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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 พ.ค. 2024
- /!\ ( Edit ) /!\ I noted a lot of similar questions in the comments, so here’s some answers :
- You can find more about the story/context with the graphic bible I made for this project ( www.artstation.com/artwork/Za... ). I was not planning anything when I started this short, just animate something with a cool music... But I really enjoyed create these characters and work with them, so maybe I'll try to do more of it 😊
- I take inspiration from the New-Zealand/Maori water creature, the Taniwha. But it’s important to clarify that my goal was not to be representative of the original culture, I prefer create my own lore/story to not be too dependant of myths and disrespect them… ( but I invite you to be curious about the real stories and legends, I really enjoyed discover them ).
- If the artstyle remind you Wakfu, it’s because I worked on the season 4 as 2D animator and I wanted to experiment/applied the things I learned there ( and because I absolutely love this artsyle ^^ ).
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Graphic bible ( for more story/context ) : www.artstation.com/artwork/Za...
Animation rough : • Taniwha // Animation r...
Morgan Clae’s cover : • Thanks 2023 for this. ...
Epic: The Musical : • EPIC scenery Get in th...
EN : There you go !
It's been a loooooong time I've wanted to do a little animated project, and even if there are still things I could improve ( perfectionism, I won't fall into your trap this time ), I'm glad to finally publish this short ! I hope you'll like it 😊
I still have a lot to learn in Drawing and Animation, but if you're curious and have questions about these topics, don’t hesitate !
Be well, and see you on a next project ❤
FR : Et voilà !
Cela faisait loooongtemps que je voulais faire un petit projet d'animation, et même s'il y a encore des choses que je pourrais améliorer ( perfectionnisme, je ne tomberai pas dans ton piège cette fois ), je suis heureuse d'enfin publier ce short ! J’espère qu’il vous plaira 😊
J’ai encore beaucoup à apprendre en Dessin comme en Animation, mais si vous êtes curieux et avez des questions sur ces sujets, n’hésitez pas !
Portez-vous bien, et à la prochaine sur un prochain projet ❤
love how this character looks grayer than her environment, gives her an otherworldly vibe compared to the more saturated colors around her
My dyslexia really said gayer
Thaaanks ❤🙏 I'm so glad someone noticed it ! I wanted to make her feel like she came from a different place
@@broimhigh.ugh. 😂
@@broimhigh.ugh. SAME LMAO
@@broimhigh.ugh. Bro so did mine
"You have lived more than enough" is a very chilling quote
I read this as it was playing and it helped me understand what was being said, so thank you :)
Truly. Some existences cross lines that shouldn't be crossed, far too many times.
"You have lived more than enough" really feels like the quote someone who finally shows up to permanently stop this from happening again would say.
The way her hand curls around the sun with the bloom effect changing as she does so. The symbolism behind that. It's SO good!
0:20 right??? It’s so smooth!!
Thank you ❤🙏
"Don't mistake my threats for love."
Ma'am, I've never been this turned on."
It says "don't mistake my threats for bluff" but I absolutely agree
😂😂😂
threats for bluff what they say not love lol
@@inactive.mp4 Subtitles lied to me! Shocking, I know.
Moana: The sea is calling me!
This dude: By all means, answer the call! *Runs away*
LOL
Oooh she’s a saltwater crocodile thing, that’s so COOL!
A taniwha is a Maori monster that lives in lakes and rivers. I almost said dragon like, but it's not it really is its own thing.
@@johnhaye1822 Nah, dragon is a loose category. Big scaly water monster? That can count as a dragon!
Taniwha are often depicted with maori stylized carved features it's a siren style mythical creature that mostly inhabit rivers and lakes.
There is a lot of diversity when it comes to modern interpretations of Taniwha but mainly they are a pretty unique mix of lizard/mermaid like features with a very unique head shape that often looks very human while also looking quite lizardlike or feline due to the artisic style of maori wood carving.
They are genuinely quite creepy as they are often depicted as being very sentient and conversational, very charismatic while being intentionally malicious.
They were somwehat used as a wives tale to warn children about bodies of water, often depicted as trying to tempt solitary children to join them in their underwater domain much in the same way that Pennywise talks to Georgie in the start of Stephen King's IT.
Of course this is a very basic understanding of the Taniwha. My knowledge of them is just from tales I heard when I was growing up rather than dedicated study.
Maori and pacific islander culture and folklore is facinating and I honestly appreciate that I got to grow up around it.
Thank you for telling about it, I love learning about the monsters of the world.
Taniwha kinda sounds like Wani which means crocodile in Japanese.
Dude is tough until he realizes his stab to the heart had about as much impact as a paper cut. Awesome job on the animation!
Why did he stab her? There is no video before this that gives context.
✨read the description✨
Pissed her off though.
Those blood effects were VISCERAL. Fantastic and beautiful animation! I've been anticipating this since the animatic came out.
Thank you so much ❤🙏
When she pulled the knife out and her dialogue got more aggressive, my eyes immediately started watering. It’s just so intense for such a short animation! Definitely going to listen to the full song in the description. Earned a subscription from me, much love from Texas!
Thank you 🙏❤ much love from France !
"You have lived more than enough"
I love the double meaning behind those lyrics. It's a truly scary thing to say to a person under the right circumstances.
Btw the original version of this song is part of a series called Epic, it’s on Spotify and all the songs are based on the Odyssey, the original version of this song starts way earlier than this one and it’s Poseidon talking to Odysseus if I remember right, still gotta find a copy so I can read the original book by Homer.
@@blumind_web2264 It's a beautiful and tragic listen. I just went to find it and I'm in love. 🤍
This caught me off guard as a Kiwi, of course I noticed the word taniwha and was curious if this had to do with our Māori legends. It's funny because years ago it felt like the rest of the world didn't know we existed but now I witness more and more people becoming interested in our culture and country. I am glad you found inspiration in our legends. It's fun to see the stories I grew up with impact your artwork. Beautiful animation! you animated the waves so well and really captured the movement.
Thank you ❤🙏 Tbh I didn't know about Taniwha before making researches to create this short, I really enjoyed discovering all these stories and myths ! All countries have their interesting creatures that tells a lot about culture and local traditions
@@cam-art I can relate. I am also an artist but I specialize more in concept art rather than animation. And I've always adored myths especially Celtic stories, it's cool there are other artists out there that draw from such inspirations as well. Keep up the incredible work I am excited to see where your ideas take you.
Additional note: If you would like to read about more Māori legends my two favorites are Ngake and Whātaitai the taniwha of Wellington Harbour, and How Māui brought fire to the world.
The Māori culture is neat! Of course, I say this as a random American who did a research project on NZ, but the Māori culture was definitely one of the coolest things, in my opinion :D
I hope it makes you feel good to know that I (with no connection to your history) ended up making the main character of one of my stories Māori, as both a personal interest in a cool society and push to research the culture, and way to teach my friend I write with about these stories and experiences as best I can, in a way where they pay attention, think about it, engage with it, instead of just going "oh cool" and not thinking about it again.
I SWEAR, can no one appreciate beating heart sounding in their headphones at the beginning and end? It manually reset my heart hearing it.
I'm glad you noticed 😄
Especially with earbuds man, if felt like me OWN pulse!
Honestly my favorite moments of the animation were the hand curl and the water shaking. That was so sensational.
I think my favorite part was when she pulled out the knife and the water was blasted back. And the splash of water obscuring her transformation was so cool! 0:38
Also, how the camera looks down on the man and pulls backwards and upwards, then cuts to looking up at her showing how she has grown while her wound closes almost instantly. Really showing off her power, and how much he fucked up, timed perfectly with the crescendo of the song. Just fantastic! 0:42
The water being blasted away was my favorite part 🎉
That was amazing! The first transformation scene where the water splashes and she becomes the half taniwha form is so cool!!!! Amazing job!
Thank you ! 🙏
The change in her expression (especially her eyes) at the start and then again when she yells is absolutely gorgeous!
So many little details in their expressions that tell a story of their own.
Reading the description confirmed my suspicions that this was reminiscent of Wakfus artstyle, it looks absolutely phenomenal.
I like how she starts out as small but assertive and she reveals herself to be a huge monster. It 100% matches the vibe of the audio
ITS DONNEEEEE YAYYYY!!
and it's even better than I expected!!!
Yay thank you so much ! ❤🙏😄
When the Kaprosuchus learns shapechanging magic its time to run.
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It's really fun seeing people being inspired by mythology from my home country, haha! I really like your depiction of the taniwha, you've capture that powerful aura they were said to have💚
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@@cam-art was this animation based on a particular legend or just the general vibe of taniwha stories?
@@nathanielhughes8071 No I just took inspiration from the creature :)
The chills I got as the water circling around her stopping in it’s place before she transformed.
This is gorgeous, and so is she!! The transitioning to her turning into her true form is so good 💙💚🩶
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When you try to kill that one boss in a game but it backfires
Great video 👍
Thanks 🙏❤
Bro knew he eff-ed up
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 🎉
I saw the notification pop up when yall posted, INSTANT CLICK, DO NOT REGRET 🔥
Thank you ! 🙏❤
IVE LITERALLY BEEN WAITING FOR THE NOTIFICATION. This is amazing!!
THAAAAAANKS 😭❤
Dude this is nuts, I watched it so many times. This clip is insanely good, I really hope that it will make to a full movie or show
I love the modern take on Māori myth!!❤ so amazing how you built her character, the designs are flawless!!!
Which myth is this? I'm VERY interested in reading up on it now. xD
@@93tnek taniwha are a Māori myth. They are giant reptilian monsters that guard the lakes and rivers of New Zealand. I there are a couple stories of interactions between taniwha and humans, though I’m not sure if this is an adaptation of those or a new story that has taken the concept of taniwha and turned the clock
Forward.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS
THE EXPRESSIONS
THE FLUIDITY
ITS ALL SO PERFECT
Thx ❤
Fantastic work on this! It's amazing to see the OG version of this song is about Odysseus and Poseidon and you've transformed Clae's cover into a full story. The latter is an artist who focuses her work on telling the stories of powerful women, so I really love how the heart of that still beats in your take on this song. Your story bible was a real treat to read, so thank you for sharing it!
(tl;dr: It's just me gushing about this animation XD so good!!)
The look on Mart's face is amazing. You can tell this is the moment he failed to understand the legend properly, that he thinks *this* is the moment where he was successful in his efforts to "control the sea". You can feel his desperation here to "win". The idea of control and victory plays bitterly brilliantly in discussions of women in abusive situations or assault of some nature often being victims of a man they once trusted or at least knew rather than a total stranger.
I love that Tani backs away and looks at the knife in her chest. I think the only thing I'd note here is their proximity. It looks like he's just stabbed her but her single step back is already at a large distance. I'd suggest having Mart's hair move in the first few frames to suggest he's stepped back as well and to have Tani's braid have more movement to it to suggest the force knocking her further back.
The two shot frame where they are both full-bodied is lovely 0:02. I love how the sky is blue and mostly clear on Mart's side and violet and cloudy on Tani's side. It suggests she's the storm and he's the calm. There's some really fun ways light gets played with in Nimora that subverts viewer expectations- allowing the bad guys to be adored in white and light which appeals to the narrative of the story being that people don't realize the good guys are the ones in the shadows. That same vibe get reflected here with Tani and Mart. One expects the "monster" to be Tani but she is really a woman who would've been Mart's victim if not for her own power.
Something else to note, purple in New Zealand was the color of the Suffrage 125 logo and has a deep personal connection to women being granted the same political rights as men. I'm not sure if this was an intentional color theory choice on your part, but it really came out stunning. The fact the sky gets swallowed up by Tani's background color that's also reflected in the sea? It would've been so easy to just make it all blue, but you really went the extra mile here and it shows
Wow THANK YOU so much for such a comment !!! I liked discover your opinion and noted many pertinent observations about colors or animations suggestions. I'm so glad you saw all thoses details and so well done analysed them ( but I didn't know about the meaning of purple in NZ, that's one nice coincidence ! ).
Thank you to took the time to write all this and to read my graphic bible ! 🙏❤💪
"You have lived more than enough"
That line is legit scary 💀💀
Beautiful animation
I loved looking through the process of your research and backstory! It was so cool to see you even did the anatomy study of the Taniwha
Thank you to took the time to read it ❤🙏
Finally! A female who is a epic animal thingy
Is this your first time online or encountering fantasy for that matter
Seems like it@@blackhand441
@@blackhand441 I was going to say... Japan in particular loves nothing more than to take some powerful being and have them take the form of an attractive girl, who for some flippant reason falls for our very average and ordinary male protagonist, and despite being a Goddess/Dragon/Demoness/Etc... has no greater aspirations in life but to do his laundry and cook his food. 🤔🤷♂
...I may have gotten a little sidetracked there. My point is "Female who is a[n] epic animal thingy] is well-trod ground (but still pretty cool)!
@@hinoron6528 The reason they do that is the lack of reason to do it. They are gods and can get pretty much anyone they want so they just take the weakest person they can find and give them power that would make anyone with ambition go nuts.
That's the logical reasoning. The illogical reason is "fan service".
@@asandax6 That's a rational, well thought out line of reasoning... that I have never once seen actually depicted as THE reason on screen.
But yes, I grasp the meta-reason of fanservice just fine. ;)
0:07 me trying to give my cat a bath
OMG I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. I’d get in the water so fast with that kind of power behind her voice.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! its so GOOD!!! i've been waiting on pins and needles and its HERE its DONE!!! im in LOVE!
Holy Moly this looks amazing, gives me major Aotearoa vibes damnnn. The animations so smooth
when your pet doesn't want to take a bath and you have to chase them
*GET IN THE WATER!*
I not only watched through this and the rough animation multiple times, but I also looked through the graphic bible you linked and OMG this is genuinely so impressive and inspiring! The concept is so cool and the way you organized and presented everything Is so well done! Absolutely phenomenal job! I can not wait to see more of you work on this channel!
Thank you so much to took the time to read it ! ☺❤🙏
I love the focus on her jaws as she says “bluff” it enhances the rage you hear in her voice. Ohhh chilling 🤩😱
Yeah, I was so excited for the finished animation and it's so much better than I expected!
DAAAAANG THAT LOOKED AMAZING!!! The movement, the expressions!
Wakfu’s art style!!!!!?!? 🤩🤩🤩
Yep ! ✌😄
IM SCREAMING I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! PLEASE MAKE MORE OF THOSE TWO CHARACTERS IM BEGGING THIS OS SO GOOD AAAAA
Thanks 👉👈❤ I'm not really good at telling stories ( I often just imagine a little lore but not things too complex ) but I enjoy animate these characters, I'll maybe try to make more of this !
YOOOOO THIS LOOKS AMAZING!!
The way I clicked on this faster than my dad left for milk LMAO
THAAANKS !❤😭 Bruh now I'm laughing and crying in the same time...
@@cam-art LOL Seriously tho you got some amazing talent with this, I wish I could animate like this
@@DuskShadow235 Good luck with your creations, nothing is impossible to those who wants to learn and create ! Go ahead and show them ! 💪
Reminds me of Wakfu's artstyle, great animation, wonderful job !
LMAO, just found out that's because you did animate some of Wakfu's scene. Legend.
This was so beautiful that it brought tears to my eyes. This is the second time someone has taken that bit of musical genius and made it utterly breathtaking.
Thank you 😭🙏❤
Love getting recommended videos like this with absolutely no context from pop culture or Internet culture yet I understand that I'm on that weird side of TH-cam again lol
OHH MY GOODNESS. WHAT?!? I cannot f a t h o m how good this looks, like what the Hell type of beautiful masterpiece did I stumble upon?!? HUGE props to you because I haven't seen this good quality of animation in a hot minute!!
Thanks ❤😭
@@cam-art You're welcome, you deserve it :D
I LOVE the way you took inspiration from Maori culture! Looks amazing!!
0:32 It's so cool how the nails start to darken as she gets angrier!!! The little details like this really make this stand out ❤❤
Enfiiiiiinnnn ouiiiii !!!! C'est un PUR régal pour les yeux une si belle animation !!!!!😭💜
Merciiiiii ❤🙏
What an allabout lovely piece of art 😍😍😍😍😍 "You have lived more than enough", very intense. Thank you for sharing this!
This is incredible! ❤❤❤
Thanks !!! 😊❤
Legends say he's still not in the water
Honestly this is fantastic. The color's blend well together and the movements are fluid
I thought this was just a good looking animation! Come to find out, there's singing! SINGING! And it's good too. Would love to see and hear more!
This is actually beautiful and amazing, I adore the transformation into the final creature
The colors are beautiful! I loved her dragon form!!! Great job on your hard work!
Thank you ❤
This artstyle reminds me of wakfu so much, I adore it
Gahh! This came out stunning, I love the somewhat lineless style and effect! It really pulls everything together! Stunning work!!
I cannot get enough of this video. I would 10/10 watch a show about these characters.
The scream I physical scrumpt!!!!
dad teaching you how to swim :
jokes aside pretty awesome animation, well done ❤
i really like the video her emotions are so clear, story you posted on your site for this video is amazing, i am playing a DnD campaign set in an ocean world and she is perfect for it. my favorite part was the mistranslation of the legend of "pierce the heart" as its been passed down throughout generations, Its supposed to be the feeling when someone touches your heart through kindness. truly brilliant
Thank you 🙏🏻❤️ and thanks to took the time to read my graphic bible 😊
@@cam-art no thanks necessary it was a very interesting read, would love to see how this story would continue after the stabbing
Ive watched this 10 times. MORE OF THIS PLEASE!
This is beauty. Not beautiful. But the literal definition of beauty. The emotion on their faces. The synchronization of the words to the movements of their lips.
Especially the colors... the colors alone are a masterpiece. Frame by frame.
Thank you so much 😭❤
HOW ARE YOU SO UNDERRATED WHAT?
I saw saw the wip and I must say this looks AMAZING.
The colour contrast, the fluidity of the animation (especially during her changing into that majestic beast, love a good monster design) makes it feel like it’s from a professional tv show or even a game
Thank you so much 🙏❤
GOOD NIGHT THIS IS AMAZING! JUST... WHAT MORE CAN I SAY! THIS IS SO HIGH QUALITY!
This is amazing! I’m absolutely loving the transition and transformation! ❤❤😊😊
This looks amazing! :D
Thank you ! ❤❤❤
Ah I'm so happy you finished this! This is all so well done ❤
This needs to be a full length movie!
This looks amazing! Nice work, got chills all over!
I love the added sounds affects!!! Also def gunna check out this story!!
The rough was already gorgeous and this is even more so! I love the lighting changing when she curls her fingers and the tiny detail of the wound closing
Thanks 👉👈❤
So many good things to say about this, but since I haven't seen this one yet : The WEIGHT in that tail flick is SO well done, and a perfect way to end the sequence. As a reptile keeper and lover it made me SO happy to see!
Beautiful! Loving the style you've used, I can't wait to see your future projects!
Thanks ❤👉👈
THIS IS SO COOL HOW DOSE THIS NOT HAVE MORE ATTENTION?
I love the evolution of animation that's been done, it looks similar to Wakfu animation which I personally love
wow... the script, music, singing, animation. This is really amazing! Can't wait to see what you make out of this!
I love watching videos with absolutely no context, reminds me of the first time I watched Pulp Fiction in 94.
🎉Stunning. Excellent job! Like I'm watching a scene from an animated movie.
Thank you 👉👈❤
Ooooh goodness I've been waiting for this and damn was it worth it!
This is AWESOME I am sold… somebody give this guy a ton of money for a full movie already!!
😭❤🙏
OMG I WAS WAITING FOR THIS! THIS IS BEAUTIFUL! You’ve totally inspired me to get back into animation!
No idea what this is but I've rewatch it like 20 times I can't stop help-
thank you for including more story
i’ve rewatched this too many times
This is amazing!! I love both your original draft and the final! 💜💜💜
Thank you ❤️
Yo that's so cool, i immediately got the wakfu vibes and congrats on working on season 4.
That's so good, i love the design and the style, hope to see more of your creation in the future :) et bonne chance pour la suite.
Merci 😄❤🙏🥖
My word, this is gorgeous!
Your art is beautiful!! This is so awesome!!!
YESSSS ITS HERE!!!!! It came out so good! The colors and animation is so smooth so good to see it in full!
The way I nearly gasped when I saw this was up. I love the color choices and I love how smooth everything looks!
I have watched this on repeat for the past two hours, I am SO obsessed with this animation (and song choice).
I'm pretty sure I've heard my wife say almost these exact lines when talking to my son about taking a bath.
omg it looks VERY GOODDDD❤
I like how he is terrefied of the fact that she got stabbed and the starts to SING
When the boss theme starts playing... 👀