Shield Bash - Zelda Animated Short

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  • @JordanLeBlanc3D
    @JordanLeBlanc3D  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9303

    Hey everyone! This short film was created as my sophomore film for university. It's about two minutes, and my first full personal project in Maya. Hope you enjoy it! Also, if you're interested in more of what I'm up to, make sure to follow me on Twitter! twitter.com/hxx_3D

    • @frederickglass1583
      @frederickglass1583 2 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      I love how Maya renders BotW models, for real. You could makeva series from this stuff

    • @wwp2181
      @wwp2181 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      How long did this take to make?

    • @StUCaboose
      @StUCaboose 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Perhaps you can settle an argument for me, is LeBlanc pronounced 'luh blahn' or 'luh blonk'?
      Fantastic work by the way

    • @Knullerbacke
      @Knullerbacke 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      That is awesome! I love the style and the way link and zelda act. Great work ❤

    • @Enzo-pr1mj
      @Enzo-pr1mj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Man, that's amazing! Can't believe you made it on your own. I can feel the effort put into this. Congratulations!

  • @scienceme9794
    @scienceme9794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29301

    The voice actor for Link is spot on! Great work!

    • @Anrakyr
      @Anrakyr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +523

      Lol😂

    • @masonproduction64
      @masonproduction64 2 ปีที่แล้ว +789

      Oh, I get it, cuz Link can't speak. 🤣

    • @ChildofYAH
      @ChildofYAH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +123

      Haven't heard that one before 😐

    • @shady5595
      @shady5595 2 ปีที่แล้ว +181

      @@ChildofYAH Cry

    • @agchavez01
      @agchavez01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +187

      Personally I believe it could have used a few more hyaas!

  • @bluesapphire170
    @bluesapphire170 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5331

    I love that he broke the sword at the end, it’s such a endearing characteristic of this incarnation of Link by this point.

    • @MorrisPXG
      @MorrisPXG 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      But the Sword Hilt and the blade separated 😅

    • @madlad1667
      @madlad1667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      @@MorrisPXG its broken is it not

    • @spenceratkins9485
      @spenceratkins9485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      big words brain hurt

    • @richardmahn7589
      @richardmahn7589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @XTRAordinaryZG Yes, that is exactly what they intended to mean. Right when I saw the "For Display Only", I was like, "Wait, I bet sword is for display only too."
      You'd think the bow and arrow would be too, but I guess even a toy bow could do what she did.

    • @Nen_niN
      @Nen_niN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@richardmahn7589 A toy bow couldn't do what she did, but she could do what she did with a toy bow.

  • @creepypastakingthedragones3679
    @creepypastakingthedragones3679 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1384

    I love how link was like "doesn't matter I got something much cooler" and it immediately breaks

    • @k0ks3nw4i
      @k0ks3nw4i 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      Breath of the Wild basically.

    • @GamerSphere64
      @GamerSphere64 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      But the master sword doesnt break it permanently​@@k0ks3nw4i

    • @SideQuestStories
      @SideQuestStories 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Seems legit

  • @spudsbuchlaw
    @spudsbuchlaw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2500

    Dude, the micro expressions were off the charts, and just oozed personality. Bravo, 10/10

    • @DystopianDustin
      @DystopianDustin ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agreed

    • @nesaaliyah4821
      @nesaaliyah4821 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I thought they were rather a lot

    • @Splarkszter
      @Splarkszter 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yup. Could easily get dubbed by a third party. I love it.
      The quality is just incredibly high. Just imagine the potential.

  • @cobalt1197
    @cobalt1197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3964

    I love how the twilight bow and master sword were just hanging around randomly in the library

    • @_Xerota_
      @_Xerota_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +436

      The sword broke after a single hit to a display only shield, likely also just a display sword, the bow, I'm not sure.

    • @twilimess
      @twilimess 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      I'm curious as to how the Twilight Bow got there, didn't only Twilight Zelda use it against Ganonforf and I guess when Twilight Link was summoned to Wild Link's deep sea issues in his Hyrule, he must have had it on him.. did the Queen let him have it?

    • @Narthyst
      @Narthyst 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      P sure theyre just displays, considering they played around with it, no way they would risk it

    • @twilimess
      @twilimess 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@Narthyst Fair enough, but it can lead to theories about Links crossing into other timelines

    • @polinttalu7102
      @polinttalu7102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@_Xerota_ the arrow bounces off so it was also a display only model

  • @duskwalker4800
    @duskwalker4800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4255

    I love that after Zelda parry's link he's got a wild look in his eyes like he's back in Hyrule fields fighting monsters and how he had to shake his head to calm himself.

    • @dravenocklost4253
      @dravenocklost4253 2 ปีที่แล้ว +307

      Berserk.exe has been activated

    • @ratman-f1b
      @ratman-f1b 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      link in the memories: i must defend hyrule
      link in game: ill fucking kill this korok with a rock if he doesnt show up in the nextt 3 seconds

    • @ChadGPT67
      @ChadGPT67 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      what

    • @hexidecimal5779
      @hexidecimal5779 2 ปีที่แล้ว +284

      Man was about to have some flashbacks and lose his crap.

    • @khajiitimanus7432
      @khajiitimanus7432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      PTSD

  • @venlocity2
    @venlocity2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6117

    Zelda with bow: "I'll use this to knock the shield out of his hands!"
    Link with sword: "If god has wanted you to live he would not have created me!"

    • @ActuallyDeath
      @ActuallyDeath 2 ปีที่แล้ว +332

      *Can confirm God did not want that shield in particular to live, something about it trying to violate the laws of the universe or the like.*

    • @OrangeKRUSH001a
      @OrangeKRUSH001a 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      is that a soldier reference?!

    • @paperhat_boi
      @paperhat_boi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +103

      @@OrangeKRUSH001a SUN ZOO SAID THAT!

    • @Emrirwastaken
      @Emrirwastaken 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      @@paperhat_boi and ill bet he knows a _little_ bit more about fighting than *YOU DO* pal

    • @paperhat_boi
      @paperhat_boi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      @@Emrirwastaken Because he *INVENTED* it!

  • @aquawolfx8715
    @aquawolfx8715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3906

    Just love how much energy radiates in the movements and expressions. This was a great find for today. Subscribing is a must!

    • @JordanLeBlanc3D
      @JordanLeBlanc3D  2 ปีที่แล้ว +133

      Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy whatever I make next

    • @exlon_xiv
      @exlon_xiv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In that respect, it kind of reminds me of watching stuff like the Dragon Prince or Avatar.

    • @highdefinition450
      @highdefinition450 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ideally, animation should be expressive and exaggerated. It's kind of at its core and is even one of the rules of it haha

    • @thepokemontrainer6094
      @thepokemontrainer6094 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It would be great if it were an anime, i would love to animations like these in a Zelda anime to be honest.

    • @elpopman2055
      @elpopman2055 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​​@@JordanLeBlanc3DMaybe you could make a Whatif Series Where Zelda Get Link to Teach her How To Defend herself and Survive in the Wild after They Defeated Calamity Ganon.. I'm honestly surprised.They're already not married considering Tears of kingdom takes place six years after Breath of the Wild And they live in the same house.. Which is not really appropriate Unless they are a married couple.
      Again you did excellent on the animation.. I like the show but don't tell Type of Series where Dialoge Is not needed.

  • @AmbroseSimpson
    @AmbroseSimpson ปีที่แล้ว +1275

    A perfect representation of weapon degradation in Breath of The Wild.

    • @wyrdpage
      @wyrdpage ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Fr. 😂

    • @gamedungeonmastermaster
      @gamedungeonmastermaster ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Actually lol.
      I'm so happy they fixed that in ToTK

    • @noppornwongrassamee8941
      @noppornwongrassamee8941 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Breath of the Wild also had cheap replicas of high grade weapons. The Zora ritual spear for example (I forget what they're called).

  • @afilthycasualplays4007
    @afilthycasualplays4007 ปีที่แล้ว +847

    I love it. This gives off a very sibling rivalry vibe that I really dig.

  • @FlyToRainbowRay
    @FlyToRainbowRay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3253

    Dude, I'm super impressed by how much your animations have improved!

    • @JordanLeBlanc3D
      @JordanLeBlanc3D  2 ปีที่แล้ว +143

      Thanks so much man! I'm really excited to see your upcoming project as well :D

    • @theanonymousseeker3952
      @theanonymousseeker3952 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@JordanLeBlanc3D There's an upcoming project? I can't wait to see it because it might also be good like this.

    • @eMpTy12189
      @eMpTy12189 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I

    • @charlezz648
      @charlezz648 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      this was an awesome video, but i don't recommend making the rims of the eyes red or as large eyes. even then, great job bc this was amazing

  • @quirkyqwerty2840
    @quirkyqwerty2840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +519

    First thought I had when Zelda grabbed the bow was "oh my god she's sending Link into the Shrine if Resurrection personally", glad to see that it turned out different.
    Dumb Uni kids is the peak aesthetic, gratz on the project!

    • @JordanLeBlanc3D
      @JordanLeBlanc3D  2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Thanks, glad you liked it! And yeah haha Zelda is a bit more compassionate than Link

    • @ChildofYAH
      @ChildofYAH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I thought they were training when she picked up the bow and arrow but I'm grateful for the plot twist nonetheless!

    • @GrimReaperNegi
      @GrimReaperNegi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      When I saw Link grab the Master Sword I was about ready to call them a hacker! I have never once got the Master Sword within 2min of gameplay!

  • @SmashBracket
    @SmashBracket 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2988

    THIS IS INCREDIBLE. First off I absolutely adore the models you used, but everything here is so fluid, expressive, and full of life. This is fantastic stuff

    • @JordanLeBlanc3D
      @JordanLeBlanc3D  2 ปีที่แล้ว +141

      Thanks a lot! That's everything and more I was hoping to hear

    • @thesilentshadow1256
      @thesilentshadow1256 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      *I see a colab-*

    • @tenshiginakuch2388
      @tenshiginakuch2388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@notsans9995 What a joke. If you WERE Sans the skeleton, then maybe your opinion would be worth listening to.

    • @thesilentshadow1256
      @thesilentshadow1256 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@notsans9995 yeah I bet you could do better. DA

    • @SmashBracket
      @SmashBracket 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@notsans9995 lol

  • @hunterbennett5436
    @hunterbennett5436 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    Does anyone wanna talk about how this guy literally managed to call what Link's new tunic would look like in TotK? Insane.

    • @cooperchance7720
      @cooperchance7720 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      It’s the same as his look in the first teaser that dropped in June 2019.

    • @joehart3481
      @joehart3481 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Still, good call on the creator's part to follow the teaser, rather than breath of the wild (or the Shirtless Barbarian look we all adore.)

    • @martingonzalez3629
      @martingonzalez3629 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He just changed the undershirt of the Hylian Tunic with the Champions tunic undershirt, and boom you essentially the ToTK champions leathers.

  • @JGCruz3d
    @JGCruz3d ปีที่แล้ว +254

    Beautiful piece, how i didn't know about it. I reallly enjoyed it.

  • @oldfashionedboots2774
    @oldfashionedboots2774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +675

    This animation was just so light and bouncy, I’m so used to seeing stiff characters with barely any expressions- but this was just plain fantastic! Really a step above normal TH-cam animations

    • @JordanLeBlanc3D
      @JordanLeBlanc3D  2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      Thanks a ton that means a lot! I really enjoyed getting out of my comfort zone with this project by making the characters more bouncy and expressive. Felt like I learned a lot.

    • @lilaclupin
      @lilaclupin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@JordanLeBlanc3D you did really well! It’s amazing!

    • @highdefinition450
      @highdefinition450 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yea idk what it is with a lot of 3D animation, it often feels like it was made by a programmer or something, not someone with knowledge of animation lol

  • @icykirb5240
    @icykirb5240 2 ปีที่แล้ว +990

    ok, the ending got me. the whole short was enjoyable and felt lively. great work!

    • @dmtustan
      @dmtustan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I audibly laughed at the ending.

  • @Ndy
    @Ndy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1967

    This is a masterpiece! Very well done!

    • @Yutaxsx2
      @Yutaxsx2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Amazing!

    • @raul4033
      @raul4033 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Auran Crash because they want

    • @Ndy
      @Ndy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Auran Crash the quality and polish of the animation itself is extremely hard to achieve man

    • @ChildofYAH
      @ChildofYAH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So cute!

    • @ChildofYAH
      @ChildofYAH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Auran Crash because people are free to do and say whatever they please

  • @Xelaria
    @Xelaria 2 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    I was not expecting a 3D animation, let alone it’s grand quality!

  • @abigailbishop8267
    @abigailbishop8267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    I would watch an entire Zelda show like this, it was so cute and we'll put together!

  • @garrettord3304
    @garrettord3304 2 ปีที่แล้ว +544

    If Dreamworks made a Zelda game, it would look similar to this. The expressions and camera angles are iconic.
    I'd happily watch a series / play a full game with this quality.

    • @pickledpeas7649
      @pickledpeas7649 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      He kinda reminded me of hiccup from how to train your dragon

    • @heathersmith4042
      @heathersmith4042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That was exactly what I thought, but wasn't sure why! It felt like Dreamworks to me! Absolutely incredible work by the animator

    • @anondabomb
      @anondabomb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pickledpeas7649 But more violent.

    • @AlexxxMYLSince2013
      @AlexxxMYLSince2013 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well i think it would look more like Kena, this animation is pretty but i think thats the kind of graphics an animation studio would try to make.

    • @OtakuUnitedStudio
      @OtakuUnitedStudio 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Funny enough, Nintendo was actually pitched a Zelda movie idea from Imagi Studio, the same company that made the first CGI TMNT movie. Nintendo turned it down, but funnily enough the design for the sword Ganondorf used in the pitch trailer became Demise's sword in Skyward Sword. The energy in this reminds me a bit of that, but with a more traditional character design than what Imagi used.

  • @henryolsen8232
    @henryolsen8232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +275

    This animation is amazing! I just can’t believe two people would ever go to such lengths to get a TRAVELER’S SHIELD of all things.

    • @evalinksarchives4045
      @evalinksarchives4045 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      The traveler's shield, especially with this pattern, is ironically quite rare in the game

    • @JordanLeBlanc3D
      @JordanLeBlanc3D  2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      @@evalinksarchives4045 They were trying to do 100% equipment speedrun 🤣

    • @evalinksarchives4045
      @evalinksarchives4045 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@JordanLeBlanc3D I have it because I'm on my way to recreate the box art by making an accurate Link and finding back the place that was used as a reference for the cover artwork. Pretty fun to do

    • @JordanLeBlanc3D
      @JordanLeBlanc3D  2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@evalinksarchives4045 ohh nice kinda like memories but on hard mode lol

    • @KemarRaijin
      @KemarRaijin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I know right? Pulls out bow of light master sword all for a Traveler's shield. Granted everything was "Display use only" but still~~

  • @-curlami-5881
    @-curlami-5881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +693

    This is probably the most detailed 3D Zelda animation I've seen ever. You've got some raw talent herw.

    • @ChuyGl89
      @ChuyGl89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dont forget about MajorLink

    • @AnalogTeek
      @AnalogTeek 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      idk, WoozySFM and Fugtrup have pretty... "detailed" Zelda animations

    • @freyjablue.
      @freyjablue. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AnalogTeek hahahahahaha.... yeah

    • @SyenPie
      @SyenPie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This right herw is a quality comment.

    • @-curlami-5881
      @-curlami-5881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@SyenPie Wondrous responsw.

  • @darkstarx2823
    @darkstarx2823 2 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    Man.... This animation hit me so hard!! Right in the nostalgic dude, even when they're not the same animator, the animation give that sweet vibe of "Racing for Rupees"
    Those kinda of animation back in 2016/2015 don't remeber too well, gosh this animation is so amazing!!!

  • @elizabethboyd4757
    @elizabethboyd4757 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I love how expressive Link and Zelda’s face is.

  • @Apricoffee
    @Apricoffee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    Love how expressive the characters look, you can really tell what they’re thinking even though no dialogue happened!

  • @Winkmyster
    @Winkmyster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +616

    I love the whole aesthetic, the characters, the environment, the aspect ratio, the clever body language. Well done!

    • @VEE0034
      @VEE0034 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The ASPECT RATIO??! 💀

    • @Winkmyster
      @Winkmyster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@VEE0034 💀👍

  • @pidgeytheai
    @pidgeytheai ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The emotion conveyed in this is breathtaking, I strive to animate this well

  • @teresav.993
    @teresav.993 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This is so adorable I can't stand it- I love their eyes too, the expressions are so well done. Would love to see more of these!

  • @colerubin2200
    @colerubin2200 2 ปีที่แล้ว +299

    It’s genuinely absurd how expressive the facial animations are. Great job.

  • @Goat-on-a-Stick
    @Goat-on-a-Stick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    And they say they can't do a show with a character that never speaks!

    • @cidercake4373
      @cidercake4373 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ZaquWasTaken they do, but not often.

    • @saltyfishface4618
      @saltyfishface4618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'd say Primal does this pretty well. Granted side characters do speak, and Spear does vocalize himself non verbally often, but it does a pretty good showcase of the show not tell sort of writing

  • @Braven-j7m
    @Braven-j7m 2 ปีที่แล้ว +417

    This really makes me wish Nintendo put more of these kind of cutscenes in their zelda games, actually, just give us a Zelda an animated series :) everything was so incredibly well done

    • @channelwithout
      @channelwithout 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      As much as I'd love a Zelda animated series, I think Link's status as a blank slate in the games would result in them drastically rewriting him with some kind of really off personality for a series.

    • @semanticalman7802
      @semanticalman7802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      There was a LoZ animated series, but it's 80s/90s American animation style (Think He-man) and was awful I am pretty sure

    • @Player-jh4ko
      @Player-jh4ko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@channelwithout Not necessarily. Link is known for being a blank slate yes, but keep in mind that every Link is different. That means that there's no rewriting involved if Link was a little bit more expressive on the big screen.

    • @yggdrasilsaltar
      @yggdrasilsaltar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      honestly the animation in this felt like it was one of the memories from botw just without voice acting really

    • @qrowing
      @qrowing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @SandwichZX "Gee, it sure is *boring* around here!"

  • @RandommBoyo
    @RandommBoyo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The amount of small detail work, the overall movement being as liveful as it seemingly can be... This is some professional work right here, and I'm loving it.

    • @xxpiexx3366
      @xxpiexx3366 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The fact that Zelda is right handed and link was left handed

  • @Rimuru_Tempest_-
    @Rimuru_Tempest_- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Such a great animation. The dynamic movement, weight behind things, and the expressive body language makes this so good. Love it.

  • @ShadeStrayed
    @ShadeStrayed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +758

    Soo good, a lot of personality in the movements, clever story and good setting. Also nice that it's a silent short is, as I feel this deserves pro voice acting, so it's better to have nothing than something that'll break the immersion.
    This does feel professional.

    • @_pitako
      @_pitako 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same basically. I think seeing the mouths move as though they're talking, while not having voice acting, feels a bit jarring. But beyond that the animation is amazing to watch, and I'd argue it's studio-level quality

  • @kurtacus3581
    @kurtacus3581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3048

    I actually really like their dynamic in this, almost being portrayed as mischievous siblings rather than romantic interests to one another. It would be interesting to have a game that portrayed them that way

    • @ariesdane5876
      @ariesdane5876 2 ปีที่แล้ว +234

      @Tblazer Maybe in Alabama.

    • @_Viper.Vich72
      @_Viper.Vich72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +190

      There already sorta is. tp link and zelda arent romantically interested in each other.

    • @blkairs3730
      @blkairs3730 2 ปีที่แล้ว +214

      wind waker seemed pretty close to that

    • @skully1550
      @skully1550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bro if they even do a game with their dynamic like that people will still draw them fucking,lol

    • @mrgreenboy644
      @mrgreenboy644 2 ปีที่แล้ว +246

      @@ariesdane5876 could be imagined as a "chaotic childhood friends before they grew up and got together" type thing

  • @TheRechargeables
    @TheRechargeables 2 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    The exppression and movement Link has when charging in towards Zelda has some pure COMMANDO Bennett energy. I love it.

  • @epicguy7479
    @epicguy7479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Petition to make this a TV series, I would watch it all day! Great Animation! Glad that there’s still more people that acknowledges BOTW.

  • @justelias7615
    @justelias7615 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love the tiny quick detail of seeing zeldas shadow right before she grabs the shield 00:15

  • @SolidSpartanX
    @SolidSpartanX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    God, this warms my heart as a Zelda fan. I remember reading something about this animation and when I came across it, I was more then pleasantly surprised at how good this was. Words can only do so much justice to describe this masterpiece and the creativity on display. Excellent job.

    • @JordanLeBlanc3D
      @JordanLeBlanc3D  2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thanks so much! I'm glad to hear I did Zelda justice. Your kind words mean a lot after slaving away on this for 3 months haha

  • @Scar_444
    @Scar_444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    This took my breath away-pun fully intended-you did a stellar job animating this, it's just so fluid and full of life. Incredible work, I look forward to seeing what else you put out.

    • @CyanicCore
      @CyanicCore 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That joke was wild

    • @Scar_444
      @Scar_444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CyanicCore It was a legendary joke, wasn't it?

    • @CyanicCore
      @CyanicCore 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Scar_444 Yes, it linked very well with the video.

  • @PixlPixel
    @PixlPixel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I actually can't stop watching this. It's some movie quality stuff. Every movement just has so much energy and character to it!

  • @thegrate1521
    @thegrate1521 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    honestly would watch a slice-of-life zelda show like this. just life in the castle, vibing

  • @shanetracy4318
    @shanetracy4318 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the emotion these characters display is on the level of pixar and dreamworks. certainty not like anything ive seen on youtube before. excellent work.

  • @MarioSonic46
    @MarioSonic46 2 ปีที่แล้ว +220

    Link and Zelda having a rivalry is pretty dang interesting. It'd be interesting if there were spin off games that explored that (aside from Smash).

    • @Sleepy_Cabbage
      @Sleepy_Cabbage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That be cool, i can easily see a game were two keep trying to one up each other everytime they meet

    • @wapandaforever242
      @wapandaforever242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Actually makes sense as in Age of Calamity wasent Zelda like jealous of Link of all that he accomplished while she couldn't awaken her sealing power?

    • @MarioSonic46
      @MarioSonic46 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@wapandaforever242 That did happen but it was completely one sided. Link pretty much did his own thing and didn't consider her a rival for anything, just someone to protect (as always).

    • @MrSirKirby
      @MrSirKirby 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      They had a rivalry for a long time in the cartoon : "Excuuuuuuuuuse me, princess!"

    • @MarioSonic46
      @MarioSonic46 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrSirKirby Yeah, but Nintendo sadly never acknowledges that or the CDI stuff.

  • @julianriviera5837
    @julianriviera5837 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    My favorite quote from Link in this was ".........". A true poet. This was beautiful!!

  • @Pyre
    @Pyre 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    That was so damn heartwarming. I can't even say what it reminded me of, but there was a kind of...melancholy nostalgic wonder, there.
    Thanks for that.

    • @JordanLeBlanc3D
      @JordanLeBlanc3D  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wow that's a super unique compliment thank you so much! Glad I could create that feeling for you.

  • @2Horrible
    @2Horrible 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cel Shading animation like this, arcane, spiderverse, etc are all top tier animation. Pixar's animation is also really good, but they are more on the realistic side while Cel Shading is on the creative side, I prefer this style, it's just so unique and expressive. This is really good.

  • @codenamejulia2222
    @codenamejulia2222 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    IT’S
    SO
    CRISP AND CLEAN AND SMOOTH.
    -deep breath- god I wish I could be chill about this but it’s so pretty.
    PLEASE NEVER STOP ANIMATING YOU ARE A GOD.

  • @Aymannnnnnnn
    @Aymannnnnnnn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    This animation is insanely beautiful.

  • @ItsPripp
    @ItsPripp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    The quality of the character animation here is on par with some Overwatch shorts imo. This is _really_ good, and I'm looking forward to your future in the animation industry!

  • @Sapphireeyes104
    @Sapphireeyes104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I love how expressive and animated this is! I also really like how it has a look inspired by BOTW but does it's own thing to look different. Good job!

  • @roguespartan2854
    @roguespartan2854 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is a 10/10 piece of animation. You could definitely make some great animations with a team.

  • @NOTA_Productions
    @NOTA_Productions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love the animation in this, it’s really smooth and you show so much expression without any of the characters talking, Great job!

  • @Ariionix64
    @Ariionix64 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Legend of Zelda series like this when?
    Everything is so good about this, the expressions, the atmosphere and the character's character.

  • @RanCossack
    @RanCossack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Quite the well made animation.
    And, at least to me, this is how it feels using any weapon in Breath of the Wild. Just one use, and boom, it's dust.

    • @jamesbrice3267
      @jamesbrice3267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hated how there was no repair system, some of those weapons were really hard to get.

  • @Chemsgosi
    @Chemsgosi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So much characteristic from these two without a word spoken, this is amazing

  • @arsnole3942
    @arsnole3942 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    1:44 ah so that’s how the master sword got destroyed in tears of the kingdom

  • @KingDugan
    @KingDugan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's fun seeing them be playful with each other.

  • @MarkThePage
    @MarkThePage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Every beat of this story was beyond hilarious. Such perfect comedic timing!

  • @BigTeaMoney
    @BigTeaMoney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This feels like an official Nintendo video! So crisp and clean. I'm stunned that this was a university project. Keep this up, you guys are bound for something big!

  • @NintenRob
    @NintenRob 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I'd totally watch a show with this kind of animation. It's really good

    • @kikookumsmalone7009
      @kikookumsmalone7009 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      SAME!!

    • @leonardofarias8843
      @leonardofarias8843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Legend of Zelda with a nordic background would work?

    • @EnigmaEnginseer
      @EnigmaEnginseer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@leonardofarias8843 Hell yeah

    • @azurehelm
      @azurehelm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you like this style, you should check out RWBY - the first 3 seasons were done in Poser Pro and they look pretty janky by comparison, but season 4 and onward are done in Maya and they are GORGEOUS.

  • @nibbledrake14
    @nibbledrake14 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    oh my goodness this film is just perfect. the movement, the energy, the character designs... its so beautiful to watch!!

  • @chester1882
    @chester1882 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    God daaaaamn, the faces! The faces are so expressive!!! It flows so nicely!! What an incredible work of art!!

  • @WIZARDOF0Z
    @WIZARDOF0Z 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    If this was your sophomore film, I cannot WAIT to see what masterpiece you create for your senior film.
    Amazing work!

  • @PwekachuPwe
    @PwekachuPwe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Holy crap this is so well done, i feel like ive found a hidden gem, im sure this will grow rlly fast

  • @burgergud2804
    @burgergud2804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The animation, the shading, the expression especially, feels like straight out of the game! Freakin well done 👍

  • @yesmam7958
    @yesmam7958 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the mastersword casually taking dust on a book shelf

  • @MJY5more
    @MJY5more ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Links voice is so accurate in this

  • @Lionblaze-Prime
    @Lionblaze-Prime 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    If this is the result of a task from the university, I can only imagine how awesome your animations are going to become!

  • @DaRkStRiKeR98
    @DaRkStRiKeR98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is unbelievably good! You should be so proud. I can imagine this as a tv adaption of the games

  • @bizrpg
    @bizrpg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Reminded me of Norman's movement in Paranorman. Very well done, I love how much personality it captures

  • @Ravage556
    @Ravage556 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Felt like it could be an actual cutscene in one of the games, very well done, very smooth animation 👍

  • @MourningStar7143
    @MourningStar7143 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the fact that youtube didnt reccomend me this untill now is criminal. this animation is amazing!

  • @StoryTeller796
    @StoryTeller796 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Okay, allow me to confess. I had my doubts when I clicked on your channel and saw the Team Fortress 2 animations though the thumbnail of this video looked good so I thought that I might be wrong. Glad to see that you really and truly are one of the best animators I've ever seen on this platform, like Zelda and Link both remind me of Hiccup and Astrid from the first How To Train Your Dragon movie, and that's so nostalgic for me! The shield, both of their expressions, the storytelling and the plot twist, it all feels so good! This is truly a great little animation!

    • @flamingrubys11
      @flamingrubys11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      whats wrong with team fortress 2?

    • @StoryTeller796
      @StoryTeller796 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@flamingrubys11 Nothing much, Fawful's Minion, Designing For and other TF2 TH-camrs have sold me on that. It's just that SFM animators don't necessarily have the straightest track record when it comes to making great, funny and/or appropriate content, in my experience. I truly do honestly hope that Valve actually pays some level of attention and respect aside from letting some developers make the occasional bug fix every now and again, I am in that camp. It's just that Team Fortress isn't my cup of tea.

  • @VikSun14618
    @VikSun14618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is absolutely incredible! The models, the sound design, the camera angles, the expressions, oh my god I’m gasming all over the place!! It’s such an impressive video I can hardly believe this is by 1 person and not a well-developed team!!

  • @boogiebot2279
    @boogiebot2279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is phenomenal, the animation feels so original and visually pleasing. I have no idea who you are, but I hope you enjoyed making this and want to make more.

  • @marioernestomadridcruz5745
    @marioernestomadridcruz5745 ปีที่แล้ว

    Smooth movement and slight movement is what gives life to the characters

  • @Morin0
    @Morin0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love everything about this from the rendering to the fluid movements and facial expressions! I really see the work put into this!! Also love that Link just decides to cheat and steal the shield in the beginning and Zelda goes right after him. Two can play this game! 🤣 This whole video is awesome!

  • @elsquisheeone
    @elsquisheeone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    the amount of life and energy in their movements feels so good

  • @REE-Animation
    @REE-Animation 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    World class animation display right there. Great expression, timing, polish. Even the framing of the shots and editing is great.. Good job man! 👌

  • @richardavelino7383
    @richardavelino7383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is fantastically done. I didn't know if the brown filter would work, but if fits so well. Great job!

  • @_Mr.Recon_
    @_Mr.Recon_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Detailed facial expressions very nice movement high quality animation 10 out of 10

  • @THE-TRUE-Doi
    @THE-TRUE-Doi ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This actually feels well made, you don't see that as often as you would like. Nicely done.

  • @theanonymousseeker3952
    @theanonymousseeker3952 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is my favorite animation clip so far, keep up the good work!

  • @Berdomlikesgames
    @Berdomlikesgames 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This incredible animation gives me hope that someday we might get a new zelda animated series

  • @diamerald39
    @diamerald39 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    MOST BEAUTIFUL. THING. EVER. Well done on this, it's an amazing animation with so much character!!

  • @TheBreadPirate
    @TheBreadPirate 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So freaking good. I keep coming back to watch this.

  • @DMGDamege
    @DMGDamege 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The animation is stellar and the lighting is great 👍 geta say you did some pretty amazing work!

  • @igamewhenimbored7696
    @igamewhenimbored7696 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was super cute, well animated and choreographed!

  • @emilgorh5877
    @emilgorh5877 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, the quality of the animation is just awesome

  • @Wapako
    @Wapako 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It's insanely well made ! You will go far in the animation world !

  • @funnymonkey4692
    @funnymonkey4692 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    bro how this is one of the most well animated things i've ever seen on this platform

  • @Mattsothelioma
    @Mattsothelioma ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it. Something about how they express themselves and how they move for whatever reason reminds me of like… dreamworks films and the like.
    For whatever reason how to train your dragon in specific pops into mind.
    I also love how Zelda’s first reaction was murder

  • @Gordakiprime
    @Gordakiprime 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love the fact they played Rock Paper Scissors to decide that’s how every debate should work Lmao

  • @judet2992
    @judet2992 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Love this! You nailed the lighting and cell shading to make it recognizable and unique!

  • @vincentkyle1279
    @vincentkyle1279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Why is this so underrated, this is a very impressive art style and animation that I have seen so far

  • @seansmith877
    @seansmith877 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gotta acknowledge the physics defying shield changing its roll direction when link falls over, a true shield worthy of them both

  • @snowflakeprince
    @snowflakeprince 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much for sharing this masterpiece!!! To call this amazing would be a gross understatement!! 😊