Okay but let's talk how this brings such peace, enjoyment, nostalgia, and all of it wrapped up in such a light-hearted story. Truly amazing! Congratulations, PJ!!
this short screams pj :,) the style is so him plus the animal crossing / pokémon vibes i get from the characters. the scenery is very ghibli esc and the sound design is so well done. the character designs are incredible. i’m loving this so much.
I love how... he is lost, taken from the place where he is happy and what he knows. He's scared and alone. But he makes friends, he has fun, he does some good, and is changed visibly from his journey. And when he is rescued by the ship captain (who looks kinda familiar, did PJ have a character like that before? 🤔 ), he sees all these other lost buoys, and realizes we all get a little lost some times, but we make it back home eventually, if changed.
This is so freaking cute!! The soundtrack is absolutely adorable and emotional. Also the crystal whale is my FAVE. Sometimes all you need is a word of encouragement to help you on your way. Such a cute film and I can tell how much time went into it!!
The level of detail in this is so brilliant and impressive, I love it so much! Those facial expressions on the buoy, the detail in the town, the location flags, the matching with the music.... Absolutely brilliant, so well done!
this short is so unmistakeably Pj i'm going to cry. the shapes, the colours, the animation, the music... it's all so incredibly sweet! i feel like being able to make things like this and enjoy them tremendously is a part of what makes us human. waiting to see where your creativity takes you next time, Peej!💚
This made me start crying by the end with the old man, the small town, the positive music. I love the zelda inspiration, the homie vibes... so beautiful. Incredible...
OH MY HEART! I didn't realize how heartwarming and beautiful it would be. The whole journey and the story, so so lovely! And that's not the only journey there was, PJ your 3D skills have IMMENSELY improved, I can't believe it! This film gave me joy! Great job, guys!
PJ this might actually be the cutest thing I've ever seen, I love it! The detail is amazing, I especially love the little droplets of water on the buoy and the ripples in the sea. Amazing work from all of you, well done 😁
This evoked the same feelings of a Disney short or Pixar intro. I felt invested in the story, I was sad, happy, and a few other things. I love it! I hope to see more 💙
I'm am staggered by the progress you've made! You should be incredibly, INCREDIBLY proud. There are so many details in there that show such love, care and attention. The fact that the water surface looks different depending on the weather, the closeness to shore, the climate! You didn't just slap a noise texture onto a bump node, you actually went through the effort of making sea foam, water droplets, and ripples. This was a joy to watch all the way through, so glad to see your whimsy and charm be explored in a new medium!
I can’t get over how nice the colors look & how smooth the animation is. AMAZING WORK, PJ! As a film student with a background in animation who has constantly been inspired so much by PJ Liguori, sincerely this is amazing.
You have mad skills, PJ. The way that you’ve mastered animating in this style is insane and truly unique. Thanks for being inspiring and creating such amazing stories.
Thoroughly enjoyed this, I could picture this type of short films before a Pixar movie! So impressed by the way you portrayed so many types of weather, locations and most importantly ANIMALS! such a poignant story despite minimal dialogue. your talent is amazing
Great short film and all, but can we talk about the incredible voice acting for that seagull? /lh Seriously though, this is so heartwarming and beautiful and visually stunning and just??? I loved it so much, and it's really really hard to believe you started learning blender so recently. You're a wonder, Peej!
PJ, this was amazing; from de 3d modelling to the production to the sound design, and most importantly, the story. I really hope you know you made a masterpiece
This… was incredible. The story is SO sweet I am in love with this sweet little buoy and all of his friends along the way 🥹 PJ the styling and story and really, really satisfying animation styles - it’s truly amazing. You are so talented, I can’t wait to see more! For now, I will rewatch this adorable adventure 🤩
PJ this is incredible! The short has the adorable vibe but you definitely feel sad when buoy is lost at sea. And how the whale gives good wishes to buoy made me tear up! This is so well put together and I enjoyed watching every second! It’s so good, I know the kids I babysit will love it on the tv!
There’s so many things I LOVE about this short. I love how it reflected different themes that have come up during the pandemic and through life in general like what it’s like to feel alone and excluded, building resiliency through hardship, coming together to help community members in need, and ensuring everyone belongs because they do. I especially love your choice of landscape because my home’s landscape is very similar so when you pair that with those themes it really hit home for me on another level. Easily one of my favourite projects that you’ve done; the animation is gorgeous, the story is timeless, and you can feel the love you, Sophie, and the rest of the team have put into it. Congratulations again on this jewel and I look forward to watching it again ☺️🎉👏!!
Obviously the animation skill you’ve aquired in the past year is really magnificent, but what I’m impressed with is your ability to make a moving story with hardly no words used. I was so invested, I felt for the little buoy, I CRIED SO MANY TIMES, very wholesome. Thank you.
Omfg everything about this, the character designs, the environments, the lil sounds the sound track, it's all so precious and so well done!!! Absolutely stunning work here
Peej and Sophie! This was so incredible. I loved all the cute expressions, colors, music, warm feels. The little baby bird stole my heart. Well done!! 🧡
you worked so long and hard on this and it really shows! i am absolutely in love with the bouys expressions and all the different sceneries! this made me so calm and was so beautiful!!
I can't wait to show this to some of the kids I look after and talk to them about it, how every character is feeling, etc. It's adorable and wholesome and slightly nostalgic with the way it tells a story with no words while still being genuinely something every person of any age could enjoy.
This gave me such a “watching Saturday morning cartoons while eating sugary cereal before I go to the park” vibes. Thanks for the nostalgia hit and the cuteness of this. Loved it ❤️
I absolutely adore the detailed sound design and score!! It’s amazing how you’ve captured cuteness alongside such a wide range of emotions without dialogue. So proud of this film and your talents PJ!!!
Pj, I have loved your journey in animation. Your talent never ceases to amaze me. In 10 minutes, yo manage to give us a wide variety of emotions through beautiful story telling as well as your thoughtful and captivating imagery. Great work!
Gah, this is amazing! It feels so whimsical, peaceful, and quintessentially PJ - this awe and wonder I always feel when seeing your creations. It's actually been a long time since I've caught up with your channel because life happens, but it's like I stepped back into the same welcoming KickthePJ world with some new things to explore. The short 3D clips I did catch (Lullaby cube, anyone?) were a nostalgic throwback to your earlier videos yet in a new art style...Didn't realize it was a new medium or how quickly you picked up Blender! I am so so impressed by your progress & dedication that culminated into this short film. Congrats Peej and everyone who helped make this happen!
Absolutely beautiful! I remember watching PJ shorts in middle school and now I've just started college. I can relate to that little amazing buoy and I love him!! Really lovely story, thank you
This is so lovely! Not only the animation quality and obvious skill that went into this, but also the love! This is so sweet and touching and I had a smile on my face at the ending.
Wow PJ this was beautiful. From the visuals to the sound design to the story everything was crafted so well and clearly with a lot of love ❤️ Gorgeous short film
Knowing the story behind this video from PJ's newest video makes this story so meaningful. Watching this was a very emotional, wholesome and hopeful journey. And the visuals are absolutely amazing, it reminded me of a Pixar animation
pj this is so incredible . i have been watching your channel for about 10 years and it has been wonderful seeing how much your work has grown. keep it up :)
I can tell you really put your heart into this. This was a minimalistic story yet captivated me from start to finish. Besides it downright being cute, there’s something appealing about almost no dialogue being shared. The story is conveyed through image alone and I like the colors and gradients used in this. For a little buoy, the facial expressions really added to it’s ever changing environment. I can’t wait to see what other creations you may come up with if you do :) keep up the great work PJ
absolutely precious and also OH MY GOODNESS this looks AMAZING!!! after watching you put out all your little shorts to come around with this??? Nothing short of incredible
That was amazing. For a first 3D film as well 🤯 The art style, story, animation and music came together so well and to convey all that emotion with no words was great. I think it could even make a good children’s book. Looking forward to future 3D stuff.
How does this not have more views??!? Absolutely beautiful, PJ. I’m astonished with how much work went into this. It’s my 3-y-o niece’s new favorite short film (mine too). ❤️❤️❤️
PJ this looks amazing!!! I am so impressed by all the water. Giving big Wind Waker energy in the score & cute cartoonishness. Youve worked so hard & it really paid off - submit this for a festival or something!!!
In my opinion, I believe that if I could get to the point that PJ is with how he just chases his passions just for the sake of enjoyment, I would be fully content with my life. Awesome work PJ!
This is so good!! I could totally see this being a cute short on Netflix or something its so professional. I would love to see more cartoons and animations like this with PJs magic thrown in there ✨️✨️💞
This is absolutely incredible. I can't even image how much work this must have taken! The animation of the ocean particularly is amazing. And I actually cried in the penguin part. Storytelling is incredible, especially given it has so little dialogue. Sound work - amazing. Don't even have words for the animation. Congratulations PJ and all of the team, this is so, so good.
makes me happy to see you've jumped into 3D. Especially because I've been watching you for so long and I also stumbled in that direction professionally!! great work!
Loved it! Gosh, you've improved so much in blender and I'm so glad to see your characteristic story-telling style again. So cute, so heartwarming and it really shows you don't have to be a complete professional to create a beautiful story. Keep it up, dude!
This shows immense talent and passion. So proud of you man
Jackaboy! 🍀
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I know right it is truly a masterpiece!!!
So cool to see you here!
wasn’t expecting u to comment, cool!
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY FUCKING DELIGHTFUL
I stand by dodie
That was WONDERFUL. Huge congratulations to you and your team man :)
I think it was all him
what team lol its all PJ
@@lizardinabigwizardhat watch the credits lol, definitely was not all him
Okay but let's talk how this brings such peace, enjoyment, nostalgia, and all of it wrapped up in such a light-hearted story. Truly amazing! Congratulations, PJ!!
this short screams pj :,) the style is so him plus the animal crossing / pokémon vibes i get from the characters. the scenery is very ghibli esc and the sound design is so well done. the character designs are incredible. i’m loving this so much.
I love how... he is lost, taken from the place where he is happy and what he knows. He's scared and alone. But he makes friends, he has fun, he does some good, and is changed visibly from his journey. And when he is rescued by the ship captain (who looks kinda familiar, did PJ have a character like that before? 🤔 ), he sees all these other lost buoys, and realizes we all get a little lost some times, but we make it back home eventually, if changed.
This is so freaking cute!! The soundtrack is absolutely adorable and emotional. Also the crystal whale is my FAVE. Sometimes all you need is a word of encouragement to help you on your way. Such a cute film and I can tell how much time went into it!!
Holy high quality professionalism. You’ve come so far in what, less than a year? Inspiring
It's wild to watch your progress with this medium unfold. Loving this short film and hope the festival went well ❤️
The level of detail in this is so brilliant and impressive, I love it so much! Those facial expressions on the buoy, the detail in the town, the location flags, the matching with the music.... Absolutely brilliant, so well done!
the water animation is soooo good??? and the colors are so soothing;-; and the track is incredible ahhh so well made such a cute compelling story
JUST SAW THE CREDITS??? YOU ANIMATED THIS YOURSELF??? HOLY SHIT??? D:
this short is so unmistakeably Pj i'm going to cry. the shapes, the colours, the animation, the music... it's all so incredibly sweet! i feel like being able to make things like this and enjoy them tremendously is a part of what makes us human. waiting to see where your creativity takes you next time, Peej!💚
This made me start crying by the end with the old man, the small town, the positive music. I love the zelda inspiration, the homie vibes... so beautiful. Incredible...
OH MY HEART! I didn't realize how heartwarming and beautiful it would be. The whole journey and the story, so so lovely! And that's not the only journey there was, PJ your 3D skills have IMMENSELY improved, I can't believe it! This film gave me joy! Great job, guys!
PJ this might actually be the cutest thing I've ever seen, I love it! The detail is amazing, I especially love the little droplets of water on the buoy and the ripples in the sea. Amazing work from all of you, well done 😁
I’m loving the Wind Waker references throughout this short, it’s all so lighthearted and sweet. Really well done!
This evoked the same feelings of a Disney short or Pixar intro. I felt invested in the story, I was sad, happy, and a few other things. I love it! I hope to see more 💙
I'm am staggered by the progress you've made! You should be incredibly, INCREDIBLY proud.
There are so many details in there that show such love, care and attention. The fact that the water surface looks different depending on the weather, the closeness to shore, the climate! You didn't just slap a noise texture onto a bump node, you actually went through the effort of making sea foam, water droplets, and ripples. This was a joy to watch all the way through, so glad to see your whimsy and charm be explored in a new medium!
Y'know, I've been using blender for over a year now, and I think it's about time I try a proper animation. This has seriously motivated me to do more!
I can’t get over how nice the colors look & how smooth the animation is. AMAZING WORK, PJ!
As a film student with a background in animation who has constantly been inspired so much by PJ Liguori, sincerely this is amazing.
You have mad skills, PJ. The way that you’ve mastered animating in this style is insane and truly unique. Thanks for being inspiring and creating such amazing stories.
Thoroughly enjoyed this, I could picture this type of short films before a Pixar movie! So impressed by the way you portrayed so many types of weather, locations and most importantly ANIMALS! such a poignant story despite minimal dialogue. your talent is amazing
Great short film and all, but can we talk about the incredible voice acting for that seagull? /lh
Seriously though, this is so heartwarming and beautiful and visually stunning and just??? I loved it so much, and it's really really hard to believe you started learning blender so recently. You're a wonder, Peej!
PJ, this was amazing; from de 3d modelling to the production to the sound design, and most importantly, the story. I really hope you know you made a masterpiece
This… was incredible. The story is SO sweet I am in love with this sweet little buoy and all of his friends along the way 🥹 PJ the styling and story and really, really satisfying animation styles - it’s truly amazing. You are so talented, I can’t wait to see more! For now, I will rewatch this adorable adventure 🤩
We love the buoy! Congrats on making such a brilliant piece of art, PJ 💜
I am coming back years later and remembering the inspiration you gave me when I was young and have lost growing up
I loved it, so cute and wholesome! The cristal whale with the hanging lamp gave me major Ghibli vibes! Congrats, PJ!
PJ this is incredible! The short has the adorable vibe but you definitely feel sad when buoy is lost at sea. And how the whale gives good wishes to buoy made me tear up! This is so well put together and I enjoyed watching every second! It’s so good, I know the kids I babysit will love it on the tv!
There’s so many things I LOVE about this short. I love how it reflected different themes that have come up during the pandemic and through life in general like what it’s like to feel alone and excluded, building resiliency through hardship, coming together to help community members in need, and ensuring everyone belongs because they do. I especially love your choice of landscape because my home’s landscape is very similar so when you pair that with those themes it really hit home for me on another level. Easily one of my favourite projects that you’ve done; the animation is gorgeous, the story is timeless, and you can feel the love you, Sophie, and the rest of the team have put into it. Congratulations again on this jewel and I look forward to watching it again ☺️🎉👏!!
This could stand shoulder to shoulder with any major animation studio out there. Simply beautiful
Obviously the animation skill you’ve aquired in the past year is really magnificent, but what I’m impressed with is your ability to make a moving story with hardly no words used. I was so invested, I felt for the little buoy, I CRIED SO MANY TIMES, very wholesome. Thank you.
This is bloody good PJ, your style finds a home in so many mediums, I hope your next film is in 4D and water spits out my laptop
"Best of luck to you, o bulbous one."
Freaking adorable. So well done.
I'm amazed how every frame is wallpaper material💜
Omfg everything about this, the character designs, the environments, the lil sounds the sound track, it's all so precious and so well done!!! Absolutely stunning work here
This is an excellent fusion of life lessons and cuteness; congratulations on your 3D short film project!!
Peej and Sophie! This was so incredible. I loved all the cute expressions, colors, music, warm feels. The little baby bird stole my heart. Well done!! 🧡
you worked so long and hard on this and it really shows! i am absolutely in love with the bouys expressions and all the different sceneries! this made me so calm and was so beautiful!!
so proud of how far you’ve come! bravo pj!! 🍠🍠🍠
I can't wait to show this to some of the kids I look after and talk to them about it, how every character is feeling, etc. It's adorable and wholesome and slightly nostalgic with the way it tells a story with no words while still being genuinely something every person of any age could enjoy.
This gave me such a “watching Saturday morning cartoons while eating sugary cereal before I go to the park” vibes. Thanks for the nostalgia hit and the cuteness of this. Loved it ❤️
I absolutely adore the detailed sound design and score!! It’s amazing how you’ve captured cuteness alongside such a wide range of emotions without dialogue. So proud of this film and your talents PJ!!!
So proud of you PJ!! This was really cute! It's amazing how far you've come. 👏🏻❤
Pj, I have loved your journey in animation. Your talent never ceases to amaze me. In 10 minutes, yo manage to give us a wide variety of emotions through beautiful story telling as well as your thoughtful and captivating imagery. Great work!
Gah, this is amazing! It feels so whimsical, peaceful, and quintessentially PJ - this awe and wonder I always feel when seeing your creations. It's actually been a long time since I've caught up with your channel because life happens, but it's like I stepped back into the same welcoming KickthePJ world with some new things to explore. The short 3D clips I did catch (Lullaby cube, anyone?) were a nostalgic throwback to your earlier videos yet in a new art style...Didn't realize it was a new medium or how quickly you picked up Blender! I am so so impressed by your progress & dedication that culminated into this short film. Congrats Peej and everyone who helped make this happen!
Absolutely beautiful! You can see all the time and love you put into this film. All the hard work you put in truly paid off
Mad respect for nailing animating water - that’s the real boss battle right there, and our proverbial voyages
Absolutely beautiful! I remember watching PJ shorts in middle school and now I've just started college. I can relate to that little amazing buoy and I love him!! Really lovely story, thank you
This is so lovely! Not only the animation quality and obvious skill that went into this, but also the love! This is so sweet and touching and I had a smile on my face at the ending.
Wow PJ this was beautiful. From the visuals to the sound design to the story everything was crafted so well and clearly with a lot of love ❤️ Gorgeous short film
Knowing the story behind this video from PJ's newest video makes this story so meaningful. Watching this was a very emotional, wholesome and hopeful journey. And the visuals are absolutely amazing, it reminded me of a Pixar animation
This feels like a very wholesome Pixar short, and I love it! Such a cute little adventure with a sweet ending!
The way I almost started crying when he got lifted up in the bubble 😭
pj this is so incredible . i have been watching your channel for about 10 years and it has been wonderful seeing how much your work has grown. keep it up :)
I can tell you really put your heart into this. This was a minimalistic story yet captivated me from start to finish. Besides it downright being cute, there’s something appealing about almost no dialogue being shared. The story is conveyed through image alone and I like the colors and gradients used in this. For a little buoy, the facial expressions really added to it’s ever changing environment. I can’t wait to see what other creations you may come up with if you do :) keep up the great work PJ
this is so sweet and heart warming, i’m in love with the animation style and the characters are so adorable and well designed! this is so so wonderful
seeing PJ progress through this style of animation has been amazing to watch- what a beautiful summation of talent.
the music and sound design in this is phenomenal. the whole film is stunning. i love the little buoy
that reminds me of those old czech cartoons, which were mute. and this one is incredible. this is truly the creation
absolutely precious and also OH MY GOODNESS this looks AMAZING!!! after watching you put out all your little shorts to come around with this??? Nothing short of incredible
this is so beautiful. every frame is gorgeous!
It's also really relatable. This little buoy gets me...
this felt like watching a Pixar short when i was a kid. :’)
Pj this is absolutely incredible! The faces the little bay makes are so simple yet so charismatic! I’m blown away, great job!
why am i so emotionally invested in this 3d animated buoy
such an adorable animation! the bird at the end made me tear up a little :')
so proud of you PJ!🤎
Gosh. I teared up at the part with the baby bird separated. Very sweet.
The whole animation is pure peace and serotonin~
you truly deserved a pat in the back for this, PJ!!! :D
I'm really happy the little buoy found its way home. I need more cute happy endings like this, they keep me going
Never thought a buoy could pull so hard on our heartstrings haha! This was so lovely from start to finish!
That was amazing. For a first 3D film as well 🤯 The art style, story, animation and music came together so well and to convey all that emotion with no words was great. I think it could even make a good children’s book. Looking forward to future 3D stuff.
Absolutely beautiful! The work that’s gone into this is incredible and it really paid off 👏 congrats PJ
Peej, this is so cute! The bit with the puffins really got to me. I love this little buoy so much! I hope you're having a great time at Buffer Fest!
when the baby puffin was crying i started sobbing grossly irl despite having been in a fine mood prior
How does this not have more views??!? Absolutely beautiful, PJ. I’m astonished with how much work went into this. It’s my 3-y-o niece’s new favorite short film (mine too). ❤️❤️❤️
PJ this looks amazing!!! I am so impressed by all the water. Giving big Wind Waker energy in the score & cute cartoonishness. Youve worked so hard & it really paid off - submit this for a festival or something!!!
this short film is so soothing and cute 😭😭 you did such an amazing job!
I'm about to show this to my 4 year old nephew and I know this is the only thing he's gonna wanna watch for like two weeks and I'm here for it
I think this may be my favorite short film you’ve ever made
I'm cheering, crying and feeling feels over a BUOY
This is amazing as always PJ
This is so beyond adorable. I love every character, the journey, the music. Incredibly well done. Thank you for sharing with us, PJ!
this film feels like a warm hug! i love how the bouy’s so expressive! he’s an adorable lil dude
I see what you meant about the seagull noise and how you were not able to replicate it. Glad you kept it in!
“Lovely stuff” - shakin stevens
In my opinion, I believe that if I could get to the point that PJ is with how he just chases his passions just for the sake of enjoyment, I would be fully content with my life. Awesome work PJ!
I loved how well the transitions were and the scenery was so pretty. I also like the happy ending !
I took a ferry from Scotland to Europe like a week ago, OMG I love this, and it feels weirdly familiar now.
This was so cute!! I'm impressed by all the work you've done and how far you've come with 3d in such a short time!! I loved the sound design too
Seeing this after watching your progress is so nice 🥺🥺 I love this!
This is so good!! I could totally see this being a cute short on Netflix or something its so professional. I would love to see more cartoons and animations like this with PJs magic thrown in there ✨️✨️💞
This is absolutely incredible. I can't even image how much work this must have taken! The animation of the ocean particularly is amazing. And I actually cried in the penguin part.
Storytelling is incredible, especially given it has so little dialogue. Sound work - amazing. Don't even have words for the animation. Congratulations PJ and all of the team, this is so, so good.
This is wonderful, PJ. Excellent Blender work and outstanding music scoring!
very loveable. :) i appreciate how personal you've managed to make it even in a still new medium and style! everything goes so well together.
The whole whimsical feel this brings makes me so happy. Well done you and everyone who made this should be proud!!!
brb crying this was overwhelmingly beautiful
makes me happy to see you've jumped into 3D. Especially because I've been watching you for so long and I also stumbled in that direction professionally!! great work!
Loved it! Gosh, you've improved so much in blender and I'm so glad to see your characteristic story-telling style again. So cute, so heartwarming and it really shows you don't have to be a complete professional to create a beautiful story. Keep it up, dude!
HERE COMES THE BUOY
This is just so adorable and so incredibly well made! The music is great too, just utterly flawless
That was phenominal PJ, thank you for sharing this with us. And the music matched your animations just swimmingly. Well done!
THIS IS SO CUTE AND WHOLESOME AND JUST A LOVELY PIECE OF ANIMATION!!!!! incredible work PJ