JJ Conway
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Directing on a new series Past: Rise of the TMNT show (director) & movie (head of story),Transformers Earthspark (director), TMNT 2012 & Batman v TMNT (boards)
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Here are a few panels I drew from an earlier version of the
#RiseoftheTMNTmovie
.
Originally there was a huge fight in the lobby of Metro Tower that was cut in rewrites (both for time and because of the evolving story).
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I study this fight literally every time I start a new action board, just to remind myself what a great fight looks like.
It's a master class in efficient, to the point storytelling through action. Not a wasted frame.
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Here's another bit I storyboarded for the
#RiseoftheTMNTmovie
! Leo vs. Raph fights are always a highlight for me, so I had to board this one.
Special thanks to
@OldSwifty
for some cleanup help!
#RiseoftheTMNT
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Another scene I storyboarded for the
#RiseoftheTMNTmovie
! I really loved the scene that Tony and Becky wrote and wanted to board it myself.
#RiseoftheTMNT
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Here's some more of my Leo vs Raph fight from the
#RiseoftheTMNTmovie
! Some of the cross cutting was snipped out so that it's just my part.
Shout out to
@sleepy_kc
for some cleanup help!
#RiseoftheTMNT
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I literally study this fight every time I begin boarding an action scene, just to remind myself how to tell a story through action. It's incredible!
A little trip down memory lane. This is a small fight sequence I story boarded between Su and Kuvira. It’s short but packs a 🤜. I must admit I do miss staging these fights. What a fantastic show to be a part of.
#korra
#Lok
#legendofkorra
#storyboard
#kuvira
#sulinbeifong
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Doodles from an alumni panel I was on tonight. I miss my Teetles.
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In honor of the end of Rise of the TMNT, here are some photos from the first animatic screening of the finale.
#RiseoftheTMNT
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In honor of Rise's 2nd birthday, and since people reacted with such enthusiasm for this particular beat, here's a very short clip from the original "Shreddy or Not" fight.
It is very rough, and none of BG motion isn't worked out.
#RotTMNT
#RiseOfTheTMNT
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Uh oh, things are getting out of control here....
I guess he doesn't need a jetpack to fly anymore, huh?
I'm REALLY sorry, but this had to be done.
#RiseoftheTMNTmovie
#RiseSeason3
#saverottmnt
#rottmntdonnie
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This was the first thing I worked on for Rise of the TMNT!
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Here is another section I storyboarded on the season 1 finale of
#TransformersEarthspark
.
Most of this seq was storyboarded by the amazing
@verororoni
, but during revisions there was a rewrite so I had to storyboard a new ending to the fight.
#Transformers
#Earthspark
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I wish I'd saved the
#RiseoftheTMNTmovie
post that inspired this, but someone shared a drawing speculating that if Future Leo's jaw got bigger, would Donnie's already gigantic forehead get bigger in the future?
Inspired this shitpost of a drawing.
#RiseoftheTMNT
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Happy New Year! I hoped this would be the last sketch of 2021, but took until 2022 to finish!
#TMNT
#TMNT2012
#RiseoftheTMNT
#RotTMNT
#Splinter
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Hey animation fans, it would mean the world if you could give us a signal boost! Our union is negotiating to make some meaningful changes to our industry, and the more noise we can make the better!
#StoryCraftUnite
#NewDeal4Animation
#WeAre839
Storyboard Artists are taking more and more on with no additional schedule time and no additional pay. The cost is our health.
#StoryCraftUnite
#NewDeal4Animation
#WeAre839
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Early in the
#RiseoftheTMNTmovie
I sat down to explore how far I could push the Krang, and how scary I could make them. I cracked open JTHM by
@JhonenV
for inspiration and went to town.
We really strived to make them scarier and more dangerous than ever before.
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A few more panels I drew from an earlier version of the
#RiseoftheTMNTmovie
.
Originally there was a huge fight in the lobby of Metro Tower that was cut in rewrites (both for time and because of the evolving story).
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A sequence I storyboarded for the
#RiseoftheTMNTmovie
. I read it in the script and knew I had to draw it. I had a blast making the Krang more dangerous than ever before.
#RiseoftheTMNT
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"Shreddy or Not" originally had a much different fight, but at the rough storyboard stage we went a different route because we clearly didn't have enough screen time for the scene I was planning.
There was some awesome stuff, but I definitely prefer the final version.
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I'll often say that in a good storyboard, the story should be clear on mute.
This is what I'm talking about; the visual storytelling is simply masterful.
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Starting to get hyped for the
#RiseoftheTMNT
movie, so I drew a Leo!
It's been a long time since I've drawn my Teetles
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WOAH! Hell yeah!
'Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie' has been nominated for Best Animated Special at the 2023 Children Emmys.
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I mean, I think it's pretty great, but I'm biased.
1 year ago today, 'RISE OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: THE MOVIE' released on Netflix.
What's your opinion on the movie?
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After this, Donnie's basically presumed Yamcha as the other 3 fight for their lives.
Shredder finally corners them in the Lab, but then the tech leaps off the walls and attacks!
Reveal: Donnie's at the door (hurt but alive), remote controlling all the tech to save his bros.
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Ten years ago today I began my
#AnimationJourney
as a PA on Young Justice.
Since then I've drawn Batman, Transformers Prime, even some Ducktales, but I spent nearly 8 years working on TMNT (which ended Friday, as I wrapped my Head of Story role on the Rise of the TMNT movie).
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Here's a doodle I did of Shredder, with a little Endeavor flair. I drew it at a crew lunch while we were just starting the finale.
#RiseOfTheTMNT
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This is one of the fights I boarded! If anyone knows who animated on this, please tag them, it turned out so good!
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@tiramisu_art
Oh, there's this beat that got cut from the TMNT vs. Splinter fight in "Shadow of Evil."
Mikey and Donnie playing rock-paper-scissors for who has to go next.
Homage to the 1990 movie, my personal favorite TMNT movie (by a really wide margin).
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Some fanart I did after Andy first showed me Draxum's season 2 costume. I just had to draw it!
Also, they were working on Goyles at the time, so I threw in that war unicorn cause I thought it'd be dope.
#RiseoftheTMNT
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Saw a lot of old faces today at our Rise of the TMNT finale screening (streaming?) over Zoom and it got me nostalgic, so I looked up some old photos from making Rise.
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@1990scaseyjones
I hate to say it, but no chance that I'm aware of.
Nick is launching the new TMNT feature, so I can't imagine a Rise revival is a priority for them.
Plus, the crew has moved on to new projects. Heck, even Ant is busy with Transformers, and you can't make Rise without Ant!
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A few panels from my storyboard for "Shreddy or Not." I love this version of the Shredder; he was so fun and terrifying to draw!
#RiseoftheTMNT
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A shot I added to a sequence in the
#RiseoftheTMNTmovie
. I loved drawing the Krang so much.
#RiseoftheTMNT
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Hey animation fans, could you do me a favor and signal boost this? Production workers (production assistants, production coordinators, etc) have organized to join the Animation Guild, and your support could make a difference!
We’re happy to announce that Nickelodeon production workers have organized to join our
#union
! They have asked for voluntary recognition, so please show your support and solidarity today!
#NickAnimProdStrong
#NickAnimProdSolidarity
@l8torgator
@clairenorris33
@Prisma_Kitty
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RRR was really hyped up, but holy crap did it deliver. Blew my expectations away. What a movie.
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I can't believe I have to say this, but please don't tag me in threads that are NSFW, especially if it's about franchises I'm associated with.
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Freekin' AMAZING!
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Late to the game, but Puss in Boots 2 was amazing!
Between that, Turning Red, the Bad Guys, Entergalactic, Mad God, Del Toro's Pinocchio, (and of course the Rise of the TMNT movie), I sincerely think 2022 might, pound for pound, be the best year for feature animation ....ever?
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I know so many professionals who are basically paycheck to paycheck because they are financially crippled from their student loan debt.
A LOT of those takes are artists trying to save the next generation from the decades of financial ruin they're trapped under.
[stares at every "art school's a waste, just learn online" hot take from successful artists with art degrees whose friend groups & professional networks are 95% art school alums]
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A few more non-spoiler panels I drew for the season 1 finale of
#TransformersEarthspark
.
I'll post some spoilery stuff after the weekend!
#Transformers
#Earthspark
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@QGTyler94
@1990scaseyjones
I sure hope not. I'm legitimately excited for that movie. I think it's going to be amazing.
On TMNT 2012, it was really painful to deal with hate from 2k3 fans, and on Rise it was painful to deal with hate from 2012 fans.
I hope Rise fans break the cycle and embrace the new!
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Added a few stickers to the collection. We are blessed with some amazingly talented fans.
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@Timbermation
@breanimator
Fans have been hacking into pros' private portfolio accounts to steal and leak NDA work.
It's pretty serious, and can have huge impacts on the people and shows that were hacked.
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It's been a long time since I've drawn 2012 Splinter, but looking at some old boards got me nostalgic.
#TMNT2012
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Some of my work from the season 1 finale of
#TransformersEarthspark
.
This sequence (boarded by Milo Gould) was originally an extended encounter, but due to time constraints I had to reboard it to be more compact.
(animatic has temp music & scratch)
#Transformers
#Earthspark
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Here are a few panels I drew for an episode of
#TransformersEarthspark
that I directed!
Ep 3 "Moov-ing in"
#Transformers
#Earthspark
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@A_B_Allen
Where is that $200m coming from? Every trade I saw for the past month has been projecting a $150-175m opening.
Feels like he's moving goalposts to manufacture a "failure" narrative for a movie that's probably going to hit $150m.
The real tell will be it's 2nd weekend hold.
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My current job is the first feature I've ever worked on, and studying "Into the Spider-verse" has been the single most eye opening exercise I've done to learn how to tell a feature-length story.
Every time I'm stuck, I watch this movie and break it down.
Not a wasted moment.
The montage sequence in Spider-verse is amazing but let me offer up why this scene is THE most important scene in the movie. Thread:
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@hoshisoulrise
I loooove that hooded Cassandra! I had a similar idea, playing around with what she'd look like as a vigilante.
(This was before movie Casey's mask was designed)
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@_Wolfsteak_
Please be accurate, it wasn't millions.
If the $150m per show budget is accurate, across 9 shows that's $1.35 BILLION they spent thinking it was optional to have a creative throughline.
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Nominated for "Best TV/Media" for the finale, and "Best Direction" for "Battle Nexus New York"!
AMAZING JOB EVERYONE!
What a great way to start the day 🎉 Congratulations to
@wolfboy74
@Ward_Ant
@AlanWan15
and all the
#RiseoftheTMNT
team on our
@AnnieAwards
nominations 🐢🐢🐢🐢
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Kevin's full, uncut original climax fight from the
#RiseoftheTMNTmovie
.
#RiseoftheTMNT
Oh ya boards. This cut never fully made it into animatic so there’s no sound. But don’t worry, i gotchu, it went something like this: Pewpewpew BOOM ching BLAM voooo! ACK! Whoosshh HOTSOUUPP! Bleeehhhh~
#RiseoftheTMNTmovie
#RiseoftheTMNT
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If anyone wanted a taste of where
#RiseoftheTMNT
was going before we got canned and had to hard pivot into the 4pt finale...
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Freekin incredible!
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Studio storyboard artists: Do you prefer having characters/sets/props designed for you before you begin boarding, or do you like the freedom to design those elements to fit the scene as you see it?
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I started my artist career as a storyboard revisionist on Transformers Prime, so it's a thrill to return to Cybertron as a director.
I can't wait for everyone to see what we're cooking up under
@Ward_Ant
,
@NicoleDubuc
, and
@Grazza5
!
Nickelodeon and Hasbro are set to roll out an all-new animated Transformers series.
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@1990scaseyjones
I thought there was a chance that if the movie was
#1
for weeks on end that Netflix might ask for a sequel, but it frankly came nowhere CLOSE to that, so I think the book is closed on Rise.
But if Nick/Netflix ever change their mind they know where to find me!
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Honored to be working on this for Ant and Andy as co-Head of Story (with Kevin Molina-Ortiz).
#RiseOfTheTMNT
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Going through old
#RiseoftheTMNT
stuff and found this drawing from a cut episode written by
@RonCorcillo
and
@RCoA
, "T-Hex."
Albearto and Baxter team up. If I recall, they argue over whether to call themselves Albaxter or Stockbearto.
This ep was super funny.
#rottmnt
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1 month from today, only on Netflix! Get hyped!
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You guys.... buckle up...
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"Paranorman" is one of my favorite animated movies of all time. The climax is just too good. Visually stunning, but also so true to it's emotional message. A+ in my book.
Everyone goes to bat for Ghibli and Pixar, but I really don't think Laika gets enough credit in the animation world for making both "Coraline" & "Kubo and the Two Strings", two of the best movies I've ever seen.
Like, have you seen the end of "Paranorman"?
This is *stop motion*
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@reebee05
@JakeCastorena
@wolfboy74
@Ward_Ant
@kevikimo
All that said, after the change we did have to lose one of my favorite jokes. Mikey's original line here was "This is it, Donnie! THIS IS WHERE YOU DIE!!!" and I would DIE at how funny it was!
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Chills. India did such am amazing job on this part of the
#RiseoftheTMNTmovie
.
#RiseoftheTMNT
Me: So what am I boarding today, JJ?
JJ: I need you to kill Mikey and Leo.
Me: 😶
Time to listen to 'I see Fire' from The Hobbit looped😭
Seriously tho, working on the movie under
@jj_conway
and
@kevikimo
's guidance was THE BEST!!
#RiseoftheTMNTmovie
#riseofthetmnt
#saverottmnt
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Just got the
@RiseFashionZine
and it's pretty legendary. Amazing work! Great job to all involved!
The art is beautiful, full of character, and often hilarious; a great representation of the show!
What a great way to celebrate Rise's birthday.
#RiseoftheTMNT
#RotTMNT
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Laura's blooper reel had me in stitches. It's sooo funny!
At the end of the production for the Rottmnt movie I had some free time to do some bloopers.
Fully my initiative and were never ments to go anywhere in the movie. Based on storyboards by me,
@OldSwifty
,
@allisonsmithart
and
@ifesinachiorjie
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Hey animation Twitter, any storyboard class recommendations for someone trying to break into the industry?
I know there are sooo many more than when I was learning!
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I've been getting nostalgic for TMNT 2012, so I wanted to share a few panels from a season 3 scene I boarded.
That Shredder was so hard to draw, but he looked sooo cool.
#tmnt2012
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Movie night, courtesy of
@TheColinStein
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It's truly a thing of beauty. Also, depressingly it's literally the only way to own a physical copy.
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Not sure how soon "soon" is (other than "not soon enough"), but when the
#RiseoftheTMNT
movie does drop, I hope it knocks everyone's socks off.
I saw some footage from the upcoming Rise of the TMNT Movie that will stream sometime soon on Netflix & Man O Man… Get Reaaaadddy!! Ant & Andy & The Crew have really outdone themselves 🙏🏻 🐀
#HotSoup
#MasterSplinter
#RatDat
@wolfboy74
@Ward_Ant
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The last drop of
#TransformersEarthspark
season 1 is coming soon! Buckle up, we pulled out all the stops for these ones!
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Part of the fight I boarded for the
#RiseoftheTMNTmovie
. Check it out on Netflix!
#RiseoftheTMNT
//
#RiseoftheTMNTmovie
SPOILERS
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I LOVE THE ANIMATION TOO MUCH IN THE FIGHT BETWEEN RAPH AND LEO, HOW THEY TURN WITH EACH HIT, IT'S BEAUTIFUL.
SERIOUSLY THE WHOLE MOVIE HAS EXCITING SPECTACULAR SCENES.
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This paragraph is a fucking nightmare.
To anyone following
#NewDeal4Animation
, this is the shit that's been grinding us to dust, and Netflix wants to accelerate it!
@wolfinsheeps
@animationguild
Sorry, still trying to do the math to see how more iterations will get faster results, please hold.
#NewDeal4Animation
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Concept art of the yellow jumpsuit from an early version of the
#RiseoftheTMNTmovie
#RiseoftheTMNT
#3
.5 April and Splints Krang Bustin
At one point they were kitted out with a full herbicide gear ala Ghost Busters.
#RiseoftheTMNTMovie
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On
#TransformersEarthspark
we had a tradition of drawing birthday pictures for our teammates, so this is one I drew for one of my board artists:
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Aaah, I love Ciro's TMNT drawing so freekin much.
Check out this behind the scenes look at the classic
@TMNT
theme song (seasons 1 - 4) with this side-by-side animatic! 🐢
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A few more random board panels I drew for "Shreddy or Not." These are revisions on Chris Luc's amazing final scene.
#RiseoftheTMNT
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