RJFS On Set: Creating the Characters of "Blark and Son"

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7 жыл бұрын

Happy 2017! RocketJump Film School is back and we're kicking it off with some puppeteering. Our friends at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios (Robot Chicken, Super Mansion) let us join them on the set of their latest show "Blark And Son" and talked to us about bringing their two main characters to life.
Follow and watch "Blark and Son" on Instagram! The first episode premieres on January 16th, with three episodes coming out every week: / blarkandson
Special thanks to our friends Ben, Adam, the cast and crew of Blark and Son, and Chris Waters for helping us put this together! Stay tuned for Part Two of this series!
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@peterwiehe5445 3 жыл бұрын

“ Ouh I’m just fake” the character literally comes alive despite blatantly being a puppet with an arm going into him, and a man mouthing his voice in the same shot

@VinluvAntonHandesbukia Жыл бұрын

That's the magic of puppetry

@michaelstroman5213 Жыл бұрын

He is funny puppet

@SubnautiDiver Жыл бұрын

"This hand looks so real, I can feel it coming inside me!"

@ian.20-ivo- Жыл бұрын

😌😔😥

@BridgesofMC 3 жыл бұрын

Dude the show originally freaked me out and I thought it was weird but after a couple episodes had me laughing my ass off and now I'm obsessed. This s*** is pure genius

@lobterart1867 3 жыл бұрын

It's actually fascinating the way that they were able to pull this off. I found this show earlier today through an ad and binge watched it until the very end. From a film making perspective, starting with "unappealing", uncanny valley type characters and still being able to make them relatable and likeable is very difficult to pull off. Someone else in the comments brought up Mr. Meaty. They started out with grotesque and unappealing characters, and they failed miserably. They failed largely in part to poor writing and uninteresting story lines, but it sure wasn't helpful that the characters were very grotesque. If they had appealing characters it might not of gone down in such infamy, and it might of just gone down as a metiocre show. Then take this show. The characters are unappealing, and at first glance, are quite creepy, but due to the stories being well written and in a comical manner compliment the very chaotic nature of the show itself and after a couple episodes they no longer become creepy and the viewer is completely desensitized to the design of the puppets. By far this has to be one of the most unique shows I have seen, and it has overcome some major obstacles to get to where it is at now

@bagingospringo4396 Жыл бұрын

Same lol I want more

@DontRespectTheUS Жыл бұрын

@@lobterart1867 I found it earlier this week and that unnerving look hooked me.

@meishiate-8139 Жыл бұрын

Seriously I was nervous at first but I decided to give it a chance and I don’t regret it

@Sumtinrandom 5 жыл бұрын

What I like most about this show is that Blark loves his son so much. It's silly, but I really like how he just really wants to be with his son, and have his son love him back.

@jasonisnotarobot8811 7 жыл бұрын

10:01 The way Son is just rocking is terrifying

@tquick0450 5 жыл бұрын

Ikr that spooked me

@_POWERLOAD_ 5 жыл бұрын

Very

@anthonyjh02 5 жыл бұрын

Yikes

@chgaming5059 5 жыл бұрын

He's alive kill it

@raddlife5637 5 жыл бұрын

Oof thanl goodness i looked at the comments to discover this

@Miniac 7 жыл бұрын

This was actually really cool to see.

@nak3dxsnake 5 жыл бұрын

Lol I subscribe to you. Cool to see a 2 year old post of yours. Just discovered these guys and the series on Comedy Central.

@miguelangeld1226 3 жыл бұрын

Uűuu7u7uuuu7ur

@Eidolon1andOnly Жыл бұрын

You know how hard it was to find out the name of this series after seeing memes of it surface? Nearly impossible. Couldn't do a simple Google search of "TV series with puppets on Comedy Central" since the only result that comes up is Crank Yankers, followed by a mention of a Jeff Dunham special, because in every single description of Blark and Son, the word puppet (or related derivatives of puppet, such as puppetry, etc.) is never once mentioned any where. I was only able to find the show by scrolling through all the videos on Comedy Central's KZfaq channel until I recognized a *puppet* in the thumbnail for this show. Whose bright idea was it to omit this key word from any such description of this show?

@borbleborb4586 Жыл бұрын

0:04 i like how he doesn’t even have to move blark’s eyes to drastically change his expression

@KillSwitchNY 11 ай бұрын

I binged the entire show because I couldn't tear myself away. The puppets are some of the best I've ever seen. The eyes really are the best part. Blark cracks me up with his facial expressions. Also take into consideration that this is shot and shown with really high picture quality so there was no hiding imperfections. Amazing show and I hope they get it going again and pickup where season 2 stopped.

@Lucci251 11 ай бұрын

The show is like crack, so addictive 😂

@susieballard4957 5 жыл бұрын

These puppets are so realistic when they show emotion on their faces. Right down to the wrinkles and placement of each little hair on their face.

@Cotygeek 7 жыл бұрын

There are not enough puppets in today's filmmaking landscape. :)

@johnnyreb1209 5 жыл бұрын

Did you see the Oscars? There was an auditorium full of them!

@EternalResonance 5 жыл бұрын

something about puppets is creepy after a certain age. soulless eyes looking back at you. reminds you of death. creepy.

@killiondace5411 5 жыл бұрын

the dark crystal age of resistance is coming

@ericfartman1663 5 жыл бұрын

I love the character and show I hope you guys do more lengthy shows and not short clips

@camorambo2541 5 жыл бұрын

Those are not puppets idk wtf there doing spooky puppets have feelings 2

@Limboinpinbo 3 жыл бұрын

Christopher Mintz was the perfect pick for Son. He's such a great actor. This entire show is just perfection

@coryrabbit Жыл бұрын

I just discovered "Blark and Son", and my only input is that we need season three. It's quickly become one of my favorite shows. It's just fantastic writing, and funny as hell. I'd love to see more.

@jeffsoltess4853 3 жыл бұрын

This show deserves so much respect for all the effort these guys put into the show

@Its_Dmac Жыл бұрын

WE WANT SEASON 3!!! Please.

@beluapi8865 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on getting on Comedy Central

@SAFbikes 5 жыл бұрын

puppets look great now get some writers!!!

@vshazam 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, but I didn't get on Comedy Central

@beluapi8865 5 жыл бұрын

oedipa maas, if Blark and son didn’t get on Comedy Central then they are a really good copy.

@TygertheZebra 5 жыл бұрын

This is kind of what I’m wanting to do for my career. Create things for movies, and making shows.

@sapitron 3 жыл бұрын

and driving uber so you can afford food

@fepompeo 7 жыл бұрын

Ben was in Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge and he was great! It's awesome to see that he's still doing what he loves

@Puppy_Puppington 3 жыл бұрын

sweet

@lenny5205 7 жыл бұрын

I love it when sponsored content is closely related to the channel and is actually fascinating.

@destroythehuman3380 5 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe I’ve only just found this series.

@floofydoofy5524 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Me too. Imma binge the puppets out of this show

@chrisw5150 5 жыл бұрын

i found it two days ago

@destroythehuman3380 5 жыл бұрын

Bugsy Have fun binging

@chrisw5150 5 жыл бұрын

@@destroythehuman3380 😂 I've been at it for a while now...

@maxgamer7041 5 жыл бұрын

Destroy TheHuman me too if I never found this series I would not even know where I was

@EsotericOccultist 3 жыл бұрын

What i like about the show is the writing is good and the puppets look so bugged out and crazy yet relatable at the same time. It reminds me of old mtv liquid television era stuff. I love it

@phatmantv Жыл бұрын

These guys are brilliant. We need a season 3.

@kev_mcx 7 жыл бұрын

Welcome back! Blark and Son reminds me of Mr. Meaty.

@Scarfysmom 6 жыл бұрын

Key difference: Mr. Meaty should never have existed

@icantthinkofaname4265 5 жыл бұрын

@@Scarfysmom y

@rayg2724 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

@FancyTopHatFilms 7 жыл бұрын

This is so cool, I don't think I've ever seen silicon puppets like this before. I definitely want to do some puppeteering now!!

@FancyTopHatFilms 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing @RocketJump Film School

@basedbattledroid3507 7 жыл бұрын

Fancy Top Hat Films Same!

@kevinoneil5120 6 ай бұрын

It is a damn shame this show isn't still going. I've marathoned the first-and-only two seasons so many times now and I'm ready for season 3.

@ghost_ship_supreme Жыл бұрын

These are easily some of the best puppets I’ve ever seen! They convey an incredible amount of emotion, especially with the eyes being so realistic

@overtheclouds2926 Жыл бұрын

Show GREAT. Relatable for all ages regarding awkward, distance, and uninterested teenagers and for adults annoying, depressed, and self conscious. Great casting and productions. Also love the character development. Each character actually progressing and maturing, big or small. Please keep going.

@ikayama Жыл бұрын

When I had seen Blark and Fletcher through memes I thought they were supposed to be parodies of the dudes from Lethal Weapon. I'm surprised Blark and Son just came from a drawing!

@TheStanishStudios 7 жыл бұрын

0:59 - Rick and Morty alien?

@skipradcliff 5 жыл бұрын

Wish I could buy one

@georgepovey 5 жыл бұрын

That’s where I recognised it from lol. Cheers

@necronomitom 5 жыл бұрын

Gar Gah bleh bleh

@stryderkinch3873 5 жыл бұрын

Blargha blargh blargh??

@The_Vent_Goblin 5 жыл бұрын

Gragablakblak

@chaneyphillips8317 Жыл бұрын

I always thought the puppets were larger. It's weird seeing that they're actually just the size of a head

@blainesworld6404 5 жыл бұрын

At 10:00 look at the son puppet he looks like he is breathing or moving on its own

@sup4037 5 жыл бұрын

I seen it too lol

@ryanlaughery3165 5 жыл бұрын

It’s sitting on a pole or something and it was just still moving from when he touched it seconds before.

@blainesworld6404 5 жыл бұрын

Nah man its alive.

@chrisw5150 5 жыл бұрын

wtf!!! it is

@solidus6706 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t why I got Episode 8 in my recommended. *But, I’m glad I’ve found this series.*

@ArcadeProductions 7 жыл бұрын

This is something I needed to see at this moment in time. Very insightful and Inspiring. Continue to be awesome RocketJump.

@darkcodes6482 Жыл бұрын

Blark and son is a straight comedic perfection!

@AFishBicycle 5 жыл бұрын

Puppets are why the original Star Wars are so good.

@ben.bayouth 7 жыл бұрын

RJFS, You guys Rock! Thanks for showcasing this crazy show!

@andrethegiant6969 Жыл бұрын

The scale of this show is mind blowing. I assumeed they were much larger puppets for the detail and all the props behind them. So cool to see this.

@lilshadbi1158 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best shows in a long time and happy we get behind the scenes

@ItsWeenie 5 жыл бұрын

Dude so happy these guys are expanding. Remember when they used to do guest spots on the attack. Keep up the good work

@aoshaw 7 жыл бұрын

I hope you guys had a good, Die Hard filled break!

@toothcweam 2 жыл бұрын

This is so awesome, and one of the best shows, EVER.

@wildcard650 5 жыл бұрын

This was two years ago! I just found the series. Binge watching them all

@br0k3nscv11 9 ай бұрын

I've seen every episode twice and I still love it to this day.

@nerdspeaker2043 7 жыл бұрын

I adore Blark and Son, this is a fascinating look behind the scenes. You guys rock!

@DontRespectTheUS Жыл бұрын

Why do I love these guys so much? How dare they so effortlessly worm their ways in my heart!

@SlackerShack 7 жыл бұрын

Good start to the year with this upload, this is super interesting!

@kerrym1225 5 жыл бұрын

I love the detail you use on the sets as well as the storylines. And the puppets themselves are amazing!

@JeremyFinch42 Жыл бұрын

I love how even their concept designs were a giga chad for Blark and a League of Legends playing Incel for Son.

@Sleepyperformance 3 жыл бұрын

I love Black and Son now I know it's because so much dedication goes into it

@TheSaulJohn 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate this show even more now

@vegetashairline3060 5 жыл бұрын

God I hope that this show blows up. I love it

@lizbertran6464 7 жыл бұрын

Blark and Son. Bravo Joey! When I heard you were doing a tutorial on puppetry I thought you would be writing, narrating and pulling footage examples of different things that have been done over the years by different artists. This was great because you worked with some specific, very progressive and funny creators of today. Interesting to hear their puppet voices and how the teeth had to be cut so the mouth could close and make the S and P sounds,etc. I learned a lot, and the content wasn't over my head leaving me confused or not quite understanding the process. And after all is said and done, I am sure you have to really be creative and multi talented to produce puppets like Blark and Son. No getting around that! Looking forward to your next RJFS tutorial Joey!

@TheJoebarrett 4 жыл бұрын

This is the greatest culmination of comedy, artistry and genius ever.

@Uesr2004D Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching the episodes and I love it, hopefully we see more in the future.

@FullCaber Жыл бұрын

Man wish we got more of this show just recently found about the show ! HES IN THE WALLLLLLLS!

@TheDude8008 Жыл бұрын

I seriously love the series, it's so funny and even has hearthwarming family sitcom lessons

@veloc.raptor9136 Жыл бұрын

Even though i may not always watch this show, im insanely greatful stuff like this exist. This is pure creativity

@CreepyChappy 5 жыл бұрын

Love the show great job

@preamstrikbiz0 Жыл бұрын

Ben , absolutely love this show ! Keep the episode and seasons coming ! This is amazing !

@spasticpug5209 5 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful to see I've been trying to learn how these more "human" looking creations are made I love how uncanny they are

@joee1213 5 жыл бұрын

You guys are literally doing what I want to do for a living.

@snowwhite2night 5 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for season 2!! Ben you’re so talented!

@Andre-eo9io 3 жыл бұрын

This makes me appreciate the series much more, knowing all the work really put into it. It's so entertaining, and tbh I could never pin the style of how it was even made 😂👌

@TheGoodGman95 5 ай бұрын

i am so glad i stumbled upon this show, it has its own charm, like some Fever dream but i love it. Thanks for making such a gem

@WhirlOmar 5 жыл бұрын

Loved this! This stuff I was into back in my puppetry days in the 90's.

@jordanshafe8940 5 жыл бұрын

I really loved the short series and this was just amazing to watch

@TheUnknownD 10 ай бұрын

I swear, People on youtube are more talented than Hollywood

@ThePalskinator Жыл бұрын

BRING THE SHOW BACK!!!

@aappaapp6627 Жыл бұрын

Loved this!

@sunnygo8469 3 жыл бұрын

found this show yesterday, loving it

@garrycreate594 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching behind the scenes, this is excellent!

@experimentalviking 6 жыл бұрын

This is great, really want to see more from you guys!

@kailenbodhi9350 5 жыл бұрын

Blark and Son is one of my new favorite shows

@Hunterslammer 11 ай бұрын

To this day I still don’t believe these are JUST puppets.

@SincerestSawa Жыл бұрын

I was so taken by the puppets and the acting i didnt even catch most of the jokes the first time watching, i love this show i hope it keeps going

@mrmusikman8298 3 жыл бұрын

Genius, absolute genius 👏 I find myself more intrigued with the special effects makeup and the silicone puppet then the writer part of the show, but still amazing when it all comes together. Great work guys

@frankgeez6584 5 жыл бұрын

You have captured something special. Creepy but awesome.

@flipnasty2296 3 жыл бұрын

Best show ive ever seen.. idk how i missed it i just now saw it for the first time 2 days ago

@nak3dxsnake 5 жыл бұрын

I knew these puppets had to be big. Everything looks so real in a skewed surreal way.

@ianwynn6329 6 ай бұрын

This show lessened my depression.

@Mr_blue_7777 Жыл бұрын

Amazing to see behind the scenes I love it 😄

@oz70nyc50 5 жыл бұрын

I love that they're comedy central's YT with longer episodes...AND introducing new characters.

@torben_vp 5 жыл бұрын

I just like how passive terrifying blark and son are

@Twister980 Жыл бұрын

10:01 "And that helped them REALLY emote." *Son nodding in the background*

@ItsBoogeyman 5 жыл бұрын

congrats on the show, it’s very funny lmaoo

@beastmanreview009 5 жыл бұрын

Saw it once. Got hooked! Love it!

@Naratis 7 жыл бұрын

anyone else noticed when he pulled the eye out son looked like he was scared and breathing heavily in the background?

@landonparenteau 7 жыл бұрын

This is so good, characters look hilarious

@irvdaphenom 13 күн бұрын

This is so dope man! I recently got hooked on this show last week and have been binging. I got my start doing voice acting 2 years ago and last week landed a song on Deadpool 3. Voicing an animated character is my dream job.

@al_sprays_paint8669 3 жыл бұрын

I love this show and I’ve been really curious about it’s production. This is neat.

@RAYworp 7 жыл бұрын

Never knew i wanted this.

@UssyMustyYS 3 жыл бұрын

LEGENDARY

@jarednil69 3 жыл бұрын

This was really interesting! And the Puppeteer dude is Rawr.

@CoIocho 6 ай бұрын

I can only say that I can't wait to see new chapters, I'm becoming a fan of this...

@10mmfinder556 6 ай бұрын

I hope you make more!!!! I love this show.

@Number9Large Жыл бұрын

amazing work

@watersabove.below7 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome show ! So different and funny as hell

@NotPorn 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Brilliant work.

@reggirockjohnson7498 5 жыл бұрын

Please keep making these

@sammysworld5485 5 жыл бұрын

I watch it on KZfaq Comedy Central. Such an ingenious puppet skit. The ecstatics is creepy but plots are hysterical. I wouldn’t have nvr known it was Chris Mintz-Plasse playing Son’s voice. Loved him in the remake of Fright Night!