I’ve never met anyone that lived the same experience as me until now. From the flash animations, modding, making games, entertaining myself in my small yard, never really liking cameras etc.. I felt alone in this and now as a 28 year old, I still find that my over active imagination still drives a lot of my decisions in life, which is something I’ve been actively trying to change. I’ve found outlets for this through music, actually making and finishing games, and my day job as a software engineer. I still find i have these grand plans that I grow bored of easily and abandon for something else. Thank you for putting this experience into words.
That’s great a big part of why I wanted to make this was because I knew other people out there must have had similar experiences growing up. I had a few childhood friends that were into the same stuff as me but crazy to think there probably tons of other kids just like us at that time too. Definitely don’t stop from letting your imagination drive at least some of your life decisions it can lead to great places if you don’t get too carried away!
This is one of those "message" over "edit" videos that I think works well. Edited enough so it doesn't waste time, but raw enough to not get bogged down in editing.
It's crazyy how much I can relate to this. I have never been able to simply enjoy thing without trying to recreate them. Especially with music. I've always had a vast imagination and that mixed with the things I see, experience, do, etc creates an "overwhelming sense of longing" where I'll start a thousand mini projects but forever remain a noble savage.
It's so great how you identify principles, mechanisms, and relationships between ideas and ways of being and weave it together in a subtly humorous philosphy.
Very well made video, this is something I think about a lot too. A couple years ago I had so many ideas that I wanted to bring to reality, but not a single one of them ever ended up that way. Right now I'm content with not doing anything creative, though. I feel a little overwhelmed just trying to experience all the media I want to experience. Best of luck on your channel, you definitely deserve way more attention than you have!
This is a feeling I've had for a long time now, trying to be as creative as i was as a kid, and as a tween trying to achieve those things. sadly i didn't have the proper encouragement to continue. now I'm working and trying to pull my life together and trying to gain that creative drive again. trying to make things i enjoy. i desperately want that imagination and drive again. this feels so good to see im not alone.
I definitely believe we never lose our childlike ability for imagination it's just as kids it's easier to tap into and easier to be constantly lost in. But totally still available to the adult mind, you just have to put yourself in a place where you can focus on it more closely. Never too late to rekindle the spark and get some of those ideas out into the world!
I've only watched a couple of your videos, but you have somehow talked about very specific things that I have felt and have yet to put into words. So I have to thank you for your videos, I really like them and I wish you the best!
I started making short films when I was in high school, but since no one was ever able to really help I started animating in Flash. Then I learned 3D animation since it would allow me to make movies alone. That process was soo long that I realized I needed to write my stories as books because that's the least amount of friction and cost. I published a Kickstarter, it ran and was successful, and I'm currently working on more side projects. I'll also add that during the lockdown I learned how to make games, released one, and put a demo out last year for my second one. I'm burdened with the curse as well, glad to see others in here with me. I've honed it back though, I'm only focusing on storytelling by writing and filming. If only there were more hours in the day. Last thing I'll add, I've always been annoyed when people complain about being bored. There is way too much to do to ever be bored.
Yeah I had a 3D animation phase too, same problem as in my head I wanted to create like Blizzard-level animation like you’d see in Warcraft 3 cutscenes or whatever but was just so time consuming to do anything more than basic objects… Definitely still think about getting more serious about writing fiction someday but for now TH-cam is all consuming. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Why are you me. I recently started a TH-cam channel with a similar vein of content- albeit not nearly as fantastic as you have made yours. But I feel you. It’s so hard sometimes having no -niche-as they call it on TH-cam. Passions. Too many. 😫
Talk about wisdom and reaching out to others with the same touch points. Wow, the little hair on ur chin...that is ME. Well done on your continued story!
I’ve never met anyone that lived the same experience as me until now. From the flash animations, modding, making games, entertaining myself in my small yard, never really liking cameras etc..
I felt alone in this and now as a 28 year old, I still find that my over active imagination still drives a lot of my decisions in life, which is something I’ve been actively trying to change.
I’ve found outlets for this through music, actually making and finishing games, and my day job as a software engineer. I still find i have these grand plans that I grow bored of easily and abandon for something else.
Thank you for putting this experience into words.
That’s great a big part of why I wanted to make this was because I knew other people out there must have had similar experiences growing up.
I had a few childhood friends that were into the same stuff as me but crazy to think there probably tons of other kids just like us at that time too.
Definitely don’t stop from letting your imagination drive at least some of your life decisions it can lead to great places if you don’t get too carried away!
This is one of those "message" over "edit" videos that I think works well. Edited enough so it doesn't waste time, but raw enough to not get bogged down in editing.
It's crazyy how much I can relate to this. I have never been able to simply enjoy thing without trying to recreate them. Especially with music. I've always had a vast imagination and that mixed with the things I see, experience, do, etc creates an "overwhelming sense of longing" where I'll start a thousand mini projects but forever remain a noble savage.
Awesome, yeah I knew I couldn't be the only one who grew up always feeling like that!
It's so great how you identify principles, mechanisms, and relationships between ideas and ways of being and weave it together in a subtly humorous philosphy.
Thanks! Hope all is well brodin.
The honesty here is incredible, best video I've watched this year
Wow, thank you, really appreciate that!!
mann your channel is a hidden gem. best wishes with your creative endeavors. you clearly have the ambition! keep doin you and makin your art!!! 🌟
Thanks friend that means a lot! 🙏
Very well made video, this is something I think about a lot too. A couple years ago I had so many ideas that I wanted to bring to reality, but not a single one of them ever ended up that way. Right now I'm content with not doing anything creative, though. I feel a little overwhelmed just trying to experience all the media I want to experience. Best of luck on your channel, you definitely deserve way more attention than you have!
***engagement intensifies***
This is a feeling I've had for a long time now, trying to be as creative as i was as a kid, and as a tween trying to achieve those things. sadly i didn't have the proper encouragement to continue. now I'm working and trying to pull my life together and trying to gain that creative drive again. trying to make things i enjoy. i desperately want that imagination and drive again. this feels so good to see im not alone.
I definitely believe we never lose our childlike ability for imagination it's just as kids it's easier to tap into and easier to be constantly lost in. But totally still available to the adult mind, you just have to put yourself in a place where you can focus on it more closely. Never too late to rekindle the spark and get some of those ideas out into the world!
I've only watched a couple of your videos, but you have somehow talked about very specific things that I have felt and have yet to put into words. So I have to thank you for your videos, I really like them and I wish you the best!
An interesting video. Thanks for sharing :-)
Great video you channel is a hidden gem!
I started making short films when I was in high school, but since no one was ever able to really help I started animating in Flash. Then I learned 3D animation since it would allow me to make movies alone. That process was soo long that I realized I needed to write my stories as books because that's the least amount of friction and cost. I published a Kickstarter, it ran and was successful, and I'm currently working on more side projects. I'll also add that during the lockdown I learned how to make games, released one, and put a demo out last year for my second one. I'm burdened with the curse as well, glad to see others in here with me. I've honed it back though, I'm only focusing on storytelling by writing and filming. If only there were more hours in the day. Last thing I'll add, I've always been annoyed when people complain about being bored. There is way too much to do to ever be bored.
Yeah I had a 3D animation phase too, same problem as in my head I wanted to create like Blizzard-level animation like you’d see in Warcraft 3 cutscenes or whatever but was just so time consuming to do anything more than basic objects…
Definitely still think about getting more serious about writing fiction someday but for now TH-cam is all consuming.
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Great video, very relatable
I for one am glad you're continuing to make the videos. Great stuff as usual!
Been waiting for a new video! Always good
Great video!
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Why are you me. I recently started a TH-cam channel with a similar vein of content- albeit not nearly as fantastic as you have made yours. But I feel you. It’s so hard sometimes having no -niche-as they call it on TH-cam. Passions. Too many. 😫
wise
Talk about wisdom and reaching out to others with the same touch points. Wow, the little hair on ur chin...that is ME. Well done on your continued story!
we are the same
My brother's name is Cory Campbell!
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Why aren't visual artists ever in "bands"?
It's called a design agency and it's not as fun as it sounds lol.