Hey, guys. Just want to say thank you for the support and positive feedback for "Blood for Blood". Really glad people seem to like this big, new thing I'm making. Hope you enjoy this video showing off what went in to create this brutal, fantasy world! ^_^
Just wanted to say that your series kinda resembles my own original series "The Legends of Sauria", which was made before Sauria, and is getting a rework. I'm not judging you or anything btw, you can continue with your work in Sauria, and so far, its pretty great.
After hearing the voice acting issue, I realized how ironic that the Kindred of the Tusk are the ones who actually talk while the Blue Song communicate with signals. It's so weird and yet it works.
idk if it was just coincidence or he actually planned for this contrast, the brute and violent are wiser, speak, and are the ones being invaded, while the organized are being manipulated, speak only in simple signals, and are the actual violent force in sauria
@@Gustoberg It’s also a good subversion of the idea of “evolutionary superiority” and, in particular, the idea of more basal “croc-brained” theropods being stupid compared to the more bird-like coelurosaurs (which was an idea that came about before we realized how smart crocodiles were).
BlueSong can talk (we see one of their soldiers do so in the trailer), but its very likely that the members of the Brotherhood of the Tusk can't understand them and viceversa.
@@moonwatcher4047 papercrown8477 already explained it, but yes, Worldbuilder's Disease is where you find yourself stuck working out every single detail of the world you are creating, often going back and reworking things over and over again without working on the story/stories you want to tell in it.
i really love how taurox sort of goes against the typical fantasy orc design. a lot of orcs are depicted as super chiseled, like professional bodybuilders. taurox however, is built like a real weightlifter. his muscle isnt super defined, but he's bulky and solid, shaped like a barrel rather than a dorito. his design doesnt emanate the flashy spectacle strength of a superhero. he's meant to have plain, simple brawn. taurox is a guy who doesnt need to put his strength on display, but put it into use.
"I haven't been overworking myself." After all the time I have been following David's animations and watching his making-ofs, I felt so much happiness hearing those words. Always glad to hear you're taking care of yourself.
This was amazing. I love how you mixed fantasy with accurate dinosaur designs. I always hated the notion of "Accurate dinosaur designs would ruin the immersion of a fantasy" point I keep hearing. Your content is truly a cut above the rest
That’s why the Dinosauria series is just plain fantastic to me. The dinosaurs are based on recent research-if not specific fossils- and the behaviours are natural, but it’s still beutifully stylized with an unique atmosphere to each
I thought the same thing, I feel like lizardfolk would work really well, but would also try Loxodons, Minotaurs, Orcs, and Goliaths for the kindred of the tusk, and use tabaxi, thri-kreen, and elves for Bluesong
I actually did turn this concept into a DnD campaign! In a Dante's Inferno type underworld, a species of Troodont acted as the BlueSong, and "saved" sinners who came to them by turning them into half archosaur beings called Saurians (like the Kindred of the Tusk). In actuality, the Saurians were being robbed of their humanity by these "deals with devils".
Way back in the dawn on tabletop rpgs, Chivalry & Sorcery released an intricately fleshed out “Saurian” setting ruled by dinosaurs in a fantasy setting, with two painstakingly detailed sentient archosaurian races (one theropodian, one suchian)
I absolutely love this series! A little detail, that maybe some people didn't notice, are the hands of these humanoid dinosaurs! Like every other archosaur, they have 3 fingers with nails and 2 nailless fingers! I absolutely love that little detail and just wanted to say keep up the good work!
I won’t joke around this man is the only one who can willingly make me watch his “making of” videos and enjoy every single part while incorporating dinosaurs too and that’s saying a lot on my behalf and maybe others too
I think a common complaint I saw about the series early on was how Taurox’s muffled voice was somewhat hard to understand, but I feel like this could actually strengthen the lore even more. Since his species is more primitive, maybe their ability to speak is simply not as developed as the main kindred species.
I’d go the other way and show how his plan ends up turning out. Do the BlueSong manage to figure out what he’s up to? Does he just leave when he figures he’s done as much damage from within as he could have?
Or you could do some flashbacks for Taurox. What if…You could have the Kindred of the Tusk members actually speak to carnivore dinosaurs? Like Taurox could tell his new carnotaurus companion about the Bull. The one that died. That could also be an idea.
That doubting feeling is so relatable. Every animation idea I have even if it’s something intended to be a silly lil exercise has me in my own head. One thing I’m thankful for is my friends that are also pursuing animation. I can bounce ideas off of and get feedback during preproduction/production and in turn I offer the same when they need it. It’s really helpful
As an artist myself, doubt is a huge roadblock for me. I have my own fantasy story that I started working on over a year ago, and every time get a good idea it’s immediately overcome by the doubts: “ what if this doesn’t work?” Or “ what if my parents don’t like this?”. I try to ignore the doubts, but it’s hard sometimes.😢
I always love these behind-the-scenes types of videos I wish game and movie studios would show how they develop their games and movies I can get some of the bad stuff being blocked for obvious reasons but come on at least like let us have some fun jokes behind the scenes as well as how's the process go it will be interesting and fun for everyone I yai yai
I know this is a lot to ask, but if you ever feel like doing more SAURIA after the series is done, I would LOVE to see a prequel showing Taurox and The Bull's backstory, perhaps them growing up together and being like the "brothers" you describe them as
As a huge fan of Dinotopia, this just hits a cord for me. You should check out the books. You would love them. The first illustrated ones look like your journals and read like a scientis's field journals.
Having seen the swamp dwelling species and the Spinosaurus, I am very excited to see the next episodes! (And even more so for the next making of videos for them, this one was great!)
Talking about the series being inspired by toys instantly unlocked a forgotten memory for me, Predasaurs. They were little collectable mystery bag figures of fighting dinosaur tribes
Same for me but not with dinosaurs. There was a series of action figures of anthro dogs that were called the K9 Corps and I never got my hands on one because my grandma thought they were too scary. Little did she know they kind of inspired me to make my own war story about anthro dogs that... To this day... I still don't exactly know what to do with it.
I'm most interested in your character designs for this series. The Blue Song's battle beasts are mostly traditionally herbivores, while the "wild" factions you've shown us are mostly traditional carnivores. It gives a very interesting contrast between how each military culture developed (I immediately thought of the war elephants used by many old empires including for a time the Roman empire) and the more apparent gap in overall cultural development between factions; Blue Song seem to have entered their renaissance period, filled with art and innovation and ideas, which they pit against what they consequently view as a less intelligent savagery of the still tribal factions like the Tusks. Also your mention that the Taurox is actually a separate species from the rest of his Kindred was especially interesting: I read a lot of the WoW comics and one in particular mentioned how the Night Elves revered their members who were variants - children born with antlers were considered sacred and chosen for greatness. That trend seems to follow with the Blue Songs, where selective "prominent" officers and leaders all have antlers while the general populace don't. The added detail of their pupil-less eyes in both the Chancellor and Taurox gives them that ancient elder aura that you aimed for, and to be honest was the very first detail I latched onto that told me, "These two have seen everything." And then there is Taurox's relationship with the Bull and then the young carno. It is powerful and feels almost akin to how we imagine the very beginning of humanity's first co-existing with the wolves that would become proto-dogs and then dogs, the very first documented species to be domesticated. To a lesser extent it reminds me of the Wolf Riders of Elfquest, who were also a tribal family thrown amongst more advanced oppositions from every corner, but in everything they have that one constant: each wolf rider bonds with a wild wolf, not a domestic animal, and that wolf is their brother/sister until death. It's a lot of thought and writing this comment is gonna make me late for work, but I had to write it in response to your question: Is it working? Yes. Yes it is.
I'm with you on most of this, but I disagree with the Bluesong being in a renaissance. The whole dynamic with the cultured imperialists versus the barbarians that are just defending themselves is a pretty spot-on parallel to the ancient Roman empire.
Oh my god. Please, inject this series into my veins. After just the first episode, this is my favourite thing ever. It's exactly the type of thing that I would dream of as a kid, and that preference for fantasy, dinosaurs and brutality never left me. I really want to watch more videos, read books, play video and tabletop games, and own figures from this setting. Thank you for making this, I am beyond hyped for more and can't describe how much I regret not being to support this financially
This is an odd question, but... does making your artbooks look nice and appealing help keep you motivated to create a series? Because, you're making even just planning the series out fun for yourself. I'm asking because I have severe motivation problems, and I wanted to know the reason why you make the artbooks, which should normally just be for planning, look so insanely pleasant and thought out.
I swear, i super admire the way you organize your concept and art in notebooks in such a friggin clean way, its amazing ❤❤❤ keep up all your fantastic work sir!! ❤❤
The feeling of doubt without another voice to tell you it's good enough is something many people encounter, doubt is always there for every idea we have doubt in it, but remember that even thou people may not like it at least you made something that you made that makes you happy and maybe if it's not what all people like, but some people might still like it, stay strong david you always have at least one person with you in the community
I think my favorite thing about your sound design in the Sauria video, and this is true to all of your dinosauria videos too, is just how *old* everything sounds. Everything and everyONE creaks and groans with every subtle movement. It makes you remember that this is Paleolithic as WELL as fantastical!
It’s really nice to hear that our feedback and hype for these films as a community helps keep David inspired. I can’t wait to see where this series goes from here
"I wanted them to look like the coolest action figures that don't exist" Looking a the accompanying models I'd say job well done! I don't even play with toys and I *still* want to buy them and play with them
Always love the attention to detail and care you put into these behind the scenes videos. Every time I see one I just feel inspired to create something myself, especially when seeing the books you make detailing everything.
I just want to say how much I absolutely adore all of your works. These behind the scenes videos are such an inspiration to me and I’m sure plenty of other people would agree. The amount of passion and effort you’ve put into these animated films of yours is so so incredibly inspiring and I can’t express how grateful I am to you for sharing your beautiful art with us :)
I've said it before and I'll say it again; the only thing I like more than a new film from you, is a new behind the scenes video from you. I love how in depth you go when discussing your creative process. How the narrative forms and evolves, how the art changes with the narrative, and all of the extra lore details, make these videos so fascinating and add even more enjoyment to the films they cover. Very well done sir. I will eagerly await more content from the fascinating new world of Sauria.
This series is truly impressive. The scale of this project can’t be understated, and it’s amazing you’ve managed to wear so many hats to pull off this project on your own! (Aside from the music, which is lovely!) We love everything you make!
The designs and aesthetics of this whole story are just so absolutely fantastic! I honestly feel so inspired already, and i guarantee you absolutely are working on the coolest thing ever seriously
I think I can speak for everyone here and say that your work and videos are amazing and bad ass, the fact that you spend hours and months creating these short films/series for us fans is completely awesome and we can't wait for more. Keep up the great work and thank you for making these series for us fans.
I empathized with you a lot when you discussed that feeling of doubt when making a setting like this. When I was in the early stages of creating a high sci-fi setting for my TTRPG I become so overwelled with doubt on every decision once it started taking shape. To the point where I'd ask a friend about it, and go on a long rant of "Is this alright? Do thing this works?" To anyone reading this who finds them in this situation, ask a friend for their thoughts. Sometimes they'll even lead you to something amazing you wouldn't have thought of otherwise.
Loved Dinosauria, and loved Blood for Blood. Fantastic work, a world where dinosaurs never stopped has been assumed before, but never thought of a true fantasy world. HUGE props for being your own foley artist
I am so glad you did this series!!! We all doubt ourselves when doing solo projects without getting feedback from others, but let me tell you...when I saw the preview for Sauria i got butterflies!!! This is by far one of the greatest animations Ive ever seen. I cannnnnnnot wait to see the 2nd and 3rd episodes!!!!
Not only do I love watching your animated short films, but your making of videos are always my favorite to watch. It's super interesting and the journals you make are so detailed. Keep up the amazing work!
This really feels like a culmination of everything you've learned and worked on over the years, with a healthy dollop of subject matter that you are very evidently passionate about. As am I! You said "brutal high fantasy dinosaur people" and I was beaming. I am so hype to see what comes next for this series. It isn't just "something", it is amazing. Thank you and keep it up!
YOUR WORK IS MIND BLOWING! And thank you for what you said about your doubt- I myself deal with doubt a lot while I've been drawing and writing a world of my own trying to produce a graphic novel series- and if someone as amazing as you still doubts themselves that really helps me dismiss my own doubt. Also, the voice acting was impressively different between Taurox and Ceratus
Not only was I mesmerized by the whole film, but I also found Ceratus' voice 10 out of 10 perfection. It perfectly contrasts with Taurox's voice and emphasizes the difference between them on the individual and species levels. You've done an amazing job voice acting both of them
With the voice acting, I didn’t notice but I was also extremely in awe of it all so I wasn’t looking for all the details yet. Honestly, it works even if it was noticeable that those characters sound like they’re voiced by the same person since it just expands that they’re part of the same group as well. Think the clones from Star Wars, all voiced by same person yet slight differences creates such a different feel for the characters on top of the incredible writing. Can’t wait for more.
I know it's common for artists to doubt their own works, and I'm sure you've heard it yourself from countless others, but do know that you have something special. Not just with Sauria, but your style, your voice, your creations. You tell stories and stir emotions with nearly every piece of animation you make and you wear your inspirations on your sleeve in a way that is s incredibly refreshing. Whether doing dystopian post-apocalyptic societies, a horrifying space faring sci-fi future, or just showing dinosaurs in a high fantasy OR realistic way, you inspire many others. I'm glad you kept working on this series and you had fun doing it, it's clear and we love it for it. I also love the setting as well, seeing a high-fantasy setting with dinosaur-people but also still having fairly realistic looking dinosaurs is just.... so unbelievably refreshing. I truly can not wait to see the next two episodes when they come out. Keep up the fantastic work.
Seeing you craft your favorite things into epics is what inspires me as an amateur artist everyday- it's so encouraging to see you take something as insane as "dinosaurs + imperialism + dark high fantasy + apocalyptic stuff +splendid colors" and then say FUCK YEAAAH and smelt them into a masterpiece :) i think it makes for some of the greatest stories and by god is Sauria is one of them! :D
I love when you share your creative process. It's so cool seeing Sauria come to life. I'll admit that I wish that series would be more than 3 episodes. I could watch a season's worth of Sauria episodes. Thank you for sharing this series.
Man, in your conclusion, being the ONLY ONE to take creative decisions is INCREDIBLE and more!!! I'm speechless. I can't imagine the work and effort you put on not only Sauria but also Dinosauria, the passion is remarkable. Thank you for bringing us such an amazing series, WE really appreciate and love your work. Every single detail you think off is mindblowing, speacilly on your own.
Your work is, as usual, mind-blowingly amazing. Thanks so much for all the behind-the-scenes looks not just at "here are the stages of this drawing" but at the entire process, your thoughts & visions, and the evolution of your ideas. Considering how much the deformed Borg Queen in the latest season of "Star Trek: Picard" looks like she came straight out of the central tower in Autodale, I'm wondering how long it'll be before we see action figures that look like the Bluesong & Kindred of the Tusk.
As soon as the title card came up when my brother and I were watching, I couldn't help shouting "BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD" lol but seriously dude, I love your stuff. You have such a unique art style, your animation is very fluid, despite what you feel, your colors are bold and awesome, the backgrounds are simple but still imaginative, and the story was told in a great way. You did what hollywood has seemed to forgotten how to do: tell a compelling story without the need for exposition. We got the point. Anyone who's had pets understands that pain, even if they're more like brothers (hence furbabies), and even more so if they've been murdered by another's hand. We understand where you're going, where the characters have come from, and how shining it's gonna be. Gonna be with you for the whole ride!
Seeing how far you’ve come is a true wonder I remember that little watcher-esque droid you made, can’t wait to see more of Sauria! Almost surprised nobody has tried to set up a toy line for you, god knows the HandyMan would fly off the shelves
Your breakdown of your films are one of the things I greatly look forward to after seeing the amazing animations that come before them. The way you organize and go through your films sketchbook look awesome, and I hope to be able to do something akin to it when I work on my own stories
Omigosh man, I feel you. Right now, for about two years I have been working on a book by myself, and I would consider myself pretty young to be creating a book, but I continue nonetheless. It is SO obnoxiously hard not to doubt yourself to the point in quitting. So far, I have not quit, kept strong, and part of that is because I can understand that other people in the world feel me. Thank you for sharing that, and I hope you can keep creating cause MAN that was awesome!
Concept art is my kryptonite 19:10 never related to that statement harder. I make comics in my spare time. Just for fun. Ive got loads of worlds and characters in my head. Im not aiming to write the next blood meridian and im no picaso. Id love to share them online or just with friends but im terrified to. Just getting the bravery to start one page is about as terrifying as jumping off a cliff. Its a real plunge. I love your stuff david. Keep on keeping on 💙
Yes, we love it, I love it. Your ideas are amazing, I've basically become semi obsessed with this world after I saw the first trailer. It was the first time I went to your patreon to see if I could get ANY more information on the world. Your words under the first trailer about challenging yourself to create the coolest thing you could imagine resonate so well with me, because this is probably exactly what I'd create if I gave myself the same challenge. It's fucking awesome. I've been sad it's only going to be 3 parts this whole time. Because this is a world I'd watch a 10 season show about, or read a 15 novel long book series or whatever. Its fantastic. I hope you don't completely drop it after the 3 episodes are over. I know all stories have their ending, and you're going to want to make other things. But idk, it's just so fucking cool. Maybe if you just ever come up with random lore tidbits about the world, post them to your patreon, maybe with like a drawing or sketch. I'd subscribe for that. I mean I'm already going to once I have more stable income, but still lol. Anyways, thank you for this, and I remain excited for the next episode.
All my questions compiled for my future reference (after watching rest): Significance of Chancellor/Taurox eyes? Antlers+Song... China parallels? Clothing of Kindred? Where are the spectators' tails/how do they sit? Significance of noserings in Sauria? I absolutely love all your videos. That said, the size of the arena looks a little cramped.
I think I've said this before, but these "Making of" videos are easily my favorite part of your channel. I love being able to see the creative process and *ALL THE WORK* that goes behind these short films.
I really like this new series and dinosauria. After Sauria, can you finish All Days? I really like the idea of it. It gives me a vibe that's a mixture of Primeval and The Last of Us. I hope you are doing well physically, mentally, and emotionally from your fan, Gavin P. Kailey
amazing work with this, D.S. I haven't seen your work previously, but this is definitely a stunning intro! I love seeing the process you have. Very professional!
As a lifelong lover of Dinosaurs and Fantasy, I found this first episode to be amazing. However, as a creative myself, I can understand many of the frustrations you express in the design process. And I can certainly appreciate the work you put into this. Here's hoping you get a whole lot of funding in the near future. Also, as a lover Sword and Sorcery and Tabletop Role-Playing most of my adult life, I would love to see a TTRPG based off of this setting. Already, my head's swimming with ideas about how to write a D&D or Pathfinder campaign based off of this. I would certainly buy a hardcover for an RPG based on this setting. All in all, you have done very good work on this, and I wish for you all the best. Cheers!
Blood for Blood is absolutely on the top of my favourites from everything you've released. So please don't give those doubts too much time out of your day. I'm so excited to see where else you take this story. The world feels so tangible and real and ripe for exploration. It's super inviting.
I love how the Torosaurus looks exactly like the one by Beasts of the Mesozoic! It's such a cool figure, so seeing something very similar in motion is amazing.
I genuinely did not notice it looked so similar! XD But that big, blue Torosaurus is my favourite figure in the whole line and lives permanently next to my work laptop so I must have subconsciously took inspiration from it! :D
Your thoughts at 18:50 really stick out to me because I feel similar about my own creative endeavors, and no matter how much I try I can't seem to find any kind of feedback and start to second-guess my own work. All your series are an inspiration to me and even more than that these behind the scenes videos inspire me to keep moving forward despite all difficulties like how you move forward with yours
I really feel the same. It's been years now that i'm working on a fantasy novel, i have no past experience so It's massive work and i don't always feel like it. But i do, i almost always fear my ideas are dumb, cliché or just fear to ripping off my inspirations
David please never doubt yourself, all of your ideas are literal magic and are so amazing every time they take our freaking breath away. Your work is amazing and inspiring and incredible, please never forget that❤
You did grate I love everything about your world. It has been a long time since I have seen a world built with such love and care, please I want to see more of your world Sauria. Keep it up and have a fun time.
This seriously is beautifully done! I am a HUGE dinosaur and fantasy fan, this world building is incredible and it's incredible what you were able to do! I hope I can find the money to support the series! Just know this is a wonderful series you're building.
PLEASE make your awesome sketchbook a cool art book we can buy!! I love looking at art books of my favorite creations and your sketches and lore look so cool to have in an art book. Concept art and the finished product is always so cool to look at omg
As both a connaisseur of prehistory and fantasy alike, I must say that I was very excited to see the first short film drop! I ADORED Blood for Blood! I need to know more about the lore, I am unequivocally hooked!
Look at him speaking to us about his creation ! What a great time to be alive ! No more teachers asking you "what the author had on his mind?" and the author is already dead for 300 years. Thanks for taking us on the inside trip behind the Sauria. Interesting about the domesticated dinosaurs being bred to be blue, I thought it's just stylistic means to display a faction in united color palette. Also: David having swords and doing sword sounds himself, imagine the coolness of that !
Hey, guys. Just want to say thank you for the support and positive feedback for "Blood for Blood". Really glad people seem to like this big, new thing I'm making.
Hope you enjoy this video showing off what went in to create this brutal, fantasy world! ^_^
I’m exited for the nest episode!
And when will the Next Movie be released?
Me encantaría que hubiera una versión en español
I can wait to see the Next episode could be in Sauria. its Gonna Be great!!💖💖✨✨
Just wanted to say that your series kinda resembles my own original series "The Legends of Sauria", which was made before Sauria, and is getting a rework. I'm not judging you or anything btw, you can continue with your work in Sauria, and so far, its pretty great.
After hearing the voice acting issue, I realized how ironic that the Kindred of the Tusk are the ones who actually talk while the Blue Song communicate with signals. It's so weird and yet it works.
idk if it was just coincidence or he actually planned for this contrast, the brute and violent are wiser, speak, and are the ones being invaded, while the organized are being manipulated, speak only in simple signals, and are the actual violent force in sauria
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It’s also a good subversion of the idea of “evolutionary superiority” and, in particular, the idea of more basal “croc-brained” theropods being stupid compared to the more bird-like coelurosaurs (which was an idea that came about before we realized how smart crocodiles were).
It also works well to give us the feeling of knowing the kindered while the blue song seem distant and unknowable too
There was a bluesong talking in the end of the trailer
BlueSong can talk (we see one of their soldiers do so in the trailer), but its very likely that the members of the Brotherhood of the Tusk can't understand them and viceversa.
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My toxic trait is that I think that I can make a sketch book just as amazing looking and well organized as the sketchbooks this man creates
Man I feel that. Jesus I hate ADHD and Worldbuilder's Disease, just the worst combo ever lol!
Worldbuilder’s Disease?@@The_Industry
@@moonwatcher4047creating a story and spending WAAYYY to much time fleshing out the world, instead of y'know, brainstorming a plot and characters :P
@@moonwatcher4047 papercrown8477 already explained it, but yes, Worldbuilder's Disease is where you find yourself stuck working out every single detail of the world you are creating, often going back and reworking things over and over again without working on the story/stories you want to tell in it.
I don’t see that as a bad thing lol. But I CAN understand how for many, it can be. @@Limbolots0
i really love how taurox sort of goes against the typical fantasy orc design. a lot of orcs are depicted as super chiseled, like professional bodybuilders. taurox however, is built like a real weightlifter. his muscle isnt super defined, but he's bulky and solid, shaped like a barrel rather than a dorito. his design doesnt emanate the flashy spectacle strength of a superhero. he's meant to have plain, simple brawn. taurox is a guy who doesnt need to put his strength on display, but put it into use.
Do reptile bodies even work that way?
@gamerstheater1187 Well, reptile bodies don't even evolve to resemble humanoid forms, so probably no
"I haven't been overworking myself."
After all the time I have been following David's animations and watching his making-ofs, I felt so much happiness hearing those words. Always glad to hear you're taking care of yourself.
This was amazing. I love how you mixed fantasy with accurate dinosaur designs. I always hated the notion of "Accurate dinosaur designs would ruin the immersion of a fantasy" point I keep hearing. Your content is truly a cut above the rest
to be honest, I like using more accurate dino designs as inspiration for alien fauna since they look unfamiliar to most people
There are artistic liberty, but of course without references & basis of researches will ruin the immersion of such world building.
That's the beauty of fantasy, you're not limited to depicting dinosaurs as naturalistically as possible
Counterpoint: I wanna see some gigantic retro dinosaurs in this, too.
That’s why the Dinosauria series is just plain fantastic to me. The dinosaurs are based on recent research-if not specific fossils- and the behaviours are natural, but it’s still beutifully stylized with an unique atmosphere to each
I would love to turn this into a D&D campaign, the concept of this specifically is downright gorgeous!
I thought the same thing, I feel like lizardfolk would work really well, but would also try Loxodons, Minotaurs, Orcs, and Goliaths for the kindred of the tusk, and use tabaxi, thri-kreen, and elves for Bluesong
I actually did turn this concept into a DnD campaign! In a Dante's Inferno type underworld, a species of Troodont acted as the BlueSong, and "saved" sinners who came to them by turning them into half archosaur beings called Saurians (like the Kindred of the Tusk). In actuality, the Saurians were being robbed of their humanity by these "deals with devils".
@@tec-jones5445 Oh dude count me in on that
Way back in the dawn on tabletop rpgs, Chivalry & Sorcery released an intricately fleshed out “Saurian” setting ruled by dinosaurs in a fantasy setting, with two painstakingly detailed sentient archosaurian races (one theropodian, one suchian)
I think it could also work as it's own RPG, something outside the d20 system would lend to the brutality and lack of visual magic.
I absolutely love this series! A little detail, that maybe some people didn't notice, are the hands of these humanoid dinosaurs! Like every other archosaur, they have 3 fingers with nails and 2 nailless fingers! I absolutely love that little detail and just wanted to say keep up the good work!
I noticed that too, neat little nod to true archosaur anatomy
I won’t joke around this man is the only one who can willingly make me watch his “making of” videos and enjoy every single part while incorporating dinosaurs too and that’s saying a lot on my behalf and maybe others too
As a creature Designer, these videos are always the highlights for me
I think a common complaint I saw about the series early on was how Taurox’s muffled voice was somewhat hard to understand, but I feel like this could actually strengthen the lore even more. Since his species is more primitive, maybe their ability to speak is simply not as developed as the main kindred species.
If you want to build up more of Taurox's backstory, you should do a prequel story after the main series of Sauria is over
Yes please 😂
I’d go the other way and show how his plan ends up turning out. Do the BlueSong manage to figure out what he’s up to? Does he just leave when he figures he’s done as much damage from within as he could have?
Or you could do some flashbacks for Taurox. What if…You could have the Kindred of the Tusk members actually speak to carnivore dinosaurs? Like Taurox could tell his new carnotaurus companion about the Bull. The one that died. That could also be an idea.
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Taurox’s origin is gonna be tragic.
That doubting feeling is so relatable. Every animation idea I have even if it’s something intended to be a silly lil exercise has me in my own head. One thing I’m thankful for is my friends that are also pursuing animation. I can bounce ideas off of and get feedback during preproduction/production and in turn I offer the same when they need it. It’s really helpful
As an artist myself, doubt is a huge roadblock for me. I have my own fantasy story that I started working on over a year ago, and every time get a good idea it’s immediately overcome by the doubts: “ what if this doesn’t work?” Or “ what if my parents don’t like this?”. I try to ignore the doubts, but it’s hard sometimes.😢
Mhm. With writing book too.@@LuckyTheCat256
Never been more excited to hear David’s voice again. GOSH! Your art is always so amazing
I always love these behind-the-scenes types of videos I wish game and movie studios would show how they develop their games and movies I can get some of the bad stuff being blocked for obvious reasons but come on at least like let us have some fun jokes behind the scenes as well as how's the process go it will be interesting and fun for everyone I yai yai
I know this is a lot to ask, but if you ever feel like doing more SAURIA after the series is done, I would LOVE to see a prequel showing Taurox and The Bull's backstory, perhaps them growing up together and being like the "brothers" you describe them as
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Bro is going through part 2 of the dinosaur phase we all had as kids and I’m here for it!
As a huge fan of Dinotopia, this just hits a cord for me.
You should check out the books. You would love them. The first illustrated ones look like your journals and read like a scientis's field journals.
Having seen the swamp dwelling species and the Spinosaurus, I am very excited to see the next episodes! (And even more so for the next making of videos for them, this one was great!)
Flashbacks are viable, too
1 year later, we finally got the Fell episode 🥳
Talking about the series being inspired by toys instantly unlocked a forgotten memory for me, Predasaurs. They were little collectable mystery bag figures of fighting dinosaur tribes
Same for me but not with dinosaurs.
There was a series of action figures of anthro dogs that were called the K9 Corps and I never got my hands on one because my grandma thought they were too scary.
Little did she know they kind of inspired me to make my own war story about anthro dogs that... To this day... I still don't exactly know what to do with it.
I see a lot of them in a pharmacy, and I bough like 5
I'm most interested in your character designs for this series. The Blue Song's battle beasts are mostly traditionally herbivores, while the "wild" factions you've shown us are mostly traditional carnivores. It gives a very interesting contrast between how each military culture developed (I immediately thought of the war elephants used by many old empires including for a time the Roman empire) and the more apparent gap in overall cultural development between factions; Blue Song seem to have entered their renaissance period, filled with art and innovation and ideas, which they pit against what they consequently view as a less intelligent savagery of the still tribal factions like the Tusks.
Also your mention that the Taurox is actually a separate species from the rest of his Kindred was especially interesting: I read a lot of the WoW comics and one in particular mentioned how the Night Elves revered their members who were variants - children born with antlers were considered sacred and chosen for greatness. That trend seems to follow with the Blue Songs, where selective "prominent" officers and leaders all have antlers while the general populace don't. The added detail of their pupil-less eyes in both the Chancellor and Taurox gives them that ancient elder aura that you aimed for, and to be honest was the very first detail I latched onto that told me, "These two have seen everything."
And then there is Taurox's relationship with the Bull and then the young carno. It is powerful and feels almost akin to how we imagine the very beginning of humanity's first co-existing with the wolves that would become proto-dogs and then dogs, the very first documented species to be domesticated. To a lesser extent it reminds me of the Wolf Riders of Elfquest, who were also a tribal family thrown amongst more advanced oppositions from every corner, but in everything they have that one constant: each wolf rider bonds with a wild wolf, not a domestic animal, and that wolf is their brother/sister until death.
It's a lot of thought and writing this comment is gonna make me late for work, but I had to write it in response to your question: Is it working? Yes. Yes it is.
I'm with you on most of this, but I disagree with the Bluesong being in a renaissance. The whole dynamic with the cultured imperialists versus the barbarians that are just defending themselves is a pretty spot-on parallel to the ancient Roman empire.
Oh my god. Please, inject this series into my veins. After just the first episode, this is my favourite thing ever. It's exactly the type of thing that I would dream of as a kid, and that preference for fantasy, dinosaurs and brutality never left me. I really want to watch more videos, read books, play video and tabletop games, and own figures from this setting. Thank you for making this, I am beyond hyped for more and can't describe how much I regret not being to support this financially
This is an odd question, but... does making your artbooks look nice and appealing help keep you motivated to create a series? Because, you're making even just planning the series out fun for yourself. I'm asking because I have severe motivation problems, and I wanted to know the reason why you make the artbooks, which should normally just be for planning, look so insanely pleasant and thought out.
I'm not him obviously but maybe its just to be organised. And maybe also cos he posts the pages on his patreon too
I swear, i super admire the way you organize your concept and art in notebooks in such a friggin clean way, its amazing ❤❤❤ keep up all your fantastic work sir!! ❤❤
This man takes age old tropes and stories and finds new ways to present them. An inspiration!
The feeling of doubt without another voice to tell you it's good enough is something many people encounter, doubt is always there for every idea we have doubt in it, but remember that even thou people may not like it at least you made something that you made that makes you happy and maybe if it's not what all people like, but some people might still like it, stay strong david you always have at least one person with you in the community
I think my favorite thing about your sound design in the Sauria video, and this is true to all of your dinosauria videos too, is just how *old* everything sounds. Everything and everyONE creaks and groans with every subtle movement. It makes you remember that this is Paleolithic as WELL as fantastical!
i really love these making of videos and how they explain the lore of the shows
It’s really nice to hear that our feedback and hype for these films as a community helps keep David inspired. I can’t wait to see where this series goes from here
I love the way you write down your ideas. It's like a comic book filled with ideas and the progress of your stories.
Perhaps a kickstarter for a Sauria indie comic series that expands the lore.
"I wanted them to look like the coolest action figures that don't exist"
Looking a the accompanying models I'd say job well done! I don't even play with toys and I *still* want to buy them and play with them
Yeah, this episode made me feel so many emotions. Fear, admiration, sadness, etc. Really wonderful work.
Always love the attention to detail and care you put into these behind the scenes videos. Every time I see one I just feel inspired to create something myself, especially when seeing the books you make detailing everything.
I just want to say how much I absolutely adore all of your works. These behind the scenes videos are such an inspiration to me and I’m sure plenty of other people would agree. The amount of passion and effort you’ve put into these animated films of yours is so so incredibly inspiring and I can’t express how grateful I am to you for sharing your beautiful art with us :)
I've said it before and I'll say it again; the only thing I like more than a new film from you, is a new behind the scenes video from you. I love how in depth you go when discussing your creative process. How the narrative forms and evolves, how the art changes with the narrative, and all of the extra lore details, make these videos so fascinating and add even more enjoyment to the films they cover. Very well done sir. I will eagerly await more content from the fascinating new world of Sauria.
Not even somebody as creative as me would’ve came up with such a masterpiece
This series is truly impressive. The scale of this project can’t be understated, and it’s amazing you’ve managed to wear so many hats to pull off this project on your own! (Aside from the music, which is lovely!) We love everything you make!
The designs and aesthetics of this whole story are just so absolutely fantastic! I honestly feel so inspired already, and i guarantee you absolutely are working on the coolest thing ever seriously
A comic version of this would be wild.
Dont stop man. Its looking like new "Lord of the ring".
I can not describe how much I love this “making of” videos, they are always a treat.
David, you voicing most of your own characters is unique and gives your art its home grown feel. It is amazing so keep it up 🦕🦖
If this gets turn into an Indie animated series, we can get Fred Tatasciore as Taurox and Kirk Thornton as Ceratus.
I think I can speak for everyone here and say that your work and videos are amazing and bad ass, the fact that you spend hours and months creating these short films/series for us fans is completely awesome and we can't wait for more. Keep up the great work and thank you for making these series for us fans.
I empathized with you a lot when you discussed that feeling of doubt when making a setting like this. When I was in the early stages of creating a high sci-fi setting for my TTRPG I become so overwelled with doubt on every decision once it started taking shape. To the point where I'd ask a friend about it, and go on a long rant of "Is this alright? Do thing this works?" To anyone reading this who finds them in this situation, ask a friend for their thoughts. Sometimes they'll even lead you to something amazing you wouldn't have thought of otherwise.
Get this man hired by Netflix, this channel has given me so much creative inspiration I can’t even begin to describe
Loved Dinosauria, and loved Blood for Blood. Fantastic work, a world where dinosaurs never stopped has been assumed before, but never thought of a true fantasy world. HUGE props for being your own foley artist
I am so glad you did this series!!! We all doubt ourselves when doing solo projects without getting feedback from others, but let me tell you...when I saw the preview for Sauria i got butterflies!!! This is by far one of the greatest animations Ive ever seen. I cannnnnnnot wait to see the 2nd and 3rd episodes!!!!
Not only do I love watching your animated short films, but your making of videos are always my favorite to watch. It's super interesting and the journals you make are so detailed. Keep up the amazing work!
This really feels like a culmination of everything you've learned and worked on over the years, with a healthy dollop of subject matter that you are very evidently passionate about. As am I! You said "brutal high fantasy dinosaur people" and I was beaming. I am so hype to see what comes next for this series. It isn't just "something", it is amazing.
Thank you and keep it up!
I truly hope you get more people to help you out with the series! I can't imagine how fleshed out it could all be if you get more voice actors
I loved Blood for Blood!! Every time you upload I genuinely get so excited, thank you for putting so much work into beautiful animations.
YOUR WORK IS MIND BLOWING! And thank you for what you said about your doubt- I myself deal with doubt a lot while I've been drawing and writing a world of my own trying to produce a graphic novel series- and if someone as amazing as you still doubts themselves that really helps me dismiss my own doubt. Also, the voice acting was impressively different between Taurox and Ceratus
Not only was I mesmerized by the whole film, but I also found Ceratus' voice 10 out of 10 perfection. It perfectly contrasts with Taurox's voice and emphasizes the difference between them on the individual and species levels.
You've done an amazing job voice acting both of them
I love your “The Making of” videos! Cant wait to watch it
With the voice acting, I didn’t notice but I was also extremely in awe of it all so I wasn’t looking for all the details yet. Honestly, it works even if it was noticeable that those characters sound like they’re voiced by the same person since it just expands that they’re part of the same group as well. Think the clones from Star Wars, all voiced by same person yet slight differences creates such a different feel for the characters on top of the incredible writing. Can’t wait for more.
I actually could not tell it was the same person. You did a great job separating the voices!
I know it's common for artists to doubt their own works, and I'm sure you've heard it yourself from countless others, but do know that you have something special. Not just with Sauria, but your style, your voice, your creations. You tell stories and stir emotions with nearly every piece of animation you make and you wear your inspirations on your sleeve in a way that is s incredibly refreshing. Whether doing dystopian post-apocalyptic societies, a horrifying space faring sci-fi future, or just showing dinosaurs in a high fantasy OR realistic way, you inspire many others. I'm glad you kept working on this series and you had fun doing it, it's clear and we love it for it.
I also love the setting as well, seeing a high-fantasy setting with dinosaur-people but also still having fairly realistic looking dinosaurs is just.... so unbelievably refreshing. I truly can not wait to see the next two episodes when they come out. Keep up the fantastic work.
Seeing you craft your favorite things into epics is what inspires me as an amateur artist everyday- it's so encouraging to see you take something as insane as "dinosaurs + imperialism + dark high fantasy + apocalyptic stuff +splendid colors" and then say FUCK YEAAAH and smelt them into a masterpiece :) i think it makes for some of the greatest stories and by god is Sauria is one of them! :D
I love when you share your creative process. It's so cool seeing Sauria come to life.
I'll admit that I wish that series would be more than 3 episodes. I could watch a season's worth of Sauria episodes. Thank you for sharing this series.
I saw 'Blood for Blood' and was really impressed. It's great to see it was not a one time event. Eager to see more.
Man, in your conclusion, being the ONLY ONE to take creative decisions is INCREDIBLE and more!!! I'm speechless.
I can't imagine the work and effort you put on not only Sauria but also Dinosauria, the passion is remarkable.
Thank you for bringing us such an amazing series, WE really appreciate and love your work. Every single detail you think off is mindblowing, speacilly on your own.
Your work is, as usual, mind-blowingly amazing. Thanks so much for all the behind-the-scenes looks not just at "here are the stages of this drawing" but at the entire process, your thoughts & visions, and the evolution of your ideas. Considering how much the deformed Borg Queen in the latest season of "Star Trek: Picard" looks like she came straight out of the central tower in Autodale, I'm wondering how long it'll be before we see action figures that look like the Bluesong & Kindred of the Tusk.
As soon as the title card came up when my brother and I were watching, I couldn't help shouting "BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD" lol but seriously dude, I love your stuff. You have such a unique art style, your animation is very fluid, despite what you feel, your colors are bold and awesome, the backgrounds are simple but still imaginative, and the story was told in a great way. You did what hollywood has seemed to forgotten how to do: tell a compelling story without the need for exposition. We got the point. Anyone who's had pets understands that pain, even if they're more like brothers (hence furbabies), and even more so if they've been murdered by another's hand.
We understand where you're going, where the characters have come from, and how shining it's gonna be. Gonna be with you for the whole ride!
Blood for the Blood god! Taurox never dies!
Seeing how far you’ve come is a true wonder
I remember that little watcher-esque droid you made, can’t wait to see more of Sauria! Almost surprised nobody has tried to set up a toy line for you, god knows the HandyMan would fly off the shelves
He can contact David Silva to create retro style action figures based off the classic He-Man toys and playsets.
Your breakdown of your films are one of the things I greatly look forward to after seeing the amazing animations that come before them. The way you organize and go through your films sketchbook look awesome, and I hope to be able to do something akin to it when I work on my own stories
Your work literally never ceases to amaze me. You have such a captivating way of story telling, keep up then amazing work!!💕
Omigosh man, I feel you. Right now, for about two years I have been working on a book by myself, and I would consider myself pretty young to be creating a book, but I continue nonetheless. It is SO obnoxiously hard not to doubt yourself to the point in quitting. So far, I have not quit, kept strong, and part of that is because I can understand that other people in the world feel me. Thank you for sharing that, and I hope you can keep creating cause MAN that was awesome!
Concept art is my kryptonite
19:10 never related to that statement harder. I make comics in my spare time. Just for fun. Ive got loads of worlds and characters in my head. Im not aiming to write the next blood meridian and im no picaso. Id love to share them online or just with friends but im terrified to. Just getting the bravery to start one page is about as terrifying as jumping off a cliff. Its a real plunge. I love your stuff david. Keep on keeping on 💙
I don't think you need to doubt yourself at all with this project. As I was watching I could almost taste the amount of effort put into it.
Yes, we love it, I love it. Your ideas are amazing, I've basically become semi obsessed with this world after I saw the first trailer. It was the first time I went to your patreon to see if I could get ANY more information on the world. Your words under the first trailer about challenging yourself to create the coolest thing you could imagine resonate so well with me, because this is probably exactly what I'd create if I gave myself the same challenge. It's fucking awesome. I've been sad it's only going to be 3 parts this whole time. Because this is a world I'd watch a 10 season show about, or read a 15 novel long book series or whatever. Its fantastic. I hope you don't completely drop it after the 3 episodes are over. I know all stories have their ending, and you're going to want to make other things. But idk, it's just so fucking cool. Maybe if you just ever come up with random lore tidbits about the world, post them to your patreon, maybe with like a drawing or sketch. I'd subscribe for that. I mean I'm already going to once I have more stable income, but still lol. Anyways, thank you for this, and I remain excited for the next episode.
Well this is definitely a series that I will never be able to get enough of, fantastic work as always
All my questions compiled for my future reference (after watching rest):
Significance of Chancellor/Taurox eyes?
Antlers+Song... China parallels?
Clothing of Kindred?
Where are the spectators' tails/how do they sit?
Significance of noserings in Sauria?
I absolutely love all your videos. That said, the size of the arena looks a little cramped.
I think I've said this before, but these "Making of" videos are easily my favorite part of your channel. I love being able to see the creative process and *ALL THE WORK* that goes behind these short films.
Awesome job on the world build you did for this. You should do a second season after this
Genuinely get so excited whenever we get one of these "Making of"s!! Its SO COOL to see how things go from idea to finished project !!
I really like this new series and dinosauria. After Sauria, can you finish All Days? I really like the idea of it. It gives me a vibe that's a mixture of Primeval and The Last of Us. I hope you are doing well physically, mentally, and emotionally from your fan, Gavin P. Kailey
We got Sauria as a Modern All Days.
amazing work with this, D.S. I haven't seen your work previously, but this is definitely a stunning intro! I love seeing the process you have. Very professional!
Im just gonna say, the depth and the lore on these just AMAZE ME
This world you’ve created is amazing, David. I can’t wait for the other episodes to be released.
As a lifelong lover of Dinosaurs and Fantasy, I found this first episode to be amazing. However, as a creative myself, I can understand many of the frustrations you express in the design process. And I can certainly appreciate the work you put into this. Here's hoping you get a whole lot of funding in the near future.
Also, as a lover Sword and Sorcery and Tabletop Role-Playing most of my adult life, I would love to see a TTRPG based off of this setting. Already, my head's swimming with ideas about how to write a D&D or Pathfinder campaign based off of this. I would certainly buy a hardcover for an RPG based on this setting.
All in all, you have done very good work on this, and I wish for you all the best. Cheers!
Blood for Blood is absolutely on the top of my favourites from everything you've released. So please don't give those doubts too much time out of your day. I'm so excited to see where else you take this story. The world feels so tangible and real and ripe for exploration. It's super inviting.
I love how the Torosaurus looks exactly like the one by Beasts of the Mesozoic! It's such a cool figure, so seeing something very similar in motion is amazing.
I genuinely did not notice it looked so similar! XD
But that big, blue Torosaurus is my favourite figure in the whole line and lives permanently next to my work laptop so I must have subconsciously took inspiration from it! :D
@@DeadSoundI wouldn't blame you for basing it off the BOTM Toro. It is a fantastic figure.
Your thoughts at 18:50 really stick out to me because I feel similar about my own creative endeavors, and no matter how much I try I can't seem to find any kind of feedback and start to second-guess my own work. All your series are an inspiration to me and even more than that these behind the scenes videos inspire me to keep moving forward despite all difficulties like how you move forward with yours
I really feel the same. It's been years now that i'm working on a fantasy novel, i have no past experience so It's massive work and i don't always feel like it. But i do, i almost always fear my ideas are dumb, cliché or just fear to ripping off my inspirations
David please never doubt yourself, all of your ideas are literal magic and are so amazing every time they take our freaking breath away. Your work is amazing and inspiring and incredible, please never forget that❤
Domestic and inherent branding through breeding. Lovely design, mate. Well done.
Taurox is a true brute. The brotherhood aspect. *chef's kiss
You did grate I love everything about your world. It has been a long time since I have seen a world built with such love and care, please I want to see more of your world Sauria. Keep it up and have a fun time.
This seriously is beautifully done! I am a HUGE dinosaur and fantasy fan, this world building is incredible and it's incredible what you were able to do!
I hope I can find the money to support the series! Just know this is a wonderful series you're building.
Have no doubts. You are INCREDIBLE. WOW! You are a creator of mythology and an extraordinary animator.
I have... just noticed that little lightning effect when he fights the therizinosaurus. Interesting!
I love how you organize everything in journals, something that I need to do more often ..😅 It's always nice to see such concepts.
PLEASE make your awesome sketchbook a cool art book we can buy!! I love looking at art books of my favorite creations and your sketches and lore look so cool to have in an art book. Concept art and the finished product is always so cool to look at omg
Sauria is hands down my favorite world of your creation. WOW. If you did a whole season of 10 episodes I'd be the happiest fan lol. Take my money!
That was AMAZING!!!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to make it!
These making of videos are honestly as big of a treat as the finished product.
I am so excited for the potential of this world. This is the show I wish I had growing up. Please keep up the incredible work!
I love this concept so much and I think we need more stuff like this. It’s so creative and unique, and the end result is just gorgeous.
As both a connaisseur of prehistory and fantasy alike, I must say that I was very excited to see the first short film drop! I ADORED Blood for Blood! I need to know more about the lore, I am unequivocally hooked!
Please keep drawing series like this with dinosaurs they are amazing I already love Sauria !
Look at him speaking to us about his creation ! What a great time to be alive ! No more teachers asking you "what the author had on his mind?" and the author is already dead for 300 years. Thanks for taking us on the inside trip behind the Sauria. Interesting about the domesticated dinosaurs being bred to be blue, I thought it's just stylistic means to display a faction in united color palette. Also: David having swords and doing sword sounds himself, imagine the coolness of that !