My name is Henry, and I’m a student and fan of animation. This blog is dedicated to one of my favorite parts of the process, the “pencil test.” This is the animation at it’s purest, where every line is visible and you can see how the animator thinks.Tumblr (3.0; @penciltests)http://penciltests.tumblr.com/<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CIfb2mfDz5o?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>“The Princess and the Frog” 2009</p> <p>Mama Odie by Andreas Deja</p>http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/50037875670http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/50037875670Thu, 09 May 2013 17:32:13 -0400The Princess and the FrogAndreas Dejadisneyanimationpencil test<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/uTcSXHG88Hg?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://animationart.tumblr.com/post/49192754230/king-candy-animation-test-eric-goldberg">animationart</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>King Candy Animation Test-Eric Goldberg</strong></p> </blockquote> <p>“Wreck-it Ralph” 2012</p>http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/49215681666http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/49215681666Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:48:41 -0400Wreck-it Ralphanimationdisneyeric goldbergpencil test<iframe src="//www.tumblr.com/video/penciltests/47903062335/400" id="tumblr_video_iframe_47903062335" class="tumblr_video_iframe" width="400" height="300" style="display:block;background-color:transparent;overflow:hidden;" allowTransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>“The Jungle Book” 1967</p> <p>This is a longer version of a clip posted a while back.</p> <p>Andreas Deja talked about this <a href="http://andreasdeja.blogspot.com/2013/04/jungle-book-pencil-animation.html">on his blog.</a></p>http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/47903062335http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/47903062335Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:08:18 -0400disneyanimationthe jungle bookollie johnstonfrank thomas<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/273b095d4a834d089e1c9389aa19a2da/tumblr_ml4qo20ggf1r4ejcfo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong><a href="http://www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/breaking-disney-just-gutted-their-hand-drawn-animation-division-81043.html">Disney “guts” their Hand-drawn department</a></strong></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>This picture is an accurate representation of my face at this very moment.</span></p>http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/47766487982http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/47766487982Fri, 12 Apr 2013 02:43:14 -0400disneyanimationcome on guys get it togethercartoon brew<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/62c177c567cc4d805a4dc458810bdf16/tumblr_mknyh45y7u1r4ejcfo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ee0b4f5fa75c74cdda88dcc11fe2e6b0/tumblr_mknyh45y7u1r4ejcfo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9e702b39785ac9031c2d97ef07f4c0fc/tumblr_mknyh45y7u1r4ejcfo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b9d31e6a5946421477c955c0ec8487b9/tumblr_mknyh45y7u1r4ejcfo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/226c345ade18d807da0054cd3c621493/tumblr_mknyh45y7u1r4ejcfo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/28413dc57dd8b70b76dd733d8bff3a47/tumblr_mknyh45y7u1r4ejcfo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9dd19149fe68f6f5f53d53d16da437a3/tumblr_mknyh45y7u1r4ejcfo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Kronk Model Sheets by Tony Bancroft</p> <p>“The Emperor’s New Groove” (Formerly “Kingdom in the Sun”) </p> <p>2000</p>http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/47002663456http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/47002663456Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:12:40 -0400The Emperor's New GrooveKronkdisneyanimationmodel sheetTony Bancroft<iframe src="//www.tumblr.com/video/penciltests/45387618588/400" id="tumblr_video_iframe_45387618588" class="tumblr_video_iframe" width="400" height="300" style="display:block;background-color:transparent;overflow:hidden;" allowTransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>“Hercules” 1997</p> <p>Various Effects animation</p>http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/45387618588http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/45387618588Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:38:55 -0400animationpencil testdisneyherculeseffects animation<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/31168eb64f26d4f98ed60a9253683584/tumblr_mjof99kA3e1qgrp5zo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://www.henryconradtaylor.com/post/45383086713/vote-for-my-design">henryconradtaylor</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.qwertee.com/product/bei-fong-flying-boars/"><strong><span>VOTE FOR MY DESIGN </span></strong></a><span><br/></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.qwertee.com/product/bei-fong-flying-boars/"><a href="http://www.qwertee.com/product/bei-fong-flying-boars/">http://www.qwertee.com/product/bei-fong-flying-boars/</a></a></span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>Trying to get this site to pick up my shirt design. If it gets enough votes, they’ll sell it for <strong>1 day</strong> at <em>$12 a pop</em>. Vote for it if you want a chance to get the shirt cheap.</span></p> </blockquote> <p>For all you “Avatar: The Last Airbender” fans following me.</p>http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/45387499984http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/45387499984Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:37:25 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/bc569f0432a809e519b1050eb606b493/tumblr_mjogyheZYp1r4ejcfo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b2f984cc44c67347d33531bd351883ad/tumblr_mjogyheZYp1r4ejcfo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/51fd540d1b08f94883675cb657140520/tumblr_mjogyheZYp1r4ejcfo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8c68d29b6d9dd848debac5f8a1c7c208/tumblr_mjogyheZYp1r4ejcfo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/88090f5d1dfed4942b4f292acc5623eb/tumblr_mjogyheZYp1r4ejcfo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3cb118ec512973d90230f306ad69b140/tumblr_mjogyheZYp1r4ejcfo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7add7ac9400cb6e8c48ac8ae2f200bb8/tumblr_mjogyheZYp1r4ejcfo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/96465f9c14c385bd72fbcbd60f110f07/tumblr_mjogyheZYp1r4ejcfo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4a93e04f871c806c57dc6fed48ce6af7/tumblr_mjogyheZYp1r4ejcfo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4a6a45fe43414fbcc068197aaa42501d/tumblr_mjogyheZYp1r4ejcfo10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>“Jabberjaw” 1976-1978</p> <p>Model Sheets</p>http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/45385984439http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/45385984439Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:18:17 -0400model sheetanimationjabberjawHanna-Barberacartoon network<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ce821b455c0dc2bfb44d45da913d9432/tumblr_mjofrxiZ6R1r4ejcfo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/497b77ab4218c4de68550b035cede0df/tumblr_mjofrxiZ6R1r4ejcfo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7c600c7d4dba58e29903591456973fda/tumblr_mjofrxiZ6R1r4ejcfo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/bcb7701d4bd2c1abf13afd21b6096a64/tumblr_mjofrxiZ6R1r4ejcfo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/695cb1ca3fe33f76c6cf5357d72c448d/tumblr_mjofrxiZ6R1r4ejcfo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cd9e665e0c6a523287d65cc81d5ddde4/tumblr_mjofrxiZ6R1r4ejcfo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/38ffb3971513e95e7c13075c57a92b75/tumblr_mjofrxiZ6R1r4ejcfo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2690b513efebda6e65f8c8bd3b44fcff/tumblr_mjofrxiZ6R1r4ejcfo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><span>“Time Squad” 2001</span></p> <p><span>Model Sheets</span></p>http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/45383970408http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/45383970408Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:52:45 -0400animationmodel sheettime squadcartoon network<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ByrZ3uMiWtU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><span>Test animation for Yzma, by Andreas Deja.</span></p>http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/45243149888http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/45243149888Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:21:40 -0400The Emperor's New Grooveandreas dejayzma<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0011806a1e6d0140f9e787e856c54755/tumblr_mi76hsEYmW1qgrp5zo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://www.henryconradtaylor.com/post/43087368970/henryconradtaylor-my-design-for-the-welovefine">henryconradtaylor</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://www.henryconradtaylor.com/post/43063719675/my-design-for-the-welovefine-gravity-falls-tshirt">henryconradtaylor</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>My design for the WeLoveFine Gravity Falls tshirt contest.</p> <p><a href="http://www.welovefine.com/vote.php?id_contest=29&id_submit=10436#/id_submit=10436">Rate it 5 if you like it.</a></p> <p>And tell your friends.</p> </blockquote> <p>Reblogging not at 2 am.</p> </blockquote> <p>One last time. Only a week left to vote.</p>http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/45242419660http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/45242419660Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:12:08 -0400gravity fallst shirtwelovefinegrunkle stan<iframe src="//www.tumblr.com/video/penciltests/43121167519/400" id="tumblr_video_iframe_43121167519" class="tumblr_video_iframe" width="400" height="303" style="display:block;background-color:transparent;overflow:hidden;" allowTransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/13795499208/and-heres-the-spaghetti-sequence-from-lady-and">penciltests</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>And here’s the Spaghetti Sequence from “Lady and the Tramp” (1955)</p> <p>Frank Thomas did this one.</p> </blockquote> <p>Happy Valentine’s Day</p>http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/43121167519http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/43121167519Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:57:00 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0011806a1e6d0140f9e787e856c54755/tumblr_mi76hsEYmW1qgrp5zo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://www.henryconradtaylor.com/post/43063719675/my-design-for-the-welovefine-gravity-falls-tshirt">henryconradtaylor</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>My design for the WeLoveFine Gravity Falls tshirt contest.</p> <p><a href="http://www.welovefine.com/vote.php?id_contest=29&id_submit=10436#/id_submit=10436">Rate it 5 if you like it.</a></p> <p>And tell your friends.</p> </blockquote> <p>Shameless self-promotion.</p>http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/43063806240http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/43063806240Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:41:36 -0500<p>Tangled changed so much from inception to release that it’s really hard to separate it into stages. Even in the final year of production after animation had started, they were still making big story changes.</p> <p>The original story of Rapunzel is, like most German fairy tales, quite a dark story by Disney standards. I would assume at some point much more of the original story was in tact, but they moved away from that as they usually do. From what I know of “Rapunzel: Unbraided”, it was never really all that dark. If there were a darker version of the story in the works, it was probably toned down early on. </p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kRO6EHhPr5g" width="420"></iframe></p> <p>One thing I know for sure though is that visually, the film was, in a sense, originally much “darker”. In the first version of the film they were attempting to mimic the style and color pallet of Jean-Honore Fragonard’s “The Swing.” I distinctly remember being extremely excited when they announced that plan because I’ve always wanted (and still do) to see a movie that looks like a painting.</p> <p><img alt="image" height="880" src="http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll158/captportmanteau/swing2_zps09d89b0c.jpeg" width="683"/></p> <p><img alt="image" height="662" src="http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll158/captportmanteau/56_tangled_concept_art_claire_keane_character_design_26_zps457d48d6.jpg" width="1024"/></p> <p><img alt="image" height="600" src="http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll158/captportmanteau/50_tangled_art_character_design_rapunzel_101_zps50733974.jpg" width="389"/></p> <p><a href="http://s287.beta.photobucket.com/user/captportmanteau/media/tangled_art_color_key_10_B_zpsd201b4df.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt="photo tangled_art_color_key_10_B_zpsd201b4df.jpg" src="http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll158/captportmanteau/tangled_art_color_key_10_B_zpsd201b4df.jpg"/></a></p> <p>The concept art might be why people say the film started out dark.</p> <p>They moved away from this style I believe around the time Glen Keane had to step down as director. The new directors wanted to go for the classic “Disney” look. They even went to Fantasyland in Disneyland for inspiration.</p> <p>I know I sort of skirted the question, but I figured I would chime in with what I know. Everything I’ve said is speculation based on concept art and what stories I’ve heard about the production. Anyone should feel free to add more precise info to this if they have it.</p>http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/42722590911http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/42722590911Sat, 09 Feb 2013 22:45:00 -0500tangleddisneyanimationrapunzel: unbraidedglen keane<iframe src="//www.tumblr.com/video/penciltests/42632464169/400" id="tumblr_video_iframe_42632464169" class="tumblr_video_iframe" width="400" height="300" style="display:block;background-color:transparent;overflow:hidden;" allowTransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://adamanddog.tumblr.com/post/42247707153/hello-visitors-and-followers-starting-from">adamanddog</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><span>This is a rough animation test done by Jennifer Hager, from a scene that was edited out of the film. Jen brought so much knowledge of dog movement to the film. Enjoy! </span></p> </blockquote> <p>Another shot from <a href="http://youtu.be/hq0-i8GQbgw">“Adam and Dog”</a>.</p>http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/42632464169http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/42632464169Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:49:26 -0500adam and doganimationpencil test<iframe src="//www.tumblr.com/video/penciltests/42632301338/400" id="tumblr_video_iframe_42632301338" class="tumblr_video_iframe" width="400" height="300" style="display:block;background-color:transparent;overflow:hidden;" allowTransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://adamanddog.tumblr.com/post/42568366235/stunning-bird-of-paradise-animation-by-james">adamanddog</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Stunning Bird of Paradise Animation by James Baxter, with Clean up Animation by Kendra Baxter.</p> </blockquote> <p>From the Oscar nominated short, “Adam and Dog”, <a href="http://youtu.be/hq0-i8GQbgw">now available to watch on Youtube.</a></p>http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/42632301338http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/42632301338Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:47:21 -0500animationpencil testjames baxteracademy awardsadam and dog<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a5aae52d5501b40079ac89107c7a57de/tumblr_mhqduoPK0G1r4ejcfo10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/154f2bb3889fb4c75bd17832ab178b57/tumblr_mhqduoPK0G1r4ejcfo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f6f3ea1affb3102e2efc0add587f86f3/tumblr_mhqduoPK0G1r4ejcfo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0d69f9385a52ad60a4d29d68c9a19439/tumblr_mhqduoPK0G1r4ejcfo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ca546b378e51641ce271d6872bee723c/tumblr_mhqduoPK0G1r4ejcfo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9d2ef27c80c8e110543c65fffb6ad211/tumblr_mhqduoPK0G1r4ejcfo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e070015d0069f0861edbe2876682e57f/tumblr_mhqduoPK0G1r4ejcfo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cb87761f6cd0fb15d7eec5a879d0d93e/tumblr_mhqduoPK0G1r4ejcfo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/29662720f365a3b5935c9a9b4c39fcfe/tumblr_mhqduoPK0G1r4ejcfo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cceb927a2cae8f7b74c235f843a83bef/tumblr_mhqduoPK0G1r4ejcfo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>“2 Stupid Dogs” (1993-1995)</p> <p>Model Sheets</p>http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/42334567600http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/42334567600Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:59:12 -0500animationmodel sheet2 stupid dogscartoon networkHanna-Barbera<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b8c9345f996787fc8b8b44067e9607f6/tumblr_mhqdhqo4p31r4ejcfo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/abb7b4dcc7b01a4ab9505718abae32bc/tumblr_mhqdhqo4p31r4ejcfo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/270354d6f5dd06f1d7143e0841c1a139/tumblr_mhqdhqo4p31r4ejcfo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c782f89efcce5b68a75d321644ce8ca3/tumblr_mhqdhqo4p31r4ejcfo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c2321c2401321083c5d6569da902a250/tumblr_mhqdhqo4p31r4ejcfo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/07210d8eb179dd181f46760c30de11b3/tumblr_mhqdhqo4p31r4ejcfo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/141a190d49eae147b609b8fd8a2c39e4/tumblr_mhqdhqo4p31r4ejcfo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cf8bf4c8afa89a83f0aaf0d2f2acab02/tumblr_mhqdhqo4p31r4ejcfo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1d771ed96f1f0303e2d35c6262180e23/tumblr_mhqdhqo4p31r4ejcfo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f728e6094f4088caa7889c9476a294ea/tumblr_mhqdhqo4p31r4ejcfo10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>“Pocket Monsters (Pokémon)” 1997- present</p>http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/42334074727http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/42334074727Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:51:00 -0500pokemonpocket monstersnintendoanimationmodel sheet<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dEKF-YDAkwA?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>“Milt Kahl talks about Peter Pan”</p> <p>I really wish I had been able to meet this man.</p>http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/42003304031http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/42003304031Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:08:47 -0500animationdisneynine old menmilt kahlpeter pan<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2A2o1pexzKQ?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>“Robin Hood” 1973</p> <p>Animation by Ollie Johnston</p> <p>Storyboard to animation comparison. Animation starts about 27 seconds in.</p>http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/40671241180http://penciltests.tumblr.com/post/40671241180Wed, 16 Jan 2013 03:41:00 -0500animationpencil testrobin hooddisneyollie johnston