Bluestar's Little Pistol Animatic + Patreon Shoutout!

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  • čas přidán 22. 06. 2017
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    / niftysenpai
    Song is Little Pistol by Mother Mother!
    i hope to finish this and making sorta like a semi animated pmv thing? this is an updated sketch of the first storyboard i did a while ago here : • bluestar- little pisto...
    also a brief explanation for those who want it:
    at the beginning bluestar is paying respects to mosskit and sees misty and stonefur, shes like 'ok im still ok with my decision'
    then we flash forward to her trusting tigerclaw and him bein her deputy and being a ''''swell''' guy. fires like ya right i dont trust him longer than his whiskers
    then tigerclaw attacks the camp and bluestar. fire comes to the rescue and the blood of the battle is like war paint i guess on her face
    bluestar is blinded by his traitorness i guess. then we see him getting banished, bluestars distrust, the fullmoon thing is like her not picking a deputy at the right time, fire is sad that shes feelin dis way
    then the forest fire in rising storm, everything is ashy and black and white, and firey. bluestar looses faith in starclan here.
    theres a battle of sunningrocks next. bluestar gets cornered by misty and stone when fire reveals to them shes their mom to prevent them from killing her. they hate her bluestar crys
    then flash forward to cloudtails warrior ceremony, swift and bright resolve to fight da dogs. bluestar sees bright and is like disgusted but acutally goes back 2 her den to cry cat tears
    then she resolves to go to starclan and confront them about how she feels shes been treated. goosefeather in particular because of da prophecys
    shes reminded of the water will destroy u, it transitions to after she saves fire. shes in the river. AT THE END, she like. looses her war paint returning to clarity. misty and stone save her and forgive her. then she cry.
  • Krátké a kreslené filmy

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  • @KittyCatChaos
    @KittyCatChaos Před 7 lety +3742

    " I found Jesus " *Goosefeather appears*
    Godammit Goosefeather is Jesus guys R U N

  • @nothingfordarkness
    @nothingfordarkness Před 4 lety +1831

    How does Mother Mother’s songs fit Warrior Cats so well?!

  • @lulu6468
    @lulu6468 Před 7 lety +534

    "Soo, it's 1AM and I've watched this animatic thirteen times already, and I have to wake up at 6AM."
    "One more time"

    • @corbenary
      @corbenary Před 7 lety +9

      Ludoki tree reading this comment and i realize its 4:20am holy jesus

    • @lulu6468
      @lulu6468 Před 7 lety +2

      DragonScales 123 XD

    • @MBaum-ky2wv
      @MBaum-ky2wv Před 6 lety

      Luuuu i didnt know you have YT

    • @yunirkamartinez6157
      @yunirkamartinez6157 Před 5 lety +2

      ONE LAST TIIIMEEEEEEEEE

    • @daniilromanenko3677
      @daniilromanenko3677 Před 4 lety +4

      I wouldn't recommend doing that. As tempting as rewatching something you really enjoy over and over again can be, it's better to watch things like this every few weeks because otherwise your brain gets used to it and you basically stop enjoying it. Trust me, I've ruined some songs for myself by doing this, and it sucks so bad, so as a result I try to watch this only once every month (which may be overdoing it, but I'm not willing to take any risks)

  • @starcloud6384
    @starcloud6384 Před 6 lety +502

    I love the symbolism with blood on her face and eyes and how her rationality and "vision" were clouded!

  • @nietzsche8297
    @nietzsche8297 Před 7 lety +3006

    This is one of the most beautiful and heartbreaking warriors animations I have ever seen. The depth it goes into to explore Bluestar's inner fear and turmoil. The metaphor of the "war paint" and grayscale is simply phenomenal, and it really shows how she lost a part of herself when Tigerclaw turned on her. I absolutely loved Fireheart's presence throughout it. How he knew she was taking it, but through it all he stays loyal to her, even when she looses all loyalty to him and the clan. We see a different side of bluestar, one filled with pain and despair as she watched everything crumble around her. The incredible detail and symbolism can only be described as beautiful. I have watched this three times already, and cried every time. This is truly a work of art. Thank you, nifty.

    • @berry7939
      @berry7939 Před 5 lety +11

      And ,soon it will be finished!

    • @arianamarie8442
      @arianamarie8442 Před 5 lety +27

      She lost a part of herself? If you read Bluestar's Prophecy, you can see that Bluefur is really messed up. I think that she lost the rest of herself when Tigerclaw betrayed her. But, honestly, I agree with you.

    • @bulakabarquezwilliams6024
      @bulakabarquezwilliams6024 Před 5 lety +21

      @@arianamarie8442 Yeah, her mother's and sister's death did a number on her.

    • @fazieco
      @fazieco Před 4 lety +5

      All these emotions make this map special and interesting

    • @vickypedia1308
      @vickypedia1308 Před 4 lety +5

      @@fazieco dude this isn't a map

  • @fiori_storm7133
    @fiori_storm7133 Před 7 lety +1307

    i liked the symbolism of the red across her face to show her time when she didn't trust anyone including StarClan and then when she was about to die it washed away because her thoughts were clear again, i thought that was really cool

    • @roiroije243
      @roiroije243 Před 5 lety +11

      Now that's awesome. Thanks for putting that thought into my mind.

  • @crowborn666
    @crowborn666 Před 2 lety +338

    Seeing the emotion on Bluestar's face when Tigerclaw attacked made me wonder what would've gone through her head if Fireheart failed to stop him.
    Like, the commotion in the den would attract others and they'd still exile Tigerclaw, but I honestly wanna see an AU of Bluestar's thoughts and feelings if Fireheart died at the paws of Tigerclaw when he tried to protect her.

    • @borkwolf6373
      @borkwolf6373 Před 2 lety +39

      That's a really interesting AU idea, actually!

    • @Curious-Artist-Cat
      @Curious-Artist-Cat Před rokem +9

      An intresting concept, i could try and draw that if youre not planing anything with it

    • @machii4522
      @machii4522 Před 7 měsíci +1

      ​@@Curious-Artist-Cat id love to see that

    • @what1._.1
      @what1._.1 Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@Curious-Artist-Cat oh please if you have time *do it*, it sounds to be a cool au

  • @FirriApril
    @FirriApril Před 7 lety +2267

    this is professional level storyboarding. I really wish I could pledge you in Patreon to help you out finish this and if I at one point manage to clear the current obstacles I definately will!
    also the symbolism of the bloodstain is just AAGH so good

    • @jovianguyen
      @jovianguyen Před 3 lety +3

      Truth be told right here

    • @Rosia4309
      @Rosia4309 Před 2 lety +8

      She's working on finishing this, actually! She's shown previews of it on her tumblr warriors designs blog :)

  • @443b94
    @443b94 Před 7 lety +1354

    *nifty-senpai uploads*
    *_clicks as fast as lightning_*

  • @DBDH003
    @DBDH003 Před 7 lety +823

    Nifty, you truly have an innocent soul.

    • @kero02ya
      @kero02ya Před 7 lety +4

      Myal Canal GO AWAY

    • @drb4256
      @drb4256 Před 7 lety +215

      Myal Canal what's an "innocent soul" can I purchase one of those?

    • @DBDH003
      @DBDH003 Před 7 lety +6

      twoade lol hey

    • @nightfrost4337
      @nightfrost4337 Před 6 lety +5

      Dr B I need one
      Where can you purchase one? Or can I just borrow someone else's?

    • @twintwail
      @twintwail Před 6 lety +8

      Omg 666 likes XD

  • @mataschmata
    @mataschmata Před 6 lety +936

    i have no words to describe what a masterpiece this is. you convey emotions so well, how fireheart is basically tumbling over himself as he's running to help bluestar, when he's running to help brightpaw, when bluestar is sliding across the ground as she rushes to the moonstone. god, i just imagine... for months, bluestar has these blood stains on her face because she's too depressed to groom herself, and you can distinctly see it blurred and erased in lines below her eyes from crying.
    i also love how the shots become really detailed when there's a lot of emotion there, and how you can tell who all the cats are by how they're drawn. the ending made me actually cry so THANKS

    • @rrammay
      @rrammay Před 4 lety +12

      This comment deserves more attention

  • @girlviscus
    @girlviscus Před 7 lety +201

    I love the idea of how the blood stays over Bluestars eyes. Since that situation certainly blinded her from what was right until she died, which was when the blood washed off. She made many irrational choices after Tigerclaw tried attacking her and I think the blood over her eyes specifically was a wonderful way to portray the things she did and the choices she made. It acted as a sort of blindfold, she realized what she had done once it came off, she didnt realize what she was doing at the time because she was just so emotionally torn about someone so close to her trying to kill her. The blood of Tigerclaw stuck to her and effected her decisions greatly.

  • @WeirdnessMaster
    @WeirdnessMaster Před 7 lety +135

    Now see, THIS is an animatic.

  • @Blixemi
    @Blixemi Před 7 lety +1922

    niFTY.
    This is incredible! I love how alive everything looks! The characters, the forest, the colours! Wow. Absolutely gorgeous work, my friend!! Thank you for sharing this with us hnnn!!!

    • @catraapplesaucemeowmeow9540
      @catraapplesaucemeowmeow9540 Před 7 lety +1

      Blixemi hey fam

    • @Lily23tv
      @Lily23tv Před 6 lety +3

      I LOVE you CZcams channel!!!!! And I LOVE these books!!!
      (My favourite is Jayfeather he is amazing! And grumpy that's why I love him!)

    • @Inkasaur
      @Inkasaur Před 6 lety +1

      Blixemi
      mEME LAUngUaGE

    • @user-eg2kd3wc8s
      @user-eg2kd3wc8s Před 6 lety +11

      literally she somehow made shades of grey seem like the most colorful thing

    • @doe4003
      @doe4003 Před 6 lety

      Woop woop. Hi Blix. Also 1k like. xD

  • @roastedcrickets1767
    @roastedcrickets1767 Před 5 lety +151

    Day four. I've lost count of how many times I've watched this and how many drawers I've filled with drawings of Bluestar. I've spent nearly $652.45 on drawing paper and sketch books, $1,237.09 on art supplies. I haven't seen sunlight in three days. I've drank about 74 coffees and hot chocolates.

  • @bramblebrowncat8840
    @bramblebrowncat8840 Před 6 lety +116

    Well, I think Tigerclaw, Thistleclaw and the dogs made 45 accounts to dislike this

  • @TennelleFlowers
    @TennelleFlowers Před 7 lety +1855

    This is unbelievably gorgeous, Nifty! Beautiful work

    • @marylulw7238
      @marylulw7238 Před 7 lety +54

      when you can't put this on your playlist because its not a map part

    • @TennelleFlowers
      @TennelleFlowers Před 7 lety +52

      LOL are you a mind reader? How did you know? XD

    • @marylulw7238
      @marylulw7238 Před 7 lety +41

      science, also speculation

    • @daznutzs
      @daznutzs Před 7 lety +21

      simple: when a good map part comes you click as lightning to place it there.
      Same with this. But is not a MAP part soo..

    • @sparezzsxqust286
      @sparezzsxqust286 Před 6 lety +2

      TennelleFlowers 555th liker lol

  • @sylinisnothere7929
    @sylinisnothere7929 Před 7 lety +171

    3:46 *the way BlueStar is pulled out of the water KILLED ME*😂

  • @worthlesstrash5680
    @worthlesstrash5680 Před 7 lety +318

    3:00 Me when my brother eats all the cookies

  • @kevinmillard1323
    @kevinmillard1323 Před 7 lety +58

    I can imagine Bluestar running away from all her worries, trying to be a good leader. And all the while she has to deal with Oakheart's death and her kits being in a different Clan. Then Redtail dies, then Lionheart, and Tigerclaw betrays her and Fireheart takes place. She has to deal with Cinderpaw getting ran over, Spottedleaf dying, and dying herself!
    And then Fireheart, her own warrior, turning into leader and everything happening to him. All the while Bluestar watches from StarClan, helpless to help.

    • @dangdao8068
      @dangdao8068 Před 3 lety +1

      And you know the problem with dealing depression (cat can have depression emotion alright) pressure and being fool to yourself in front of everyone (I mean by making yourself look like your a bad leader)

  • @staticstardust7547
    @staticstardust7547 Před 7 lety +1108

    I was on the verge of tears for the whole thing and then Bluestar just gets WHIPPED UP by Stone and Misty at like 3:46 and i started laughing hysterically
    im so dead

    • @NiftySenpai
      @NiftySenpai  Před 7 lety +270

      Static Stardust ME TOO I DIDNT TWEEN IT RIGHT BUT IT WAS funny so I left it in... hopefully I remember to fix it lol

    • @shinyrayquazaaah
      @shinyrayquazaaah Před 7 lety +4

      Static Stardust XD

    • @hanalisehernandez6021
      @hanalisehernandez6021 Před 7 lety +14

      I was just about to comment that but checked down here to see if someone had alreadyXD

    • @hanalisehernandez6021
      @hanalisehernandez6021 Před 7 lety +16

      +Nifty-Senpai Yeah, this is amazing but the way they pull her up its just so weird looking like she's there and then see isntXDXD

    • @hanalisehernandez6021
      @hanalisehernandez6021 Před 7 lety +35

      +Nifty-Senpai Maybe have her head be thrown back a little, and have bubbles flow past her? I don't know why I'm talking, I barely animate(':

  • @Hazard-gv1ii
    @Hazard-gv1ii Před 7 lety +141

    what scares me is that there was so much emotion in 2:46 it gave me chills

    • @Hazard-gv1ii
      @Hazard-gv1ii Před 7 lety +31

      well damn it all gives me chills. This is amazing

    • @paige-zy2rz
      @paige-zy2rz Před 7 lety +3

      Hazard 1414 can you tell me what's going on in this scene? 😂

    • @dumbidot1073
      @dumbidot1073 Před 7 lety +5

      Becca. B ?

    • @parxe6019
      @parxe6019 Před 7 lety +23

      Becca. B Kind of half spoiler alert? I guess if you haven't read the first arc.
      So y'know Swiftpaw and Brightpaw are all like "heck no why does Cloudtail get to become an warrior just because he doesn't believe in StarClan?" So they both decide to prove themselves by trying to drive away the dogs that were found in the territory. Unfortunately for them, they get absolutely hammed and Swiftpaw dies while Brightpaw suffers a huge injury on one of her eyes are results her in becoming permanently scarred. Fireheart tells Bluestar about this and [cue scene] Cloudtail is all sad and stuff and Cinderpelt is treating Brightpaw and Bluestar is all "heck no your name is Lostface now gj." and leaves. and that's it.

  • @HiddenFaithy
    @HiddenFaithy Před 9 měsíci +14

    I come back here every so often to rewatch this a couple dozen times. It's so beautiful.

  • @moonsilk3311
    @moonsilk3311 Před 4 lety +78

    2:25 that moment when you're rejected by the illegal children you sold on ebay

  • @theressesguy1161
    @theressesguy1161 Před 7 lety +330

    First time I've heard someone use a "Mother Mother" song?? Oh my lord, it fitted so well!!!

    • @lavs8761
      @lavs8761 Před 7 lety +16

      noodlers used a mother mother song for her ashfur pmv, a while ago, its pretty good you should check it out, its pretty hella nice

    • @yesterdaystomorrow5510
      @yesterdaystomorrow5510 Před 6 lety +4

      Kylie Barber
      *their. There's more than one person involved in the Noodlers channel.

    • @tigergurl8720
      @tigergurl8720 Před 6 lety +1

      OOF I LOVE THAT BAND

    • @luvlyeroblox2104
      @luvlyeroblox2104 Před 6 lety

      Fits*

    • @hotcoco2789
      @hotcoco2789 Před 6 lety +2

      I know right! I wish someone would use infinitesimal.

  • @theoneandonlysilver-wolf8912

    Bad day, Bluestar?

  • @fishystickys
    @fishystickys Před 6 lety +51

    Just finished rereading the first Warriors series and went back to watch this animatic to see how it compared to the books. Having the books’ details fresh in my mind amplified all the feelings in this animatic, and I’m astounded by how beautifully you convey Bluestar and her complicated personality and situation. This really is masterful storyboarding, pacing, and cinematography. You convey so much of bluestar’s story in just five minutes, which is phenomenal- even two hour long movies sometimes cannot achieve that level of storytelling. Brilliant job!! Watching this always gives me chills, especially the bursts of mini animation.

  • @averyhungrypigeon9996
    @averyhungrypigeon9996 Před 2 lety +11

    Bluestar definitely did not deserve to live the life she did. She sacrificed so much just for everything to fall apart. Her deputy betrays her, one of her apprentices has lost one of her eyes and she feels guilty, and then the fire scene, her weak Clan, her kits angry at her, and her anguish as she slowly loses her faith and sanity.
    I can't imagine how mad she was that the prophecy turned out to destroy her life.
    Poor girl.

  • @Klarikatt
    @Klarikatt Před 7 lety +876

    Best warriors video of 2017 like hands down I love this
    This must have taken so much work its honestly the best thing ever

    • @birdbrain6503
      @birdbrain6503 Před 7 lety +9

      Klarikatt KLARIKATT ADMIRES NIFTY SENPAI'S WORK, THIS IS GREAT

    • @Klarikatt
      @Klarikatt Před 7 lety +15

      WhynotCreepy OFCOURSE I DO

  • @original_rae
    @original_rae Před 7 lety +574

    Wow Nifty. Even as a storyboard, it looks beautiful. The song choice works so well with Bluestar. I feel like this would definitely be one of the better Bluestar videos if it finishes through. Keep up the good work!

  • @lunekitten
    @lunekitten Před 9 měsíci +7

    this changed lives

  • @cheeseboogar
    @cheeseboogar Před 3 lety +5

    Aaaaaa 3 years ago this introduced me to mother mother. Time goes by fast

  • @PavlovaPancake
    @PavlovaPancake Před 7 lety +166

    3:45 One scoop of bluestar coming right up!

  • @WhiskerMoon
    @WhiskerMoon Před 7 lety +617

    Seeing this come together since you started like - holy shit Jess I'm so in awe of how incredible it is and how beautiful your style is I'm klbkbjhvkvgkhcvjgcjgcjgcjvjh your shots are so dynamic and characters consistent and aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

  • @bloodfueled
    @bloodfueled Před 3 lety +11

    this animatic changed the world

  • @nycureamy
    @nycureamy Před 5 lety +19

    I just want to point out, I absolutely love how you draw Tigerclaw in the beginning. He looks like the sweet big ol’ deputy bluestar pictured him as, she never expected him to try to kill her for power. And I love how you draw fireheart too, he was suspicious from what Ravenpaw told him about Tigerclaw, but Bluestar is totally blind to that. I really like that detail.
    Also I’m just a sucker for when people draw Tigerclaw/star looking like a good dude.

  • @Shenkkazoo
    @Shenkkazoo Před 7 lety +765

    this is so gorgeous, all the shots are so beautifully composed!

  • @shiny_totodiiles5245
    @shiny_totodiiles5245 Před 7 lety +53

    can we all agree Nifty has the cutest voice

  • @doggy4070
    @doggy4070 Před 4 lety +18

    1:15-1:25. I love this part. Always gives me chills how Fireheart just springs into action and kicks Tigerclaw’s butt!
    Also the way it was animated to the beat 👌🏻👍🏻

  • @kabunouveau
    @kabunouveau Před 6 měsíci +4

    i am a 31 year old adult and to this day this animatic still makes me sob. and i do NOT cry easily. bluestar's story is very dear to me. really amazing work.

  • @Octobertiger13
    @Octobertiger13 Před 7 lety +74

    I just finished re-reading Bluestar's Prophecy. This wrecked me. Like. Gosh. Right in the feels, man.
    Also this is like, pro animatic work. You realize Disney and Pixar don't even have animatics that look this nice, right?

  • @BlueMaroonAnimations
    @BlueMaroonAnimations Před 7 lety +630

    Wow your art just jumped like crazy! Very nice work on the backgrounds, your anatomy has gotten so good! just a little feedback, I personally don't think you need that cut to black in the beginning when match cutting Bluestar from beside to river to being in the clan talking to Tigerstar. As well, I honestly really loved in the old storyboard how you had the screen turning in one direction when Bluestar was at the moonstone then turning a different direction when it changed to Starclan. It added a lot of dynamics and visual tension to the scene. But these are just personal preferences, I look forward to the finished product!

    • @NiftySenpai
      @NiftySenpai  Před 7 lety +67

      BlueMaroon|Sarah Goran thanks so much for the feedback! I'll work on those kinks ;w;

  • @cheems6373
    @cheems6373 Před 3 lety +20

    deadass the video that introduced me to mother mother. Still stunning years later, great work!

  • @DenvaProbablyDraws
    @DenvaProbablyDraws Před 4 lety +11

    My favorite part animation-wise is at 2:11. The camera backs away from the cat running, making it seem like they're going nowhere, or chasing something they can't catch. Plus the music at that point is just so... AHHHH! It's so perfect. I love it

  • @2inchesisenough
    @2inchesisenough Před 7 lety +239

    "Little Pistol"
    Up on my side, where it is felt
    I pack a little pistol on my pistol belt
    I think it might be fear
    Of the world and the way it makes you feel afraid
    Under the skin, against the skull
    They put a little chip so that they know it all
    I think I might be scared
    Of the world and the way it makes you feel afraid
    And how it gets in the way
    And now I want brimstone in my garden
    I want roses set on fire
    And I, well I want what’s best for me
    And I, I think I know just what that means
    Just what that means
    Today I coo, today I caw
    I have a pistol party and I kill ‘em all
    I think I might be scared
    Of the man and the men with their hands inside
    And the women, oh, the women all they do is cry
    And I, well I lose my mind
    And now I found brimstone in my garden
    I found roses set on fire
    And I found Jesus, what a liar
    So I trade licks with Muddy Waters
    And I, well I found what’s best for me
    And now I see no tragedy
    And I, I found a burning rose
    And now I won’t be packing little pistols
    No, no, no more

  • @skye1109
    @skye1109 Před 7 lety +60

    I have no words.

    • @masonwolf7546
      @masonwolf7546 Před 7 lety +25

      But you just said some. F A L S E S T A T E M E N T

  • @insanleyblue6591
    @insanleyblue6591 Před 4 lety +13

    Honestly, BlueStars decent I to madness/distrust/loosing belief was actually heart breaking. She is such a good character and had such a hard life, loosing her sister, MossKit and then OakHeart. Along with other things in her past. I’m just glad Star-clan saw what was going on and still accepted her with open arms (legs).

  • @canislunaticus
    @canislunaticus Před rokem +13

    5 YEARS AGO??? WHAT THE FCUCK

  • @lily.8129
    @lily.8129 Před 7 lety +62

    I may have cried

  • @pretzelprince
    @pretzelprince Před 7 lety +151

    wOAH this is amazing! even just with an animatic it certainly shows your talent and bluestar's arc

  • @quiselraev319
    @quiselraev319 Před 3 lety +7

    I can’t stop watching this video for 3 years.

  • @wormsquirms112
    @wormsquirms112 Před 3 lety +14

    it's been almost 4 years and this still makes me cry

  • @fruitzoro3608
    @fruitzoro3608 Před 7 lety +62

    i saw an animatic so beautiful i started crying?????
    also i see you pyrope

  • @mossy...
    @mossy... Před 7 lety +145

    Oh MY GOSH Honestly Nifty you've outdone yourself again! This is beautiful!! It really shows the sides of Bluestar that people overlook, and her method in her madness. The way you creatively use camera angles amazes me and the expressions on the characters are astounding! I loved the part when fireheart is standing in front of bluestar, facing Tigerclaw/star and it shows their shadows on the cliff side, I re-watched this several times to see everything because its all so deep! When fireheart tears Tigerclaw's ear and the blood covers bluestar's eyes, I really thought about that. It can be taken many ways, I saw it as bluestar "seeing red" and how she was against her own clanmates. all-in-all, this is how animatics should be and i love it good job man

    • @skaz4383
      @skaz4383 Před 6 lety

      There’s method in my madness... there’s no logic in your sadness :)
      Anyway, I agree completely! Quite an amazing video.

    • @mileszzz4493
      @mileszzz4493 Před 6 lety +1

      Mossypath actually the part with the shadows on the cliff the character is not tigerstar it's actually mistyfoot and stonefur if you read the description of the video it says all the stuff that's happening but every thing else that your talking about is right XD

  • @fusionall8094
    @fusionall8094 Před rokem +11

    Can’t believe it’s been 5 years still stunning with emotion and artwork Yas💙🖤🤍

  • @Perilace
    @Perilace Před 3 lety +11

    I shit you not this has been my favorite animatic for 3 years and it brings me so much serotonin I love it so much

  • @a.lorrained525
    @a.lorrained525 Před 7 lety +61

    Wow, I don't want to be too dramatic. But this is absolutely phenomenal... everything about it is so beautiful, the shots, the storytelling and the symbolism I just... whoa....

  • @pepprs
    @pepprs Před 7 lety +23

    ok but @ the end when her war paint washed away n misty / stone rescued her i actually started sobbing why am i like this sndnndsnnddsfd

  • @patch-work
    @patch-work Před 3 lety +23

    i still love this more than anything even after 3 years and it not even being finished, way better than anything i can do and just wow TALENT

  • @plagueofmoths
    @plagueofmoths Před 3 lety +23

    this made me cry and i never cry. you have some professional level story boarding skills here and the sheer emotion portrayed in this animatic is staggering and extremely inspiring. don't give up. i would support your patreon if i could but i'm broke unemployed.

  • @valianteclipse8961
    @valianteclipse8961 Před 7 lety +16

    I love the symbolism of the red streak on Bluestar's face and how it symbolizes her trauma from being betrayed

  • @BlackieSootfur
    @BlackieSootfur Před 7 lety +78

    bjezus i almost cried at the end

  • @amberkatanimations6585
    @amberkatanimations6585 Před rokem +8

    I love how you portrayed Bluestar losing her mind as red across her eyes clouding her perception of right and wrong and her judgement, and how it "washes off" in the water when she realizes her mistakes! I think it's one of the best ways of showing this.

  • @pyIorus
    @pyIorus Před 7 lety +53

    That patreon logo that popped up in the corner, I thought it was a red cat eye with some shine on it

  • @Penndemonium
    @Penndemonium Před 7 lety +39

    Amazing! This song is perfect for Bluestar! The cats expressions and everything was really great.

  • @hawkfire24
    @hawkfire24 Před 7 lety +22

    I adore this to no end holy shit!
    So beautifully boarded and I love the technicality of it(for lack of a better word). I like animatics don't get me wrong but the movements and boarding always seem flat but this is amazing, the range of composition and stylistic detail along with the chosen scenes give this such a pleasing look and feel! Pulls it apart from other ones I've seen.
    And the choice of scenes and how they were handle was nice new flavour for the fandom! I don't think I have seen many people focus on the points you did like the scene with Brightheart in the Med. Cat den and the scene with Bluestar at Moonstone.
    There is a level of professionalism in this that is truly inspiring and I can't wait to see it finished! Amazing work Nifty!!

  • @lilym7639
    @lilym7639 Před 3 lety +5

    The first animatic that's made me sob like a baby and I'm not even ashamed because this is perfect in so many ways and I want to crawl into a hole and cry myself to sleep

  • @rachelhacker4375
    @rachelhacker4375 Před 7 lety +36

    I LOVE YOUR VOICE
    I LOVE YOUR ART
    I LOVE THIS FACKING SONG
    AND I LOVE BLUEBAB

  • @suzyapirate
    @suzyapirate Před 7 lety +88

    tHat WaSN't A tEAr

  • @bobcat1727
    @bobcat1727 Před 7 lety +40

    I love how your art style has evolved since I first saw your channel!

  • @lpie1887
    @lpie1887 Před 2 lety +5

    WTF THIS IS LITERALLY THE BEST ANIMATIC IVE EVER SEEN GAWD DAMN!!!!

  • @growing_paynes
    @growing_paynes Před 3 lety +13

    god i keep coming back to watch this, the whole thing gives me straight chills, man, its p e r f e c t. Seriously, a masterwork of mise-en-scene.

  • @ptites_coquillettes
    @ptites_coquillettes Před 7 lety +68

    Everything you do is always a 100% quality, and even an animatic like this, still "sketchy", is perfectly emotional and original.
    You'll certainly be the first person I'll become Patreon for, your work is actually so inspiring and professional !

  • @calicola
    @calicola Před 7 lety +9

    This is absolutely breathtaking nifty!! I remember watching the original all the time when it came out and this just shows how much yo uhave improved since then!! I especially love all the emotion when bluestar is crying, and the moonstone(?) changing to an open space with the other cat. amazing job!

  • @Lu-Rat
    @Lu-Rat Před 3 lety +8

    this made me cry. bluestar is such a tragic character, she didn't deserve what happened to her

  • @starrmutt
    @starrmutt Před 6 měsíci +3

    6 years, and still my favorite warriors animation💖

  • @elizabethtea3832
    @elizabethtea3832 Před 7 lety +40

    YOUR VOICE IS SO CUTE AND YOU SEEM LIKE SUCH A SWEETIE AAAAAA

  • @BumbleTus
    @BumbleTus Před 7 lety +52

    Hooooly shit JESS!!! THIS IS AMAZING!!! Been looking forward to this for so long and AAAA! You're so good at staging and telling a story. The emotions came through so clearly and I can definitely tell how much work went into this. Love love love it! I wish I could say something more eloquent besides REALLY FRACKIN GOOD

    • @anemptyuniverse3663
      @anemptyuniverse3663 Před 6 lety

      Especially this part XD 3:45
      Yes Ik someone else put it but still.

  • @uncoolpotatoes560
    @uncoolpotatoes560 Před 3 lety +8

    3:09 felt the emotion on this frame

  • @Imjustsleepy
    @Imjustsleepy Před 3 lety +7

    god i finally got to read bluestars story, cause this year is my first time ever getting to read warriors, and i came back to watch this because i just, jeez her story is so sad. This pmv captures it all so perfectly. im- cry a lot. it was so depressing reading how hard things had broken her spirit and how she could no longer trust in herself, her clan, or starclan itself. The way she was written and her slow deterioration was done so well both in the books and this pmv so ty for this :' )) i hate what became of her ugh its so just heartbreaking.

  • @clawziin1824
    @clawziin1824 Před 7 lety +17

    Ahh this is so lovely! I adore the idea of the 'warpaint' blinding Bluestar. Each scene is also just generally well planned out and fits well with the music! Great work ^-^

  • @phunzels
    @phunzels Před 6 lety +8

    I love how you use the red around her eyes to represent her “insanity” and hard time during her leadership after Tigerclaw attacked her, and it then fading away as she loses her last life. It’s creative representation! I love it.

  • @mintsheep3669
    @mintsheep3669 Před 7 lety +14

    This storyboard is amazing! When I come across a storyboard, I usually can't even finish the video without getting bored, but I can't stop watching this one. I can't wait for the finished product!

  • @akelaanimation8934
    @akelaanimation8934 Před 2 lety +5

    For the last 2 years I have been hesitant to click this video, I dont know why, but know I wish I would have watched it sooner!! Its is absolutely INCREDIBLE

  • @thx4thmmrs
    @thx4thmmrs Před 3 lety +5

    why did i genuinely cry at the end

  • @aris0up
    @aris0up Před 3 lety +5

    this is only an animatic and yet it's far and away one of the best warriors videos out there. perfectly represents bluestar's descent into madness, fear and regret and it's heartbreaking. the ending made me tear up

  • @multiiversal
    @multiiversal Před 2 lety +4

    Moral of the story: Blood on your eyes preventing you from seeing the beauty in the world? Take a little dip in the gorge!!

  • @kody2187
    @kody2187 Před 6 lety +5

    I honestly cried a little bit. Seeing your animatic of the touching story of bluestar was absolutely beautiful!

  • @sugarpiez1922
    @sugarpiez1922 Před 7 lety +42

    Nifty this is Truly amazing! you improved so much and i can't wait to see what else you have in store

  • @freefelle
    @freefelle Před 6 lety +10

    I would pay so much money to see this beautiful animation fully colored and/or shaded. Simply breathtaking work, and one of the best warrior animations on youtube.

  • @Solarstar84
    @Solarstar84 Před rokem +16

    Still waiting for the finished animatic after 5 years 😭

  • @starrycloud8311
    @starrycloud8311 Před 4 lety +7

    Good lord, I remember watching this two years ago and I wasn't prepared for how much emotions would spill out when I re-watched it today. Good job man.

  • @danny2827
    @danny2827 Před 7 lety +74

    I find it hilarious that you people are arguing so strongly about a fictional character's color after a person was clearly just making a joke about it.
    Seriously tho
    don't fight to the death,
    we all love Bluestar,
    let's just let her be a rainbow fictional color, okay?

  • @nightfall6824
    @nightfall6824 Před 7 lety +21

    God! This is amazing! ;u;

  • @haunting_houses
    @haunting_houses Před 2 lety +2

    this is it, this is the animatic that's gonna make me sit down and reread warriors

  • @helenae3174
    @helenae3174 Před 3 lety +10

    Before this thought escapes me, I really like to think that the red war paint shown across Bluestar’s face ultimately represents her gradual descent. It represents the fear and pain she’s experiencing, as well as the slow deterioration of her sanity. I think the paint symbolizes her feelings of being trapped, all of the hurt she has experienced in her life bubbling over and erupting out of its cage. Once she falls into the water and reflects upon the life flashing before her eyes, she realizes that with her sacrifice, despite all of her suffering and all that she has done, she can finally be free and at peace.
    Actually, I’m quite sure the paint symbolizes something much deeper than this, and I know I could explain my thought process much better than I am now. Maybe I’m just tired. But, like I said, I did just want to jot this down before I forgot about it. Perhaps my interpretation is similar to ya’ll’s?
    Anyway, this was an amazing MAP. I know Bluestar gets a lot of hate, but she will always be golden in my heart. Thank you so much for this work of art, Nifty. It’s very moving when you fully understand Bluestar’s plight.

  • @Cherivinca
    @Cherivinca Před 7 lety +5

    MAN that was downright beautiful, I love how detailed everything was + the stylization of each character, and if you finish it I'll be the most hype person aaa
    Also good luck with the Patreon!! I'll give my support

  • @GreyPetro
    @GreyPetro Před 4 lety +8

    (silence fades in) "Hey guys it's me Jessica-"
    SWEET JESUS

  • @zofiakosiarska2645
    @zofiakosiarska2645 Před 7 lety +56

    that is... wonderful... i want see BlueStar in StarClan. When this by perfect... ;)

  • @chrenq2645
    @chrenq2645 Před 4 lety +2

    this is amazing. compared to the other bluestar pmvs and maps which are all dedicated to her youth and time as a warrior, ( moonflower's death, snowfur's death, thistleclaw's ambitions and her relations with oakheart), it's wonderful to see a video finally addressing her madness after tigerclaw betrays her. thank you.