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https://vimeo.com/125527643
*Dropping the vimeo link higher up so more people get to see it :D THANK YOU EVERYONE!
As promised from my previous post 5 months ago :D
The film is finally online and we really wish you enjoy the work we all put in. Cheers and enjoy!
https://vimeo.com/125527643
"It was crafted in a large part by a team of artists from LAIKA/house (now HouseSpecial).”
Cthulhukitten
TOO SHORT :8
carlosandrestevens
Wow... this is an incredible response everyone. We are honored that you all love it. Thank you from Carlos, Jose and the Alchemist team.
Catodactyl
I would very much like to see this turned into a movie! Bravo!
thenakedchicken
More! More! More! I really enjoyed it, thanks for delivering
DrZangariSlifkin
That was... Amazing!
robertomas
Fantastic work OP!
AsaCanadianIagreeandIamsorry
Holy shit.... That was epic!!
SugarSmack
joseyose
Carlos, the director is crazy happy about how this was received here in the IMGUR community! Thank you all for such kind words. :D
DrTacticalKeyboard
Will there be more? like a full length movie? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
Tractortipping
Bravo! Had me from start to finish!
Vyca
If you developed that into a full length movie. I'd pay to watch it.
Vesane
Heck, I want to pay now! It's beyond stunning!
joseyose
dios mioo!!!!!! this is crazyyy!...it took me far longer than willing to admit to realize that this went to the front page....but so happy!!
Vesane
You deserve so much more! That was literally jaw-droppingly stunning; thank you for enriching my life for having seen it!
TheColossalTitan
You had me at Alchemist friend! http://33.media.tumblr.com/30c9bcee730250b05b21ab99fa3e0143/tumblr_inline_mn48llY6VO1qz4rgp.gif
MajorAlexLouisArmstrong
TheColossalTitan
Hahah, that's amazing!
jaymmmkay
OP delivers +1
PostingSins
"OP delivers" Cliché +1
Whazdee
Cliches make up around 51% of Imgur, and that's what makes it perfect.
InfantCrippler
not
CthulhuCups
I always upvote delivery.
Kraj71
It's not delivery, its alchemy!
flurimonster
The animation is exquisite!
System3rror
its beautifully made!
observationalist
THIS is the kind of inspired magic that Disney has lost long ago. Please make more things
thisismypost
i bid my upvote, to you and yours, humbly.
KeyMasher
Gorgeous work. As a student of 3D animation, I have the utmost respect for the visuals here. Keep up the good work!
Blinkordeath182
UNFORTUNATELY THE IMGUR APP HAS STOPPED WORKING
MyLastUsernameWasSoLongIKeptForgettingIt
Beautiful visuals, amazing short story, and top-notch voice acting. Well done 100/10, would go wide eyed again.
kittana514
Will check it out this evening. Thanks!
DarthWebby
ThoughtsAndBeers
Only upvote gif that should ever be used
saberwolf617
Want to save this for later
pshiswhatisaytoyou
Commenting for further use. Been searching for this, you magnificent creature.
TheChief10097
Twas so long ago when this was made...
HogwartsAlumnus
What is that raccoon actually giving away? Or taking from that person if it's reversed. Which it most likely is if I'm common sensing.
DarthWebby
This is the original: http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/2015-03/15/14/imagebuzz/webdr08/anigif_optimized-8355-1426444252-6.gif
ppatches24
how is the edited one smoother?
idontknowmoreusernames
"And now, I give that watch to you" - Pulp Fiction.
ShospleColupis
I envy people with talent. I will definitely watch this later.
lefthandedmoths
i tried to watch it, but my mac is so old it only got to about a minute thirty. need to upgrade so badly!
mearas
I don't belive in talent, I belive in hard work. Thats the reason I am where I am today. I don't do shit, so I am shit.
Psychopicture
"Steve was the most focused person I ever met ... It's shocking how that's [being focused] isn't a more common trait" - Jony Ive
CycloneSP
talent is the result of hard work
djrip
I think cool stuff is the result of hard work + talent.
krauraurgg
You get good at stuff by practicing. "Talent" is what people blame to justify being bad at stuff that they're too lazy to learn properly.
djrip
You do get good at stuff by practicing. But there are also differences between people in ability & aptitude.
RenegadeTQ
John Hurt nice. I always wonder how Indie people get in contact with these well known names to do their shorts.
Meloncov
LAIKA is not exactly a small company...
mizyman
Film actors guild... You just call them and ask then if the actor is a member of the guild they will get in contact for you.
mnemo70
I have no idea, but I'd probably give my old pal Ridley Scott a ring.
MonsieurBon
That was amazing, kinda sad how it's not longer
Katalliaan
They made great use out of the duration, though. I'm not certain that making it longer would have added enough to justify doing so.
Heidasaurus
Animation is solo much work! Especially 3D animation
Decyphelodon
HAHAHA YOU MADE A TYPO HAHA
Blinklink7
I mean, It could be a whole freaking movie. He is having trouble supporting his family, so he goes on an adventure to his dad's house [1]
Blinklink7
where he wants to use the machine to help his family. Yada Yada, Disney stuff, Yada, his Dad's letter, happy ending. Boom. $750 million
Uknowuareboredwhenureadthewholelongusername
Precisely!
Xyzair
Honestly if it was made longer by showing the adventure to the house and stressing how important it was it would've been a lot sadder.
NipplesTheEnchiIada
Sad can be awesome, if you can wield emotions correctly, and convey them on a scale for a movie. It just might be worth doing.
Xyzair
I'm confused on which viewpoint you mean, as in the director or the viewer?
NipplesTheEnchiIada
as a director making the movie, and as a viewer when the emotions are again, conveyed correctly.
Xyzair
Also I don't think it would be too difficult to convey the meaning, so long as each part was relevant to the story, ie car ride+memories.
AmyBall
That doesn't mean it wouldn't be awesome.
Xyzair
That's true, which brings up the issue of not tripping up too badly and accidentally ruining the movie. ie: money management, plotholes
CallMeInV
You got John Hurt to do voicework for you. Holy crap that's awesome!
Cthulhukitten
It's obviously Olivander's voice
teamofemus20
And the girl who was young Cinderella in the recent movie!
abscae
Also holy crap that entire thing was AWESOME. I'm so impressed!
HeyLookABunny
Omg
Predacane
I just saw an ad for this in my Facebook feed. Now we have it here. Can't wait to watch it after work!
Vespii
Im sure he's quite easy going about it, he's the chancellor of my University =] http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-21281532
Vespii
I point this out as it shows his major interest in rising artists and stars.
bakezzz
I'm ashamed to admit that I had to google John Hurt. This guy should go work for Disney. Hes got the dead mother story down to a science.
fineasspotato
You should be ashamed, THE ALMIGHTY JOHN HURT IS A LEGEND!
Leafshade
Disney should work for him.
KingGoose
He did work for Disney. Sadly it was in what is arguably their worst film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pts8XVwXe7o
David3752457
There is no John Hurt, there is only the Great Dragon, the "last of his kind
KoopaTroopas
Holy shit I just realized he voiced the dragon....
sorceressandsword
Merlin fan? :)
David3752457
Indeed. Started watching it with my dad, almost ditched it in the beginning with the cheesy effects, but it really picked up.
excepttheoneswhoaredead
It is the privilege of lesser men to light the flame.
hyperdistortion
One of the best, and briefest, of all the Doctors.
relevenceisinthemindofthebeholder
"i hope the ears are a bit less conspicuous next time"
azureraptor
SquidofOverkill
yes... just yes
TheThroneOfGames
Whatever the cost.
whoisbillnye
One of the best episodes
sithney
*the best episode
hyperdistortion
Not sure I'd go that far, but it was a superb way to mark the show's big 5-0.
Username1215
He is amazing, I love his voice. My daughter loves to listen to the Gruffalo and hear the owl.
awkdukdelete
Oh man he is the guy who narrated the Gruffalo?!
Username1215
No, but he does the voice of the owl. He is also the dragon from Merlin.
ashstachecashstache
I really wish my toddler would watch it, I love that movie! She just won't give it a try though
Username1215
Yeah, I had to explain that they are both good guys and just trying to find food lol. Then she watched it and even does the tummy grumbles.
ashstachecashstache
I'm going to tell her that! Thank you, I've been excited for her to watch it
Username1215
Best of luck!
UnrulyCitizen
Can anyone tell me how much it would cost to get someone high profile like that to do some voice acting work, just curious is all.
wombatfacts
Like for say an outgoing voicemail message?
UnrulyCitizen
No, I am legitimately curious as to how much famous actors charge. I like to have these tidbits of information just for curiosities sake.
wombatfacts
In that case I'd say more than you'd generally want to pay off hand but probably less than you'd expect.
COLONELSARGE
I would guess it's based on the role... obviously live action is more. Animation. Is less... most a list actors charge millions.
Leafshade
I would imagine John was either genuinely impressed or in some way related through friends or family and worked very cheap or free.
wombatfacts
old but balpark for big movies http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/12/28/voiceover-industry-attracts-big-celebs-gets-more-competitive/
pitpeaches
Warning: Do not watch at work unless good at holding back the feels
TheMindgateConspiracy
Just like this?
LuGarza
Are you insane? what feels?
eetsumkaus
I'm pretty good at copping a feel at work. That's almost the same thing right?
HogwartsAlumnus
I did not really have feels but it was a seriously beautiful animation.
pitpeaches
Oh look at you and your good relationship with your father figure....seriously I envy you
HogwartsAlumnus
Sadly, not the case. I want a do over with my dad. I didn't get to see him much (combination of my mom's choice and him giving up). It sucks
DrTacticalKeyboard
do you have contact with him? give it a shot. No reason you cant reach out and and build a relationship now
pitpeaches
So how did the video not summon up any "feels"?
Snooj
I can't watch it now anyway because everyone on Imgur is currently streaming it. Hey OP, can we get some usage stats since you posted?
CatsandDnD
I do this all the time. "What's this, a feels post about a rescue dog? This will be excellent reading material at work!"
PostingSins
"Feels" Cliché +1
Beckinpdx
anything you'd think be inappropriate for kids?
IamMelonLordeYaYaYa
no.
pitpeaches
No
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HogwartsAlumnus
You must work somewhere that actually monitors what you do.
pitpeaches
I monitor myself
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HogwartsAlumnus
I am so happy you used the correct term for that. I don't even get on the computer when I'm not at work. 8 hours is enough for me
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