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Hey there everyone, DeepRising here with the Weekly Newsletter and Weekly Topic competition.
We had a great response to last week's topic “Masks”, and a selection of our favorite winning entries are coming up.
But first we'd like to point out some adjustments to the upcoming Topics list at the end of the News Letter. These have been made to allow a full week of judging time for the Spring 2025 Sudomemo F.F.C.
(Please note: All previously mentioned Topics will be rescheduled)
And now a word about our ongoing fund raising activities.
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Why not check it out! And thank you so much for all your support.
OK, now back to the Topic.
You can view all of the submissions for this topic on its Weekly Topic channel by clicking this link Weekly Topic - Masks
If you're thinking of creating a Flipnote for the topic, check out next week's Topic theme and description. We've included ideas and inspiration to help get you started! You can also find a list of upcoming topics at the end of this newsletter.
And now, our winning Flipnotes from last week’s Topic “Masks“.
Well done to everyone who entered.
When a mysterious masked mouse tries picking on Flip the Cat, he gets his just deserts, in this terrific Topic winning entry by ◆Flip Cat◆.
Rendered beautifully in a snappy cartoon style, the whole piece shines with strong character design, fine-line boil animation, and creative Flipnote sound effects, courtesy of a certain frog!
Known as ‘masking’, the concealing of traits to fit societal norms is the theme of this deeply moving, Topic winning MV by ◇Shard◇.
We greatly enjoyed its wonderfully positive message.
Trying on different masks results in a painful case of life imitating art in this quick witted Topic winner by Blood wolf.
The character animation is expertly drawn, with highly realistic action poses, and concise movement. As is the impact of the ‘Unhappy-face mask’ in the punch-line, which had us wincing with laughter!
When David McEpicHair corners a fugitive in disguise, there’s a real shock in store in this dramatic character unmasking created by ZapOTronDS.
This excellent Fan Art illustration by Robz805😃❗ features the popular Japanese masked superhero Kamen Rider Faiz.
It covers the artistic Flipnote process from rough sketch, to clean up, line art, shading, and then finally the finished piece.
There’s many different card games that can be played with specialised cards, as well as a traditional deck of cards.
For example:
Snap, Poker, Gin Rummy, Top Trumps, Trivial Pursuit, and of course Monopoly.
Any of these could be good inspiration for a Flipnote.
The illustrated characters in a traditional deck, as well as the cards themselves could also be fun to draw or animate (Like in the “Alice in Wonderland” movies - See YouTube link below)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFyK46kjQ48
Your Flipnotes for this Topic could involve, or be inspired by any aspect of card games, in any way you like.
So why not shuffle up some Flipnote cards, and start dealing out a Topic entry today?
We really love the way you're all so creative with these topics and look forward to seeing the Flipnotes you create for them.
Make sure to post your entries to the Weekly Topic channel Weekly Topic - Card Games and the deadline for your entries is April the 13th (12pm EST / 4pm GMT).
We would also encourage you to add a description to your Flipnotes, to highlight any details you’d like us to feature in our winner reviews.
Tip: The frame you save your Flipnote on will become the thumbnail, so choose your favorite or add a title page!
Keep on Flipnoting and the best of luck with your entries.
Topic - Spring 2025 Sudomemo F.F.C. Week 1 (April 13th)
Topic - Spring 2025 Sudomemo F.F.C. Week 2 (April 20th)
Topic - Spring 2025 Sudomemo F.F.C. Judging Begins (April 27th)
Topic - National Star Wars Day / Plus Spring 2025 Sudomemo F.F.C. Results (May 4th)