February 2012
18 posts
princessnibbles asked: Howdy! Sorry if this sends twice, but my internet was acting screwy and I'm not sure if the first ask sent. I would like to start off by saying that your mov parodies are HILARIOUS. Second, I wanted to say that I'm actually going to be cosplaying mov!Fluttershy for the next convention I'm going to, along with my friend who will be cosplaying mov!Spike (trust me, no real chainsaws or...
strangebreweh asked: Dude! I don't know for sure but it looks like hot topic ripped off your t-shirt! Did you know this? Apparently I can't send you the link but it comes up when you search for my little pony in merch. Its a "pinkie pie is watching you" t-shirt.
Anonymous asked: You don't mind if people take your work and make different videos with it. I have seen people use your pony videos and make something very weird with them. Does this bother you?
handmantoot asked: Hey, not a question, but! I showed my 14 month old niece Shed. mov, and she absolutely LOVED it. I never seen her laugh like that before! Thanks man!
NEW INTERVIEW UP!
I chatted with the guys at the GUYS WITH PENCILS Podcast last week! We discussed some interesting stuff!
I definitely recommend listening to this next time you’re bored while drawing/animating/whatever. Nab it HERE!
Anonymous asked: Um. I emailed EquestriaDaily about your new video and i got a message back. They said "Yikes, probably gonna skip this one!".
theairshipofmindcannon asked: Do you think you could make a Extended version of the "Eat your brains" song? It was one of my favorite parts!
SHED.MOV IS HERE!
Are you prepared to enter THE SHED? My new cartoon, SHED.MOV, has been released to the unsuspecting masses.
The My Little Pony gang returns for another bizarre installment. In this episode, Applebloom finally gets her cutie mark! Meanwhile, Spike, Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash form a search party to find the Elements of Harmony.
Watch it below!
~Max G.
January 2012
24 posts
moocartoonsart asked: Hey man! Quick (or long) question, When you where first starting publishing stuff, how did you handle some of the nastier of comments of some of your work? Right now I'm experiencing some of that with my stuff, and while sure, it's easy to respond legitimate criticisms, but sometimes I get stuff like "This is shit, please die" (actual quote), and it sometimes feels like more...
Anonymous asked: Hey Max, i was just wondering how you feel about other people using either your characters, full videos to display, or on a t-shirt, in no way raking money off of your work, but giving credit to you when all is said and done. your animations are awesome, and your sense of humor is great, i love your chracters and i cant wait for your next video, thank you.
Anonymous asked: I've been watching your work and website for quite a while, while you seem to be slightly disturbing in some areas, there has always been an underlining quality that I think you have; and that's your commitment and dedication to your work. I know animating is something you have a passion about, but I think you have to have a certain drive or a mindset that really makes you work on that...
Why Adult Men Like My Little Pony: Friendship is...
The term ‘Brony’ has been coined to denote men between 18 and 30 who enjoy and partake in the fandom of Lauren Faust’s reboot of My Little Pony, titled My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. From the fact that this vernacular exists in the first place we can infer not only that Bronies exist, but are commonplace to the extent that coining a word to describe them was apparently...
wacha8333 asked: Hey man I just wanted to say that your cartoons are awesome and I just had to try to ask you... how do you make such good fluid animation in flash by yourself? I'm trying to learn how to animate good in flash but everything a youtube video or whatever shows you always looks so awful! I guess what I'm trying to say is how do I learn the MAX GILARDI way?
renegadeanon asked: I'd like to preface my question by saying your cartoons are wonderful and you seem like a pretty cool guy. Anyway, what are your favorite bands?
checkeredmaster asked: Hey Max! Not sure if you've been asked this question, but I've gotta ask: Your line work is really smooth, so I was wondering how you approach doing line-art in Flash? Flash is my favorite drawing tool, but let's just say my lines tend to look...bumpy. (Also, I've been watching your stuff for years. Big fan!)
stoffystofstofberg asked: Have you ever tried Team Fortress 2, or do you dislike FPS games? Also, slightly off topic, but I was introduced to your cartoons through APPLE MOV and I haven't found a single one I didn't laugh at. The art style and humor goes perfectly together, and you probably hear this a lot, but man - you got some serious talent! Keep up the fantastic work and I'm looking forward to whatever...
mattienotes asked: Say, Max, did you take inspiration from Gabe Swarr's Life in the Analog Age when you started Horrifying Youth?
Horrifying Youth: STAR WARS →
horrifyingyouth:
This is one of the few instances where I’ll be able to tell you guys a story and actually know how old I was when it took place. I was somewhere between 11 and 12.
I know this because Star Wars: The Phantom Menace was coming out soon. I remember being pretty excited for it, despite the fact…
Anonymous asked: I'm always amazed at how fast you make your cartoons. I noticed that with Jerry it was bout every 3-4 months, and now it's like every 2 months. Are you getting better at animating that it's getting easier for you, or do you just spend more time working now than you used to??
December 2011
23 posts
Horrifying Youth: SLEDDING →
horrifyingyouth:
We’re all familiar of the trope of the little cartoon kid with the black tooth. It’s the kind of thing you see on The Little Rascals or something. A kid with not a missing tooth, but rather, a tooth that’s just a different color than the rest of the teeth.
When I was little, I was that…
Another entry in my series, TRUE TALES OF HORRIFYING...
jaroniejabronie asked: I recently found your Youtube channel, and I love your videos. A lot of your toons, when I watch them, take me way back to when I first saw Awesome Race. That happens to be my absolute favorite cartoon of yours (Not that I don't love the other ones, that one just holds a lot of nostalgic value). Anyway, I guess what I wanted to ask was, "Which of your animations is your favorite and...
Anonymous asked: Do you ever get neck strain while working with your Cintiq?
MERRY CHRISTMAS! From your pal Max G.
sirghostly asked: Why did you deactivate your deviantART account?