An interview with Simon Tofield

[DubstepprincessChel]

I love watching 'simon's cat' it's great, relates to my Kero, hidden treasure is definately one i can relate to hehe my cat kero is like that, i found 6 pens under my washer the other day :0 haha

[Chiglit]

i want the cut outs!

[soaponaroapDG]

CANNOT UNSEE THE FACE... he looks like my business studies teacher, ha!

[freshair3451]

He brings joy to life.

[bedazzled621]

Simon Tofield knows cat behavior so well and that's what appeals to so many cat lovers. The man is a genius! Would love to see the real Hugh though.

[skifi1]

lol everytime the scene switched the cat behind tho couch is different :D hehe

[FoxRazgriz]

I like how the cat always changes in the background. :-D Hahahaha!

[brainwasher9876]

ITS NAME IS HUGH

[keem85m]

I love that Simon's Cat in this interview changes expression for every next camera shot of Simon! Example 1: 2:40 ... Example 2: 3:08

[TheDayGamers]

I bought my Nan a Simon's Cat book for Christmas :). She's loves it, and cats :D

[zildinhadoce]

MUito bacana. Eu não entendi uma palavra mas é muito bacana.

[DEF0963]

Are the books and such available here in the USA?

[scienceaddict998]

OMG THE SNOW BUTTON 0_O IMMENSE =D everyone press the snoflake button =D

[TheDayGamers]

@scienceaddict998 I can;t watch a video with the snowflakes on :(, It irritates me, but I LOVE snow, just can't watch a video with it falling down

[wefromdiffcountry]

am i the only one to notice that in the background theres a cardboard Hue changing?

AND WHEN WILL WE ACTUALLY SEE THE REAL KITTY!? >:O

[goddess026]

What an adorable and talented man :)

[lashlayer82]

I see the films and think about my three cat´s... its so true... all of them is so true ;-)

[yuggge]

wann see the CAT!!!

[SuurProbleem]

Funny scene: A guy standing next to the microphone and meaowing.

[turronNamur]

¿he is single? prrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[gloosite]

great !!

[luzsanna]

I love the lovely & funny short storys! :D Thank's Simon! :D

[misterio28ac]

Love simon, need to fine book:)

[456default]

18 vids is just not enough

[quietLP]

@456default how right.... how right

[tardiskeeper6]

How do you compile the animations exactly? New keyframe, draw next image (with onionskinning on), new keyframe? I've got Flash and Photoshop CS5 Pro.

[ElectricRudeGirl]

he even makes cat sounds! :)

[mulderlover2004]

Anybody that has a cat can relate to *Simon''s Cat Man Do* Mine does that at about 4am. YAWN!

[SuperHoneygirly]

lol I`m good looking babe

[ja12ka]

I just love this cat :))))

[msangelia2010]

I love Simon's cat! I've emailed all my friends his shorts. *L*

[MargeSimpson20]

Why was I taken here from Mr Bean?

[controvers]

It's not possible to speak about what you show ... any word is too much ... your drawins and watschings are more than gerat ...

[kostas123789456]

program???

[nerferedit]

@kostas123789456 adobe flash i think

[LiliaBykovaSergeevna]

GREAT JOB! love simons cat :D

[NinaSakumo]

mauuu mauu mauuu

[chremmareindilla]

That's awesome how he makes the noises!

[ClaudiaLauraMachuca]

Meaw!

[ClaudiaLauraMachuca]

Great!! Nice to meet you, i love you simon s cat!

[ShastaSpringki769]

hmz like romantic nights, candles, re d roses

[Angelique38012]

i dint konw simons cats name was hue!  ") cool!!

[junx2z]

Are you using Flash to create these? Simon?

[stickittodaman23]

the cartoon is just so god damn cute

[3Driuz]

Awesome work man! keep it up!

[3Driuz]

16 people hates art

[heykeeko]

ooh that's him.

[mizdoc]

Thank you so much for these, Simon (and cat). Any person who is owned by a cat will recognize "their" cat in so many of these. Cat Man Do is so like my cat. She does exactly that, well no baseball bat, but the rest of it is just like her.

Keep 'em coming Simon, they're grrrrrrreat!!

[thedigitmonkey]

this is an awesome series of short clips. Do some more!

[Emmaworkshard]

I love your cats. They remind me of my own. Thanks for sharing your experiences, Simon.

[Virculia]

It's really amazing: all your drawings look like beeing alive, not only the cat, but also the chicken, etc...I have found them so funny! Thank you so much for being such an artist!

[iliadog]

ага мульт класс

[NataBuable]

ахахаха...офигенный мужик....))))молодец...))))

[animestar0117]

I really love the way Simon Tofield comes up with these cool animations because they're funny but realistic at the same time.I found out about this 2 months ago and I instantly loved it.I showed these animations to my teacher who showed the rest of the class and we try find time to watch it everyday even though we've already watched all the episodes millions of times but they're still funny every time.

[AutobadgesRep]

You rule my friend!

[synapsenapse]

you are great!

[mizdoc]

@valy225

you hate them but you want more vids?

[valy225]

@mizdoc forget what i said i dont want more vids and i dont care about this guy any more is 1month ago now bye,wow i got negative votes hehehe a bunch of 8yr old that love bad cartoon in black/white whit a lot of views just to sell his ugly book give more negative comments on that i love them in channels i dont give a fuck about ^_^

[60Macushla]

I want a t-shirt!!!Love this!!

[TheAslanskid]

He's so popular because he's so real. You have got cat behavior down! That is a cat for you! We love Simon's cat.

[conwilcon967]

The meows come from Gary !! LOL

[troxeltm]

I love the cat at 3:09

[merandhi]

I hope you get to make a proper TV film (30 min or more) staring your cat and all of his friends and I hope you get really rich off it so that you can be comfortable your whole life long making more cat cartoons. If Garfield can have a movie so should your cat.

[diamantitoro]

AMO SIMON´S CAT, SALUDOS DESDE MÉXICO CITY, AL GENIO QUE NOS HACE SONRER!!!!

[rich0319726]

Nice art. As a cat person, you animations make me smile. Keep up the good work :).

[vgjr300]

wich animation software is that?

[narusegawamatsu]

love simon´s cat!! 

[enders7231]

keep em coming!  Every so often I check to see if there is a new Simon's cat. : )

[LVRACEFACE]

The work is brilliant. My wife and I have raised house cats for over 30 years.  Your understanding and portrayal of feline behavior is remarkable.

[sassykat52]

I love your cartoon! I have a cat named Max and he so like your cat.  I am wondering what is that smooth pad you were drawing on and it shows up on your computer screen? I've never seen anything like it before. Keep up the great work. You are very talented but then our cats seem to bring out the best in us - sometimes LOL!

[kmiecikadam5402]

More like 24 million

[luanaluana71]

what a very talented man.... oh, and he is a cat lover..... thumbs up for that !!

[wnesbitt1]

I love the cartoons. Can you do more of Simon's Sister's Dog?

[ChoviKitty]

This is great! Always wnated to hear more about the artist. Hugh the cat! Who knew??

[vampyresBaby]

@ChoviKitty

Same here. We never got to know the real cat behind that, so I was interested how he or she is called. I have a female cat and thought this cat in the films is female but yeah... Still great. Hugh is a very strange name for a cat.^^ So I hope everything is well with both Simon and Hugh and they do much more of this great work.

[maddona999]

Does he do it on flash or something else?

[knulfine]

did you see the cat on the sofa behind him is changing :D

[immerbreight]

that guy is a genius!

[reply4reply]

very inspiring, it's true the best ideas are the simplest

[HorseFanForever]

wow, i can't really believe that YOU make those cat noises!

it's ridiculas!!!

[leapyearms]

Simon, you are such a talented guy! We all simply love all your videos!

[secretspyfrog]

Simon makes it look so easy. Bet it's not!

[CherryVaseline]

when do we get to meet simons cat in real life?

[superstarrbuff]

i love him!!

[Icewolves9]

Please make more Simon's cat I love them!!!!!!

[missmusic17ily]

please make mor simon's cat videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i've ran out and they are genious!

[DottyGale8]

S/b "more"

[DottyGale8]

Love getting to see the man behind the cat! Great video! Can't wait to see mire Simon's cat!

[1999Catman]

I love it



[rockaroundtheclock56]

Why won't he make any more!!?!?!??

[TangibleShadow]

Every single episode makes me burst with laughter XD He captures the cat mannerisms so well and ups it with human like actions, and reactions.

it's a great inspiration for those who wish to animate their own simple cartoons.

[th4n4t0s25]

11 people never had a cat.

[jazzygirl3699]

i <3 the cat @ 3:07

[Kikuaki9]

Клёвый котик! Обожаю его!!!

[coffeycat4]

>^..^<

[ibubak]

Simon meows better than my own cat!

[reynay69]

@ibubak Hahaha, are you sure it is a cat you have at home? ;-)

[krtomb87]

@ibubak I say that my cat sounds like bad violin scratches instead of rea meow :D

[warbabybites]

He seems as nice as his cartoon self but HUGH ? Really?

[ataunnasr]

i wish he showed his real cat

[poodleperson1]

This is great. Keep making more Simon!

[wenglishsal]

Hee hee... I love 'Simon's Cat', it is so funny, gentle and full of quirky humor... Long may your pen flow Simon and long may your cat roam to give us all joy... MEOW Purrrrrrrr :0)x

[Rumblefish63]

Keep up the great work Simon. Your vids bring so much joy to the world.

Cheers mate!

[bIuecrimson]

MEOW

[MultiBloodRaven]

i swear thats the cutest cat meowing ever.



[Foothilldrummer]

11 people hit with a cat-bat

[MsKeldar]

I have never laughed so hard,,,just love all the Simon videos,,,dont stop please,,,,

[ninjopproductions]

hes fat! soz beef

[CuzIwanted]

...the cat in the background changes.

[015151150512]

REalloy good videos

[mikuni87]

I've seen all of 'em! can't wait 4 the next one!

[conisu069]

I LOVE Simon's Cat. I can relate to everything I've seen and I'm constantly looking for more. Keep it up plZ!!

[DroidLocks6971]

LOVE THESE VIDEOS ... FED UP RULES ... IVE SENT IT TO SO MANY PEOPLE

[sprichbeeke]

Your videos a soooo delightful...and as any cat owner will know...they are based on real life. Thanks for spreading happiness!!!

[laurentheperson1]

You rock Simon! It makes it all the better now that I know you're British! My fav Simon's Cat video is "Simon's Cat: The Box". It's something every cat does.

[sacchiotto]

Genious!! I'ld like to see your real cat in a picture Simon. Could you? Bye!!

[MrsNyums]

Simon, when I saw your first movie I was in tears (of laughter). Brilliant the way you capture the nuances of being a cat. Don't change Hugh, he rocks! xxx

[AppleA113]

Um I'm guessing his son never hit him with a bat XD

[TheMasterOfLols]

I LOVE THE GNOME WITH THE TRIANGLE!

[DenomicRox]

What program does he use

[USMilitayCaptin]

0:18 kitteh is amused

[oSK1PP3Ro]

Good job dude I love wut you do

[monkeyknuts321]

love the way the cat in the background keeps changing :D

[lord630]

@monkeyknuts321

LOL after you say it I saw it again ^^ It`s true that the cat is changing ^^

[kuba12377]

@monkeyknuts321 spadaj



[KingdomHeartsBigFan]

@monkeyknuts321 the last cat is the best :D



[Oliv3rb]

What software do you use?

[raichz]

@Oliv3rb Looks like flash or something similar.

[rismanlo]

@errolbibi How else was he going to do it? 

[charlotte955]

are you married Simon?

[appygirl1000]

@SeleneyMmar it's Hue ;) just listen closly to him speaking you can hear him callthe cat hue! :3

[SeleneyMmar]

what is the name of the cat??

I love it.

Congrats

[willc187]

That was adobe flash he was using for sure, 100% positive about it

[happywolfgirl]

what animation thing did he use?

[Liaram66]

Wow! A WACOM Intuos tablet! It's a professional one for a professional animator! RibAnimation: It looks like Photoshop to me.

Simon,I love your videos,keep up the good work!!:) And PLEASE show us your real cat!:D

[KoOGiEmYsTeR]

thank you for sharing "hue" with us in Simon's Cat I love these little clips they are so funny, they make me smile and laugh even when I sometimes find it hard too.

[ZorrroUK]

Lol top show I say! Hmhmhm

[silvertimer]

Great stuff! You have captured cats perfectly, I recognize some of every cat that has owned me through the years in "Simon's cat". We used to have a (VERY) large cat that would lay on your chest to awaken you for food. Nothing like not being able to breathe to get you up!

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[RibAnimation]

What software do you use to make these brilliant animations?

[werecatlove752]

I wanna see your kitty!!! ^.^

[gatocat222]

Thats from where good ideas come from ACCIDENTS!!! I mean wake up and your cat on top of you and from that very second. make something so intertaning i mean its just so simple but so good that its just perfect!!!!!

[MultiViktorias]

thanks for the fun!

[youaretall123]

Thanks Simon.. the most wonderful cartoons. Many other kittie cat fans of mine love them too... more please.

[gayroller]

genial, ich muss immer wieder schmunzeln bis lachen!

[lewpz]

i have the same tablet, lolol.

[nilwie]

Genial!!! Der Typ ist ein Genie... und er liebt seine Katze! :-) wie ich!!!

[nilwie]

Genial!!! Der Typ ist ein Genie... und er liebt seine Katze!

[Sneny]

ti adoro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LambertsLabelle]

he definitely observes cats!!LOVE the little "purrrr.. " sound!

[mikyvselicha]

What does Garfield say? : "Copycat!"

[RosalieAvonside]

You should make more XD!

[CORGWYN]

Love your work - you really capture cattitude. :O)

[primuszoon]

the cat behind him changes all the time :]

[imalionheartedgirl]

did you recognize the cat in the background changing? :DD

[Derrymaine148]

the sounds no simon's cat videos is the most amazing think! I love real, detailed sound in cartoons!

[cqbspartan]

2:03 MEOWING SIMON

[saxplayer97]

Keep them coming! I -3 Simon's Cat!

[Zawy3r]

which programm is he using?

[ZombieKid24]

@Zawy3r Flash, Duh.

[96chrismann]

LOL. throughout the video simons cat changes face every time ^_^

[LinShiana]

How many Simon´s cat do you have in your home? :D You are genius.

[Sanaeenfermeria]

I can't wait to see more!!! :D

[chombyryan123]

I love Simons cat as I reminds me of well.. Cats! Also in cat-man-do Simons cat has no pupils if I'm not mistaking

[michaelbizley]

You really understand cat body language!

[heorun1]

I love cat :D

[96chrismann]

@heorun1 i know. you like pussy too ;)

[dlv57]

You are a Cat Genius! I love your work!

[MrRuthie7308]

your videos are so brilliant love every episode of simons cat, am a big cat lover and you have got everything spot on, keep up the good work, thanks.

[delilaha]

what program is the animation software?

[TheNDstudio]

@delilaha looks like Adobe Flash Professional to me.

[Sararox65]

i like the one where the cat put all those leaves in the porcupines sine things. hilarious!!

[mistakenlybeautiful]

OMG HE'S BRITISH!!! WHO KNEW?

[AK1729]

@mistakenlybeautiful Of course he's British he made a video for the RSPCA

[PukeZombies]

This is comedy to whoever owns cats! :D I laugh till i cry with your videos! XD Keep them up c:

[door3yourheart]

wonderous work! you must have the patience of a saint! you really know your cat!

Bring on the film! door3your heart.