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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
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Myke Greywolf
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Great job, that put a smile on my face.OMG Aero said:
FloppyDelux
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Happy Ponyday Bronies
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Apparently this Philippine studio is going to do season 2 eps.
Confused101
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The popular guess is around the same time this season started which was October I believe.Ark said:Do we know when season 2 will start?
So happy it's pony day. If it wasn't, I would kill myself immediately.
Confused101
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Oh god, you're right!Nishastra said:
New MLP convert checking in. Wondered what the fuss was about, so I watched the first couple of episodes expecting something like the Powerpuff Girls with ponies. I came away disappointed after part 1, but some point during part 2 I fell completely in love. I'm now one episode away from being caught up. I don't know where the appeal comes from, or what MLP has that other cartoons don't, but every show leaves me feeling awesome. It's like a brain massage.
Rarity is my fav.
This is the key to how viable SD is to a given viewer: how good is their TV? The higher the resolution, the harder it is to upscale a low quality video. I thank the gods I have a 42" 720p TV as my main set, because I don't need my HD to look super crisp, and I love being able to watch SD without balking. My iMac is a 21" 1080p display. It's not possible to watch SD at fullscreen without being distracted by the awful picture.
Rarity is my fav.
Mechanical Snowman said:
This is the key to how viable SD is to a given viewer: how good is their TV? The higher the resolution, the harder it is to upscale a low quality video. I thank the gods I have a 42" 720p TV as my main set, because I don't need my HD to look super crisp, and I love being able to watch SD without balking. My iMac is a 21" 1080p display. It's not possible to watch SD at fullscreen without being distracted by the awful picture.
Amibguous Cad
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FoxSpirit said:
I just watch the eps on the livestream early in the day and then watch it with my friends in high quality later in the evening =)
meltingparappa
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I think since technically the Phillippine Studio is doing outsourced work from Studio B (where I ASSSSUME design, directing, fixes and post are done), this listing may not necessarily mean they'll animate all the episodes themselves.Ookami-kun said:
A fancier person could probably shoot a quick message to the MLP director on twitter and get a straight answer.
Myke Greywolf
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It's great to know that, Rarity gets too little love from the fanbase.Aske said:
Welcome to the thread!
It's all on Youtube if you're willing to watch it like that, just look it up.TunaLover said:
RomanticHeroX
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I finally caught up on episodes last night, so I can participate in my first Ponyday! About what time can I expect it to be up?
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
duckroll said:
>>implying anyone ever paid any attention to credits to begin with
Confused101
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SD source: some time tonight.RomanticHeroX said:
HD source: some time tomorrow.
I think.
Anyway, speculation time! I dunno about you guys, but I love speculating. I wanna know what you guys think the reasons will be for the mane cast to not attend Pinkie's party.
Twilight: Working on a project for the princess with Spike's help.
Rarity: Large tailoring order to finish.
Fluttershy: Uhm, well, I have no idea what kind of obligations she could have.
Applejack: Apple stock is running low and has to work all day and night.
Rainbow Dash: Simply being Rainbow Dash or perhaps extensive work with the weather.
meltingparappa
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The animation phase of the episodes are split between Top Draw and Studio B, with the latter looking much better if you're Rainman and able to notice such things.duckroll said:Does no one pay attention to credits for the shows they watch anymore? Top Draw has been animating MLP since ep1.
The worry (?) is that Hasbro might tighten the budget and go with just Top Draw, but as I mentioned, I think everything BUT the animation would still have to be done at Studio B, which leads me to believe the Top Draw listing isn't implying anything different than the first season.
meltingparappa said:
Top Draw has been involved with MLP since day 1. They work on the majority of the actual animation in every episode, while Studio B is generally in charge of the actual production and direction. This isn't going to change. The Top Draw listing for season 2 is very, very old, and it's not news at all. I'm not sure why it's suddenly being discussed as if it's some sort of issue at all.
Mechanical Snowman
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Pretty much sums it up. I have a 1080p 50" and a 1080p 18", so naturally I try and stay away from early YouTube rips in 640x360 resolution.Aske said:
Also, the Hub HD rips have 5.1 surround
Myke Greywolf
Ambassador of Goodwill
Equestria Daily posted an interview that was staged on 4chan's /co/ with one of the show's layout artists. On that interview, he stated that episodes 19, 21, 22, 24, 25 and 26 were all animated in house (meaning Studio B - previously, it had alternated from Top Draw to Studio B between episodes, with the exception of 1 and 2). Many more interesting production facts can be read through his answers.meltingparappa said:
EDIT: Scratch that, it was episode 23 (The Cutie Mark Chronicles) that I thought had sub-par designs and animation, so that only confirms the theory that Studio B episodes are better animated.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
duckroll said:Does no one pay attention to credits for the shows they watch anymore? Top Draw has been animating MLP since ep1.
This isn't even news.
I thought they weren't, because they only listed season 2 production XD
That Pinkazoid thing is amazing.
And Rarity doesn't get much love from the fanbase? But she's so elegant!
I keep trying to rank my favourite ponies, but I can't break up second place:
1) Rarity
2) Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Applejack
2.5)Rainbow Dash
3) Twilight Sparkle
After Rarity, they all rock pretty much equally in different ways, with the slightest preference for PP, AJ and Fluttershy over Dash (although her sonic rainboom was magnificent, and I did want her to win the race with AJ until she started playing dirty). And Twilight only comes in third because she's the straight pony. I like her, but I prefer her as a foil to the others.
Also Spike is awesome, and I find Princess Celestia unsettling. Not sure why.
One more thing I love about the show is the inclusion of one-trick ponies with one very specific talent, and the accompanying Cutie Mark. Like the pegasi jocks, and the balloon bursting dude who lives to prick things. Genius. I also hope The Great and Powerful Trixie makes a glorious return at some point.
And Rarity doesn't get much love from the fanbase? But she's so elegant!
I keep trying to rank my favourite ponies, but I can't break up second place:
1) Rarity
2) Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Applejack
2.5)Rainbow Dash
3) Twilight Sparkle
After Rarity, they all rock pretty much equally in different ways, with the slightest preference for PP, AJ and Fluttershy over Dash (although her sonic rainboom was magnificent, and I did want her to win the race with AJ until she started playing dirty). And Twilight only comes in third because she's the straight pony. I like her, but I prefer her as a foil to the others.
Also Spike is awesome, and I find Princess Celestia unsettling. Not sure why.
One more thing I love about the show is the inclusion of one-trick ponies with one very specific talent, and the accompanying Cutie Mark. Like the pegasi jocks, and the balloon bursting dude who lives to prick things. Genius. I also hope The Great and Powerful Trixie makes a glorious return at some point.
meltingparappa
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That's a great interview, and pretty rad of that artist to interact with the fans that way. Fascinating that he chooses to remain anonymous about it, but probably for the best in case someone misconstrues his words into some sort of minor disclosure agreement kerfuffle.
So that sounds like what I was getting at earlier. Interesting that he says they'll be animating all the episodes, perhaps because the animation crew is busy doing Pound Puppies during that time frame? There were some subtly wonderful things on the episodes (that I assume) Studio B episodes.
So that sounds like what I was getting at earlier. Interesting that he says they'll be animating all the episodes, perhaps because the animation crew is busy doing Pound Puppies during that time frame? There were some subtly wonderful things on the episodes (that I assume) Studio B episodes.
Myke Greywolf
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Yeah, I think most people are like "how dare these people put such a GIRLY character in this awesomeAske said:
girly
She's awesome, though. Although she only starts to shine brighter beginning with "Suited for Success".
Twilight's my favorite, if you hadn't noticed.
Nocturnowl
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Coming to think of it I never did any rankings myself, so for your squabbling pleasure...
1. Fluttershy
2. Twilight Sparkle
3. Pinkie Pie
4. Applejack
5. Rarity
6. Rainbow Dash
1. Fluttershy
2. Twilight Sparkle
3. Pinkie Pie
4. Applejack
5. Rarity
6. Rainbow Dash
meltingparappa
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If someone is going to watch the episode on The Hub, can they try to catch the writer again?
PRE-JUDGMENT IS THE BEST JUDGMENT.
PRE-JUDGMENT IS THE BEST JUDGMENT.
MUST SEE MUST SEE MUST SEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqBoYdbODxM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqBoYdbODxM&feature=related
I think the reason I'm less jazzed by Twilight is because she's the everypony. She's much more multi-faceted, and much more real. The others are all archetypes representing specific personality traits, and because of this they're more one-dimensional. I find that purity of character appealing, and I get a kick out of it on the rare occasions I meet one-dimensional people in real life too.
meltingparappa
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Dragonshy (fine)jogarrr said:
Call of the Cutie (which I THOUGHT was going to be the only Cutie Mark Crusader episode, and had a nice message in it)
Green Isn't Your Color (probably the funniest episode, IMO)
This bodes well.
jogarrr said:
Yep, that's definitely a part of it. She seems to make judgements whimsically, and she's hard to pin down. She does so many things that seem contradictory. I could see her laughing at the idea that Fluttershy taking care of the royal bird might land her in serious trouble...but I could also see her saying "I'm sorry Fluttershy, it pains me to do this, but it is with a heavy heart that I banish you and then throw you in a dungeon in the place that I banish you to."
Ranking is always hard, so I made it simple for me by what type of pony is better.
Earth goes to Pinky Pie
Unicorn is Rarity
Pegasus is Fluttershy
Not sure if I'm liking this one but more Gummy is always a good thing.
Edit: I restate my previous statement, episode got some gags.
Earth goes to Pinky Pie
Unicorn is Rarity
Pegasus is Fluttershy
Not sure if I'm liking this one but more Gummy is always a good thing.
Edit: I restate my previous statement, episode got some gags.
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