After this video, I immediately bought the book. I waited for the book to ship and I was as excited as a little girl waiting for a puppy to come home. I finished the book in 3 days and my god, it was one of THE BEST thing I've ever read my entire life. Thank you, Zealous Creative. I'm really looking forward to similar future project.
Wow, what a great review-thanks! We recently released a graphic novel follow-up to our other short film, Zero. Check it out here: bit.ly/Zero-The-Beginning
I haven't read the book but if they're hoping for a friend why doesn't the previous creator just make one more since he seemed to have nearly half of the time left when he finished the first one.
MattyDove no, more like the cycle of being created by your partner/SO/maker and then only having the amount of time in the hourglass to recreate your said counterpart before you perish, then the same goes for your counterpart after the time is up.
How can people find this piece of art even remotely creepy or nightmare inducing?This has to be one of the best and most beautiful animations I’ve ever seen.There’s also brilliant music to back it up.
Bueno, eso es por qué muchos la vimos de niños y los personajes se veían algo inquietantes, además la atmósfera genera un aura de misterio que genera más inqietud. Pero bueno ví esto por primera vez cuando estaba en primero de primaria creo, y ahora tengo casi 16 años y ahora que lo vuelvo a ver me parece una obra realmente hermosa, aún sigo pensando en los posibles significados que podría tener
The animation is very well made and i can't even imagine how many hours of work must have been put into this, but none of that's the creepy part. Just imagine what it would be like to live for about a day, and within that time all you would be good for and the most you could accomplish is to create and animate another one of your kind. The ending hit hard for me, especially considering that the second character realized this as well, that they are basically purposeless. That really existential moment of the clock ticking would be overwhelming to any of us. If any of them failed to make a new one, who knows what would happen, if the time's up before one of them finish and they perish without anything to show for it, the entirity of their legacy could turn to dust, because there would be nobody left animated. Who knows, maybe i read the situation all wrong, but that's the beauty of the lack of context. Overall, i agree. This isn't scary, nor nightmare-inducing. It's just cold and suspenseful, that's all.
I dont know, you start out with someone who loves you who gives you a goal, something to look forward to all througout your life. And in the end having achieved your goal you die in the presence of someone who loves you, whom you have now given a life purpose in return. It doesnt sound so bad to me.
9 years later, and I still find this animation to be on par with block buster films such as Coraline. Everything is so smooth and wonderfully pleasing to the eye. Also, as an added note, the book is absolutely amazing! You guys really lived up the the 'Creative" in your name.
Just started the book and it is interesting to note how there are a couple contrasts to this film and the opening chapter. The film implies that Allegro was unsure of how to wake Sonata (his successor) and attempted several things before consulting the book for advice. The book gives the impression he was immediately aware that music was the key to her birth. Also love how the music in this is actually not just part of the narrative, but is actually present in the process of making, and is what Spurs Allegro on with the urgency needed to perform his task.
@calciummother re-read @NerdTrap 's comment again. He is pointing the differences between the short and the book I was about to comment the same, in the book the creation process has notable differences
Ty 4 this insight since im not a musician i cant reach that lvl of interpretation. But instead going 4 a more poetic way to take it showing how the circle of life goes and how humanity survives doing a tranference of knowledge but art is what make us want to live. At least that was my take.
This cycle is so sad. So basically what the creature has to do is make a creation and teach it everything they know and give them the book to make their creation and do that same thing.
This cycle is so sad. So basically what happened is that the creature has to do is make a creation and teach you everything they know and give them the book to make their creation and do the same thing in a cycle.
This cycle is so sad. So basically what the creature has to do is make a creation and teach it everything they know and give them the book to make their creation and do that same thing.
I think she was supposed to a daughter to him, not a wife. Notice how he took the time to show her the place and teach her what she needed to know, even though she was unable to reciprocate his affection or do anything for him. It's what parents do. They take care of us and when we are finally able to understand and appreciate them, it's often time for them to leave us.
That touched me so hard when I realized it was his daughter. It's the unfinished cycle of life. That's why she was unresponsive at first, just like a child, her mind has to be build and once it's done you can have a brief moment of conscience with your parent before they are gone. I also love the moment when he closed his eyes while playing. He closes them and gives it his all because he doesn't have time to do it again. Truly the most magnificent short I ever saw. If I ever lose my memory, I want to see it again. I don't think something will ever make me feel like it again.
this is how life feels. doing “what we’re supposed to” until our time runs out just so another person can do the same thing, and we’re told we’re doing something noble. as The Maker finds out in this, the only true form of escape is self-expression
This kinda reminds me of the way an artist puts their soul into each piece so that in a way after they die they stay alive through their creations... maybe in the same way the people who made this film put their soul to it😌
Meraki Greek meraki [may-rah-kee] (adjective) This is a word that modern Greeks often use to describe doing something with soul, creativity, or love -- when you put "something of yourself" into what you're doing, whatever it may be. Meraki is often used to describe cooking or preparing a meal, but it can also mean arranging a room, choosing decorations, or setting an elegant table.
I was amazed by this video 10 years ago, I was 13. And after reviewing it after so much time, I can't watch it without tears. This short story touched me to the core. Both then and now. I see it as a reflection of our lives. We are born, we work to leave behind descendants, we live for the sake of others and we devote so little time to ourselves. But life is so short... And only love brings life to our hearts. And, of course, music. Many thanks to the author, the creators of this wonderful cartoon that has sunk into my heart forever. I wish happiness and love to everyone who reads this comment and good luck in life❤
This is 11 years old and I only found it today, but it is just on time. Serendipitous. Art touches a place in your soul that can’t speak for itself and springs forth. Everyone interprets it differently and sees something in it that speaks directly to them. Your piece was so beautiful, it’s so concise and yet at the end I burst into tears. Time is fleeting. We have such a small window to create something that touches. You have created exactly that. From my heart to yours. Thank you 🤍.
This video was one of the reasons I became a violinist. I have played for 5 years now and have made it to second chair of the highest orchestra in my high school and am even considering playing in college. This beautiful piece has literally changed my life. Thank you. Update: I'm now the 2nd best violinist in my school (next year once the 1st chair graduates I'll be at the top). I play French horn, Mellophone, and Trombone in jazz band. I'm section leader of the horns and am going to be drum major of my marching band. I'm gonna go do music for a living. I want to play music for the rest of my life. This piece changed my world. Incredible.
“What would happen if I just stop the hourglass or make a system that would transport the sand in the top part without rotating the hourglass?” Then, depending on the answer, my bunny would fight for his own life.
In my opinion, this story represents the cycle of human life: when a new generation comes to the world, it aquires the whole knowledge and skills of its parents, gives its greatest efforts to develop it, bring the progeny to the world and convey futher all the wisdom to the youth. When at the end it comes time for elderly to go, they are replaced, and the cycle goes on, yet since the prehistory.
This is such an amazingly interesting world right here, an endless cycle of makers, presumably never ending just to make themselves once more. And the animation is stellar, so fluid yet with that stop motion timeless charm An absolute gem Not even mentioning the character design, love that
If you're interested in going deeper into the world, be sure to check out the follow-up book called The Magnum Opus. More info here - bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus
Moral of the story: Keep alive the wisdom of your ancestors! Build your family and pass on the ‘great work’, so that everything that was done before your generation will not be lost.
I watched this for the first time like 6 years ago, and i still come back here from time to time, everything about this creation is amazing, no matter how many times i see it.
@@professorcontrol9708 based on the synopsis for the book thats a sequel to this, its seems they do not die when time runs out, but are taken away to live with the rest of the maker community, thats as far as i know.
I remember seeing this for the first time in elementary and being absolutely fascinated by it. So creepy but beautiful. I loved it. I come back every few years when the maker comes to visit my mind. I’m 17 now. I genuinely think this film has been the biggest influence in why im completely obsessed with stop motion animation and this creepy/dark but not horror art style. I love it!!!
Oh my gosh same!! When I first saw it when I was 10 I remember wanting to make my very own little creature because I absolutely fell in love with their design.
First watched this when I was in seventh grade. Now, coming back to it, it's almost like watching a completely different production. The artistic peculiarities are almost twice as fascinating as they were when I lasted visited.
First saw this when I was 11. Now at 20, I'm still in awe of all the artistic little details of not only the characters, but the story. This masterpiece is so impactful that 9 years later, to this day, I can still imagine that hourglass flipping and feel how I felt when I first watched it. Incredible.
Its texture is the best one I've seen in a short film on TH-cam. However, character's expression is not the best one I've see in a short film. I got its deep meaning, it's amazing, but I don't think everybody is able to easily understand how deep the main idea is embed on character's actions.
The Violin. The sound effects. The Stop-motion. Everything about this is (in my opinion) absolutely perfect. This is hands down the BEST animation I’ve seen.
@@Nowhajajajs foutu américain inculte vous avez une vrai création devant vos yeux ,résultat : aucune culture pour en parler ....un drame ,et c'est ces gens qui dirigent le monde , on est foutu !
To me, this video is a great example of parenting. Parents put all the time they have into nurturing us, loving us, and educating us. And they're always looking at the clock because it reminds them of their limited time to be with us. And to prepare us for the world. And when they're gone. It's up to us to restart the cycle all over again.
The lesson of the show is that we must cherish our time with our loved ones, because we might not know if they will still be with us in the upcoming days.
6 Years have past, and it's still my favorite video of all times. I would just like to thank you and Paul Halley for the arrengment. It, and so you, are in my heart. Really thank you for that.
This short perfectly encapsulates the human condition of picking up the tools of the ones before us time running out scurrying to leave others better off
I saw this when I was younger feeling disturbed of how everything looked, I come back after several years and it still weirds me out but in a good way. I admire the work behind the scenes 👌
I get your message, but i dont think that memento mori fits into this story. This is a story of a never ending cycle, which in itself means that death isn't really important for these two characters. They spend their whole life trying to rebuilt one another, living numerous lifes in the process, or at least thats how i understood this.
I suppose it depends on how a person interprets it. Art brings out something from the viewer (or listener), and that's a pretty good means of determining art from all the pretenders that try to hog the spotlight. As a father of three, I see in this the drive to be a part of the creative process, to bring those we sire to the point where they're able to take the book (so to speak), and do what they have been taught to do. I think it's significant that the male didn't immediately stumble on music as the awakening catalyst, leading me to think that he might have been brought to life by a different means. Like with my children, we all have to find that thing (or things) that will give meaning and purpose to the next generation. It's only then that we can find our own completion. Oh, and we're always under the clock, as this so aptly illustrates.
Well 11yrs old and this is the first time I've seen it, Im 63 and still get totally mesmerised by things like this. It was totally enchanting and left me wanting more. Just beautiful, thanku everyone involved for creating this wonderful production and this delightful lil creature who by the way stole my heart. I've subscribed and im now off to explore your world 🥰 Thanku very much x
It's not a random detail, they probably have that shot just for the purpose of showing the reflection,so the viewer can tell she is watching her while he's playing the violin.
Coming back to this beautiful masterpiece, what I had never noticed was the message it holds. We may look like we have a long time, but it’s possible our end is closer than we fear. When making an accomplishment, it must be passed on to those who need that chance of life. I just read the book since my friend found it in a library near our town and we both really love the video and the book. I notice you also keep up to date with everyone’s comments and it warms my heart to see how after nearly 12 years. A masterpiece should get even more recognition for the story and how life be sometimes. 💜
My mom showed me this video when I was probably eight, and it was one of those memories that stuck with me but I had no way to reference back to. I stumbled across this by chance. I remembered the story as being really impactful, and it still is, not to mention that the animation is fantastic. Thanks for giving me weird nostalgia and an awesome short film!
I love the details you put into this short. To the eyes slightest movement, to the whole scenario and environment. Truly a masterpiece. Really does something to me I cannot describe. It's beautiful. Great stop-motion short.
The purest expresion of love is give someone the your time without knowing if will be corresponded. My heart melts when he reads the books even if she is not alive. Like the parents who do not give up on a disable child, or a son/daugther caring a parents with Alzehimer. Thank you for doing such piece of art that I continue watching after years
1:29 and 1:35 are so adorable, he appears to have fun while making her 🥰 Overall this little masterpiece broke me, I couldn't stop thinking about it for a few days straight. Confusion,fear of running out of time then curiosity and the rush of inspiration, feeling of hopelessness when his work doesn't pay off yet not giving up, the joy of closure and affection, then calmness and making peace with death, ,sadness after him passing away and her confusion and fear of running out of time again - the circle begins again. All these little emotions closed in 5 minutes. I'm in love with these bunnies. Brilliant.
So hapy to read you enjoyed the film so much. If you're interested, you can dive deeper into the world of The Makers with the follow-up book. Take a look here for more info - bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus
If I was one of them, it would look like the ugliest thing because I rushed, or it would be unfinished because I keep redoing it because it looks ugly.
I encourage anyone who really understands the meaning of this piece of wisdom, to forgive the people who dislike this: perhaps is they simply cannot face the - undeniably hard - truth that other ones suspect - or perhaps even realize - about life and transcendence. It is already difficult in life for a common good person, to save and keep a humble legacy and make others receive it. .. ... but if you even try to enhance that heritage, the only chance you have for achieving that, is to become a genius, a leader, or probably both, and that gets so difficult as becoming one in a million in the right way.
There are lots of degenerate children on this platform, or better say on the entire internet. They fear reality so their only defense against it is to be negative about it. Often when someone says the truth they call you a hater, abuser etc even tho the irony is they are those exact things. Later when that "told you so" moment comes they pull a victim card like it will magically justify their ignorant and idiotic way of life and somehow change anything. The damage has been done and the only enemy is your own self not being a realist, accepting facts and using common sense. Same thing with disslikes, you are being negative about someone's creativity and message, that is it, you can't undone the damage, you have spoken who you are.
if you think this video is beautiful you need to buy the book! its recaps the video in the beginning and continues on what happens afterwords. there is so much more.
Want to shed more tears? Read our book that answers all your questions about this film. Don't worry, there's a happy ending, promise :) th-cam.com/video/8aCT4sQMwR4/w-d-xo.html
edit: tldr there was long (and I guess bit cringy) comment I made months ago. Right now things are getting better, I find lots of psychical comfort in any form of art (including this animation, I still love it beyond any measures), doing creative stuff helps me cope with bad things that happen (even if most of things I made look...awful) and I hope You all can find same relief in music, paintings, movies ect. Thank you for your support, strangers from the internet.
Oh my god... so good. The Maker's design is one of my favourite designs ever, the music is stellar, and the animation is fantastic, keep up the good work!
I love the 'wrongness' of this whole thing, like things not being completely level and just odd angles all around. The set reminds me of Little Nightmares. I wonder if the makers of that watched this.
I watched this for the first time in highscool about 10 years ago and while I understood the message then, it really hits home now that I live on my own away from my parents. ❤️
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 💙✨
It seems like they keep on bringing each other to life for spending that two overlapping minutes together. I know the popular interpretation is that each doll makes a new doll. But I like this interpretation of mine. Keeping one's love alive Even if it's just two mins of togetherness each time
@@zealouscreative thanks I thought that too.... Btw this is the best stop motion short film I have ever Seen undoubtly! This has also inspired me to work on something similar. God bless you guys stay safe!
So glad the film has been an inspiration. By the way, if you're a reader, you may be interested in checking out the book that continues this story and dives deeper in this world. We find out what's going on 'outside' the workshop and the reason for their existence! More info here - bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus
wow... why do they exist if all they do is make themselves, meet their creation, then die... oh, wait. That is literally how real life works. We are born, make another, then see them after a while, then die. It's a lot to take in, and it sounds depressing, but true. It never ends, either. That's just what I think, so you can think anything else about it.
I also have some questions. What if they run out of materials? did anyone notice the moustache on the creator on 1:34? Where do the materials come from? Is there an outside world for them? What do the creators turn into when their time is up?
i like to think they exist to fill the emptyness the previous creature left by trying to recreate it, as for the what if they run out of materials, you see at the end it resets the workshop, i believe it also resets all the materials
I just wanna say, This story is a part of my heart, I watch this ATLEAST once a week, I've been learning to play Winter on my violin, I even bought Zyex strings for my violin to get the right sound. I've bought the book, and I show this to everyone important in my life. I walk around my house singing winter "Duh DUH DUH DUN DUN BA Duh duh DUH duh duh DUm Ba duh dum bum Da" ALL THE TIME. I don't know how or why it means so much to me but it does.
Hey! I asked for the book many Christmas’ before as a kid and loved it! The writing and story was beautiful. Thank you to everyone behind these masterpieces!
We're really happy to hear you enjoyed it! If you ever feel like sharing your thoughts in a review, it would mean a lot and help others discover the book too.
This is one of the greatest stop-motion works of all time. All of the details. The implied worldbuilding. The reveal at the end. There is absolutely no dialogue but the story is still communicated so well. Animation truly is storytelling through motion, with this short being a prime example. I have nothing to criticize this short about. Any grievances anybody could have about this animation comes down to a matter of taste and personal opinion. Objectively speaking, this is effectively a perfect work of art.
I saw this years and years ago. I may have been in high school at the time. It never left me in all that time. Thank you for creating and sharing this.
I remember watching this for the first time years ago and tearing up a bit over these weird rabbit creatures. It still packs a hard punch all these years later tbh.
I've seen this animation time and time again over the last few years, and every time I find something new to be amazed by. Something that my younger self would not have noticed. While its been said countlessly by others smarter than myself, I adore the animation, sound design, music and lore of this short film. There is so much work and love poured into these five minutes. There's also a sort of melancholic dread to it all. The Makers only have a short time span. And in that time span, they only have enough time to create a new Maker, teach and love it, before they die. The hourglass flips, and now that new Maker must make another one of itself. There's so much stress, and panic, to pump out a new Maker before time runs out. They don't get to enjoy life for themselves, to create art in the way of illustration or music or literature, the Makers' only goal is progeny. They only get a taste of what they could do, but never get to savor it. While for them this might be a perfect existence, as they're none the wiser to what they're missing, from an outsider looking in I feel so sorry for them.
Thank you for coming back to our film over the years. Your melancholic take on the film is certainly one way to look at it, but this is our perspective: The Maker explores the preciousness of our moments on earth, the short time we have with loved ones, and the enjoyment of one’s life’s work and purpose. In their fleeting existence, our characters experience joy, love, hard work, purpose, loss, and loneliness. The other thing to note is that we're just commenting on this film in isolation, but there's a much bigger lore surrounding these creatures which we explore in our follow-up book, The Magnum Opus. You can find out more info about it here - bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus
Your observations are spot on. It’s just like human life. We are born after being made by our parents, then we look and observe just what we are supposed to be doing and then we begin procreating , just as our parents did. We end up figuring out that life is so very short so we work feverishly to try to make our “creation” as beautiful and as loved as possible. We show it art and creativity and life as best as we can and as quickly as we can, for by that time we realize just what little time we have to do everything that needs done. Then we see the last of our grains of sand drop down the nape of life’s hourglass and then we’re gone, leaving our “creation” to figure out everything that we did and to move on to the next “creation”. Some people might see all of this as pointless and just a waste and not want to be part of this cycle because of the seeming hopelessness of it all. But there is absolutely nothing useless or hopeless or pointless about it. It is all a matter of natural life cycle and a beautiful creation continually renewing and making a completely different experience, look, and feel during each cycle. Every one of them is complete and finished by time the last grain of sand drops. The perfect timing and beauty made during that timing makes it even more hopeful and lovely as the anticipation of the next one grows and makes the observer want more. Maybe this is what God feels as He watches us procreate and raise our own children? The terrible things some people do to each other make Him terribly sad and angry that we do such things, but the fact that at least most of us, the “Makers”, show our “creation” the beauty and art and love of life and then we move on and make room for ours to do even more and to create something even more unique and beautiful and give hope for so many more in the future. This, I’m sure, makes God quite happy and He gives us love and support in our “Maker” time. 😃
@@zealouscreativeI’m DEFINITELY going to be purchasing this book. Your work is absolutely incredible and just the sampling I’ve had the pleasure of partaking of in this short film has left me wanting so much more. So I can hardly wait to experience the book. It is a great honor to have the opportunity to speak directly to one of the “Makers” of this masterpiece. Now I will go and read of this lore in the book. And, by the way, I’m retired and I do a LOT of reading, but there are definitely certain books and written works (There definitely is a difference) that really catch my attention and find a special place in my soul and heart and I have a feeling that your book is going to be one of those. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to this art form. You and all that worked on this, including the book, are masters of your art form and it is an immense pleasure to have stumbled across this. I was beginning to have one of those frustrating and down days and then I happened upon this and my day has been better ever since. This showed me that I need to focus and bear down on what really matters and love every minute of every day. Grumbling or feeling down and frustrated sometimes is extremely difficult to climb out of, but then I see something like your wonderful work and it gives me a lifeline to grab onto and show me just what I’m supposed to have my eyes and my mind on. Again, thank you for your hard work and dedication. I can very much tell that there is a passion in you for this kind of work and it has made you leave the world a bit better place than you found it. 😃
I’ve just now finished the Magnum Opus book and absolutely LOVED it. So much of everything in it and I loved the suspense elements in it. I won’t say any more than this about it because I don’t want to give any spoilers. It’s just an excellent story that VERY much expands on the Maker video. It’s amazing what a story was made from it. Any of you that haven’t read the Magnum Opus book yet absolutely need to get it and read it. Get the hardcover copy, too. It has a beautiful cover and is so nice to hold in your hands. I just love mine. MANY kudos to Chris & Chris Kezelos for their excellent writing and story telling. I’ll definitely be reading this book more than once. ✌️😃
This is such a beautiful film. There wasn't a moment I got bored. I watched this a few times and each time I understood the meaning more and more, absolutely incredible. I believe this story is a representation of how our lives are just an endless cycle and it repeats and repeats and we take each day for granted.
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After this video, I immediately bought the book. I waited for the book to ship and I was as excited as a little girl waiting for a puppy to come home.
I finished the book in 3 days and my god, it was one of THE BEST thing I've ever read my entire life.
Thank you, Zealous Creative. I'm really looking forward to similar future project.
Wow, what a great review-thanks! We recently released a graphic novel follow-up to our other short film, Zero. Check it out here: bit.ly/Zero-The-Beginning
Zealous Creative i bought it on Amazon JP and gave it a 5 stars review ;)
Sorry, but can you tell me the name of the book? I’m really interested in it.
Thank you a lot!
Ignacio Medina it's called The Magnum Opus, you can find it in description of this video
Book?!??
Dude it's been 11 years and this is still a masterpiece
And they are still hearting and replying to comments! so slay
I watched this when I was little and I just now found out theres a part 2 book
This one has always stuck with me.
Una que obra!!!!
bro this man just been born 3 minutes ago and he rockin that violin
SassyLlama Boi lmao tbh tho
True Ling Ling
To think that the one he made is going to have to do them violin skills
That's a power of heredity.
@@pembe116 Although I do wonder what twoset would say about his fingering skills (or lack thereof)
Honestly, this is such a sad story. Their entire short life is spent working and desperately hoping for a friend while fighting their extinction.
They don’t die when they disappear, according to the book they just get teleported to outside the workshop
:(
I haven't read the book but if they're hoping for a friend why doesn't the previous creator just make one more since he seemed to have nearly half of the time left when he finished the first one.
@@SC-zl6gs that is exactly what I thought too!!
You mean like... real life? Lol
- This video is like a black hole.
- No matter how hard you try, YT always finds a way to bring you back here
Crazy
Hey, buddy.
It just did to me
I bookmarked it and visit it and share it with quite some frequency.
When 5 minutes tells a story better than most 90 minute movies, you know its special
SHUT THE FK OFF!
@@xxxHilDeGaNxxx don't be a sad panda!
@@WharGhoul_ a sad panda? what do you mean? are you asuming my gender?
@@xxxHilDeGaNxxx yes ma'am I am
@@xxxHilDeGaNxxx sorry man
The fact that this guy is still puting hearts and replying comments after 8 years is amazing
He did it again
What a legend
R/madlad
This girl
well it just shows that its all part of a cycle in some way or another. just boiled down in to one artsy nugget of stop motions animation.
This is honestly a pretty sad, vicious cycle.
You mean the cycle of life?
MattyDove no, more like the cycle of being created by your partner/SO/maker and then only having the amount of time in the hourglass to recreate your said counterpart before you perish, then the same goes for your counterpart after the time is up.
Not really. I don't want to spoil anything but you really should read the book. The link to get it is in the description.
They get to be together, to look forward to that. Many people toil endlessly and never get to 3:41, they get that moment over and over
Yes just living for 3 minutes only there to create another of your kind, no one there to love you and praise you... I can’t imagine
How can people find this piece of art even remotely creepy or nightmare inducing?This has to be one of the best and most beautiful animations I’ve ever seen.There’s also brilliant music to back it up.
Bueno, eso es por qué muchos la vimos de niños y los personajes se veían algo inquietantes, además la atmósfera genera un aura de misterio que genera más inqietud. Pero bueno ví esto por primera vez cuando estaba en primero de primaria creo, y ahora tengo casi 16 años y ahora que lo vuelvo a ver me parece una obra realmente hermosa, aún sigo pensando en los posibles significados que podría tener
It is super creepy.
@@mapron1nobody cares what you think vladimir
The animation is very well made and i can't even imagine how many hours of work must have been put into this, but none of that's the creepy part. Just imagine what it would be like to live for about a day, and within that time all you would be good for and the most you could accomplish is to create and animate another one of your kind. The ending hit hard for me, especially considering that the second character realized this as well, that they are basically purposeless. That really existential moment of the clock ticking would be overwhelming to any of us.
If any of them failed to make a new one, who knows what would happen, if the time's up before one of them finish and they perish without anything to show for it, the entirity of their legacy could turn to dust, because there would be nobody left animated. Who knows, maybe i read the situation all wrong, but that's the beauty of the lack of context.
Overall, i agree. This isn't scary, nor nightmare-inducing. It's just cold and suspenseful, that's all.
Its because of the mask. Its pretty clear.
This honestly pretty sad though, to keep a species alive they must continue to remake others only to have a few minutes with one another
Canis Mortem Seems a lot like real life actually.
@@adammartinez8794 yes! Men real lfe in the actually.
I dont know, you start out with someone who loves you who gives you a goal, something to look forward to all througout your life. And in the end having achieved your goal you die in the presence of someone who loves you, whom you have now given a life purpose in return. It doesnt sound so bad to me.
Canis Mortem humanity does all the time it’s years for us not minutes
Yeah, i thought it was just him trying to make a girlfriend at first, but nah, it's more depressing than that.
My teacher made us watch this short film in fifth grade and when the plot twist came out whole class were in shock. Aw memories
Lol love ur name Dua, ik a girl with the same name as u
...What is the plot twist??
same wtf
@@atanaZion yesss i need to know
@@atanaZion pot twist is when the plot is straightforward then we knew it’s gonna end there but suddenly the story changes
9 years later, and I still find this animation to be on par with block buster films such as Coraline. Everything is so smooth and wonderfully pleasing to the eye. Also, as an added note, the book is absolutely amazing! You guys really lived up the the 'Creative" in your name.
That's high praise. Thank you! We'd really appreciate it if you left a review of the book to help spread the word!
This is my second favorite animation after destino.
А как называется книга?
Just started the book and it is interesting to note how there are a couple contrasts to this film and the opening chapter. The film implies that Allegro was unsure of how to wake Sonata (his successor) and attempted several things before consulting the book for advice. The book gives the impression he was immediately aware that music was the key to her birth.
Also love how the music in this is actually not just part of the narrative, but is actually present in the process of making, and is what Spurs Allegro on with the urgency needed to perform his task.
You can see Allegro attempting several things before consulting the book and, as a last effort, attempting to wake Sonata using music.
@calciummother re-read @NerdTrap 's comment again. He is pointing the differences between the short and the book
I was about to comment the same, in the book the creation process has notable differences
Ty 4 this insight since im not a musician i cant reach that lvl of interpretation. But instead going 4 a more poetic way to take it showing how the circle of life goes and how humanity survives doing a tranference of knowledge but art is what make us want to live. At least that was my take.
This cycle is so sad. So basically what the creature has to do is make a creation and teach it everything they know and give them the book to make their creation and do that same thing.
This cycle is so sad. So basically what happened is that the creature has to do is make a creation and teach you everything they know and give them the book to make their creation and do the same thing in a cycle.
This cycle is so sad. So basically what the creature has to do is make a creation and teach it everything they know and give them the book to make their creation and do that same thing.
Sounds exactly like life itself.
note to young zoomers and alphas: beings of higher consciousness can break the cycle.
Did I just start a trend-
Did anyone else notice that the closer he was to bringing her alive the more he smiled
I'm glad you noticed :)
Brooke Kennedy oh I just re-watched it to see it and yeah. Beautiful
Brooke Kennedy The saddest part was when he finished. He had to disappear.
ARMYs are everywhere ARMYYYYY ;)
Oh man holy kook oh holy shit hiiiii!!! NICE TO MEET U!
Years ago, I thought they both were a couple and they were making each other over and over again even if they could only meet for a few seconds.
They aren’t? I think that’s a beautiful way of seeing it
@@thetomfooler3192 Well said.
@@thetomfooler3192 it’s supposed to be a Father and daughter but it is a cool way of seeing it
Same
Mmh
I love how Allegro (I assume that's the Maker's name) slowly begins to smile as he creates the next Maker
Thank you for reading the book!
@@zealouscreative AAAA I LOVED IT SO MUCHHHHH
As a violinist and horror enthusiast, i approve of this short film
That’s so cool, do you have a favourite composition
you have to be a good one to feel the 100%
cYa!.
I think she was supposed to a daughter to him, not a wife. Notice how he took the time to show her the place and teach her what she needed to know, even though she was unable to reciprocate his affection or do anything for him. It's what parents do. They take care of us and when we are finally able to understand and appreciate them, it's often time for them to leave us.
@Mr.Wrapped Hat you mean deep?
@Mr.Wrapped Hat you dont need to apologize lol
That entire paragraph couldn't be any more sad
That's really pondering
That touched me so hard when I realized it was his daughter. It's the unfinished cycle of life.
That's why she was unresponsive at first, just like a child, her mind has to be build and once it's done you can have a brief moment of conscience with your parent before they are gone.
I also love the moment when he closed his eyes while playing. He closes them and gives it his all because he doesn't have time to do it again.
Truly the most magnificent short I ever saw. If I ever lose my memory, I want to see it again. I don't think something will ever make me feel like it again.
Great story, great characters, beautiful execution.
Aaayyyy
@@fulcrumlives8575 ayyyyyyy
@@M_leahy ayyyy got any new lightsabers to add to your collection?
Yo dud3! Me and my dad used to watch you religiously!
Wait! You here?!
this is how life feels. doing “what we’re supposed to” until our time runs out just so another person can do the same thing, and we’re told we’re doing something noble. as The Maker finds out in this, the only true form of escape is self-expression
This kinda reminds me of the way an artist puts their soul into each piece so that in a way after they die they stay alive through their creations... maybe in the same way the people who made this film put their soul to it😌
Meraki
Greek
meraki [may-rah-kee] (adjective)
This is a word that modern Greeks often use to describe doing something with soul, creativity, or love -- when you put "something of yourself" into what you're doing, whatever it may be. Meraki is often used to describe cooking or preparing a meal, but it can also mean arranging a room, choosing decorations, or setting an elegant table.
Yes! Very odd concept! Weird creature. But we all are! However, my soul felt it!
I was amazed by this video 10 years ago, I was 13. And after reviewing it after so much time, I can't watch it without tears. This short story touched me to the core. Both then and now. I see it as a reflection of our lives. We are born, we work to leave behind descendants, we live for the sake of others and we devote so little time to ourselves. But life is so short... And only love brings life to our hearts. And, of course, music. Many thanks to the author, the creators of this wonderful cartoon that has sunk into my heart forever. I wish happiness and love to everyone who reads this comment and good luck in life❤
We're so happy to hear you've found our film again after so many years and that it left such an impact ❤️
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Disturbing yet beautiful (and true in regards to our frail, fleeting, futile lives...)
So this is a never ending cycle of creation
Yes
Yes but I believe they are trapped in the cycle, unable to escape. (just what I read from the end.)
Your aikon is kowai in Japan
swigitty swooty I'm coming for the booty Until Ario’s turn
swigitty swooty I'm coming for the booty Until Ario’s turn
This is 11 years old and I only found it today, but it is just on time. Serendipitous.
Art touches a place in your soul that can’t speak for itself and springs forth. Everyone interprets it differently and sees something in it that speaks directly to them.
Your piece was so beautiful, it’s so concise and yet at the end I burst into tears. Time is fleeting. We have such a small window to create something that touches. You have created exactly that. From my heart to yours.
Thank you 🤍.
This video was one of the reasons I became a violinist. I have played for 5 years now and have made it to second chair of the highest orchestra in my high school and am even considering playing in college. This beautiful piece has literally changed my life. Thank you.
Update: I'm now the 2nd best violinist in my school (next year once the 1st chair graduates I'll be at the top). I play French horn, Mellophone, and Trombone in jazz band. I'm section leader of the horns and am going to be drum major of my marching band. I'm gonna go do music for a living. I want to play music for the rest of my life. This piece changed my world. Incredible.
Congrats on the success. We're so happy to hear it.
bro same, i started back in 6th grade and now im pushing my 5th year :)
This video helped inspire me to do animation as a career (And some other short videos as well)
From this animation, halo soundtracks and a 90s movie called black dog I have wanted to play the violin so bad
Update???
How the HELL am I just seeing this now, nearly 7 years after it was released? This is beautiful.
Same buddy same
I'm asking the same question
Same☹️
Wait what is this?
*Laughs in discovering this almost 5 years ago and re-discovering this again.*
This came out 10 years ago.
Why am I just discovering this? It’s wonderful!
That little mustache gag at 1:35 is a great touch!
The TH-cam algorithm
If you like stop motion animation. I found an amazing animation by a small Japanese group. The video is called Hidari. It’s here on TH-cam.
Same here!
I remember watching this in primary school and making a puppet based of it
This is my worst fear, living in endless loop
Welcome to quarantine, it can sometimes feel like it
No bro, its ok, just realize what is life about on the time, and do all the posible to guide your son, Thats Will be all:)
Well if one of the rabbits fail to make a new one then the loop will end
Same
Now she must make the next in line what a short life
Doctor: You have 3 minutes and 55 seconds left to live
Bunny:
4:20 then xD
“What would happen if I just stop the hourglass or make a system that would transport the sand in the top part without rotating the hourglass?”
Then, depending on the answer, my bunny would fight for his own life.
KKKKKKKK
5:30
I need VODKA
In my opinion, this story represents the cycle of human life: when a new generation comes to the world, it aquires the whole knowledge and skills of its parents, gives its greatest efforts to develop it, bring the progeny to the world and convey futher all the wisdom to the youth. When at the end it comes time for elderly to go, they are replaced, and the cycle goes on, yet since the prehistory.
I felt the same
And it means that you should add something
Spot on. Good job.
I think you nailed it. Although art is open for interpretation, as a parent, these were my thoughts as well.
@@Aegelis Another thing to point out is how writing systems allowed mankind to pass on information from previous generations.
This is such an amazingly interesting world right here, an endless cycle of makers, presumably never ending just to make themselves once more.
And the animation is stellar, so fluid yet with that stop motion timeless charm
An absolute gem
Not even mentioning the character design, love that
If you're interested in going deeper into the world, be sure to check out the follow-up book called The Magnum Opus. More info here - bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus
Moral of the story: Keep alive the wisdom of your ancestors! Build your family and pass on the ‘great work’, so that everything that was done before your generation will not be lost.
Make something of your own too...so that someone else can carry it...Apple
💜
I thought it was the opposite lol
Martin Castillo ☯️
Well that's sadly often forgotten. People like to rather remember the negative than the positive
I watched this for the first time like 6 years ago, and i still come back here from time to time, everything about this creation is amazing, no matter how many times i see it.
Thanks for watching. If you're a reader, you may like to check out the book that expands upon this story - bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus
@@zealouscreative Im brazilian, so I speak portuguese, do you have the book in this language??
I like this but its sad they cant be together
They were, even for a moment.
@@professorcontrol9708 based on the synopsis for the book thats a sequel to this, its seems they do not die when time runs out, but are taken away to live with the rest of the maker community, thats as far as i know.
She wasn’t made as a partner, she was made to continue the cycle
so you're implying that she was made to be a partner?
what better partner than one who can bring you back?
No matter how much time passes, I'm still coming back to see this masterpiece 💕
It's time to read the book! Check out the details here - bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus
What Is the name
literally me too
Hatsune Miku!!
❤
I remember seeing this for the first time in elementary and being absolutely fascinated by it. So creepy but beautiful. I loved it. I come back every few years when the maker comes to visit my mind. I’m 17 now. I genuinely think this film has been the biggest influence in why im completely obsessed with stop motion animation and this creepy/dark but not horror art style. I love it!!!
Congrats 😁
Oh my gosh same!! When I first saw it when I was 10 I remember wanting to make my very own little creature because I absolutely fell in love with their design.
Nice, It's been the same for me
Juanis the word you’re looking for is macabre. Stay creepy, you’re alright but for fucks sake get it together, kid.
This is my first time watching it (I’m 10) and it’s sad but after thinking about it I kinda feel happy I don’t now why though
and it makes you wonder who made the FIRST doll
God XD
the guy who made the puppets for the animation.
Rcpravelo March071994 in the story not the real behind the scenes.
Rcpravelo March071994 plus it was a women who made the doll.
Tae Oh Yesss!!!
First watched this when I was in seventh grade. Now, coming back to it, it's almost like watching a completely different production. The artistic peculiarities are almost twice as fascinating as they were when I lasted visited.
Let’s all appreciate the other rabbit taking the time to make the OThER rabbit a small vest.
It empathises woman energy care more about making something beautiful rather than something just functional.
First saw this when I was 11. Now at 20, I'm still in awe of all the artistic little details of not only the characters, but the story. This masterpiece is so impactful that 9 years later, to this day, I can still imagine that hourglass flipping and feel how I felt when I first watched it. Incredible.
X2 amigo
Give the book a read! Magnum Opus, seek and you shall find.
3ds moment?
Honestly, in my opinion, this is one of the best youtube videos ever made.
So true I agree 100% !
Yeah! Why not? ^w^
Nah I think 69 is the best
Its texture is the best one I've seen in a short film on TH-cam.
However, character's expression is not the best one I've see in a short film.
I got its deep meaning, it's amazing, but I don't think everybody is able to easily understand how deep the main idea is embed on character's actions.
it's is
It’s honestly the epitome of the story of our lives. It’s as soon as we figure out how to make another one of us that we are gone.
The Violin. The sound effects. The Stop-motion. Everything about this is (in my opinion) absolutely perfect. This is hands down the BEST animation I’ve seen.
Je confirme : cette animation et son propos sont d’une finesse extrême. Très poignant. Une émotion rare.
Searched "creepy rabbit with hourglass"
Wasn't disappointed.
I just searched up stuffed rabbit with violin lol
@@prettypants4824 I had seen the video before, but forgot the title
666 likes ur welcome 😊
@@Nowhajajajs foutu américain inculte vous avez une vrai création devant vos yeux ,résultat : aucune culture pour en parler ....un drame ,et c'est ces gens qui dirigent le monde , on est foutu !
Creepy? He's adorable!
To me, this video is a great example of parenting. Parents put all the time they have into nurturing us, loving us, and educating us. And they're always looking at the clock because it reminds them of their limited time to be with us. And to prepare us for the world. And when they're gone. It's up to us to restart the cycle all over again.
The best way to honor your old ones is to take good care of your young ones
The way I gasped at the ending! And the animation style is AWESOME
The lesson of the show is that we must cherish our time with our loved ones, because we might not know if they will still be with us in the upcoming days.
The book doesn't really say that, beautiful way of interpreting the animation though.
Spoiler they don't die they just get moved somewhere else
@@bored4066 where can I find the book, intrigued doesn’t even begin to describe my feelings
There is no guarantee that we'll all live to an old age, I agree with what you said
wronnnggg
@@jackhogan1174 in the description I think
6 Years have past, and it's still my favorite video of all times.
I would just like to thank you and Paul Halley for the arrengment.
It, and so you, are in my heart. Really thank you for that.
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Luk Com. J
This short perfectly encapsulates the human condition of picking up the tools of the ones before us time running out scurrying to leave others better off
11 years ago and still one of the best videos anyone can see ❤🖤
The fact that they made this bunny puppet has more bow control than many of the people who fake playing violin today is actually really funny
Two set? 😮
@@thedovehandsoap1600 was just about to comment that lol! Ling Ling wannabe!
@@fionafrog7687 Oui oui 😏
Read that as bowel control at first. 🤣🤣🤣
I saw this when I was younger feeling disturbed of how everything looked, I come back after several years and it still weirds me out but in a good way. I admire the work behind the scenes 👌
me senti igual !!!
He's kinda cute in a way...! Uwu
omg, and what is the malnourished giant doing here? you know the battle cats are also locked in an neverending loop of battling and winning.
Use your time wisely, and pass along what you know. Memento mori.
I get your message, but i dont think that memento mori fits into this story. This is a story of a never ending cycle, which in itself means that death isn't really important for these two characters. They spend their whole life trying to rebuilt one another, living numerous lifes in the process, or at least thats how i understood this.
I thought it just represented the futility of existence...
I know I’m sad
@@octopustophat9053 I am just saying what made more sense to me. As it is a message about how existence is fragile is a "deep" one as well
I suppose it depends on how a person interprets it. Art brings out something from the viewer (or listener), and that's a pretty good means of determining art from all the pretenders that try to hog the spotlight. As a father of three, I see in this the drive to be a part of the creative process, to bring those we sire to the point where they're able to take the book (so to speak), and do what they have been taught to do. I think it's significant that the male didn't immediately stumble on music as the awakening catalyst, leading me to think that he might have been brought to life by a different means. Like with my children, we all have to find that thing (or things) that will give meaning and purpose to the next generation. It's only then that we can find our own completion. Oh, and we're always under the clock, as this so aptly illustrates.
Dre Productions I have watched it but I know Latin
Well 11yrs old and this is the first time I've seen it, Im 63 and still get totally mesmerised by things like this. It was totally enchanting and left me wanting more.
Just beautiful, thanku everyone involved for creating this wonderful production and this delightful lil creature who by the way stole my heart. I've subscribed and im now off to explore your world 🥰
Thanku very much x
Thank you for watching and subscribing. I hope you were also able to watch our film, 'Zero' during your exploration of our channel.
Talk about attention to detail! you can see the reflection of him playing the violin in her eyes when they open
It's not a random detail, they probably have that shot just for the purpose of showing the reflection,so the viewer can tell she is watching her while he's playing the violin.
This was made 8 years ago
And it’s better than most clay animations nowadays
i mean not really
@@humanleader184 it really is
@@ferneagle5393 i mean im gonna be honest they havent really been getting worse though
@@ferneagle5393 not to mention some parts look a little awkward
I mean, we dont really have Clays animations that much
Coming back to this beautiful masterpiece, what I had never noticed was the message it holds. We may look like we have a long time, but it’s possible our end is closer than we fear. When making an accomplishment, it must be passed on to those who need that chance of life. I just read the book since my friend found it in a library near our town and we both really love the video and the book. I notice you also keep up to date with everyone’s comments and it warms my heart to see how after nearly 12 years. A masterpiece should get even more recognition for the story and how life be sometimes. 💜
Thank you 🥰
This Paul Halley guy literally deserves a Grammy award. This is like Vivaldi level of composition.
👏🏼👏🏼
Yeah, he's amazing. And self-taught.
@@zealouscreativehow is he doing?
Is he okay??
*when you look creepy asf but end up being cute asf*
as a pug.
Me, but just the first half
It’s just af not asf thanks
Austin Moore does it matter? lol
I thought he looked cute tho
My mom showed me this video when I was probably eight, and it was one of those memories that stuck with me but I had no way to reference back to. I stumbled across this by chance. I remembered the story as being really impactful, and it still is, not to mention that the animation is fantastic. Thanks for giving me weird nostalgia and an awesome short film!
We're so glad to hear our little film has come back into your life.
Same here! I stumbled across it one night and only just came back thanks to “the cat with hands” film weirdly enough
I love the details you put into this short. To the eyes slightest movement, to the whole scenario and environment. Truly a masterpiece. Really does something to me I cannot describe. It's beautiful. Great stop-motion short.
Out of all the times I’ve watched this I just noticed e made a cotton mustache when he filled her
Filled her. Heh
Lol.
"He filled her"
Oh no
That is one of my favorite parts.😂
Here’s the time stamp 1:35
The purest expresion of love is give someone the your time without knowing if will be corresponded. My heart melts when he reads the books even if she is not alive. Like the parents who do not give up on a disable child, or a son/daugther caring a parents with Alzehimer.
Thank you for doing such piece of art that I continue watching after years
1:29 and 1:35 are so adorable, he appears to have fun while making her 🥰
Overall this little masterpiece broke me, I couldn't stop thinking about it for a few days straight.
Confusion,fear of running out of time then curiosity and the rush of inspiration, feeling of hopelessness when his work doesn't pay off yet not giving up, the joy of closure and affection, then calmness and making peace with death, ,sadness after him passing away and her confusion and fear of running out of time again - the circle begins again.
All these little emotions closed in 5 minutes. I'm in love with these bunnies. Brilliant.
So hapy to read you enjoyed the film so much. If you're interested, you can dive deeper into the world of The Makers with the follow-up book. Take a look here for more info - bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus
@@zealouscreative this is a book?
haven’t seen this in 10 years. wow still beautiful as i remembered.
This animation was and forever will be one of my greatest inspirations to be a stop motion animator
Good luck! Can't wait to see it :)
If I was one of them I would probably have had ruined the loop
XD
Then you'd be the main character of the book
or perhaps expand the loop? make 3 instead of 1? 3 make 9? ...
Me too, among all of my siblings, I'm the stupidest one XD
If I was one of them, it would look like the ugliest thing because I rushed, or it would be unfinished because I keep redoing it because it looks ugly.
The 5.5K people that disliked this video is just jealous of your creativity.
5.6K lol
I encourage anyone who really understands the meaning of this piece of wisdom, to forgive the people who dislike this: perhaps is they simply cannot face the - undeniably hard - truth that other ones suspect - or perhaps even realize - about life and transcendence.
It is already difficult in life for a common good person, to save and keep a humble legacy and make others receive it.
..
... but if you even try to enhance that heritage, the only chance you have for achieving that, is to become a genius, a leader, or probably both, and that gets so difficult as becoming one in a million in the right way.
Maybe they were australians who tried to upvote instead
5k people who scared this faces
There are lots of degenerate children on this platform, or better say on the entire internet. They fear reality so their only defense against it is to be negative about it. Often when someone says the truth they call you a hater, abuser etc even tho the irony is they are those exact things. Later when that "told you so" moment comes they pull a victim card like it will magically justify their ignorant and idiotic way of life and somehow change anything. The damage has been done and the only enemy is your own self not being a realist, accepting facts and using common sense. Same thing with disslikes, you are being negative about someone's creativity and message, that is it, you can't undone the damage, you have spoken who you are.
Still one of the best short films I've ever saw. 11 years and still give me chills. So beautiful.
It's 2019. i still click, i still cry, don't know why. This is just so pure i still don't know how to explain how i feel about it 😭
if you think this video is beautiful you need to buy the book!
its recaps the video in the beginning and continues on what happens afterwords. there is so much more.
zzzSleepyBear OfEarth What’s the book called?
Chris Moeller The Magnum Opus, you can buy it on Amazon
I do the same. Years pass and I tend to come back to this video. And it also makes me cry
it's a direct reflection of real life. We create imitations of ourselves only to have a short time with them and leave them.
I fancy how hard it was to match the pace music of violin with the stop motion action. RESPECT
This is so simple but so intense. I'm crying.
Want to shed more tears? Read our book that answers all your questions about this film. Don't worry, there's a happy ending, promise :) th-cam.com/video/8aCT4sQMwR4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks! I will :))
Zealous Creative BEST
I absolutely adore 2:50.
Caelen Crowl same!
This guy is amazing. 12 years and he’s still replying to comments.
While people still watch and comment, we'll always be around to respond!
edit: tldr there was long (and I guess bit cringy) comment I made months ago. Right now things are getting better, I find lots of psychical comfort in any form of art (including this animation, I still love it beyond any measures), doing creative stuff helps me cope with bad things that happen (even if most of things I made look...awful) and I hope You all can find same relief in music, paintings, movies ect.
Thank you for your support, strangers from the internet.
Thank you, for the thoughtful comment.
your words r so beautiful, I will use them for writing an essay for school about this cartoon))
You're seriously only 19 and u wrote that? Amazing.
Wow this almost brought me tears like you should really write a book or something your words are so educated like I can’t even explain
D E E P
Oh my god... so good. The Maker's design is one of my favourite designs ever, the music is stellar, and the animation is fantastic, keep up the good work!
All that's left now if for you to read the book! bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus 📕
@@zealouscreative i will definitely!!
I love the 'wrongness' of this whole thing, like things not being completely level and just odd angles all around. The set reminds me of Little Nightmares. I wonder if the makers of that watched this.
The wrongness would be opinionative.
@@jdulast i think they just mean the angles aren’t exact and things are slightly tilted. I think that’s what makes it so perfect
I was also a little off-put by the realistic teeth
I watched this for the first time in highscool about 10 years ago and while I understood the message then, it really hits home now that I live on my own away from my parents. ❤️
stopmotion may be a dying art form but it will always hold a special place in my soul, this is just wonderfully done
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 💙✨
@@Andrew-Johnson Amen
since when was it a dying art form.
It seems like they keep on bringing each other to life for spending that two overlapping minutes together. I know the popular interpretation is that each doll makes a new doll. But I like this interpretation of mine. Keeping one's love alive Even if it's just two mins of togetherness each time
thats a very nice interpretation, life is ultimalty meaningless if we spend it alone
@@tobbleboii5988 i dont agree
Oohh that’s such a cool way of seeing it! And they perhaps come out a little different each time but it is still them!
Aw yeah that's really nice, and does make a bit more sense
That makes me not so sad
Big question:
What happens when they run out of resources?
I wanna die after thinking about that
Check out the end of the film again - you'll see that the workshop resets and they can start anew.
@@zealouscreative thanks
I thought that too....
Btw this is the best stop motion short film I have ever Seen undoubtly!
This has also inspired me to work on something similar.
God bless you guys stay safe!
So glad the film has been an inspiration. By the way, if you're a reader, you may be interested in checking out the book that continues this story and dives deeper in this world. We find out what's going on 'outside' the workshop and the reason for their existence! More info here - bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus
@@zealouscreative thanks a lot!
Zealous Creative surprised that you still reply honestly that’s cool
This thing is a piece of art.
I can't believe this is from about 6 years ago and is somehow the best stop motion to date
Wait this was stop motion?
wow...
why do they exist if all they do is make themselves, meet their creation, then die... oh, wait. That is literally how real life works. We are born, make another, then see them after a while, then die. It's a lot to take in, and it sounds depressing, but true. It never ends, either. That's just what I think, so you can think anything else about it.
I also have some questions. What if they run out of materials?
did anyone notice the moustache on the creator on 1:34?
Where do the materials come from?
Is there an outside world for them?
What do the creators turn into when their time is up?
When the first one turns into that magic rainbow dust everything resets
I remember and I laughed really hard
i like to think they exist to fill the emptyness the previous creature left by trying to recreate it, as for the what if they run out of materials, you see at the end it resets the workshop, i believe it also resets all the materials
Cookie Clockwise You are absolutely Correct!!!
I just wanna say, This story is a part of my heart, I watch this ATLEAST once a week, I've been learning to play Winter on my violin, I even bought Zyex strings for my violin to get the right sound. I've bought the book, and I show this to everyone important in my life. I walk around my house singing winter "Duh DUH DUH DUN DUN BA Duh duh DUH duh duh DUm Ba duh dum bum Da" ALL THE TIME. I don't know how or why it means so much to me but it does.
That's so wonderful to hear. Thank you for sharing ❤️.
@@zealouscreative I CANT BELIEVE YOU JUST REPLIED? THANK YOU
damn u got a reply, I am impressed
@@fizzlefazzle9175 damn you got 69 likes, I am impressed
@@mustafa.m.alnatsheh Niiice
Hey! I asked for the book many Christmas’ before as a kid and loved it! The writing and story was beautiful. Thank you to everyone behind these masterpieces!
We're really happy to hear you enjoyed it! If you ever feel like sharing your thoughts in a review, it would mean a lot and help others discover the book too.
I watched this and sat silently for like 15 minutes. The music is absolutely chilling....
really puts into perspective how short life is and how we're all just loops in a never ending system
Everything material comes to an end in time.
Evolution is the end to never ending stuff
This is one of the greatest stop-motion works of all time. All of the details. The implied worldbuilding. The reveal at the end. There is absolutely no dialogue but the story is still communicated so well. Animation truly is storytelling through motion, with this short being a prime example. I have nothing to criticize this short about. Any grievances anybody could have about this animation comes down to a matter of taste and personal opinion. Objectively speaking, this is effectively a perfect work of art.
I saw this years and years ago. I may have been in high school at the time. It never left me in all that time. Thank you for creating and sharing this.
What if one of thems just like “nah I don’t want to”
We need answers
I mean. They die and the loop is broken I think
Extinction, it seems
Read the book. It answers what would happen if one maker breaks the infinite cycle.
IM NOT GONNA DO IT, MOM!!
I thought he was making a partner for himself for a happily ever after and that plot twist fucked me. anyway, one of the best!
Same! it was amazing
I thought he was making a daughter then I watched it like 30 times over and then I looked at this comment im like "it could work"
cindy the cat I think he was creating someone to hand down knowledge that was handed down to him.
^ Yes, its a metaphor for what humanity just lives for
ornella aribam same
I remember watching this for the first time years ago and tearing up a bit over these weird rabbit creatures. It still packs a hard punch all these years later tbh.
This just changed my world view. This makes me feel like life is a lie but it also tells me that we all serve a purpose.
I've seen this animation time and time again over the last few years, and every time I find something new to be amazed by. Something that my younger self would not have noticed. While its been said countlessly by others smarter than myself, I adore the animation, sound design, music and lore of this short film. There is so much work and love poured into these five minutes.
There's also a sort of melancholic dread to it all. The Makers only have a short time span. And in that time span, they only have enough time to create a new Maker, teach and love it, before they die. The hourglass flips, and now that new Maker must make another one of itself. There's so much stress, and panic, to pump out a new Maker before time runs out. They don't get to enjoy life for themselves, to create art in the way of illustration or music or literature, the Makers' only goal is progeny. They only get a taste of what they could do, but never get to savor it. While for them this might be a perfect existence, as they're none the wiser to what they're missing, from an outsider looking in I feel so sorry for them.
Thank you for coming back to our film over the years. Your melancholic take on the film is certainly one way to look at it, but this is our perspective: The Maker explores the preciousness of our moments on earth, the short time we have with loved ones, and the enjoyment of one’s life’s work and purpose. In their fleeting existence, our characters experience joy, love, hard work, purpose, loss, and loneliness.
The other thing to note is that we're just commenting on this film in isolation, but there's a much bigger lore surrounding these creatures which we explore in our follow-up book, The Magnum Opus. You can find out more info about it here - bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus
@@zealouscreative Gracias por la interpretación.
Your observations are spot on. It’s just like human life. We are born after being made by our parents, then we look and observe just what we are supposed to be doing and then we begin procreating , just as our parents did. We end up figuring out that life is so very short so we work feverishly to try to make our “creation” as beautiful and as loved as possible. We show it art and creativity and life as best as we can and as quickly as we can, for by that time we realize just what little time we have to do everything that needs done. Then we see the last of our grains of sand drop down the nape of life’s hourglass and then we’re gone, leaving our “creation” to figure out everything that we did and to move on to the next “creation”.
Some people might see all of this as pointless and just a waste and not want to be part of this cycle because of the seeming hopelessness of it all. But there is absolutely nothing useless or hopeless or pointless about it. It is all a matter of natural life cycle and a beautiful creation continually renewing and making a completely different experience, look, and feel during each cycle. Every one of them is complete and finished by time the last grain of sand drops. The perfect timing and beauty made during that timing makes it even more hopeful and lovely as the anticipation of the next one grows and makes the observer want more. Maybe this is what God feels as He watches us procreate and raise our own children? The terrible things some people do to each other make Him terribly sad and angry that we do such things, but the fact that at least most of us, the “Makers”, show our “creation” the beauty and art and love of life and then we move on and make room for ours to do even more and to create something even more unique and beautiful and give hope for so many more in the future. This, I’m sure, makes God quite happy and He gives us love and support in our “Maker” time. 😃
@@zealouscreativeI’m DEFINITELY going to be purchasing this book. Your work is absolutely incredible and just the sampling I’ve had the pleasure of partaking of in this short film has left me wanting so much more. So I can hardly wait to experience the book. It is a great honor to have the opportunity to speak directly to one of the “Makers” of this masterpiece. Now I will go and read of this lore in the book. And, by the way, I’m retired and I do a LOT of reading, but there are definitely certain books and written works (There definitely is a difference) that really catch my attention and find a special place in my soul and heart and I have a feeling that your book is going to be one of those.
Thank you for your hard work and dedication to this art form. You and all that worked on this, including the book, are masters of your art form and it is an immense pleasure to have stumbled across this. I was beginning to have one of those frustrating and down days and then I happened upon this and my day has been better ever since. This showed me that I need to focus and bear down on what really matters and love every minute of every day. Grumbling or feeling down and frustrated sometimes is extremely difficult to climb out of, but then I see something like your wonderful work and it gives me a lifeline to grab onto and show me just what I’m supposed to have my eyes and my mind on. Again, thank you for your hard work and dedication. I can very much tell that there is a passion in you for this kind of work and it has made you leave the world a bit better place than you found it. 😃
I’ve just now finished the Magnum Opus book and absolutely LOVED it. So much of everything in it and I loved the suspense elements in it. I won’t say any more than this about it because I don’t want to give any spoilers. It’s just an excellent story that VERY much expands on the Maker video. It’s amazing what a story was made from it. Any of you that haven’t read the Magnum Opus book yet absolutely need to get it and read it. Get the hardcover copy, too. It has a beautiful cover and is so nice to hold in your hands. I just love mine. MANY kudos to Chris & Chris Kezelos for their excellent writing and story telling. I’ll definitely be reading this book more than once. ✌️😃
I think the message is that life always repeats itself
exactly
Naomi Henriquez i heard its life is what you make it
Naomi Henriquez no gangs not it to day we watched it in class in arts so no we said it something else keep guessing
No, its about love, sometimes you need more than just common sences, sometimes you need a little magic and empathy in relationships with other people.
Mexus 9 Ye I guess?
I remember watching this when I was younger
made me sad but also very impressed with how it was made
Hard stop motion
z e d apperiantly this was made in 6 Months
I keep coming back to this short movie and it never fails to make me cry.
This is such a beautiful film. There wasn't a moment I got bored. I watched this a few times and each time I understood the meaning more and more, absolutely incredible. I believe this story is a representation of how our lives are just an endless cycle and it repeats and repeats and we take each day for granted.