?
Newgrounds has always been a home to me and countless others over the years. Though many of us have come and gone, we always end up back on the portal eventually. With this new wave of activity and interest in Newgrounds, there hasn’t been a better time to continue building up the most powerful site on the internet.
As for why me in particular, I have been working as convention & conference staff at events throughout the Southeast US since around 2014, and have been hosting panels at conventions for even longer. I know how these things are operated and I know how to make sure this event will go smoothly. I want to use my experience in this field to make a meaningful event that gives back to the community that helped raise me.
When is it?
I'm tentatively looking at the weekend of June 25th, giving us a lead-time of a month and a half to gather panelists and prepare a core team to help make it happen. This date is not yet set in stone, so please stay tuned for updates in the near future.
How can I get involved?
Just as Newgrounds is all about Everything by Everyone, so too is this event only possible through everyone's shared efforts. We'll need panelists and event staff to keep the ship running smoothly. There are also some other cool opportunities to get involved described below, so please take a look!
If you would like to host a panel, please fill out the Panel Application Form.
If you would like to volunteer as event staff, please fill out the Staff Application Form.
If you’d like to contribute creative assets for the event, such as promotional art or otherwise, please contact me directly here on Newgrounds. Be sure to include some examples of your work!
If you upload something to the portal related to the event, tag it with #NGSummerFest2021
If you are interested in hosting some sort of contest or offering prize-support as part of the NGSF, please feel free to reach out via DM.
If you have any additional ideas or comments you’d like to share, please feel free to leave them in the comments or shoot me a DM!
Some important details:
Due to the adult nature of Newgrounds humor and culture (see: Tankmen), direct access to the event’s server will require age verification. SFW panels may be viewed by anyone via the external livestream. Thank you for your understanding.
That's all for now! Please be sure to leave your thoughts, comments and so on in the replies.
-Stanpai
I've never attended a con (or anything similar) before let alone hosted a panel, I was considering applying for an art panel. What kind of things should we talk about during a panel showcase? I saw it's required to be around an hour or so long, and I'm not sure what I would talk about besides what my art is and such.
We aren't looking for personal exhibitions for panel (with some exceptions, like if Krinkles hosted a Madness panel because of its impact on NG culture). Instead we are looking for educational discussions or workshops, fan panels covering NG content, or some sort of creative idea. I suggest looking at panel schedules from your local conventions online for inspiration.
At 5/14/21 03:53 PM, KuiperPop wrote:This sounds fun. Is it possible to start a panel for promotional or showcase purposes?
Not likely to approve panels that are just "Hey look at my stuff".
If you have a game or something to showcase, keep an eye out for the gamedev showcase application.
If it's something else, DM me about it.
At 5/14/21 02:10 AM, The-Great-One wrote:At 5/14/21 02:08 AM, Stanpai wrote:Fill out the panelist app and, if selected, you'll be brought onto a second round selection process. Webcam not required.
Alright. Do you have a date in mind. Due to recent events I am REALLY behind on my work and may be switching jobs soon so an estimated date would be helpful.
At 5/14/21 01:50 AM, The-Great-One wrote:I don't think I have a Discord. Been meaning to do that lately. I may have made on in the past and forgotten about it. I would love to contribute a panel for Newgrounds Culture & History. After doing The Interviewer for over ten years I think I've gathered quite a bit.
Will I need a webcam as well or will just microphone will do?
How will the panel operate?
If I can't be a part of it, let me know what you need and I'll see what I can do.
Fill out the panelist app and, if selected, you'll be brought onto a second round selection process. Webcam not required.
The Chad @ImKevin dropped a stellar art piece for the event!
Hey all, Stanpai here!
When submitting poems, try to keep them short and sweet, something that can be read in 15-30 seconds. Haikus are a great fit for this kind of format. Can't wait to see what you all will contribute!
At 5/11/21 10:03 PM, Stepford wrote:I'm interested in hosting a Game Development panel, but I'm unsure as to what I could present to the audience that would be universally helpful (to people across multiple engines) and entertaining for an entire hour.
Give it some thought. I'd love to have more gamedev panels.
It's only been 24 hours but we've already started receiving panel applications! Thrilled to see support so quickly.
With that in mind, if you want to get your panel on the schedule, don't delay, apply today!
