In the show it was always made out that Snufkin was callous just for the sake of it, like he just wants to be free so much that he just sacrifices everything else for it, that's possible but realistically this type of behaviour is more accurate from someone who suffers massive trust issues. I would know because I behaved very similarly to this for a few years, actively pushed people away, harboured many negative feelings because of it but I do understand why I did it. I regretted it and one day after a song reminding me of it caused me to cry I realized that being cold hearted isn't for me anymore, I've clearly recovered since then. It's not easy but eventually you realize that the pain is worth it, it's better to try and risk rain then do nothing the whole time.
As someone who’s like Snufkin this made me tear up. Wanting freedom to explore doesn’t mean we don’t miss the people most important to us when we’re away. This is a beautiful representation of his character and the ending is so cute 🥰.
It took me so long to actually finish this video because I kept pausing and re winding to look at the images and see the fluidity of the animation, THAT ENDING HURT
Okay when I tell you I HOWLED at 5:26 - this is not an exaggeration I actually just screamed out loud, my sibling had to go "Can you like. Not." THIS IS TOO. STINKING. CUTE. I'M NOT EVEN IN THIS FANDOM BUT SNUFMIN IS GOING TO BE THE DEATH OF ME. EVERY LITTLE DETAIL IS GORGEOUS HIS LITTLE EAR FLICK OF RECOGNITION AT 5:15 MADE MY HEART JUMP WITH DELIGHT I LOVE THIS SO MUCH
This is definitely one of, if not THE, prettiest moomin animatics I've seen on youtube and it captures so much in such a short span of time. There's clear longing and sorrow and love and excitement and all the snippets from old and new stories just ties it all together in a beautiful narrative~ So flippin well made I honestly cannot praise it enough (nor have I said anything that hasn't already been said, but it bares repeating regardless.) You worked hard on this and it shows!! You should be so proud of what u accomplished here~
Rewatching it again And again, and no comment could encapture how good this animatic is. The dedication, the art, the emotion srbjvkurebvkerh it’s incredible
I've been wondering for a while now why everyone in the fandom got so attached to Snufkin, even back in the 40s. But I think I get it: we all kind of feel like we're drifting, we want to go out and see the world and find ourselves but also to have meaningful connections with people who understand what it is we need, but we also don't really know what exactly we want and when we do, we're aware that it'll come at a price. We see ourselves in the scrungly little guy who leaves when he pleases and stays when he wants. This animatic is really well-done. The little details (like Snufkin reaching for and missing his backpack on the first try because he's so excited) make my heart so happy.
Amazing work! I love your art. The dedication you must've had when this took over four months is insane! I love how well it captures Snufkin and Moomin's bittersweet relationship, as well as Snufkin's longing to be both free but somewhat bound to a home, at the same time. 10/10 ❤
Thanks so much :D!! Those four months were worth it if it managed to get the ideas across, we love conflicted characters figuring themselves out hahaha. I'm really glad you loved it X)!
A friend showed me this and it got me full bright-red-in-the-face, unable-to-get-words-out, tears-pooling-on-my-chin gasping for breath. Thank you for your tenderness and your patience. I have only the most basic secondhand knowledge of Moominvalley and have never heard this song, but you are so clear and evoke such a powerful emotional throughline that I feel like I better understand both. This honors a piece of the human condition that I don’t think I’ve ever seen celebrated, or at least not with this unabashed sincerity. What a blessing to be alive at a time when people can freely share art like this.
@@picnicsandstars gwaaahhh, thank you for the heartfelt comment!! it's similarly such a blessing to live in a time when artists get to receive messages like yours :">>> it truly means a lot and yeahh, the human condition really is something fascinating to explore >:]]
i really love how you added small clips that happened in both the 2019 and 1990 series, like the part where teety-woo came over to sunfkin to have a little conversation, or when there was little my flowing down the river at 3:54 or snork's flying ship with both snufkin and moomin on it. i also love how you wrote 'cheerio,' at the start of the animation, since that was what snufkin wrote in his letter in the 2019 series, most of parts of the 2019 are at the end of the animatic, i love the details, this was great! thank you for spending 4 months of your time to do this
I seriously have no words for this. I'm speechless. Usually I would analyse a lot for this kind of animatic, but words fail at this moment. I already knew how much Snufkin meant to me personally, but it's become so clear in as I watched this how much he has to go through in order to reach a place of true, genuine happiness. And his relationship with Moomin is so beautifully illustrated here, with Moomin's constant understanding of Snufkin's needs, and Snufkin's unconditional love for him coupled with his need for personal space, and the casual longing shared with them. You hit every nail on the head with this, I cannot believe this only has 17k views and you only have 393 subs, you deserve so much more. I tip my hat to you.
hey, thanks :D! Yeahh, their relationship is an interesting one given their dynamics and the compromises they're willing to make for each other, so it was a really fun time writing notes and trying to spin it into an animatic :>
I've seen some really great animatics but this is a whole new level. The expressions, the body language, the little details like Snufkin barely missing his backpack's strap when he takes off running or Moomin's feet pointing to Snufkin when he's with Snorkmaiden, and the cinematic aspect!! The way you use transitions and camera movements is mesmerizing. Just really beautiful overall. Amazing work, thank you 💞
3:03 I could list a million things about what I love about this animatic, such as the framing, angles, emotions, composition etc. This group shot here captures the characters so well. I really am in love with it all. ALSO THAT COMPILATION OF SCENES FROM THE SHOW AT THE END
I've been looking through all your comments (because they're all very wonderful, yall are so sweet :"l) and I noticed some of your comments saying it hurt, and that made me very curious👀 For those who felt hurt, why did this animatic make you sad? (i'd love to know if you'd like to answer, otherwise thanks for watching anyways! hope you have a good one :D) [ ALSO if I haven't replied to your comment, it's not because I didn't appreciate it, I LOVE AND APPRECIATE IT SO MUCH ;O; I wish they had emoticon reacts for comments ]
I just came across this, and since no one seemed to have answered this here yet, might as well give my two cents! ^^ (Let's see if I manage to put this stuff into words xD) For me this video ewokes a rather bitter sweet feeling? It's becouse of the mix between the lyrics and knowing these characters. The beginning has this feeling of uncertainty, as if he's questioning if leaving everytime is something he really wants. He clearly missed Moomin during his travels, and with the lyrics it almost suggests him questioning if leaving makes him in some way "bad". Than the realisation that Moomin verry likely loves someone else, so maybe leaving, despite all the struggles on the way, is a method to protect himself from his feelings. That just seems verry sad to me. But whenever he feels lonely or down, he can remember that there is a place he can come back to, with people that are important for him. Then when spring comes around, there is this pure euphoria about the fact that he can go back now. His reunion with Moomin is so cute, and the flashes of all their adventures are somewhat nostalgic. It's ewokes this short moment of happines. And then the end roles around.. and Snufkins expression just suggests that he knows time is running out and he will be leaving again soon. Then we get this last interaction with Moomin, and him leaving seems less like something he wants, and more like something he NEEDS to do. Leaving pains him, becouse a part of him wants to stay, but he's leaving non the less. And Moomin acceptd it, becouse at this point that's the only thing he can do. It's sad, and bittersweet, becouse he's leaving again, but leaving also means he will come back in spring. This howl video and song just paint the picture of a heart vs mind kind of situation, sort of. Where one half wants to stay, and the other wants to go, and returning is the only time both halfs are equaly happy. But that's obviously just how I interpretated things and how they make me feel xD Other people might have a completely different view point/reason for why this hurts/makes them sad xD
Bawled like a baby after the ending because not only is this animatic just that powerful, but I wish my life was somewhat like this. I don't really have a support system or friend group so I won't lie, it hurt a bit, but in a way where I was happy for Snufkin. Just made me look at my own life a little bit
Because I like many deeply relate to Snufkin and this animatic captured the emotion and the relationship so well with all of the heartbreak moments and the joys and past memories it feels really nostalgic and at the same time expectant and it just amazing. And because all of it is related to, it feels personal and hurts while being amazing
Immense respect for all the directions that i would not expect to see when clicking this the first time, like all the crazy good transitions, that part where snork flew his airship, and when snufkin stumbled while grabbing his bag in a hurry. I can tell you must have had to really get in the mood to visualize, plan, refine, draw and animate all of this. It’s inspiring
Not only did this made my day, it left me emotional!!! Every frame in this video really illustrates the many aspects of Snufkin's life beautifully! This is indeed the best Moomin animatic I've ever seen!!!
Now THIS is a Moomin animatic! Very clear, very precise, very emotionally-driven movement. Great pacing for its story-telling and overall wonderful work! Glad to see this fandom is still very much alive :D 3:38 - My personal favorite detail! Snufkin missing the bag strap because he was so eager to return to Moomintroll. Also at 3:50 the change in line color to differentiate past from present is a nice touch!
IF THERE'S ANY AWARD SOMEONE CAN GIVE FOR THIS MASTERPIECE PLEASE DO, THE CREATOR DESERVES IT FOR ALL THEIR HARD WORK. IT'S BEEN A WEEK SINCE I FOUND THIS AND I'VE BEEN WATCHING IT EVERY SINGLE DAY, IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL 😭
the way you can show motion with still frames is crazy. I adore this, that scene with the bird standing on the branch staring down at snufkin was crazy good. And the hand kiss at the end 😭😭. what a masterpiece.
This is absolutely stunning to the transitions between frames and the story you portray throughout this beautiful animation wow you deserve so much more hype cause this is gorgeous I also came back to say the little details are just mwah perfection they are so subtle yet loud
It's been a long while since i've travelled into the moominvalley fandom and randomly remembering it I came across this and it's truly beautifully animated. Never seen it like this before. As someone who kinda kins Snuffkin and dreams of being a traveller, these feelings of being introverted, wanting to have friends yet not wanting to be caged by location nor people, that feeling that home to you is when your exploring but having a familiar place to go to, you've captured that quintessence and love well.
I know we don't know eachother, but I wanted to say that I'm proud of you. I love this animatic and it's really high quality for only 4 months! you have potential!
it's been two years and I still come back to this video. the animation is beautiful, the song hits hard even on my brightest days. I was obsessed with Moominvalley, and this is one of the videos that hold a place in my heart. thank you for making this, I think I needed it.
oh MY GOD IM GOING TO CRY!!! The perspective of the sequence at 2:00 absolutely blew me away and I just realized this entire thing is 6 minutes long oh MY GOSH?!? All the little character details like 3:40 where he's grabbing for the strap, or at 3:26 with the feather... I think my favorite part though is at 2:50, there's just so much emotion packed into those shots with Snufkin struggling in his travels. The song is also absolutely perfect, I'm shocked that I haven't ever heard it before and it's definitely going in the playlist. I don't even know how to put into words how this made me feel, but I wish I could subscribe twice after this.
I relate to Snufkin so much, I’m beginning a new chapter in my life and so much as been changing these past few months. I’m longing to explore the wide world on my own but I fear when I’m gone too long if I’ll be forgotten by those I love. This animatic made me cry, the song is so beautiful, you captured Snufkin and Moomintroll’s relationship perfectly. Thank you for making this. It was so relatable and inspiring to me.
Oh dear! This was gorgeous and so lovely!! Worth all the work. I enjoy your portrayal of Snufkin's nature and his friends' (his home's!) acceptance that that is just who he is. Genuinely, thank you for sharing
oh WOW you are so skilled at movement and framing and transitions and ALL OF IT!! I just loved how snufkin's memoriea bled into the environments are him. also that part where moomin's foot turns away from snorkmaiden and off towards where snufkin ran is SO powerful it made me lose my mind. stunning work
I'm not sure if the grid was meant to be there but when Snufkin looked at the stars it made it look like there was a roof over. And that got me thinking. Even tho he should feel free at that moment he might still be bound by his thoughts and feelings to Moomin/other things. He can never truly be free that man, even tho he so desperately craves it. Really loved the animatic, amazing work!
this makes me SO happy!! i'm not really good with words but the amount of episodes I've seen are depicted here so goddamn beautifully man!! it's so sweet and also such a clean style!! i loved how well done it was my man, i appreciate the scene at the end too when moomin just knows to back off for a moment to give snufkin space, it's just SO SWEET!1! love your work :'D
I’ve fr been watching this like every day Brah I realized it not only includes 90s/2019 content. But also some scenes from the comics and the books on their own This is seriously an amazing gift to any moomin fan
OH MY GOD HOW AM I JUST NOW SEEING THIS... THE AMOUNT OF EMOTION AND LOVE PUT INTO THIS SHOWS.. the montage segment of all of the scenes throughout the seasons shocked me so much in a good way i rarely see fans of MV2019 omgggggg easily now my fav MV animatic
I watched this not too long after it came out and fell in love with it basically lol, ive rewatched it a bunch since then, the art, editing [blurs and transitions], the grayscale, the music, all of it is so impactful and also very wholesome ?? I love this alot
I LOVE THE IT!!!!!!!!!!! this song fits so well!! it's so detailed and i love the limited animation, the way you combined the 90s and 2019 series is so neat, too!! the ending is so bittersweet, i think you really captured their relationship in that moment :') awesome work!!!
my childhood literally passed before my very eyes through this animatic! i thank you so so so so much for creating this beautiful piece, and all the beautiful emotions that came with it! you did a wonderful work with this
As someone with wanderlust, this hits home(ha) but in all the right places. The way I see things you have to leave, no matter what, to enjoy what home felt like. Home can be anything, people, nature, a rock you once saw but to truly understand what that word means, you need a little bit of time to yourself. I mainly ask, sure you can have your home with you (like a tent) but is that really home? Each person will have their own experiences and opinions on what home means and thats the thrill, you make your home as you go. Snufkin has been a big inspiration for me to just do it and for those who also feel this way, i suggest you start small. Monthly or weekly camping will help. You'll soon find a way of doing what you love even if it means having to take a while to get there and thats just fine. Remember: You'll always have a home to return to at the end of every adventure.
GOOOSH♡♡♡ Ugh I adore this♡ All of the expressions are amazing, and each transition between scenes felt so smooth. Also there were so many little moments that made each character feel so alive (one in particular was when Snuf went to pick up his backpack and missed it the first time.) Those little details make such a diffrence♡ Loved it! Loved every second of it! You did a phenomenal job♡
Thank you :"D!! So glad you enjoyed the little moments, those (and especially the bagpack scene) were my favourite parts to work on! Knowing other people appreciate it really makes it worthwhile :)
saw this for the first time a week or so after you posted it, and i still think about it all the time. The amount of work and love put into this single animatic is astonishing, I can't help but come back to it every once in a while. Always warms me up a bit when i rewatch it. Take care, and again congrats on making something so beautiful
You can literally see the amount of love you put into it all. I adored the little details, like Snufkin not catching his backpack the first time and his reflection in the puddle. You're amazing and this is beautiful
JUST AUGHHH this is the best Moomin animatic I've ever seen. THE TRANSITION AT 1:20 IS INSANE!! And then the Groke holding the heart shell BROOOO. This is just so gorgeous OMG I love it sm
This video has always been so special to me the moment I’ve first seen it. I really wish I had gotten into Moomin way earlier because these characters are just amazing. And your video just showed how great they are and how expressive they are. I know many people have probably said this but, this is just awesome, you’re so talented!🤩😭🥹
oh i had already liked this song before, but tying it to moominvalley & snufkin is fantastic. this was made with love, and what a beautiful thing it is. thank u so much
THIS IS PERFECT OH MY GODNCNENCIWIDNWKEUWO i dont know how else to say it im crying when snufkin was rushing back home and the places he was passing through carried memories of their adventures and after he arrived he had even more memories with them urghhhghfjdhcid SO PERFECT...so lovely, i feel this is a mixture of the 90's anime and the 2019 tv show right? SO GOOD...im so emotional woww,,,the way snufkin's relationship with moomin (and everyone)is portrayed and his conflicting feelings...i love this so much😭😭😭 i haven't been super into moomins since 2020, but once in a while i still come back to them so seeing all those episodes i vaguely remember flashing through this animatic made me CRY.
From a technical standpoint, this animatic is amazing. The perspectives, transitions, cuts, and the way you can feel the movement of the camera is super impressive. Also ONLY four months?! It's amazing in every other way too, characterization and the feels you're showing. I love Snufkin so much and watching him go through these emotions feels like he's dragging me through it again too, especially with the montage sequence towards the end and the gentle way he takes Moomin's paw. I've replayed the last minute and a half a lot help
I love your art style and shading, it's simple in a way that's really satisfying. The way you portrayed Snufkin's relationship with Moomin and his feelings has made me feel sad but love this story all over again, lovely work that's truly underrated.
everytime fairly recent moomin content gets shoved into my recommended by youtube i shout squeals of joy, this is INCREDIBLE i loved everything about it and that end made me shake around like a small and old dog its . AAAAA I LOVE IT !!
this was outstanding! your character design, your art, the environment work, the fluidity with all the frames and transitions, everything here was also perfect to the t. this was such an outstanding portrayal of snufkins emotions as well as moomins, i could talk on and on about every single thing i love about this but every frame is beautiful, like, full genuine, i think this is like the best thing ive ever watched. this was so sweet and it made me cry in the best way possible. thank you for making such an amazing piece, will definitely rewatch this probably ten more times. so amazing again. loved this!!
Thank you for over 5 minutes of a beautiful masterpiece 😭 You're transitions are so soothing and seamless, and don't get me started on your art as a whole! Again, thank you for stunning narrative into our favorite momminvalley boys
1 year later and as im revisiting this old “just an intrest” as now my new hyperfixation. my lord this is just gorgeous, i resonate with snufkin alot, hes one that many can relate to for multiple reasons! this captured many pieces of snufkin that i find important and honestly its crazy!! your art is so well done and i hope you go places w your art and animations♡︎also omfg snufkin kissing moomins hand at the end had me deadass jaw dropped…(not in a bad way ofc)
I love that you showed snufkin grabbing for his bag and then missing, it really shows how excited he is to get back. Even if he loves adventure
my favorite part of the whole animation oml
In the show it was always made out that Snufkin was callous just for the sake of it, like he just wants to be free so much that he just sacrifices everything else for it, that's possible but realistically this type of behaviour is more accurate from someone who suffers massive trust issues.
I would know because I behaved very similarly to this for a few years, actively pushed people away, harboured many negative feelings because of it but I do understand why I did it.
I regretted it and one day after a song reminding me of it caused me to cry I realized that being cold hearted isn't for me anymore, I've clearly recovered since then.
It's not easy but eventually you realize that the pain is worth it, it's better to try and risk rain then do nothing the whole time.
As someone who’s like Snufkin this made me tear up. Wanting freedom to explore doesn’t mean we don’t miss the people most important to us when we’re away. This is a beautiful representation of his character and the ending is so cute 🥰.
3:39 Big kudos to the detail of him almost missing grabbing the bag!!!!
how can you say enjoy n then drop an animatic that left me on tears
I see references of both the 90s and 2019 versions!!
ONLY THREE MONTHS? This wouldve taken me years no matter how dedicated i was-
It took me so long to actually finish this video because I kept pausing and re winding to look at the images and see the fluidity of the animation, THAT ENDING HURT
Okay when I tell you I HOWLED at 5:26 - this is not an exaggeration I actually just screamed out loud, my sibling had to go "Can you like. Not."
THIS IS TOO. STINKING. CUTE. I'M NOT EVEN IN THIS FANDOM BUT SNUFMIN IS GOING TO BE THE DEATH OF ME. EVERY LITTLE DETAIL IS GORGEOUS HIS LITTLE EAR FLICK OF RECOGNITION AT 5:15 MADE MY HEART JUMP WITH DELIGHT I LOVE THIS SO MUCH
This is definitely one of, if not THE, prettiest moomin animatics I've seen on youtube and it captures so much in such a short span of time. There's clear longing and sorrow and love and excitement and all the snippets from old and new stories just ties it all together in a beautiful narrative~
So flippin well made I honestly cannot praise it enough (nor have I said anything that hasn't already been said, but it bares repeating regardless.) You worked hard on this and it shows!! You should be so proud of what u accomplished here~
This creation made me feel things
Rewatching it again And again, and no comment could encapture how good this animatic is. The dedication, the art, the emotion srbjvkurebvkerh it’s incredible
moomin animatic in 2022???? i'm crying rn
I've been wondering for a while now why everyone in the fandom got so attached to Snufkin, even back in the 40s. But I think I get it: we all kind of feel like we're drifting, we want to go out and see the world and find ourselves but also to have meaningful connections with people who understand what it is we need, but we also don't really know what exactly we want and when we do, we're aware that it'll come at a price. We see ourselves in the scrungly little guy who leaves when he pleases and stays when he wants.
This animatic is really well-done. The little details (like Snufkin reaching for and missing his backpack on the first try because he's so excited) make my heart so happy.
Amazing work! I love your art. The dedication you must've had when this took over four months is insane! I love how well it captures Snufkin and Moomin's bittersweet relationship, as well as Snufkin's longing to be both free but somewhat bound to a home, at the same time. 10/10 ❤
Thanks so much :D!! Those four months were worth it if it managed to get the ideas across, we love conflicted characters figuring themselves out hahaha. I'm really glad you loved it X)!
YOU REALLY HAD TO DO IT TO EM WITH THAT ENDING 😭😭💛💛
5:44 Indeed you do. I love the subtitles during the montage and the “crystal bam” lmao
A friend showed me this and it got me full bright-red-in-the-face, unable-to-get-words-out, tears-pooling-on-my-chin gasping for breath. Thank you for your tenderness and your patience. I have only the most basic secondhand knowledge of Moominvalley and have never heard this song, but you are so clear and evoke such a powerful emotional throughline that I feel like I better understand both. This honors a piece of the human condition that I don’t think I’ve ever seen celebrated, or at least not with this unabashed sincerity. What a blessing to be alive at a time when people can freely share art like this.
@@picnicsandstars gwaaahhh, thank you for the heartfelt comment!! it's similarly such a blessing to live in a time when artists get to receive messages like yours :">>> it truly means a lot
and yeahh, the human condition really is something fascinating to explore >:]]
i really love how you added small clips that happened in both the 2019 and 1990 series, like the part where teety-woo came over to sunfkin to have a little conversation, or when there was little my flowing down the river at 3:54 or snork's flying ship with both snufkin and moomin on it. i also love how you wrote 'cheerio,' at the start of the animation, since that was what snufkin wrote in his letter in the 2019 series, most of parts of the 2019 are at the end of the animatic, i love the details, this was great! thank you for spending 4 months of your time to do this
I seriously have no words for this. I'm speechless. Usually I would analyse a lot for this kind of animatic, but words fail at this moment. I already knew how much Snufkin meant to me personally, but it's become so clear in as I watched this how much he has to go through in order to reach a place of true, genuine happiness. And his relationship with Moomin is so beautifully illustrated here, with Moomin's constant understanding of Snufkin's needs, and Snufkin's unconditional love for him coupled with his need for personal space, and the casual longing shared with them. You hit every nail on the head with this, I cannot believe this only has 17k views and you only have 393 subs, you deserve so much more. I tip my hat to you.
hey, thanks :D! Yeahh, their relationship is an interesting one given their dynamics and the compromises they're willing to make for each other, so it was a really fun time writing notes and trying to spin it into an animatic :>
@@snailsdraw2735 Well you did it wonderfully, I hope you become big one day :)
(one of) my favorite part is the little ear twitch when he hear moomin approach him at the end.
I've seen some really great animatics but this is a whole new level. The expressions, the body language, the little details like Snufkin barely missing his backpack's strap when he takes off running or Moomin's feet pointing to Snufkin when he's with Snorkmaiden, and the cinematic aspect!! The way you use transitions and camera movements is mesmerizing. Just really beautiful overall. Amazing work, thank you 💞
The eat snufkin falls backwards in that one scene and moomin is just ready to catch him is so beautiful and adorable ❤
Rewatching this after the 2019 finale hits so different. This is still one of my favorite animations of all time!!
so happy this fandom exists
3:03 I could list a million things about what I love about this animatic, such as the framing, angles, emotions, composition etc. This group shot here captures the characters so well. I really am in love with it all.
ALSO THAT COMPILATION OF SCENES FROM THE SHOW AT THE END
I've been looking through all your comments (because they're all very wonderful, yall are so sweet :"l) and I noticed some of your comments saying it hurt, and that made me very curious👀
For those who felt hurt, why did this animatic make you sad?
(i'd love to know if you'd like to answer, otherwise thanks for watching anyways! hope you have a good one :D)
[ ALSO if I haven't replied to your comment, it's not because I didn't appreciate it, I LOVE AND APPRECIATE IT SO MUCH ;O; I wish they had emoticon reacts for comments ]
I just came across this, and since no one seemed to have answered this here yet, might as well give my two cents! ^^ (Let's see if I manage to put this stuff into words xD)
For me this video ewokes a rather bitter sweet feeling?
It's becouse of the mix between the lyrics and knowing these characters.
The beginning has this feeling of uncertainty, as if he's questioning if leaving everytime is something he really wants. He clearly missed Moomin during his travels, and with the lyrics it almost suggests him questioning if leaving makes him in some way "bad". Than the realisation that Moomin verry likely loves someone else, so maybe leaving, despite all the struggles on the way, is a method to protect himself from his feelings. That just seems verry sad to me.
But whenever he feels lonely or down, he can remember that there is a place he can come back to, with people that are important for him. Then when spring comes around, there is this pure euphoria about the fact that he can go back now. His reunion with Moomin is so cute, and the flashes of all their adventures are somewhat nostalgic. It's ewokes this short moment of happines.
And then the end roles around.. and Snufkins expression just suggests that he knows time is running out and he will be leaving again soon. Then we get this last interaction with Moomin, and him leaving seems less like something he wants, and more like something he NEEDS to do. Leaving pains him, becouse a part of him wants to stay, but he's leaving non the less. And Moomin acceptd it, becouse at this point that's the only thing he can do. It's sad, and bittersweet, becouse he's leaving again, but leaving also means he will come back in spring.
This howl video and song just paint the picture of a heart vs mind kind of situation, sort of. Where one half wants to stay, and the other wants to go, and returning is the only time both halfs are equaly happy.
But that's obviously just how I interpretated things and how they make me feel xD
Other people might have a completely different view point/reason for why this hurts/makes them sad xD
Feelings
Bawled like a baby after the ending because not only is this animatic just that powerful, but I wish my life was somewhat like this. I don't really have a support system or friend group so I won't lie, it hurt a bit, but in a way where I was happy for Snufkin. Just made me look at my own life a little bit
@@shilohwhiloh9636 aw heck :( i hope you find your people soon! All the best!
Because I like many deeply relate to Snufkin and this animatic captured the emotion and the relationship so well with all of the heartbreak moments and the joys and past memories it feels really nostalgic and at the same time expectant and it just amazing. And because all of it is related to, it feels personal and hurts while being amazing
Immense respect for all the directions that i would not expect to see when clicking this the first time, like all the crazy good transitions, that part where snork flew his airship, and when snufkin stumbled while grabbing his bag in a hurry. I can tell you must have had to really get in the mood to visualize, plan, refine, draw and animate all of this. It’s inspiring
Not only did this made my day, it left me emotional!!! Every frame in this video really illustrates the many aspects of Snufkin's life beautifully! This is indeed the best Moomin animatic I've ever seen!!!
I’m so glad I got this in my recommendations
This is the most beautiful thing i've ever seen in my life, im not joking, im literally sobbing rn
Oh same!! Love your profile picture btw!
@@BeauxBeetles I love yours too!
Now THIS is a Moomin animatic! Very clear, very precise, very emotionally-driven movement. Great pacing for its story-telling and overall wonderful work!
Glad to see this fandom is still very much alive :D
3:38 - My personal favorite detail! Snufkin missing the bag strap because he was so eager to return to Moomintroll.
Also at 3:50 the change in line color to differentiate past from present is a nice touch!
IF THERE'S ANY AWARD SOMEONE CAN GIVE FOR THIS MASTERPIECE PLEASE DO, THE CREATOR DESERVES IT FOR ALL THEIR HARD WORK. IT'S BEEN A WEEK SINCE I FOUND THIS AND I'VE BEEN WATCHING IT EVERY SINGLE DAY, IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL 😭
Putting the passion into passion project, you can feel the love in every single frame.
This is about the definition of gorgeous in animatic history, and I mean that absolutely sincerely.
the way you can show motion with still frames is crazy. I adore this, that scene with the bird standing on the branch staring down at snufkin was crazy good. And the hand kiss at the end 😭😭. what a masterpiece.
This is absolutely stunning to the transitions between frames and the story you portray throughout this beautiful animation wow you deserve so much more hype cause this is gorgeous I also came back to say the little details are just mwah perfection they are so subtle yet loud
I'm crying this is so wonderful
ITS SO CUTE- YOUR CRYING IM NOT CRYING 😭😭😭
We’re all crying I think-
thats so good??????? what??????? i teared up halfway watching it
Oh my god, this is probably my favorite animatic of moominvalley EVER I’m in TEARS /POS This is LITERALLY BEAUTIFUL
YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO MAKE ME CRY LIKE THAT this is amazing 😭😭
It's been a long while since i've travelled into the moominvalley fandom and randomly remembering it I came across this and it's truly beautifully animated. Never seen it like this before.
As someone who kinda kins Snuffkin and dreams of being a traveller, these feelings of being introverted, wanting to have friends yet not wanting to be caged by location nor people, that feeling that home to you is when your exploring but having a familiar place to go to, you've captured that quintessence and love well.
I know we don't know eachother, but I wanted to say that I'm proud of you. I love this animatic and it's really high quality for only 4 months! you have potential!
Thank you so much :"] that really means a lot
it's been two years and I still come back to this video. the animation is beautiful, the song hits hard even on my brightest days. I was obsessed with Moominvalley, and this is one of the videos that hold a place in my heart. thank you for making this, I think I needed it.
I'm going to cry, this is so beautiful
oh MY GOD IM GOING TO CRY!!! The perspective of the sequence at 2:00 absolutely blew me away and I just realized this entire thing is 6 minutes long oh MY GOSH?!? All the little character details like 3:40 where he's grabbing for the strap, or at 3:26 with the feather... I think my favorite part though is at 2:50, there's just so much emotion packed into those shots with Snufkin struggling in his travels. The song is also absolutely perfect, I'm shocked that I haven't ever heard it before and it's definitely going in the playlist. I don't even know how to put into words how this made me feel, but I wish I could subscribe twice after this.
I relate to Snufkin so much, I’m beginning a new chapter in my life and so much as been changing these past few months. I’m longing to explore the wide world on my own but I fear when I’m gone too long if I’ll be forgotten by those I love. This animatic made me cry, the song is so beautiful, you captured Snufkin and Moomintroll’s relationship perfectly. Thank you for making this. It was so relatable and inspiring to me.
glad to hear you got some catharsis out of this :> all the best with your new chapter!!
Thank you. Best of luck in your life too.
Thank you. Best of luck in your life too.
Woah I can’t believe how well this is made! Bravo!!
IM CRYING WATCHING THIS FOR THE 70TH TIME. OHMYHEART
helping fuel my latest moominvalley interest, thank you so much
The ending has me in tears, genuinely, oh my god /pos
Oh dear! This was gorgeous and so lovely!! Worth all the work. I enjoy your portrayal of Snufkin's nature and his friends' (his home's!) acceptance that that is just who he is. Genuinely, thank you for sharing
Aww thanks for watching and your kind comment :'D!! Glad you enjoyed it too, gotta love a good ol' found family :>
oh WOW you are so skilled at movement and framing and transitions and ALL OF IT!! I just loved how snufkin's memoriea bled into the environments are him. also that part where moomin's foot turns away from snorkmaiden and off towards where snufkin ran is SO powerful it made me lose my mind. stunning work
I'm not sure if the grid was meant to be there but when Snufkin looked at the stars it made it look like there was a roof over. And that got me thinking. Even tho he should feel free at that moment he might still be bound by his thoughts and feelings to Moomin/other things. He can never truly be free that man, even tho he so desperately craves it.
Really loved the animatic, amazing work!
this makes me SO happy!! i'm not really good with words but the amount of episodes I've seen are depicted here so goddamn beautifully man!! it's so sweet and also such a clean style!! i loved how well done it was my man, i appreciate the scene at the end too when moomin just knows to back off for a moment to give snufkin space, it's just SO SWEET!1! love your work :'D
this goes SO HARD!!! so glad to see ppl r still makin moomin fanart :)
this is amazinggg you put so much heart and soul into every frames and movement, it bleeds passion all over! tnk u for the beautiful work
I ALREADY KNEW THERE WOULD BE SOMETHING OF SNUFMIN AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I LOVE IT 😫💚💙
I’ve fr been watching this like every day Brah
I realized it not only includes 90s/2019 content. But also some scenes from the comics and the books on their own
This is seriously an amazing gift to any moomin fan
this is the BESSTEST animatic on snufkin I EVER SEEN that I actually started cry ToT
OH MY GOD HOW AM I JUST NOW SEEING THIS... THE AMOUNT OF EMOTION AND LOVE PUT INTO THIS SHOWS.. the montage segment of all of the scenes throughout the seasons shocked me so much in a good way i rarely see fans of MV2019 omgggggg easily now my fav MV animatic
THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL!! i love the details, i almost died when snufkinf falsely reach for his backpack before catching it.
Beautiful work, left me speechless and with teary eyes
oh my god this drove me to tears. This is absolutely incredible!!!
It's so beautiful that it's hard for me to hold back tears.
I watched this not too long after it came out and fell in love with it basically lol, ive rewatched it a bunch since then,
the art, editing [blurs and transitions], the grayscale, the music, all of it is so impactful and also very wholesome ?? I love this alot
owwe yeah my little snnuffmin moment at the end love these babies huhuhu
I LOVE THE IT!!!!!!!!!!! this song fits so well!! it's so detailed and i love the limited animation, the way you combined the 90s and 2019 series is so neat, too!! the ending is so bittersweet, i think you really captured their relationship in that moment :') awesome work!!!
my childhood literally passed before my very eyes through this animatic! i thank you so so so so much for creating this beautiful piece, and all the beautiful emotions that came with it! you did a wonderful work with this
Это прекрасно, нет слов... Эта динамика в конце, этот поцелуй, их эмоции ааааа
As someone with wanderlust, this hits home(ha) but in all the right places. The way I see things you have to leave, no matter what, to enjoy what home felt like. Home can be anything, people, nature, a rock you once saw but to truly understand what that word means, you need a little bit of time to yourself. I mainly ask, sure you can have your home with you (like a tent) but is that really home? Each person will have their own experiences and opinions on what home means and thats the thrill, you make your home as you go.
Snufkin has been a big inspiration for me to just do it and for those who also feel this way, i suggest you start small. Monthly or weekly camping will help. You'll soon find a way of doing what you love even if it means having to take a while to get there and thats just fine. Remember:
You'll always have a home to return to at the end of every adventure.
this is so real im so emotional
GOOOSH♡♡♡ Ugh I adore this♡ All of the expressions are amazing, and each transition between scenes felt so smooth. Also there were so many little moments that made each character feel so alive (one in particular was when Snuf went to pick up his backpack and missed it the first time.) Those little details make such a diffrence♡
Loved it! Loved every second of it! You did a phenomenal job♡
Thank you :"D!! So glad you enjoyed the little moments, those (and especially the bagpack scene) were my favourite parts to work on! Knowing other people appreciate it really makes it worthwhile :)
This video shows a lot of your love for the Moomin series (books, comics, the 90s series, Moominvalley..). Awesome!😊
saw this for the first time a week or so after you posted it, and i still think about it all the time. The amount of work and love put into this single animatic is astonishing, I can't help but come back to it every once in a while. Always warms me up a bit when i rewatch it. Take care, and again congrats on making something so beautiful
You can literally see the amount of love you put into it all. I adored the little details, like Snufkin not catching his backpack the first time and his reflection in the puddle. You're amazing and this is beautiful
Ever since I've seen this animatic, I keep coming back to it, because it's genuinely so gorgeous and well made
JUST AUGHHH this is the best Moomin animatic I've ever seen. THE TRANSITION AT 1:20 IS INSANE!! And then the Groke holding the heart shell BROOOO. This is just so gorgeous OMG I love it sm
i’m not crying,,,, you’re crying,,,,,
This video has always been so special to me the moment I’ve first seen it. I really wish I had gotten into Moomin way earlier because these characters are just amazing. And your video just showed how great they are and how expressive they are. I know many people have probably said this but, this is just awesome, you’re so talented!🤩😭🥹
I can't stop watching this! It is so good!!! Giving me all the wholesome feels!
HOW DARE YOU- MY EMOTIONS *proceeds to cry *
oh i had already liked this song before, but tying it to moominvalley & snufkin is fantastic. this was made with love, and what a beautiful thing it is. thank u so much
THIS IS PERFECT OH MY GODNCNENCIWIDNWKEUWO i dont know how else to say it im crying when snufkin was rushing back home and the places he was passing through carried memories of their adventures and after he arrived he had even more memories with them urghhhghfjdhcid SO PERFECT...so lovely, i feel this is a mixture of the 90's anime and the 2019 tv show right? SO GOOD...im so emotional woww,,,the way snufkin's relationship with moomin (and everyone)is portrayed and his conflicting feelings...i love this so much😭😭😭 i haven't been super into moomins since 2020, but once in a while i still come back to them so seeing all those episodes i vaguely remember flashing through this animatic made me CRY.
From a technical standpoint, this animatic is amazing. The perspectives, transitions, cuts, and the way you can feel the movement of the camera is super impressive. Also ONLY four months?! It's amazing in every other way too, characterization and the feels you're showing. I love Snufkin so much and watching him go through these emotions feels like he's dragging me through it again too, especially with the montage sequence towards the end and the gentle way he takes Moomin's paw. I've replayed the last minute and a half a lot help
MASTERPIECE I TELL YOU MASTERPIECE!
IT'S JUST SO BEAUTIFUL OMG
STOP THIS IS SO CUTEE!! the acting.. the staging.. THE TRANSITIONS!??! im in love ty for this
Gosh, that's incredible
I love your art style and shading, it's simple in a way that's really satisfying. The way you portrayed Snufkin's relationship with Moomin and his feelings has made me feel sad but love this story all over again, lovely work that's truly underrated.
Moomin: falls out of a three story building
Little my: “eh, he’ll be fine.”
everytime fairly recent moomin content gets shoved into my recommended by youtube i shout squeals of joy, this is INCREDIBLE i loved everything about it and that end made me shake around like a small and old dog its . AAAAA I LOVE IT !!
Damn that hurt, I applaud you for managing to make me cry this evening. Just... Damn.
"How many times-"
Me: "YES!"
I love this masterpiece so much😍
I am screeching like one of the things that go bump in the night
Nobody asked you to make this animatic so perfect but you ABSOLUTELY DID. The ending made me tear up. :,)
THIS IS JUST AMAZING
this was outstanding! your character design, your art, the environment work, the fluidity with all the frames and transitions, everything here was also perfect to the t. this was such an outstanding portrayal of snufkins emotions as well as moomins, i could talk on and on about every single thing i love about this but every frame is beautiful, like, full genuine, i think this is like the best thing ive ever watched. this was so sweet and it made me cry in the best way possible. thank you for making such an amazing piece, will definitely rewatch this probably ten more times. so amazing again. loved this!!
Thank you for over 5 minutes of a beautiful masterpiece 😭 You're transitions are so soothing and seamless, and don't get me started on your art as a whole! Again, thank you for stunning narrative into our favorite momminvalley boys
omgosh i cried so much at this
amazing work i wish i could draw like you!
1 year later and as im revisiting this old “just an intrest” as now my new hyperfixation. my lord this is just gorgeous, i resonate with snufkin alot, hes one that many can relate to for multiple reasons! this captured many pieces of snufkin that i find important and honestly its crazy!! your art is so well done and i hope you go places w your art and animations♡︎also omfg snufkin kissing moomins hand at the end had me deadass jaw dropped…(not in a bad way ofc)
I haven´t seen Moomin yet, but this animatic unlocked some Deep Feelings. Thanks for sharing such beautiful art!!