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Published: 2008-07-18 04:51:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 55971; Favourites: 656; Downloads: 451
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Description This is a follow up of the first board process
PART 1 HERE: [link]

This level has Aang's moves, with where his position should be over the background. The more poses, the better.

Sharing a few storyboard images from the episode "Fire Bending Masters", to celebrate the end of Avatar.
Remember to watch the finale this weekend (July 19th at 8pm)
Or get\rent the last DVD (region 1) out July 29th.

All images belong to Nickelodeon\Viacom.

I apologize in advance if I don't have the time to answer everyone.
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Comments: 153

Lissinater In reply to ??? [2008-07-18 13:06:29 +0000 UTC]

it was my fav episode too.
my favorite part??
Aang:"You know Zuko, i dont care what other people say. Youre pretty smart"
Zuko: *smile, then a look that says: 'wait...people say im not smart?'*

i want to glomp zuko when he smiles.

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elindor In reply to ??? [2008-07-18 12:19:20 +0000 UTC]

hahah wow, I'm so amazed! until recently, I thought you were, like, 21/22 lol but instead you're some amazing storyboard/comic artist woah blows my mind!!

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rufftoon In reply to elindor [2008-07-18 15:15:28 +0000 UTC]

And older than 21-21 too (though some wizard kids of that age could be kick @$$ board artists already...not me though)

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ShikaruOC In reply to ??? [2008-07-18 12:05:05 +0000 UTC]

I watched this episode again yesterday! haha
allways enjoy looking at a good storyboard.

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MaximumDistance In reply to ??? [2008-07-18 11:46:24 +0000 UTC]

This is wonderful, I love storyboards. They are the real masterpiece with a movie! nah just kidding but almost!

(did you do these? In that case I wanna hug you XD)

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rufftoon In reply to MaximumDistance [2008-07-18 15:16:09 +0000 UTC]

Yes, I did. I wouldn't post a piece that wasn't mine.

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SeleneTheWerewolf In reply to rufftoon [2008-07-18 15:55:46 +0000 UTC]

Are you saying that you work for Nick? Or is this just something YOU did by yourself?

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superstarseven In reply to SeleneTheWerewolf [2008-07-18 20:42:42 +0000 UTC]

Don't worry Johanne, I got this one.

Yes Selenewerwolf, she worked at Nick during Book 3.

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Nawt In reply to ??? [2008-07-18 11:42:23 +0000 UTC]

Wait. The end of Avatar? How is that possible?!

What about the "Air" chapter? Is it because Aang was an air bender in the beginning?

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rufftoon In reply to Nawt [2008-07-18 15:16:45 +0000 UTC]

There will not be an Air chapter, sorry. It was always planned as a trilogy.

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shigeruhiko [2008-07-18 11:40:49 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow! Thanks so much for sharing these, they are totally awesome to see!

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Friedenmann In reply to ??? [2008-07-18 10:55:42 +0000 UTC]

I always admire people who do all kinds of animation. I wouldn't be able to draw so many poses and apply color shading and backgrounds correctly, all to match a prerecorded soundline... That must be quite hard.

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rufftoon In reply to Friedenmann [2008-07-18 15:17:42 +0000 UTC]

You wouldn't need to do everything, unless you were working on your own personal film. In a studio, the work is shared with a crew.

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sheri-chan [2008-07-18 08:30:43 +0000 UTC]

that's brilliant! you are such a professional!

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Pretty-Angel In reply to ??? [2008-07-18 08:27:50 +0000 UTC]

W00t - so much cool stuff for Avatar Week! Love all his sketchy boards. And nice to see some bits of your actual work for the show - except for those fake boards.

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rufftoon In reply to Pretty-Angel [2008-07-18 15:19:43 +0000 UTC]

Ha ha, good thing these aren't fakes! But I did the fake with as much love.

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dragonflie In reply to ??? [2008-07-18 07:33:37 +0000 UTC]

Wow, je pense que je vais essayer de dΓ©tailΓ© mon storyoard comme Γ§a o-o

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rufftoon In reply to dragonflie [2008-07-18 15:22:05 +0000 UTC]

Si t'as le temps. C'est pas toute les prods qui demandent pleins de poses. Mais c'est un bon exercise.

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rainyday In reply to ??? [2008-07-18 07:22:13 +0000 UTC]

So cool to see these! The poses and simple, sketch quality are so energetic and expressive..
I would love to be a storyboard artist some day; do you happen to have a link to a place where you explain how you got started working for them? (I've been rooting around in your blog, but maybe it doesn't go back far enough..)

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rufftoon In reply to rainyday [2008-07-18 15:23:20 +0000 UTC]

I had previous experience in animation, working for other studios. I managed to get in contact with people at Nick and got a storyboard test. That's it, in a very brief nutshell.

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Selofain In reply to ??? [2008-07-18 06:50:19 +0000 UTC]

I love storyboard postings. The Avatar fandom is so lucky to have you and *Fierymonk on DA to upload jewels like these for us. Thanks.

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rufftoon In reply to Selofain [2008-07-18 15:23:42 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome

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bleupencil In reply to ??? [2008-07-18 06:42:23 +0000 UTC]

I really loved this sequence. The idea was so unique to me, and the forms were beautiful. Thanks for sharing

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chubbimunki [2008-07-18 06:28:58 +0000 UTC]

Wow. It's amazing! This really gives a good idea of what a proffesional story board looks like *O*

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junkyardstrinket [2008-07-18 06:12:58 +0000 UTC]

1- suuuuper cool to see these! its like a secret glimpse into the magic. i was wondering if you drew them professionally! =] my brother is going to love this!
2-aw man you mean there isnt going to be an "Air" book/ season? i was so convinced that book fire wouldnt be the end of it. i'll still secretly hope until i get to see the finale...

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SuperSilkie [2008-07-18 05:23:55 +0000 UTC]

Great poses!

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Miracle-overloading In reply to ??? [2008-07-18 05:14:16 +0000 UTC]

so very cool.

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oni-queen In reply to ??? [2008-07-18 05:13:44 +0000 UTC]

ZUKO! I want you to dance with me!
I love this episode, I love how the relationship of Aang and Zuko was portrayed in it the most

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owp In reply to ??? [2008-07-18 04:58:58 +0000 UTC]

I must say you have quite the talent working in your favour. Your artwork never ceases to amaze me, but I am always curious about one little detail-- do you actually work for Nickelodeon?

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rufftoon In reply to owp [2008-07-18 05:05:19 +0000 UTC]

Yup!

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Pepelu-Haruhara In reply to rufftoon [2008-07-19 17:47:53 +0000 UTC]

NO Way! Nickelodeon's been on the top of my "ideal animation job" for a long time!

Sorry if it seems like I'm being fangirlish, it's just that if I were to work anywhere, I'd choose Nickelodeon. (Or pixar, but I prefer traditional animation) Was it really hard to get a job there?

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artistic-minds [2008-07-18 04:58:43 +0000 UTC]

It's fun to see such movement come to form. Storyboarding is truly an art in itself.

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ShuiYue In reply to ??? [2008-07-18 04:56:09 +0000 UTC]

You know these really help me understand the planning process of a drawing and pose composure. Thank you for this!

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rufftoon In reply to ShuiYue [2008-07-18 04:57:02 +0000 UTC]

Glad it helps.

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y2jenn [2008-07-18 04:56:08 +0000 UTC]

This is wonderful. It's such a joy to see these! Storyboarding is by far one of my favorite parts of the animation... hell, FILM world. These are just fantastic. Love it.

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rufftoon In reply to y2jenn [2008-07-18 05:02:24 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks! So many aspects of animation is fun- designs, boards, etc...

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prncssgrl1881 In reply to ??? [2008-07-18 04:54:24 +0000 UTC]

I really like the motion of this. Amazing.

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BoboeTheElf In reply to ??? [2008-07-18 04:54:12 +0000 UTC]

Aw, shoot, it's the finale? *sigh* I hope the movie kicks butt. How do you draw the characters so well?

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rufftoon In reply to BoboeTheElf [2008-07-18 04:58:03 +0000 UTC]

Practice, practice and always more practice. Never ending practice!

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plushkit [2008-07-18 04:53:17 +0000 UTC]

ah man these are so awesome x)

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zutaraxmylove [2008-07-18 04:53:15 +0000 UTC]

o.O if u scroll really fast, u can picture it moving ^^

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Midoriko-sama In reply to zutaraxmylove [2009-05-01 18:15:37 +0000 UTC]

You can, but one thing boggles me X'D I practice a martial art and am very flexible, but I can't for the life of me see how 157 B can be physically done. Aang must be a contortionist!

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zutaraxmylove In reply to Midoriko-sama [2009-05-07 03:33:56 +0000 UTC]

hmmmm i think it can be done.
perhaps it is drawn in a strange way?
i think its tryin to show the arm going behind the body

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Midoriko-sama In reply to zutaraxmylove [2009-06-21 21:05:15 +0000 UTC]

It's probably possible in motion, since the forward force of the body would probably aid the movement. And I should be ashamed for getting all technical and not saying this before; You rule at art. Really. ^V^

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zutaraxmylove In reply to Midoriko-sama [2009-06-23 20:59:09 +0000 UTC]

swweet i'm right

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Midoriko-sama In reply to zutaraxmylove [2009-06-30 16:29:47 +0000 UTC]

*chuckles* Well, we can just call Aang flexible, and be done with! Maybe he'll join Tai Lee at the circus later on

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zutaraxmylove In reply to Midoriko-sama [2009-07-01 02:48:05 +0000 UTC]

there used to be a theory ty lee was part airbender

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Midoriko-sama In reply to zutaraxmylove [2009-07-05 18:32:01 +0000 UTC]

I wouldn't blame the theorists! The girl can fly, and without glider or bison. She kinda confirmed that by jumping the distance between gondolas during the last part of The Boiling Rock.

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zutaraxmylove In reply to Midoriko-sama [2009-07-08 01:41:26 +0000 UTC]

"i believe i can flyyyy....i believe i can touch the skyyyy"

lolll

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Midoriko-sama In reply to zutaraxmylove [2009-07-08 14:12:13 +0000 UTC]

*laughs hard*

Oh boy, that would be SUCH a Ty Lee song! She'd totally drive everyone mad singing it all day X'D Fits her positive bubbliness quite well.

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