Ares - A Caleb Widogast Critical Role Animatic

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  • Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
  • The Mighty Nein will always be beloved by me, but none more so than this stinky wizard.
    I'm glad I finished this in time for Cirtical Role's 8th anniversary! And I got lucky that it was also the week after Calebs appearance in campaign three!
    Song is Ares by Winter's Island
    Caleb created by Liam OBrien
    Characters belong to Critical Role

КОМЕНТАРІ • 195

  • @cakes37
    @cakes37 11 місяців тому +116

    Pain doesn't make people; it's love that makes people. The pain is inconsequential; it's love that saves them

    • @JnEricsonx
      @JnEricsonx 2 місяці тому +3

      God I can't wait to meet Taliesen again. Im not up to that scene I am in the 90s, but I have seen that scene and JFC Taliesen hits a GRAND SLAM.

  • @TheBlackSquirrel
    @TheBlackSquirrel Рік тому +775

    You fit Caleb's whole arc, his struggles, his wins, all the important people and all the important moments in one single song. And you did it perfectly. The pacing is on point the whole time. The lyrics dance with the images gracefully. I'm so glad Liam saw this, and shared it for the rest of us to find. Caleb was (is) my favorite player character from Critical Role, and his story has been such an incredibly journey to follow. 🔥🧡🔥

    • @42paintbrushes
      @42paintbrushes  Рік тому +51

      I will never be over the fact that liam qrt'd this, and all the lovely words people have left as a result! thank you! ❤️

    • @thatbisexualsimp4269
      @thatbisexualsimp4269 9 місяців тому +4

      When did he see it? Is there a reaction to it?

  • @DefilerWyrm
    @DefilerWyrm Рік тому +343

    DAMN. I got chills. My love for Caleb Widogast knows no bounds and seeing his story-the horror, the tragedy, the triumph, the bittersweet aftermath of facing a life of healing from so much trauma-condensed like this is a loving knife between the ribs. 🧡💜

    • @42paintbrushes
      @42paintbrushes  Рік тому +13

      His story always breaks my heart in the best way

    • @JnEricsonx
      @JnEricsonx 2 місяці тому

      Im up to ep 89 right now. Kinda crazy seeing 2 eps back to back where Deucy is basically like, "Yeah, I would have no issue tearing Trent to pieces."

  • @perigrin6
    @perigrin6 Рік тому +151

    All the cast are crazy talented, but Sam and Liam bring so much life and emotion to their stories. Sam's S1 counterspell and Liam's epilogue were probably the two most heartbreaking moments from all the years they have streamed this game.

  • @laikaaardwolf3177
    @laikaaardwolf3177 2 місяці тому +2

    you made me cry and now I will be watching this on repeat thank you

    • @JnEricsonx
      @JnEricsonx 8 днів тому

      Im on 109 right now. I was up to 35 when I met Liam last year, and 101 when I met him again a few weeks ago.

  • @fallforever8967
    @fallforever8967 Рік тому +119

    I've lost count of how many times I've watched this now. Just amazing, so many perfect moments - I really hope Liam sees this!

  • @deathbykonami5487
    @deathbykonami5487 Рік тому +45

    Caleb is like Eliot from Leverage. He has a big heart and will go to Gehenna and back to protect those he holds dear, but he's made peace with the fact that he we ill never be redeemed.

  • @devilsadvocate6381
    @devilsadvocate6381 Рік тому +17

    This one animation made me just wanna rewatch the entirety of Campaign 2 all over again, now that wizardry!

  • @logancrow9514
    @logancrow9514 Рік тому +57

    TEARS at the Molly Kiss.
    Thank you for making this 💚

  • @dragonanimekid8662
    @dragonanimekid8662 9 місяців тому +15

    I've never found a better Caleb song and animation that fits so well

  • @theodorehazel6920
    @theodorehazel6920 9 місяців тому +9

    i dont know if any other song could really capture caleb like this it just feels like the song was ment for him in some weird way and i think this just proves that even more

  • @phylion6067
    @phylion6067 Рік тому +14

    This is an absolute beautiful creation, and I'd like to list all my favourite details...
    But I just can't get over Beau yeeting herself @ 2:52 it's just... that is quintessential Beau

    • @42paintbrushes
      @42paintbrushes  Рік тому +4

      This may be a Caleb animatic but i couldn't /not/ include beau's yeet moment now could I?

  • @fuze858
    @fuze858 Рік тому +19

    I've been commenting on a lot of critical role stuff as to what it means to me butni just want to say
    Caleb taught me that no matter who it was that taught or raised me that I can be better, that I can overcome whatever I was taught so that I could become someone who I was proud of

  • @darhak_art
    @darhak_art Рік тому +83

    That's incredible how you put all his life story in 3 minutes. I love the drawing/palette! And what a great choice of song!

    • @42paintbrushes
      @42paintbrushes  Рік тому +3

      I've wanted to use this song for him for AGES, so glad it's finally out there!

  • @m.t.443
    @m.t.443 Рік тому +19

    I did not know this song before watching this and it is astonishing how well this fits him. Caleb is my favorite character ever because of how beautifully crafted his story is, and you managed to capture it so well! The pace so in tune with the music and animatic was so well rendered! And I'm so HAPPY Liam saw this, you put a lot of work into it and it's so easy to see that!

  • @jabisdumb
    @jabisdumb Рік тому +47

    Gorgeous?? Incredible??? Your style is really unique and I loooove it. The colour palette happening here is amazing? with everything shifted to be either purple or red/orange? Favourite part is the quick sequence of all the in-campaign events, you did a really fantastic job of conveying those moments and their feelings in rapid succession. And that ending was so beautiful and touching, with the tears dripping onto the book and all, just, chef’s kiss. Also randomly I really like the way you did the notebook sinking into the ground? Like he’s putting it in water or something? Love it. Sorry for the long gushy comment, lovely animatic 💛

    • @42paintbrushes
      @42paintbrushes  Рік тому +2

      Ahhh thank you I love getting comments like this!! It really means the world!

  • @ajogden1940
    @ajogden1940 Рік тому +12

    Dude. What???????? DUDE. How did you put it all in one song? How did you pack an arc that took 3 years to tell into 3 minutes??? Bonkers. Beautiful and bonkers.

  • @argi_a
    @argi_a Рік тому +10

    I have no words for how amazing this is. Truly amazing job, this is the one of the best animatics I have ever seen in my life! I'm crying😭😭

  • @emiliannamrasch9364
    @emiliannamrasch9364 Рік тому +2

    I cant tell you how often Ive watched this already. This is amazing!

  • @jamasunda
    @jamasunda Рік тому +11

    And now I'm crying TOT One of my new favourite Caleb videos, thank you

  • @geethenerd
    @geethenerd Рік тому +4

    THOSE ANGLES ARE JUST BEAUTYY!!!

  • @ryanbradley5557
    @ryanbradley5557 11 місяців тому +6

    This is quite moving. I hope the CR cast finds it at some point, Liam at least would probably be touched to see it.

    • @42paintbrushes
      @42paintbrushes  11 місяців тому +4

      Thank you! Liam's seen it thanks to twitter 😍

    • @JnEricsonx
      @JnEricsonx 2 місяці тому

      @@42paintbrushes Oh hell yes. What did he say? I met him last year but i was only up to ep 35. I did tell him though how ep 18 once he says how his memories of his parents were faked I cursed out loud so hard it startled my dog. Also, I joked to Sam that when Nott was hearing this story the look on his face made me think, "So, Nott is trying to figure out how good she had to be to kill this Trent Prick?"

  • @DMingThoughts
    @DMingThoughts Рік тому +13

    OMG, that one is fire!
    No pun intended. Or who am I kidding?
    But seriously, this is beautiful. So many key moments captured, so much work put into this. Awesome!

  • @bouncingbuttons7441
    @bouncingbuttons7441 Рік тому +7

    the way you animated fire is so beautiful! i absolutely adore your art style, it fits the kind of folks/germanic vibes of caleb and the nein so well. and this song for caleb is absolutely magnificent. i had goosebumps throughout the entire thing.

  • @runicdreamer
    @runicdreamer Рік тому +5

    This was beautiful. I am crying. the song choice, the style, just all the little moments...simply breathtaking!!

  • @starkitty14
    @starkitty14 Рік тому +11

    Oh I am weeping. You’ve done absolutely incredibly ❤

  • @TiliaCordata
    @TiliaCordata 7 місяців тому +1

    Re-watching it and still have the same chills, still burst into tears at the end. Amazing work! So beautiful, so visceral!

  • @Nunovski04
    @Nunovski04 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful. Just...I am at a loss of words. Veyr well done. Maybe one of, if not the best animatic of Caleb I have ever seen.

    • @42paintbrushes
      @42paintbrushes  Рік тому +1

      Thank you!! Thats so kind of you to comment!

  • @bumblewyn
    @bumblewyn Рік тому +6

    Wow, this is STUNNING! I got actual chills watching this, what a beautiful animation. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful art!!!

  • @paddiefrog
    @paddiefrog Рік тому +6

    This is INCREDIBLE! great song choice amazing visuals, great use of animation, I love it 💖🔥

  • @GhostPaprika
    @GhostPaprika Рік тому +4

    this is excellent! The shots are framed really well and the movement is great :D You should be so proud!

  • @thelindenbookie1579
    @thelindenbookie1579 Рік тому +4

    HOLY SHIT. This was phenomenal. If this isn't already your career it should be.

  • @cloud_appreciation_society
    @cloud_appreciation_society Рік тому +1

    Damn, got 3/4 of the way through the video and had to stop because I haven't finished watching the campaign yet. I'll be back!

  • @F0XFIRE_
    @F0XFIRE_ 3 місяці тому

    Man, I am crying. I love this a lot

  • @OMNIhydra1
    @OMNIhydra1 Рік тому +2

    This is awesome! You somehow fit Caleb's entire arc, matched the tone of the song beautifully, and I gotta say the song you chose is gorgeous. I hope you sent this to Liam. He needs to see it.

    • @42paintbrushes
      @42paintbrushes  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much!! I tweeted it to Liam and he saw it - still cant believe it!

  • @isbammoi3358
    @isbammoi3358 Рік тому +7

    Love this so damn much. Astounding work great song choice ♡

  • @corumhayes8178
    @corumhayes8178 Рік тому +2

    This was amazingly beautiful!! You really captured the emotions of his fall and redemption

  • @GriffishCritical
    @GriffishCritical 4 місяці тому

    Returning to this BEAUTIFUL animatic for like the fifth time to ramble on the use of red in this. Caleb's red hair does a fantastic job of drawing the viewer's eye to him, setting him apart from the other characters in a scene even when he himself is just in the background. BUT while also having some pretty strong red elements in their designs (compared to the cooler blue palette of the animatic as a whole), Astrid, Eodwolf and Ikithon have that darker red that serves to unify visually them while not drawing the eye as strongly as caleb's and just GRRRRRR i'm caffeinated and in love with this

    • @42paintbrushes
      @42paintbrushes  4 місяці тому

      Aaaaa thank you i really wanted to make Calebs hair the same colour as his fire and have that colour contrast everything else to keep him as the focal point, really glad it came across!

  • @DIO-sv5mv
    @DIO-sv5mv 5 місяців тому

    your art style makes me so happy

  • @tingjen955
    @tingjen955 10 місяців тому

    This is so good! I rewatched this after finishing watching Echoes of the Solstice, and now I'm feeling very emotional ;_; So proud of Caleb's growth throughout the story. Thank you for creating such beautiful recap.

  • @lunamcmeen7088
    @lunamcmeen7088 Рік тому +1

    This is the best caleb animatic I have ever seen! Wow💖 excellent song choice as well as scene selection, animation, everything!

  • @ChemoorVodka
    @ChemoorVodka 10 місяців тому

    Amazing, I love Caleb’s story so much and I can just feel how much you love it too in how much care you put into this, Wonderful.

  • @janteo1
    @janteo1 8 місяців тому +1

    "light them up pretty"

  • @lorelai_walker
    @lorelai_walker Рік тому

    I am absolutley obsessed with this. This is my favorite CR Animatic ever omg. Caleb holds a special place in my heart and the way you show his story is beautiful omg

    • @42paintbrushes
      @42paintbrushes  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! Your words mean a lot 🥰

    • @lorelai_walker
      @lorelai_walker Рік тому

      I have watched this almost every day since I found it. its just so amazing. you are incredibly talented and thank you for sharing that talent with us all!

  • @super-weirdo5219
    @super-weirdo5219 2 місяці тому

    Oh, wow this is so awesome! I love the art style!

  •  Рік тому +2

    Liam what did you do to our hearts you wonderful soul. Fantastic work, the song choice is absolute perfection. I hope The Mighty Nein series does this story justice, and I hope they go with a completely different art and / or animation style from the Vox Machina series. Something like this or something radically different.

  • @Maegnas99
    @Maegnas99 11 місяців тому

    This was truly incredible. You captured the feeling of each scene perfectly. Thank you for your work.

  • @RyanCoulombe-g1e
    @RyanCoulombe-g1e 4 місяці тому

    Excellent work! This captures Caleb's arc so well.

  • @itachioftheakatsky
    @itachioftheakatsky Рік тому

    11/10 best CR fan content I've ever seen

  • @giovanap.6708
    @giovanap.6708 Рік тому +1

    This is really great. Both the choice of scenes and the quality of the animation. Great job dude!

  • @alexandervgbaritone
    @alexandervgbaritone Рік тому +1

    I never finished Campaign 2 but in the 24 episodes I listened to Caleb was my fave. Tysm for this video its beautiful

  • @ziiia
    @ziiia 10 місяців тому

    wow this was so stunning i can't believe you managed to get every one of his most important bits into three minutes and each one HIT. so hard. so good. loveeeeeeee

  • @scifiwriter5510
    @scifiwriter5510 Рік тому +1

    If I haven't seen this 30 times already I haven't seen it once

  • @greenp1890
    @greenp1890 Рік тому +1

    This is really good. I love the color scheme, and you do a fantastic job with the story!

  • @gamingchaos8665
    @gamingchaos8665 Рік тому +1

    Wow I love this. This is one of the best videos of my boy Caleb. I live your artstyle and everything about this!

  • @SeerOfTime577
    @SeerOfTime577 11 місяців тому

    Gosh, this is one of the most beautiful animatics I've ever seen. Caleb had such a journey.

    • @42paintbrushes
      @42paintbrushes  11 місяців тому +1

      I love his story with my whole heart ❤️

  • @gemiinous7020
    @gemiinous7020 Рік тому +1

    brutal how this comes for my emotions. gorgeous colours as well!!

  • @pfennie
    @pfennie Рік тому +1

    this is absolutely amazing! works so well with the music and your art looks so good!!
    I am so glad this was in my recommended videos

  • @LootGoblinPenny
    @LootGoblinPenny 11 місяців тому

    I've watched this 3 times and UA-cam still wants to recommend it to me - and it's right to do so every time.

  • @mage2098
    @mage2098 Рік тому

    Woah. This is spectacular! You put so much thought into Caleb's entire story and animated it all so beautifully!!

  • @icelandan
    @icelandan Рік тому

    Brother the way I was not ready this is so good the stylization the timing everything is so insane I'm eating my carpet as we speak I love this wizard so much

  • @kiyara94
    @kiyara94 Рік тому +1

    I have tears in my eyes this was BEAUTIFUL!

  • @madcat3057
    @madcat3057 11 місяців тому

    This is soo well made! I am really impressed by all the work that must’ve gone into it. Good job! :3

  • @jessy1332
    @jessy1332 Рік тому +1

    2:50 the chaos crew tattos i love it

  • @namariie3184
    @namariie3184 5 місяців тому

    INCREDIBLE WORK

  • @ДанилО-к1и
    @ДанилО-к1и Рік тому

    I haven't watched the whole campaign yet, but I cried from beginning to end. I have never cried so much over a video on the Internet. There's something about it. It's strong.

  • @danaevans4720
    @danaevans4720 7 місяців тому

    This is absolutely masterful and beautiful

  • @anthonyfrascella4598
    @anthonyfrascella4598 8 місяців тому

    Gorgeous. Brought me to tears. Thank you.

  • @gijustin5930
    @gijustin5930 Рік тому

    You see the important things in life. Moreover, you can create beauty with it.

  • @moonbabescosplay8331
    @moonbabescosplay8331 11 місяців тому

    Oh my gosh this is so good!! And this song is absolutely perfect for Caleb!!

    • @42paintbrushes
      @42paintbrushes  11 місяців тому +1

      As soon as i heard it i had a VISION

  • @BashenManTV
    @BashenManTV 11 місяців тому +1

    Aaaaaaand now I want to watch C2. Again. The tears started when Molly kissed his forehead.

    • @JnEricsonx
      @JnEricsonx 8 місяців тому

      Im only 37 eps in, taking a long break, but seriously, when he tells his backstory I was like WTF-when then he said his memories of his parents being traitors were FAKE I cursed out loud enough to startle my dog. Then being able to pass this on to Liam and Sam as to how so far Nott and Caleb are my Dynamic Duo (I protect HIM). God I can't wait for the animated show. Especially since Sam basically pulled a Nott voice for the animated recap.

  • @jt6115
    @jt6115 Рік тому

    There are no sufficient words... I'm speechless. Thank you.

  • @yussefzaid1026
    @yussefzaid1026 Рік тому

    AYE YO, Lets go to that emotional place. Wonderful work.

  • @mariaimpastato2639
    @mariaimpastato2639 8 місяців тому

    Just rip my heart out and stomp on it! 😭 This is beautiful

  • @elysium_4u
    @elysium_4u Рік тому

    this video is on my front page every day and every day im crying at the molly kiss, thanks dude-

    • @42paintbrushes
      @42paintbrushes  Рік тому

      Youre very welcome 🥰

    • @elysium_4u
      @elysium_4u Рік тому

      @@42paintbrushes AT THIS POINT ITS NOT EVEN FUNNY DUDE, IM LEGIT IN TEARS

    • @elysium_4u
      @elysium_4u Рік тому

      but thank you for your work, its amazing i love it with my whole heart

  • @mirjamschreurs8813
    @mirjamschreurs8813 Рік тому

    This is so amazing ❤️ thank you!!

  • @RubyDianArts
    @RubyDianArts 8 місяців тому

    This is amazing 😭

  • @valeenacampos1509
    @valeenacampos1509 Рік тому

    This was beautiful.

  • @xineav
    @xineav Рік тому

    Tears. Only tears. This is beautiful

  • @fobbles_
    @fobbles_ Рік тому

    The dirt wizard really felt like the protagonist didn’t he
    He’s still my favorite of all the campaigns so far

  • @zenwolfe
    @zenwolfe 8 місяців тому

    absolutely fucking love this!

  • @itsehck
    @itsehck 9 місяців тому

    Well this made me cry, thanks. Ill be back tomorrow for more 😅

  • @killerkupid
    @killerkupid Рік тому

    Chills and tears and emotions ;-;

  • @Faith-bw6tg
    @Faith-bw6tg 8 місяців тому

    I LOVE THIS SI MUCH IM CRYING 😭

  • @K_i_t_t_y84
    @K_i_t_t_y84 Рік тому

    THIS. IS. INCREDIBLE! Holy shit! ♥♥♥♥♥♥

  • @1234angelbaby1234
    @1234angelbaby1234 10 місяців тому

    Hello, yes, this is me crying again on my 1000th rewatch

  • @ShyyGaladriel
    @ShyyGaladriel 7 місяців тому

    God this was flawless.

  • @killerkupid
    @killerkupid Рік тому

    This is a MASTERPIECE

  • @RuviGaPo
    @RuviGaPo 9 місяців тому

    Okay this is dope how'd i Miss This ???❤❤❤❤❤

  • @cyanverses4143
    @cyanverses4143 Рік тому

    WOWWWW this is stunning!!!!

  • @PaigeHarken
    @PaigeHarken Рік тому

    This is so beautiful and sad, just like Caleb ❤

  • @lfleming221
    @lfleming221 Рік тому

    Beautiful.

  • @nnna_
    @nnna_ Рік тому

    hi currently screaming at the parallel between the molly/caleb forehead kiss and the caleb/essek one

    • @JnEricsonx
      @JnEricsonx 2 місяці тому

      Makes you wonder how Molly would have reacted once the Nein met Trent. Fucking DEUCE was ready to take this guy apart.

  • @VundalI
    @VundalI Рік тому

    Amazing work. tears.

  • @Mekkartist
    @Mekkartist 10 місяців тому

    This is absolutely wild.

  • @joshmcbride9744
    @joshmcbride9744 Рік тому

    This is amazing, wow

  • @faithsweet5817
    @faithsweet5817 Рік тому

    Ah man, this is great!

  • @elicaelum8379
    @elicaelum8379 Рік тому

    Holy shit this is incredible!!!!!

  • @madelinehutchinson
    @madelinehutchinson Рік тому

    Perfection. No notes. ❤❤👏🏻👏🏻

  • @ellenarelkin1238
    @ellenarelkin1238 11 місяців тому +1

    I want season 3 trailer!😭😭😭