I CAN Defeat Air Man (animated tribute)

Published 2022-07-23
As part of a potential case study on this channel, I decided to do some primary research and exploration by animating a short video in the style of popular YouTube animator‪@TerminalMontage‬

I hope this is taken in the right way and not interpreted as stealing a style or relying on confused viewers. If it ends up being an issue then I'll happily talk about my process and research and take this video down.

I'm pleased with the outcome, but I'll talk about my evaluation and reflection on the piece in a future video, what went well, what could be done better, what I learned and how it can be used on the channel.

Also, I hope you enjoy this short bit of entertainment!

This is based loosely on a speedrun of Mega Man 2 for the NES, though a bit more daft.

I animated it in Adobe Flash and composited it in Adobe After Effects.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Songbearer
    If you don't have closed captions on you're missing out
  • @eyeguyart8685
    I love the idea that the Robot Master needs to climb the walls in time for them to drop down when the fight starts.
  • @russian_force
    0:37 A fate worse than death: being wiped off the face of the earth due to NES hardware limitations.
  • I can see the influence from terminal montage. Also, I never thought airman could be portrayed so cutely, lol.
  • The Air Man level is the worst time for people who have irrational fear of heights. One hit from the Oni's horn and falls down to Game Over.
  • This was dope! ... but the health-bar filling from the wrong side was an absolutely disturbing sight that will keep me awake at night.
  • @himax5795
    Air Man climbing the wall for his entrance got me dead, that was hilarious!
  • @cyaninkling2638
    I love the little nod to Crash Man’s name and the Clash vs Crash argument lol
  • I love how Crash man is called "Crlash man" because in the japanese copy of the game, Crash man is called "Clash man"
  • @omegasoup4164
    This is very cute (mostly just everything about Airman himself), and I think it does a very good job of being inspired by Terminal Montage but not really being the “same” style, it’s very distinct. I don’t know if that’s what you wanted exactly but that’s what I think at least
  • @LordMoldoma
    He didn't even have to use the time attack. Against the Tornado he was unstoppable.
  • @ComiCross
    I haven’t seen the terminal montage video, but this was pretty neat! It has very smooth animation!
  • @Flegan777
    RED JET SAUCE That just killed me. XD
  • @zonydragon1141
    DUDE THIS IS SO UNDERRATED WHAT That was funny as shit omfg i love the idea of the Robot Masters climbing the wall so they can drop themselves on the ground for dramatic effect ☠️ Really good animation btw i love it!!!
  • @Realhangezo3
    So the leaf gets stuck in the fan. Making it its weakness. 😂👌