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  1. 07-14-2004, 03:51 PM #1
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    Futurama

    So, I know I'm a bit behind, I just bought season 3 yesterday. Pardon me if this has been discussed already.

    Does anyone know what 3D program they're using? Only a trained eye can notice when they switch back and forth between 2D and 3D, but I am so impressed with how well it blends!

    Damn, I wish I had a team of writers that could come up with witty episodes. I'm trying to launch my own animated series, but things that I think are funny aren't necessarily so to others (as in, it goes over their head). I'm just in a creative block right now. I can't even think of a concept for a show. How pathetic is that?

    Another question:

    Which series do you like best?

    -Futurama
    -Simpsons
    -Family Guy
    -King of the Hill


    Mine is Futurama, hands down. It far surpasses the Simpsons, but Family Guy is a very, very close second.
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    I love Futurama, but Family Guy tops it, imo. "Damnit Janet" is the funniest episode of any show i've ever seen.

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    Futurama is a great show. However simpsons is simply a wonderful classic. Sorry, I don't know what program they use. Good luck with your show though.
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    Futurama wins hands down out of them all, it just really appeals to my quirky sense of humour
    But it's been taken off terrestrial and I can't afford sky *cries*
    Simpsons is a second close though

    I don't know what program they use sorry, but good luck with your show
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    Futurama and Family Guy tie for me, then it's simpsons turn

    And I read somewhere that Futurama is made by MAYA, can't find the link sorry
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  6. 07-14-2004, 04:56 PM #6
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    poon knows.

    South Park is Maya, I don't think Futurama is. At least I'm pretty sure he said something else.

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    I think perhaps The Simpsons is my all time classic but Futurama has been my favourite now for a couple of years.
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    king of the hill is just pants
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    Re: Futurama

    Originally posted by weilerino
    So, I know I'm a bit behind, I just bought season 3 yesterday. Pardon me if this has been discussed already.

    Does anyone know what 3D program they're using? Only a trained eye can notice when they switch back and forth between 2D and 3D, but I am so impressed with how well it blends!
    "To clarify for anyone curious, we use Softimage Toonz for 2D ink&paint/composite, and Alias|Wavefront PowerAnimator and Maya for 3D...

    Any how, sorry for any techno-speak.

    -s.vanzo
    rough draft"

    Quoted from an e-mail from Scott Vanzo. The whole mail is posted here:

    http://www.peelified.com/cgi-bin/Futurama/1-000562/






    Futurama is my favourite.
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    Re: Re: Futurama

    Originally posted by aversion in 2003
    Softimage Toonz for 2D ink&paint/composite, Alias|Wavefront PowerAnimator and Maya for 3D
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    family guy is the funniest, futurama is the best.
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    Re: Futurama

    Originally posted by weilerino


    Damn, I wish I had a team of writers that could come up with witty episodes. I'm trying to launch my own animated series, but things that I think are funny aren't necessarily so to others (as in, it goes over their head). I'm just in a creative block right now. I can't even think of a concept for a show. How pathetic is that?

    It happens to most of us - just do what the Futurama and Family Guy writers do: bit parodies on old movies, TV shows, urban legends (like the brilliant Roswell That Ends Well).
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  13. 07-14-2004, 05:20 PM #13
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    Anyone tried the game? It looks rubish! The cell shading is crap. They should have made it 2D and kept the original art, or made it with the 3D art that they sometimes have. Hmm, maybe futurama would be good as a flash game...
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    The Simpsons are ok if absolutely nothing else is on, but personally I think the rest of the shows mentioned (other than South Park of course) are largely a waste of valuable airtime.

    If you guys want true comedy then you should check out Aqua Teen Hunger Force on the Cartoon Network. It's pure genius.
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  16. 07-15-2004, 09:39 AM #16
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    Yeah, it's pretty good work considering how the artwork isn't that complicated, but is used effectively.
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    Re: Re: Futurama

    Originally posted by Mathrim
    "To clarify for anyone curious, we use Softimage Toonz for 2D ink&paint/composite, and Alias|Wavefront PowerAnimator and Maya for 3D...

    Any how, sorry for any techno-speak.

    -s.vanzo
    rough draft"

    Quoted from an e-mail from Scott Vanzo. The whole mail is posted here:

    http://www.peelified.com/cgi-bin/Futurama/1-000562/


    Futurama is my favourite.
    Cool! Thanks for that info!!

    Originally posted by Mike-Edwards
    It happens to most of us - just do what the Futurama and Family Guy writers do: bit parodies on old movies, TV shows, urban legends (like the brilliant Roswell That Ends Well).
    except that i want mine to be "original" and not "resemble" any other show... know what i mean?
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  18. 07-21-2004, 07:42 AM #18
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    futurama and family guy cut the crossing line at the same time.
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