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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- I heard the song 'Creature' by Half Alive months ago, and have been wanting to make some sort of animatic for it ever since: it is terrifying how well it fits Creature, especially the original Frankenstein novel's version (definitely leaned into Creature's more vengeful and bitter traits for this vid here).
Anyway, let's talk art style! Really wanted to do something different with the visuals for this one - the simplistic geometric style was something I tried out last year with the Penny Dreadfull animatic that I had been itching to try again, this time with added textures and mouvement. The gold accents, especially for Creature's scar's were inspired by the japanese art of kintsugi, the art of repairing broken porceline with gold: highlighting Victor's original intents of beauty, but only drawing more attention to the parts Creature finds most gruesome of himself, the parts that are not his own ... It felt rather fitting for him.
This was also done as a bit of an exercise for the eventual 'Modern Prometheus' Frankenstein animatic I announced - I don't think it will be as polished as this one, but it was neat to tackle a more serious, larger project! Stay tuned for that ... eventually.
No cottagers were harmed in the making of this video.
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I want to hug Creature, comfort him, maybe give him a blanket. I want to soothe his hurting soul and tell him that everything will be alright now. T_T
True.
Adam Frankenstein really is one of Literature's most tragic characters.
MAN. I’m gonna hug your creature. I’m gonna do it.
I'm allergic to Nutella :(
Let me join you in wanting to hug the creature so bad.
I'll join you hugging a 8 foot tall man
I know I'm late, but I will also join in hugging him.
Y'know those villains that weirdos keep saying "just needs a hug" even though they totally don't and would probably just kill you?
Such does not apply to Adam Frankenstein...
This is quite possibly your best work to date. I was transfixed the whole time I was watching this. The song is perfect and the art just makes me want to reach in and give Creature a long warm hug. Bravo Vvarx.
Ah, thank you so much, that means a lot! Yes indeed, he needs one now more than ever ...
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Adam Frankenstein deserves _all_ the love...❤
the constant use of grayscale plus yellow accents is so beautiful
was his form meant to reference kinstugi? i love it
edit: oh woops read the description
1:38
WHEN WILL MY REFLECTION SHOW-
This just absolutely causes all the feels. I think it’s just so great that people are getting back into the original Frankenstein story since I feel like that is so much better than what ever the media portrays Frankenstein to be.
This whole thing screams “I am what you’ve made me, now look at what you’ve created”
I love this so much! I encapsulates that gravity of creation without consciousness. The Monster never asked to be born, he just was. I cannot fully not truly express my loved for this book and the art you have made from it. Thank you for this video!
I've always loved the Creature since I read Mary Shelly's Frankenstein in High School, And finally just let myself be part of the fandom, and this is ....
I'm speechless ;_; this is AMAZING, thankyou so much for bringing to life (lmao) such a wonderful animatic for such a wonderful character & book,
It makes me so so happy to see more and more stuff about Frankenstein (The Creature more specifically SOB)
This was AMAZING, perfect song for him, and the visuals you did were just amazing ;_; I loved the scene with him and the old man, his expression when the family came back was just... heartbreaking, this was beautiful!!!
Aah, thank you so much!
Indeed - what a phenomenal book.
This has to be one of (if not the) best Frankenstein animatics I've ever seen. It's so beautiful and painful and haunting. Really does the story justice
This is so beautiful! The song fits the character so well and the art is beautiful, definitely my favorite video of yours
I- Vvarx this is. This is ART. What you have made with this animatic and this song is everything art is supposed to be. I'm struggling to write this because I'm shaking right now, and I almost cried whilst watching it.
I don't even know where to start. So many people have already pointed out that is absolutely your best work, and I saw someone had pointed out already that the color scheme is beautiful.
And honestly that's just the beginning. This is POWERFUL. Between the song choice, and then your editing and portrayal of Creature on top of it, and how you synched his experience with the lyrics; this animatic vibrates emotion. Which is perfect for an adaptation of Romantic literature. His and Victor's emotion are the driving force of the story, after all. (God I love this book.)
Oh, and speaking of Creature's emotion, you captured it perfectly. Every moment watching this was an exercise in empathy. I could feel his wonder, curiosity, shame, horror, hatred, and finally, anger in every beat and frame. And his final choice in anger to take revenge is so beautiful I had to take a moment just to feel the significance of it.
Oh goodness, thank you so much Owl!
I'm so glad it could touch you in such a way, it really warms my heart.
VICTOR'S JOURNALS!!! THIS IS SO COOOOOOL!!! AA IM GONNA CRY
OOO I’m excited I recently just finished the book! Loved it btw and made me cry lol-
Poor sweet Creature. I’m pretty sure most people love Frankenstein’s monster in general, but the way you draw him makes him even more endearing like a big puppy in need of love and a home. I’d love to see more of the exquisite animatics from you.
Holy shit this is so fucking amazing
omg
like
ohhhh my god
When the creature looks at the book with the anatomical drawing?
And how his own scars look similar to the illustration's segments?
A R T
This is honestly your best so far, I think the style works so well. You do a fantastic job of making Creature look really vulnerable and letting us feel his pain. Even after he's standing there, holding the torch he still looks vulnerable and you want to protect him.
Yes, he really does look vulnerable. I want hug him and comfort him and tell him it will be ok. 🥺
Vvarx...VVARX. DUDE. this is PHENOMENAL!! i LOVE the elements of kintsugi you added, its totally *chef's kiss*!! That first scene with the DeLaceys hit me hard, WOW. Jeez, give Adam a hug for me.
Aaaaah, thank you! Yes! I wanted him to be drawn to them like a moth to a flame ... unaware of the burn that was bound to happen.
Damn I just finished reading the original Frankenstein novel and this is amazing fr youve done some great work
So beautiful and great song choice!
That final quote is actually written on the back of my copy of Frankenstein.
So simplistic and heartbreaking I’m sobbing-
Thank you for all the Frankenstein content
This is amazing!!! I just wanna give him a cozy blanket and some hot cocoa😔💔
My jaw DROPPED. I am frothing at the mouth rn. This is amazing. Great work, gives me serotonin!!!!!!!!!!!!
You have absolutely got to be kidding me - I literally just wrote down a script for a Frankenstein PMV to this exact song yesterday!!! This is crazy! And crazy good!!!!! Great minds think alike, I guess!
Woah, really? Hahaha, small world!
Oh but goodness, this song is so perfect for this book: best of luck with your own PMV!
And I should mention I found this entirely by chance because I recently started hyperfixating on Frankenstein (weird thing to hyperfixate on, I know), so I was listening to music from the Frankenstein musical that was a thing, and just happened to see this video while scrolling through my recommendeds and thought ... Wait... is that what I think it is? And it was! Uploaded on the same day that I had my own idea! What an insane coincidence!
@@thegayprometheus6097 Hahaha, oh that's awesome! Trust me, I know how you feel - Frankenstein has been living in my head rent free for well over a year - welcome aboard and enjoy your stay!
@@vvarx Thanks!!! Idk if I'll ever end up finishing it because I usually start projects like that and then never complete them because I get too in my head about my art not being good. But who knows! And I'm so glad to hear I'm not the only one who's been mildly obsessed 😅
I totally get the hyperfixating thing! As soon as I heard some songs from the musical, I started figuring out how to play half the soundtrack on piano. It was basically the only music I listened to for a month.
This song fits the Creature so well! I also love the black and white + gold theming :D
yeah! it kind of reminds me of the pottery that has the cracks filled with gold, which is a cool idea for this animatic thematically!!
Im surprised you kept this titled as an 'animatic', it looks so polished and complete! It looks like a heavily stylized music video and I absolutely love it!
Me : *Gets out adoption papers*
I am compleatly and utterly obsessed with this. Frankenstein is one of my favorite books 😭😭😭
Ah, phenomenal as always. I like your art because it seems simple but the more I see your work the more brilliant it seems. You rock everything! The shapes, the lighting, colour scheme, themes and meanings.
I always liked Creature, even though I can’t truly relate to him, I’ve never felt abandoned, not loved and left alone on this Earth, but I always liked the idea behind him, that we will eventually become what others want us to be, or how they see us will define us. Both Victor and Creature are well-written characters and we can’t tell if they are good or bad. I don’t usually like morally grey characters because everyone wants to see the evil vanquished and heroes celebrated, but this novel is an exception and that’s one of the reasons I like it that much.
And good luck with your animatic! I’m hyped for it, every time there is a new animatic for The Modern Prometheus, every time the newer animatic is better than the previous ones. I thought we reached the top and then you announced that you are making your own one! Good luck, I can’t wait to see it :D
Aaah, you're very kind, thank you so much!
And exactly, Creature IS so compelling of a character BECAUSE he walks that line so well; you understand his plight, but still feel sorry for the people he hurts out of rage and desperation.
And thank you, I'm excited too!
THIS WAS BREATHTAKING!!
I love the simple yet poignant art style. It really fit the message and mood of the song. Also you mentioned kintsugi as your inspiration and I personally absolutely love that art form and I think it fits well with Creature. T^T
This is so good! Fitting that the original song is about Adam, a painful reminder of who the creature could have been
lyrics :)
Look inside of me and see that I am not afraid
To walk inside the void like a kid inside a cave
Discovering the patterns of my soul and where it's placed
I've been mapping many caverns but it still feels like a maze
I know I'm made of clay that's worn
Blinded by imperfect form
But I will trust the artist moulding me
I am creation, both haunted and holy
Made in glory
Even the depths of the night cannot blind me
When you guide me
Creature only
Look inside my heart and find a perilous ravine
Carved within the beauty, the darkness in between
Standing in the balance of complete and incomplete
I identify the echo of what is and what will be
I know I'm made of clay that's worn
Blighted by imperfect form
But I will trust the artist moulding me
In a room that's growing dim
Illuminated from within
The pull of tensions empathy
I am creation, both haunted and holy
Made in glory
Even the depths of the night cannot blind me
When you guide me, oh
I am creation, both haunted and holy
Made in glory
Even the depths of the night cannot blind
'Cause what comes
Creature only
Creature only
btw this animatic is BRILLIANT. ive watched it so many times:,)))
Aw, thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Ooh, quick correction though for the lyrics:
I believe the line 'Lighted by a perfect fire' is actually 'Blighted by imperfect form' and 'The pull of tensions and defeat' is actually 'The pull of tension's empathy'.
genius.com/Halfalive-creature-lyrics
@@vvarx corrected it :) haha sry abt that
AHHHHHHH THIS WAS SUCH AN AMAZING ANIMATIC TO WATCH!!!! The song choice was top notch, and your unique style of animation is so simple yet so beautiful. Truly your best work so far :))
i literally thought of the creature immediately after listening to this song for the first time a few months back, and I'm thoroughly convinced that it was inspired by Frankenstein. this is absolute perfection! I'm literally obsessed. the geometric art style is so simple yet so alive (pun unintended) and aesthetically pleasing. it also fits the whole tone of the creature's story so well - the colors, textures, everything. def gonna save this to my playlist and come back to rewatch :)
oh....baby boy.......i want to hug him. this is lovely! the style works really well, and i like the simple but clean lines and i think it communicates the storyline really well. poor creature...
Ok but can we appreciate the freakin’ art bc I can’t breath it’s such a pleasure to watch. The gray scale, simplicity and minimal colors is so perfect I love the addition of kintsugi for the scars and the meaning you gave it. It feels so simple but powerful and I’ve always been a sucker for linesless art like this. The song works so well to and I LOVE the book quote at the end! I’m excited for your next animatic even if it isn’t “as polished”, I have yet to be disappointed with your content ☺️ stay safe out there and treat yourself to something nice for us!! ❤️
Aw, you're very sweet - thank you!
This is honestly so beautiful!! The emotion is so clear and well conveyed, the art looks incredible, and the quote at the end really complimented the whole thing and finished it off so well!! :D
This artwork is captivating. I was transfixed the whole time. Absolutely beautiful.
I love how the creature looks a bit like he was fixed kintsugi style. Which in turn fits the lyrics about being made of clay.
Lol I should’ve read description before making the comment. Heh guess that’s what I get for watching videos on lack of sleep.
You've done Mary Shelly proud, Vvarx. Excellent, excellent work. THE COLORS V. well done
I AM NOT CRYING!! You are 😭😭😭😭😭
I know I'm very late, but I only just now found this and HOLY MACARONI THIS IS AMAZING!!!! I had to do an essay on the book for school and was obsessed, and this is possibly my favorite representation of the Creature that I've ever seen. The art, the music choice, the way you show his story...my HEART
Aww, that means a lot, thank you!
I hope your essay went well!
@Vvarx The essay wasn't the best, but I loved the book 😅 I always love finding videos like this that portray the creature how he was intended.
I am openly weeping right now????? This is so good!!!!
Perfect song choice, incredible visuals, overall a masterpiece! I love the use of gold. The kintsugi inspiration came through clearly!
Just one word only: PERFECT
"I know I'm made of clay that's worn
Blighted by imperfect form
But I will trust the artist molding me"
"Look inside my heart and find a perilous ravine
Carved within the beauty, the darkness in between"
"I am creation of both haunted and holy
Made in glory"
I cried.... also the color you used was truly beautiful and impressive
It’s so beautiful I can’t even find specific words
this.
i don’t even know what to say to be honest-
like- how???? but also- how??
this is absolutely amazing probably one of the most beautiful animatics i’ve ever seen. great job!
This is so beautiful!
I love every second of it, there is so much emotions and the part with violinist- I'm amazed
3:42 That’s Electro motivation in Amazing Spiderman 2.
I love the stile of this video. The colors are really cool!
this is the coolest fucking shit I can’t articulate how great it is but you made my night
The style and simple shapes
I love it
Aaaaaaaaaaa
This is so amazing!! I love kitsugi inspiration! The song fits so well! I am shook, its just morning but my day is already made.
Though I will admit, it took a minuet to realize it was gold and not egg yolk.
Creature form an egg? Heh heh. (^◡^) Cute. Eggy... 🥚
HELLO it's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen??
This… this is ART
I can only echo the well deserved praise for this video's visuals & artistic storytelling.
The song's lyrics in particular were an inspired choice. It is so hopeful about acknowledging & entrusting oneself to an Omnipotent benevolent God, whereas all the Creature gets is.....Victor Frankenstein.😅
But maybe its also a reflection on having high expectations from a parental figure. As much as we give Victor flack for his colossal mistakes leading to tragic consequences, I also pity him for his helplessness and ignorance.
Wonderfully put! Indeed, as hopefull and soothing the lyrics are, I thought it was so interesting to have them overlayed with a being who's forced to come to terms with the fact that his own 'God' is far from loving. And certainly - I've always seen Victor as much more pitiful that outright malignant: that's what happens when you become a 'father-figure' when you're barely more than a teen yourself. It's a lot of responsability Victor never thought to consider.
I'm Late as heck but DANG you did amazing!!
me: randomly goes to my home page for no reason
also me: VVARX UPDATED AAAAAAAAAAA
In AP Lit, we read the book and named Creature. He is now Junior.
I love the use of shapes and colors! This was incredible, good job!!
hello?? hello. so i just read the book and am discovering the fact that there's still somewhat of a fandom surrounding it and this is so good?? other comments have mentioned the color scheme but yeah it's fantastic and just. the light when he meets de lacey and he extends his hand and just knowing from that framing the doors is gonna burst open. the way the monster closes his eyes in with both anger and tears. the "illuminated from within" while showing the family. the silhouette of him standing in front of the burning house that is very similar to how i imagined that scene! really this is wonderful!!!
Aaah goodness, thank you for such kind words! So glad you enjoyed the book, as well as my video!
My god. Frankenstein AND half.alive? Did you hack into my Spotify or something?!!!
Literal. Chills.
This was insanely well done and i felt like sobbing when he looked through the window 😭👏👏👏
Edit: i watched this 5 times in a row- am i obsessed with the beauty of the art and mesmerized by the pain portrayed in Creature's emotions? Yes. Yes indeed.
Man, I've been watching and loving your stuff for a while but for some reason I never got around to watching this one, which is a shame because its so good! I loved how in the description you talked about the gold cracks and how they show what Victor thought was beautiful Creature hated. SUCH a cool idea and implemented perfectly. I also love your design for the creature in general. Not full of stitches but still feeling... crafted.
Crafted … what a wonderful way of putting it, that’s a perfect description! Aww, but thank you so much, I’m so glad you enjoyed!
Well feel free to call him crafted in the future! Haha
First of all, THIS IS AMAZING.
Secondly, what a beautiful song. I looked up the lyrics and was surprised to find out it was a Christian song, as a Christian myself I think that's awesome. :-)
Oh gods,,,,,Vvarx this is absolutely stunning, there is so much that I felt with watching this video and with this music tying in to the Creature so seamlessly. You truly put in so much thought and effort into it, and I thought the kintsugi addition was very clever that I noticed it and what it meant when you showed that with the Creature. Bravo I say, bravo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😘😘😘😘
ur so talented this is literally amazing thank u so much for sharing this artwork with us
Gorgeous
This is perfect!
Aye the art and animation next lvl love it
This is EXCELLENT. It's so emotional and beautiful, the art style fits very well with the song, which is also very good (and nice to listen to). Great work!
This is amazing!
I love how it's borning a fandom in base of classic literature as Jekyll and Hyde, the Invisible Man, Frankenstein or the Dr. Moreau
AMAZING!
Let me just say...
I love this with a trembling heart and clutched chest.
Awesome job!! Thank you so much! 💜
This is amazing no this is EVERYTHING your content never ceases to brighten my day!!!!!!!!!! thank you for all you do!
Wow, this looks amazing! I love ur art style and the story telling :)
Oh your art is lovely, and the way you interpreted both the lyrics and the character is absolutely amazing. I want to watch this over and over again
This makes me want to read Frankenstein even more 😩 this was so good and made me tear up near the end. It was simple yet so powerful
I... I cannot make this any more beautiful with anything I can say. The visuals and music do it all for me. You've made something incredible, and inspiring.
I WAS WRITING A COMMENT AND IT DISAPPEARED HALFWAY THROUGH SO NOW I'M UPSET BUT VVARX THIS IS SO COOL! I already said all that but gosh I love those colors, and your editing and style compliments the song and the characters so well, and you have such a natural way of telling stories that even someone who hasn't read the book would just... Get it. And you did that in such a short amount of time too?? I'm so impressed, congrats Vvarx, it's honestly just flawless ;_;
This is gorgeous! I recently listened to the audiobook and this made me remember all my favorite parts and yearn for a happy ending for the creature... Your use of color was so well thought out too. 10/10. Will watch again.
I am speechless! This is amazing! I will always connect this song with this animatic now. I also really loved the used of gold for Creature's scars btw
Wow, that's amazing! I love your art style and the song DOES fit the creature very well!
Omg this is AMAZING! I can't believe I haven't made the connection with half•alive before, it seems like the perfect intersection of obsessions 😅
This is beyond perfect. Amazing job!
Wow, this is so cool!! I love this so much. The song choice is so fitting, your art and this geometric style is so beautiful, and I love how you depicted the scenes with such rawness and emotion. It's amazing how much you're able to get across. That quote at the end is so perfectly placed, too. This is one of my favorite books and I'm absolutely delighted to see it getting some love!
holy heck this made me feel things, i love your art SO MUCH
Literally stunning, keep up the great work
This is absolutely amazing!
This is so so good 😭😭
IM EARLY AND BOY AM I EXCITED
Holy cow 2 uploads!? What did we do to deserve this!?
yes!!! Amazing work! :D
This video is soooooo, sooooooo beautiful! It's gorgeous 🤩😍🥰😍🥰😍🥰😍🥰
Over 2k views but under 500 likes, smh
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Noice