Bluestar's Little Pistol Animatic + Patreon Shoutout!

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 22 чер 2017
  • patreon link!
    / niftysenpai
    Song is Little Pistol by Mother Mother!
    i hope to finish this and making sorta like a semi animated pmv thing? this is an updated sketch of the first storyboard i did a while ago here : • bluestar- little pisto...
    also a brief explanation for those who want it:
    at the beginning bluestar is paying respects to mosskit and sees misty and stonefur, shes like 'ok im still ok with my decision'
    then we flash forward to her trusting tigerclaw and him bein her deputy and being a ''''swell''' guy. fires like ya right i dont trust him longer than his whiskers
    then tigerclaw attacks the camp and bluestar. fire comes to the rescue and the blood of the battle is like war paint i guess on her face
    bluestar is blinded by his traitorness i guess. then we see him getting banished, bluestars distrust, the fullmoon thing is like her not picking a deputy at the right time, fire is sad that shes feelin dis way
    then the forest fire in rising storm, everything is ashy and black and white, and firey. bluestar looses faith in starclan here.
    theres a battle of sunningrocks next. bluestar gets cornered by misty and stone when fire reveals to them shes their mom to prevent them from killing her. they hate her bluestar crys
    then flash forward to cloudtails warrior ceremony, swift and bright resolve to fight da dogs. bluestar sees bright and is like disgusted but acutally goes back 2 her den to cry cat tears
    then she resolves to go to starclan and confront them about how she feels shes been treated. goosefeather in particular because of da prophecys
    shes reminded of the water will destroy u, it transitions to after she saves fire. shes in the river. AT THE END, she like. looses her war paint returning to clarity. misty and stone save her and forgive her. then she cry.
  • Фільми й анімація

КОМЕНТАРІ • 1,6 тис.

  • @KittyCatChaos
    @KittyCatChaos 7 років тому +3762

    " I found Jesus " *Goosefeather appears*
    Godammit Goosefeather is Jesus guys R U N

    • @dumbidot1073
      @dumbidot1073 7 років тому +22

      KittyCatChaos `
      xdxdxdxd

    • @dapplestar1231
      @dapplestar1231 7 років тому +67

      *runs* shittttt

    • @dornenschweif909
      @dornenschweif909 6 років тому +58

      KittyCatChaos ` first I thought it was yellowfang, :o

    • @lotuos3052
      @lotuos3052 5 років тому +50

      KittyCatChaos well Goosefeather IS my jesus so you do have a point

    • @roastedcrickets1767
      @roastedcrickets1767 5 років тому +30

      :0 I thought it was Oakheart

  • @fiori_storm7133
    @fiori_storm7133 7 років тому +1337

    i liked the symbolism of the red across her face to show her time when she didn't trust anyone including StarClan and then when she was about to die it washed away because her thoughts were clear again, i thought that was really cool

    • @roiroije243
      @roiroije243 5 років тому +13

      Now that's awesome. Thanks for putting that thought into my mind.

  • @nothingfordarkness
    @nothingfordarkness 4 роки тому +1846

    How does Mother Mother’s songs fit Warrior Cats so well?!

    • @lynxietheroaha5240
      @lynxietheroaha5240 4 роки тому +15

      A fellow anus

    • @emilyl8717
      @emilyl8717 4 роки тому +23

      @@lynxietheroaha5240 memento mori

    • @foundation806
      @foundation806 4 роки тому +81

      Lets not forget glass animals now

    • @amanicruzlopez1248
      @amanicruzlopez1248 4 роки тому +75

      Glass animals and Mother Mother is the secret Warrior's OST

    • @fizzycolapop362
      @fizzycolapop362 3 роки тому +61

      Mother Mother songs fit any mildly edgy fandom if you try hard enough

  • @crowborn666
    @crowborn666 2 роки тому +355

    Seeing the emotion on Bluestar's face when Tigerclaw attacked made me wonder what would've gone through her head if Fireheart failed to stop him.
    Like, the commotion in the den would attract others and they'd still exile Tigerclaw, but I honestly wanna see an AU of Bluestar's thoughts and feelings if Fireheart died at the paws of Tigerclaw when he tried to protect her.

    • @borkwolf6373
      @borkwolf6373 2 роки тому +41

      That's a really interesting AU idea, actually!

    • @Curious-Artist-Cat
      @Curious-Artist-Cat Рік тому +9

      An intresting concept, i could try and draw that if youre not planing anything with it

    • @machii4522
      @machii4522 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@@Curious-Artist-Cat id love to see that

    • @what1._.1
      @what1._.1 5 місяців тому

      ​@@Curious-Artist-Cat oh please if you have time *do it*, it sounds to be a cool au

  • @nietzsche8297
    @nietzsche8297 7 років тому +3016

    This is one of the most beautiful and heartbreaking warriors animations I have ever seen. The depth it goes into to explore Bluestar's inner fear and turmoil. The metaphor of the "war paint" and grayscale is simply phenomenal, and it really shows how she lost a part of herself when Tigerclaw turned on her. I absolutely loved Fireheart's presence throughout it. How he knew she was taking it, but through it all he stays loyal to her, even when she looses all loyalty to him and the clan. We see a different side of bluestar, one filled with pain and despair as she watched everything crumble around her. The incredible detail and symbolism can only be described as beautiful. I have watched this three times already, and cried every time. This is truly a work of art. Thank you, nifty.

    • @berry7939
      @berry7939 5 років тому +11

      And ,soon it will be finished!

    • @arianamarie8442
      @arianamarie8442 5 років тому +27

      She lost a part of herself? If you read Bluestar's Prophecy, you can see that Bluefur is really messed up. I think that she lost the rest of herself when Tigerclaw betrayed her. But, honestly, I agree with you.

    • @bulakabarquezwilliams6024
      @bulakabarquezwilliams6024 5 років тому +21

      @@arianamarie8442 Yeah, her mother's and sister's death did a number on her.

    • @fazieco
      @fazieco 4 роки тому +5

      All these emotions make this map special and interesting

    • @vickypedia1308
      @vickypedia1308 4 роки тому +5

      @@fazieco dude this isn't a map

  • @starcloud6384
    @starcloud6384 6 років тому +507

    I love the symbolism with blood on her face and eyes and how her rationality and "vision" were clouded!

  • @lulu6468
    @lulu6468 7 років тому +541

    "Soo, it's 1AM and I've watched this animatic thirteen times already, and I have to wake up at 6AM."
    "One more time"

    • @corbenary
      @corbenary 7 років тому +9

      Ludoki tree reading this comment and i realize its 4:20am holy jesus

    • @lulu6468
      @lulu6468 7 років тому +2

      DragonScales 123 XD

    • @MBaum-ky2wv
      @MBaum-ky2wv 6 років тому

      Luuuu i didnt know you have YT

    • @yunirkamartinez6157
      @yunirkamartinez6157 5 років тому +2

      ONE LAST TIIIMEEEEEEEEE

    • @daniilromanenko3677
      @daniilromanenko3677 4 роки тому +4

      I wouldn't recommend doing that. As tempting as rewatching something you really enjoy over and over again can be, it's better to watch things like this every few weeks because otherwise your brain gets used to it and you basically stop enjoying it. Trust me, I've ruined some songs for myself by doing this, and it sucks so bad, so as a result I try to watch this only once every month (which may be overdoing it, but I'm not willing to take any risks)

  • @girlviscus
    @girlviscus 7 років тому +203

    I love the idea of how the blood stays over Bluestars eyes. Since that situation certainly blinded her from what was right until she died, which was when the blood washed off. She made many irrational choices after Tigerclaw tried attacking her and I think the blood over her eyes specifically was a wonderful way to portray the things she did and the choices she made. It acted as a sort of blindfold, she realized what she had done once it came off, she didnt realize what she was doing at the time because she was just so emotionally torn about someone so close to her trying to kill her. The blood of Tigerclaw stuck to her and effected her decisions greatly.

  • @443b94
    @443b94 7 років тому +1357

    *nifty-senpai uploads*
    *_clicks as fast as lightning_*

    • @cowgirlmusic
      @cowgirlmusic 7 років тому +4

      Bluheartz RELATABLE

    • @quengren
      @quengren 7 років тому +25

      *nifty-senpai uploads*
      *_clicks like life depends on it_*

    • @marcelobacelar1722
      @marcelobacelar1722 7 років тому +2

      Bluheartz xd

    • @stevietardif6274
      @stevietardif6274 7 років тому +4

      Bluheartz did you know senpai means teacher assistant

    • @443b94
      @443b94 7 років тому +4

      Stevie Tardif
      ...
      No.... 0_0

  • @staticstardust7547
    @staticstardust7547 7 років тому +1117

    I was on the verge of tears for the whole thing and then Bluestar just gets WHIPPED UP by Stone and Misty at like 3:46 and i started laughing hysterically
    im so dead

    • @NiftySenpai
      @NiftySenpai  7 років тому +272

      Static Stardust ME TOO I DIDNT TWEEN IT RIGHT BUT IT WAS funny so I left it in... hopefully I remember to fix it lol

    • @shinyrayquazaaah
      @shinyrayquazaaah 7 років тому +4

      Static Stardust XD

    • @hanalisehernandez6021
      @hanalisehernandez6021 7 років тому +14

      I was just about to comment that but checked down here to see if someone had alreadyXD

    • @hanalisehernandez6021
      @hanalisehernandez6021 7 років тому +16

      +Nifty-Senpai Yeah, this is amazing but the way they pull her up its just so weird looking like she's there and then see isntXDXD

    • @hanalisehernandez6021
      @hanalisehernandez6021 7 років тому +35

      +Nifty-Senpai Maybe have her head be thrown back a little, and have bubbles flow past her? I don't know why I'm talking, I barely animate(':

  • @FirriApril
    @FirriApril 7 років тому +2270

    this is professional level storyboarding. I really wish I could pledge you in Patreon to help you out finish this and if I at one point manage to clear the current obstacles I definately will!
    also the symbolism of the bloodstain is just AAGH so good

    • @jovianguyen
      @jovianguyen 3 роки тому +3

      Truth be told right here

    • @Rosia4309
      @Rosia4309 2 роки тому +8

      She's working on finishing this, actually! She's shown previews of it on her tumblr warriors designs blog :)

  • @roastedcrickets1767
    @roastedcrickets1767 5 років тому +152

    Day four. I've lost count of how many times I've watched this and how many drawers I've filled with drawings of Bluestar. I've spent nearly $652.45 on drawing paper and sketch books, $1,237.09 on art supplies. I haven't seen sunlight in three days. I've drank about 74 coffees and hot chocolates.

  • @WeirdnessMaster
    @WeirdnessMaster 7 років тому +136

    Now see, THIS is an animatic.

  • @Blixemi
    @Blixemi 7 років тому +1921

    niFTY.
    This is incredible! I love how alive everything looks! The characters, the forest, the colours! Wow. Absolutely gorgeous work, my friend!! Thank you for sharing this with us hnnn!!!

    • @catraapplesaucemeowmeow9540
      @catraapplesaucemeowmeow9540 7 років тому +1

      Blixemi hey fam

    • @Lily23tv
      @Lily23tv 6 років тому +3

      I LOVE you UA-cam channel!!!!! And I LOVE these books!!!
      (My favourite is Jayfeather he is amazing! And grumpy that's why I love him!)

    • @Inkasaur
      @Inkasaur 6 років тому +1

      Blixemi
      mEME LAUngUaGE

    • @user-eg2kd3wc8s
      @user-eg2kd3wc8s 6 років тому +11

      literally she somehow made shades of grey seem like the most colorful thing

    • @doe4003
      @doe4003 6 років тому

      Woop woop. Hi Blix. Also 1k like. xD

  • @mataschmata
    @mataschmata 6 років тому +939

    i have no words to describe what a masterpiece this is. you convey emotions so well, how fireheart is basically tumbling over himself as he's running to help bluestar, when he's running to help brightpaw, when bluestar is sliding across the ground as she rushes to the moonstone. god, i just imagine... for months, bluestar has these blood stains on her face because she's too depressed to groom herself, and you can distinctly see it blurred and erased in lines below her eyes from crying.
    i also love how the shots become really detailed when there's a lot of emotion there, and how you can tell who all the cats are by how they're drawn. the ending made me actually cry so THANKS

    • @rrammay
      @rrammay 4 роки тому +12

      This comment deserves more attention

  • @bramblebrowncat8840
    @bramblebrowncat8840 7 років тому +119

    Well, I think Tigerclaw, Thistleclaw and the dogs made 45 accounts to dislike this

  • @DBDH003
    @DBDH003 7 років тому +823

    Nifty, you truly have an innocent soul.

    • @kero02ya
      @kero02ya 7 років тому +4

      Myal Canal GO AWAY

    • @drb4256
      @drb4256 7 років тому +216

      Myal Canal what's an "innocent soul" can I purchase one of those?

    • @DBDH003
      @DBDH003 7 років тому +6

      twoade lol hey

    • @nightfrost4337
      @nightfrost4337 7 років тому +5

      Dr B I need one
      Where can you purchase one? Or can I just borrow someone else's?

    • @twintwail
      @twintwail 7 років тому +8

      Omg 666 likes XD

  • @sylinisnothere7929
    @sylinisnothere7929 7 років тому +173

    3:46 *the way BlueStar is pulled out of the water KILLED ME*😂

  • @kabunouveau
    @kabunouveau 7 місяців тому +5

    i am a 31 year old adult and to this day this animatic still makes me sob. and i do NOT cry easily. bluestar's story is very dear to me. really amazing work.

  • @kevinmillard1323
    @kevinmillard1323 7 років тому +59

    I can imagine Bluestar running away from all her worries, trying to be a good leader. And all the while she has to deal with Oakheart's death and her kits being in a different Clan. Then Redtail dies, then Lionheart, and Tigerclaw betrays her and Fireheart takes place. She has to deal with Cinderpaw getting ran over, Spottedleaf dying, and dying herself!
    And then Fireheart, her own warrior, turning into leader and everything happening to him. All the while Bluestar watches from StarClan, helpless to help.

    • @dangdao8068
      @dangdao8068 3 роки тому +1

      And you know the problem with dealing depression (cat can have depression emotion alright) pressure and being fool to yourself in front of everyone (I mean by making yourself look like your a bad leader)

  • @Hazard-gv1ii
    @Hazard-gv1ii 7 років тому +142

    what scares me is that there was so much emotion in 2:46 it gave me chills

    • @Hazard-gv1ii
      @Hazard-gv1ii 7 років тому +31

      well damn it all gives me chills. This is amazing

    • @paige-zy2rz
      @paige-zy2rz 7 років тому +3

      Hazard 1414 can you tell me what's going on in this scene? 😂

    • @dumbidot1073
      @dumbidot1073 7 років тому +5

      Becca. B ?

    • @parxe6019
      @parxe6019 7 років тому +25

      Becca. B Kind of half spoiler alert? I guess if you haven't read the first arc.
      So y'know Swiftpaw and Brightpaw are all like "heck no why does Cloudtail get to become an warrior just because he doesn't believe in StarClan?" So they both decide to prove themselves by trying to drive away the dogs that were found in the territory. Unfortunately for them, they get absolutely hammed and Swiftpaw dies while Brightpaw suffers a huge injury on one of her eyes are results her in becoming permanently scarred. Fireheart tells Bluestar about this and [cue scene] Cloudtail is all sad and stuff and Cinderpelt is treating Brightpaw and Bluestar is all "heck no your name is Lostface now gj." and leaves. and that's it.

  • @TennelleFlowers
    @TennelleFlowers 7 років тому +1855

    This is unbelievably gorgeous, Nifty! Beautiful work

    • @marylulw7238
      @marylulw7238 7 років тому +54

      when you can't put this on your playlist because its not a map part

    • @TennelleFlowers
      @TennelleFlowers 7 років тому +52

      LOL are you a mind reader? How did you know? XD

    • @marylulw7238
      @marylulw7238 7 років тому +41

      science, also speculation

    • @daznutzs
      @daznutzs 7 років тому +21

      simple: when a good map part comes you click as lightning to place it there.
      Same with this. But is not a MAP part soo..

    • @sparezzsxqust286
      @sparezzsxqust286 6 років тому +2

      TennelleFlowers 555th liker lol

  • @BlueMaroonAnimations
    @BlueMaroonAnimations 7 років тому +631

    Wow your art just jumped like crazy! Very nice work on the backgrounds, your anatomy has gotten so good! just a little feedback, I personally don't think you need that cut to black in the beginning when match cutting Bluestar from beside to river to being in the clan talking to Tigerstar. As well, I honestly really loved in the old storyboard how you had the screen turning in one direction when Bluestar was at the moonstone then turning a different direction when it changed to Starclan. It added a lot of dynamics and visual tension to the scene. But these are just personal preferences, I look forward to the finished product!

    • @NiftySenpai
      @NiftySenpai  7 років тому +67

      BlueMaroon|Sarah Goran thanks so much for the feedback! I'll work on those kinks ;w;

  • @moonsilk3311
    @moonsilk3311 4 роки тому +81

    2:25 that moment when you're rejected by the illegal children you sold on ebay

  • @original_rae
    @original_rae 7 років тому +575

    Wow Nifty. Even as a storyboard, it looks beautiful. The song choice works so well with Bluestar. I feel like this would definitely be one of the better Bluestar videos if it finishes through. Keep up the good work!

  • @theressesguy1161
    @theressesguy1161 7 років тому +331

    First time I've heard someone use a "Mother Mother" song?? Oh my lord, it fitted so well!!!

    • @lavs8761
      @lavs8761 7 років тому +16

      noodlers used a mother mother song for her ashfur pmv, a while ago, its pretty good you should check it out, its pretty hella nice

    • @yesterdaystomorrow5510
      @yesterdaystomorrow5510 6 років тому +4

      Kylie Barber
      *their. There's more than one person involved in the Noodlers channel.

    • @tigergurl8720
      @tigergurl8720 6 років тому +1

      OOF I LOVE THAT BAND

    • @luvlyeroblox2104
      @luvlyeroblox2104 6 років тому

      Fits*

    • @hotcoco2789
      @hotcoco2789 6 років тому +2

      I know right! I wish someone would use infinitesimal.

  • @averyhungrypigeon9996
    @averyhungrypigeon9996 2 роки тому +11

    Bluestar definitely did not deserve to live the life she did. She sacrificed so much just for everything to fall apart. Her deputy betrays her, one of her apprentices has lost one of her eyes and she feels guilty, and then the fire scene, her weak Clan, her kits angry at her, and her anguish as she slowly loses her faith and sanity.
    I can't imagine how mad she was that the prophecy turned out to destroy her life.
    Poor girl.

  • @worthlesstrash5680
    @worthlesstrash5680 7 років тому +319

    3:00 Me when my brother eats all the cookies

    • @leonbrangeta6925
      @leonbrangeta6925 7 років тому +3

      Worthless Trash XDDDD

    • @WubbaDubba198
      @WubbaDubba198 5 років тому +6

      Mood

    • @hatz5125
      @hatz5125 5 років тому

      Lol

    • @nars_bars8774
      @nars_bars8774 4 роки тому +4

      SAME. YO WHATS UP WITH THE BROTHERS THAT KEEP EATING OUR DANG FOOD

    • @fazieco
      @fazieco 4 роки тому

      Well I’ll never get to feel this because I don’t have any siblings

  • @Octobertiger13
    @Octobertiger13 7 років тому +74

    I just finished re-reading Bluestar's Prophecy. This wrecked me. Like. Gosh. Right in the feels, man.
    Also this is like, pro animatic work. You realize Disney and Pixar don't even have animatics that look this nice, right?

  • @Klarikatt
    @Klarikatt 7 років тому +877

    Best warriors video of 2017 like hands down I love this
    This must have taken so much work its honestly the best thing ever

    • @birdbrain6503
      @birdbrain6503 7 років тому +9

      Klarikatt KLARIKATT ADMIRES NIFTY SENPAI'S WORK, THIS IS GREAT

    • @Klarikatt
      @Klarikatt 7 років тому +15

      WhynotCreepy OFCOURSE I DO

  • @cheeseboogar
    @cheeseboogar 3 роки тому +5

    Aaaaaa 3 years ago this introduced me to mother mother. Time goes by fast

  • @doggy4070
    @doggy4070 4 роки тому +20

    1:15-1:25. I love this part. Always gives me chills how Fireheart just springs into action and kicks Tigerclaw’s butt!
    Also the way it was animated to the beat 👌🏻👍🏻

  • @PavlovaPancake
    @PavlovaPancake 7 років тому +168

    3:45 One scoop of bluestar coming right up!

    • @crisadence3707
      @crisadence3707 7 років тому +15

      Pavlova Pancake
      This comment had me dying xD

    • @renevaile7192
      @renevaile7192 7 років тому +18

      +Pavlova Pancake
      Pretty sure it was the last scoop, too

    • @TheLurkerX
      @TheLurkerX 7 років тому +2

      ....Cannot unsee
      I thank thee

    • @worthlesstrash5680
      @worthlesstrash5680 7 років тому +3

      Can I get two scoops?

    • @Ahyoka_Spoken
      @Ahyoka_Spoken 7 років тому +4

      If you play it twice you can xD

  • @theoneandonlysilver-wolf8912
    @theoneandonlysilver-wolf8912 7 років тому +120

    Bad day, Bluestar?

  • @fishystickys
    @fishystickys 6 років тому +52

    Just finished rereading the first Warriors series and went back to watch this animatic to see how it compared to the books. Having the books’ details fresh in my mind amplified all the feelings in this animatic, and I’m astounded by how beautifully you convey Bluestar and her complicated personality and situation. This really is masterful storyboarding, pacing, and cinematography. You convey so much of bluestar’s story in just five minutes, which is phenomenal- even two hour long movies sometimes cannot achieve that level of storytelling. Brilliant job!! Watching this always gives me chills, especially the bursts of mini animation.

  • @DenvaProbablyDraws
    @DenvaProbablyDraws 4 роки тому +12

    My favorite part animation-wise is at 2:11. The camera backs away from the cat running, making it seem like they're going nowhere, or chasing something they can't catch. Plus the music at that point is just so... AHHHH! It's so perfect. I love it

  • @WhiskerMoon
    @WhiskerMoon 7 років тому +619

    Seeing this come together since you started like - holy shit Jess I'm so in awe of how incredible it is and how beautiful your style is I'm klbkbjhvkvgkhcvjgcjgcjgcjvjh your shots are so dynamic and characters consistent and aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

  • @2inchesisenough
    @2inchesisenough 7 років тому +240

    "Little Pistol"
    Up on my side, where it is felt
    I pack a little pistol on my pistol belt
    I think it might be fear
    Of the world and the way it makes you feel afraid
    Under the skin, against the skull
    They put a little chip so that they know it all
    I think I might be scared
    Of the world and the way it makes you feel afraid
    And how it gets in the way
    And now I want brimstone in my garden
    I want roses set on fire
    And I, well I want what’s best for me
    And I, I think I know just what that means
    Just what that means
    Today I coo, today I caw
    I have a pistol party and I kill ‘em all
    I think I might be scared
    Of the man and the men with their hands inside
    And the women, oh, the women all they do is cry
    And I, well I lose my mind
    And now I found brimstone in my garden
    I found roses set on fire
    And I found Jesus, what a liar
    So I trade licks with Muddy Waters
    And I, well I found what’s best for me
    And now I see no tragedy
    And I, I found a burning rose
    And now I won’t be packing little pistols
    No, no, no more

    • @daniilromanenko3677
      @daniilromanenko3677 4 роки тому

      Song of the decade IMO

    • @audreymcdonald4116
      @audreymcdonald4116 4 роки тому +1

      @@daniilromanenko3677 agree, also dope pfp !!!! i love in rainbows

    • @daniilromanenko3677
      @daniilromanenko3677 4 роки тому

      @@audreymcdonald4116 thanks!

    • @ovoig743
      @ovoig743 3 роки тому +1

      Dude there’s captions why did you even comment this?

    • @keexshound
      @keexshound 3 роки тому

      @@ovoig743 maybe they just wanted to

  • @HiddenFaithy
    @HiddenFaithy 10 місяців тому +14

    I come back here every so often to rewatch this a couple dozen times. It's so beautiful.

  • @canislunaticus
    @canislunaticus Рік тому +13

    5 YEARS AGO??? WHAT THE FCUCK

  • @shiny_totodiiles5245
    @shiny_totodiiles5245 7 років тому +53

    can we all agree Nifty has the cutest voice

  • @pepprs
    @pepprs 7 років тому +24

    ok but @ the end when her war paint washed away n misty / stone rescued her i actually started sobbing why am i like this sndnndsnnddsfd

  • @nycureamy
    @nycureamy 5 років тому +19

    I just want to point out, I absolutely love how you draw Tigerclaw in the beginning. He looks like the sweet big ol’ deputy bluestar pictured him as, she never expected him to try to kill her for power. And I love how you draw fireheart too, he was suspicious from what Ravenpaw told him about Tigerclaw, but Bluestar is totally blind to that. I really like that detail.
    Also I’m just a sucker for when people draw Tigerclaw/star looking like a good dude.

  • @multiiversal
    @multiiversal 2 роки тому +4

    Moral of the story: Blood on your eyes preventing you from seeing the beauty in the world? Take a little dip in the gorge!!

  • @Shenkkazoo
    @Shenkkazoo 7 років тому +767

    this is so gorgeous, all the shots are so beautifully composed!

  • @pretzelprince
    @pretzelprince 7 років тому +151

    wOAH this is amazing! even just with an animatic it certainly shows your talent and bluestar's arc

  • @insanleyblue6591
    @insanleyblue6591 4 роки тому +13

    Honestly, BlueStars decent I to madness/distrust/loosing belief was actually heart breaking. She is such a good character and had such a hard life, loosing her sister, MossKit and then OakHeart. Along with other things in her past. I’m just glad Star-clan saw what was going on and still accepted her with open arms (legs).

  • @lunekitten
    @lunekitten 10 місяців тому +7

    this changed lives

  • @valianteclipse8961
    @valianteclipse8961 7 років тому +16

    I love the symbolism of the red streak on Bluestar's face and how it symbolizes her trauma from being betrayed

  • @a.lorrained525
    @a.lorrained525 7 років тому +62

    Wow, I don't want to be too dramatic. But this is absolutely phenomenal... everything about it is so beautiful, the shots, the storytelling and the symbolism I just... whoa....

  • @Perilace
    @Perilace 3 роки тому +12

    I shit you not this has been my favorite animatic for 3 years and it brings me so much serotonin I love it so much

  • @bloodfueled
    @bloodfueled 3 роки тому +12

    this animatic changed the world

  • @mossy...
    @mossy... 7 років тому +145

    Oh MY GOSH Honestly Nifty you've outdone yourself again! This is beautiful!! It really shows the sides of Bluestar that people overlook, and her method in her madness. The way you creatively use camera angles amazes me and the expressions on the characters are astounding! I loved the part when fireheart is standing in front of bluestar, facing Tigerclaw/star and it shows their shadows on the cliff side, I re-watched this several times to see everything because its all so deep! When fireheart tears Tigerclaw's ear and the blood covers bluestar's eyes, I really thought about that. It can be taken many ways, I saw it as bluestar "seeing red" and how she was against her own clanmates. all-in-all, this is how animatics should be and i love it good job man

    • @skaz4383
      @skaz4383 6 років тому

      There’s method in my madness... there’s no logic in your sadness :)
      Anyway, I agree completely! Quite an amazing video.

    • @mileszzz4493
      @mileszzz4493 6 років тому +1

      Mossypath actually the part with the shadows on the cliff the character is not tigerstar it's actually mistyfoot and stonefur if you read the description of the video it says all the stuff that's happening but every thing else that your talking about is right XD

  • @skye1109
    @skye1109 7 років тому +61

    I have no words.

    • @masonwolf7546
      @masonwolf7546 7 років тому +25

      But you just said some. F A L S E S T A T E M E N T

  • @cheems6373
    @cheems6373 3 роки тому +20

    deadass the video that introduced me to mother mother. Still stunning years later, great work!

  • @amberkatanimations6585
    @amberkatanimations6585 Рік тому +8

    I love how you portrayed Bluestar losing her mind as red across her eyes clouding her perception of right and wrong and her judgement, and how it "washes off" in the water when she realizes her mistakes! I think it's one of the best ways of showing this.

  • @lily.8129
    @lily.8129 7 років тому +63

    I may have cried

  • @fruitzoro3608
    @fruitzoro3608 7 років тому +62

    i saw an animatic so beautiful i started crying?????
    also i see you pyrope

  • @fusionall8094
    @fusionall8094 Рік тому +12

    Can’t believe it’s been 5 years still stunning with emotion and artwork Yas💙🖤🤍

  • @patch-work
    @patch-work 3 роки тому +23

    i still love this more than anything even after 3 years and it not even being finished, way better than anything i can do and just wow TALENT

  • @hawkfire24
    @hawkfire24 7 років тому +22

    I adore this to no end holy shit!
    So beautifully boarded and I love the technicality of it(for lack of a better word). I like animatics don't get me wrong but the movements and boarding always seem flat but this is amazing, the range of composition and stylistic detail along with the chosen scenes give this such a pleasing look and feel! Pulls it apart from other ones I've seen.
    And the choice of scenes and how they were handle was nice new flavour for the fandom! I don't think I have seen many people focus on the points you did like the scene with Brightheart in the Med. Cat den and the scene with Bluestar at Moonstone.
    There is a level of professionalism in this that is truly inspiring and I can't wait to see it finished! Amazing work Nifty!!

  • @Penndemonium
    @Penndemonium 7 років тому +39

    Amazing! This song is perfect for Bluestar! The cats expressions and everything was really great.

  • @plagueofmoths
    @plagueofmoths 3 роки тому +23

    this made me cry and i never cry. you have some professional level story boarding skills here and the sheer emotion portrayed in this animatic is staggering and extremely inspiring. don't give up. i would support your patreon if i could but i'm broke unemployed.

  • @quiselraev319
    @quiselraev319 3 роки тому +7

    I can’t stop watching this video for 3 years.

  • @ptites_coquillettes
    @ptites_coquillettes 7 років тому +68

    Everything you do is always a 100% quality, and even an animatic like this, still "sketchy", is perfectly emotional and original.
    You'll certainly be the first person I'll become Patreon for, your work is actually so inspiring and professional !

  • @calicola
    @calicola 7 років тому +9

    This is absolutely breathtaking nifty!! I remember watching the original all the time when it came out and this just shows how much yo uhave improved since then!! I especially love all the emotion when bluestar is crying, and the moonstone(?) changing to an open space with the other cat. amazing job!

  • @lilym7639
    @lilym7639 4 роки тому +5

    The first animatic that's made me sob like a baby and I'm not even ashamed because this is perfect in so many ways and I want to crawl into a hole and cry myself to sleep

  • @cactuscurator
    @cactuscurator 3 роки тому +8

    this made me cry. bluestar is such a tragic character, she didn't deserve what happened to her

  • @danny2827
    @danny2827 7 років тому +74

    I find it hilarious that you people are arguing so strongly about a fictional character's color after a person was clearly just making a joke about it.
    Seriously tho
    don't fight to the death,
    we all love Bluestar,
    let's just let her be a rainbow fictional color, okay?

  • @bobcat1727
    @bobcat1727 7 років тому +40

    I love how your art style has evolved since I first saw your channel!

  • @pyIorus
    @pyIorus 7 років тому +54

    That patreon logo that popped up in the corner, I thought it was a red cat eye with some shine on it

  • @wormsquirms112
    @wormsquirms112 3 роки тому +14

    it's been almost 4 years and this still makes me cry

  • @suzyapirate
    @suzyapirate 7 років тому +88

    tHat WaSN't A tEAr

  • @clawziin1824
    @clawziin1824 7 років тому +17

    Ahh this is so lovely! I adore the idea of the 'warpaint' blinding Bluestar. Each scene is also just generally well planned out and fits well with the music! Great work ^-^

  • @uncoolpotatoes560
    @uncoolpotatoes560 3 роки тому +8

    3:09 felt the emotion on this frame

  • @growing_paynes
    @growing_paynes 3 роки тому +13

    god i keep coming back to watch this, the whole thing gives me straight chills, man, its p e r f e c t. Seriously, a masterwork of mise-en-scene.

  • @BlackieSootfur
    @BlackieSootfur 7 років тому +78

    bjezus i almost cried at the end

  • @phunzels
    @phunzels 6 років тому +8

    I love how you use the red around her eyes to represent her “insanity” and hard time during her leadership after Tigerclaw attacked her, and it then fading away as she loses her last life. It’s creative representation! I love it.

  • @akelaanimation8934
    @akelaanimation8934 2 роки тому +5

    For the last 2 years I have been hesitant to click this video, I dont know why, but know I wish I would have watched it sooner!! Its is absolutely INCREDIBLE

  • @Imjustsleepy
    @Imjustsleepy 3 роки тому +7

    god i finally got to read bluestars story, cause this year is my first time ever getting to read warriors, and i came back to watch this because i just, jeez her story is so sad. This pmv captures it all so perfectly. im- cry a lot. it was so depressing reading how hard things had broken her spirit and how she could no longer trust in herself, her clan, or starclan itself. The way she was written and her slow deterioration was done so well both in the books and this pmv so ty for this :' )) i hate what became of her ugh its so just heartbreaking.

  • @elizabethtea3832
    @elizabethtea3832 7 років тому +40

    YOUR VOICE IS SO CUTE AND YOU SEEM LIKE SUCH A SWEETIE AAAAAA

  • @starrmutt
    @starrmutt 7 місяців тому +3

    6 years, and still my favorite warriors animation💖

  • @rachelhacker4375
    @rachelhacker4375 7 років тому +36

    I LOVE YOUR VOICE
    I LOVE YOUR ART
    I LOVE THIS FACKING SONG
    AND I LOVE BLUEBAB

  • @mintsheep3669
    @mintsheep3669 7 років тому +14

    This storyboard is amazing! When I come across a storyboard, I usually can't even finish the video without getting bored, but I can't stop watching this one. I can't wait for the finished product!

  • @BumbleTus
    @BumbleTus 7 років тому +53

    Hooooly shit JESS!!! THIS IS AMAZING!!! Been looking forward to this for so long and AAAA! You're so good at staging and telling a story. The emotions came through so clearly and I can definitely tell how much work went into this. Love love love it! I wish I could say something more eloquent besides REALLY FRACKIN GOOD

    • @anemptyuniverse3663
      @anemptyuniverse3663 6 років тому

      Especially this part XD 3:45
      Yes Ik someone else put it but still.

  • @lpie1887
    @lpie1887 2 роки тому +5

    WTF THIS IS LITERALLY THE BEST ANIMATIC IVE EVER SEEN GAWD DAMN!!!!

  • @notawesternspy4924
    @notawesternspy4924 3 роки тому +6

    i know nothing about warrior cats, I only read two books and I remember nothing about them
    but this is so poggers

  • @pokepalgal1525
    @pokepalgal1525 4 роки тому +1

    Bluestar is my favorite character. She goes through trama abandonment betrayal depression and ptsd. She gave everything up for starclans plans.

  • @aris0up
    @aris0up 4 роки тому +5

    this is only an animatic and yet it's far and away one of the best warriors videos out there. perfectly represents bluestar's descent into madness, fear and regret and it's heartbreaking. the ending made me tear up

  • @GreyPetro
    @GreyPetro 4 роки тому +8

    (silence fades in) "Hey guys it's me Jessica-"
    SWEET JESUS

  • @haunting_houses
    @haunting_houses 2 роки тому +2

    this is it, this is the animatic that's gonna make me sit down and reread warriors

  • @kody2187
    @kody2187 6 років тому +5

    I honestly cried a little bit. Seeing your animatic of the touching story of bluestar was absolutely beautiful!

  • @helenae3174
    @helenae3174 3 роки тому +10

    Before this thought escapes me, I really like to think that the red war paint shown across Bluestar’s face ultimately represents her gradual descent. It represents the fear and pain she’s experiencing, as well as the slow deterioration of her sanity. I think the paint symbolizes her feelings of being trapped, all of the hurt she has experienced in her life bubbling over and erupting out of its cage. Once she falls into the water and reflects upon the life flashing before her eyes, she realizes that with her sacrifice, despite all of her suffering and all that she has done, she can finally be free and at peace.
    Actually, I’m quite sure the paint symbolizes something much deeper than this, and I know I could explain my thought process much better than I am now. Maybe I’m just tired. But, like I said, I did just want to jot this down before I forgot about it. Perhaps my interpretation is similar to ya’ll’s?
    Anyway, this was an amazing MAP. I know Bluestar gets a lot of hate, but she will always be golden in my heart. Thank you so much for this work of art, Nifty. It’s very moving when you fully understand Bluestar’s plight.

  • @schizoidcat
    @schizoidcat 11 місяців тому +5

    i remember watching this when it first came out when i was like 10 and crying my eyes out LMFAOOO

  • @freefelle
    @freefelle 6 років тому +10

    I would pay so much money to see this beautiful animation fully colored and/or shaded. Simply breathtaking work, and one of the best warrior animations on youtube.

  • @thx4thmmrs
    @thx4thmmrs 3 роки тому +5

    why did i genuinely cry at the end

  • @Ari_C
    @Ari_C 3 роки тому +8

    bluestars tragic story + little pistol = me completely fucking destroyed 😭😭😭😭

  • @sugarpiez1922
    @sugarpiez1922 7 років тому +42

    Nifty this is Truly amazing! you improved so much and i can't wait to see what else you have in store

  • @jacksonday6176
    @jacksonday6176 2 роки тому +2

    My favourite mother mother song? One of my favorite artists? One of my favourite characters? I’m fucking crying

  • @starrycloud8311
    @starrycloud8311 4 роки тому +7

    Good lord, I remember watching this two years ago and I wasn't prepared for how much emotions would spill out when I re-watched it today. Good job man.