A Call For Help | CHIRPMAIL

As a fellow arachnophobe, this voicemail hits close to home for me 🤣. There’s just so much charm and character in this guy’s delivery. I love how he needs help, but also doesn’t want to be too much of an inconvenience ❤️. I had a blast animating this bit by bit over the past year. This particular ‘chirpmail’ introduced quite a few technical challenges that I had (mostly) fun trying to overcome (like adding/tracking a CG birdcage into live action footage🤯). I’m hoping to eventually post a little making-of video for anyone who would be into that sort of thing 🤓
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[@erin1722]

Thank you for animating this! This was my Grandpa calling to ask me to take care of a spider using my new bug catcher wand they got me for Christmas. It was also an excuse to have me over for dinner. My Grandpa passed one year ago so I'm so happy that this memory will forever live on. I can't wait to share this with my family .Thank you so much Garrett for taking on my request :) !

[@cleof1503]

aaah man, I am so sorry for your loss. What a great memory to have.

[@4nn4h]

What a beautiful memory. Thank you for sharing it, and I'm sorry for your loss

[@ratqueen3809]

that is sooo sweet

[@demonsrmyfrendz]

He sounds like he was a very sweet and kind person. I hope you got, and have been getting, all the love and support you need to keep moving forward after such a loss.

[@Helena_Cheu]

I’m so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful memory 😢❤

[@deadlybaconman4467]

I love how he's trying to be as polite as he can possibly be while calling someone in the middle of the night because he saw a spider

[@MforMovesets]

What if it's an Australian spider?

[@shoelacedonkey]

@@MforMovesets Then it probably wouldn't be in the middle of the night. 🥁

[@garrettanimates]

Exactly this haha. It's such a wholesome call

[@wyv3rn1]

Lmao Love how he's concerned enough to make the call but can't be arsed to deal with it that evening

[@Sahdirah]

I read it as, it would be rude to ask someone to come over in the middle of the night, but could they please come as fast as possible tomorrow, if it’s not an inconvenience

[@cam4636]

"Spider'll still be there in the morning...hopefully..."

[@wcs792]

he's lonely

[@TopazFire15]

He feels so bad asking for help that he’d rather his friend come over when it’s convenient for them than deal with the spider tonight 😭

[@cameronschyuder9034]

Actually his grandchild! From a previous comment thread form voicemail sender

[@derekdexheimer3070]

The care taken in all of these is incredible. Each little nervous tic, the shrinking pupils, head shakes, little hops back into his cage: all animated with exquisite care, and butter smooth. Just fantastic.

[@Hanzfox]

This animations are not only incredibly funny, but also incredibly inspiring for us aspiring animators Please, keep em coming!

[@nickmilano2516]

No

[@garrettanimates]

Thank you for saying that! ☺

[@NIX-FLIX]

Man the pidgin really looks terrified. NICE JOB!

[@lunamationss]

Your animations are so freaking cool! And I react the same way when I see a spider

[@garrettanimates]

same

[@JayJay-nv2fs]

god I live for these chirpmails

[@ChiupelAnimations]

his hairstyle gives him a lot of personality i love these so much

[@spinningpeanut]

That spider ain't sticking around long enough for you to find it. The fact it was seen was a fluke. You now have a spider pigeon dad. Congrats on the roommate.

[@Antifearn]

In an alternate universe, someone makes animations of spiders sending voicemails, and they just released an animation of an old spider calling his granddaughter, asking her to get a pigeon out of his house.

[@BassMonsterTiff]

This was already adorable and hilarious. Then i read the added context from the O.P. and i’m finna cry

[@Sarah-yd9gt]

I like how the animated bird climbs into a cage with large holes that in no way will protect him from a spider.

[@MyFavoriteDisease]

I can't explain it, but the way he contracts as he says "spiders" just gets me.

[@isabellaunruh6132]

I'm so glad you're animating more of these. They're so funny and the animation just has so much personality.

[@E_FoxSnowspirit]

That swallow was just a * chef’s kiss * touch- so emotive!

[@sweetaliena]

We patiently waited for a new animation. This is a gem! Keep them coming.

[@LilyN2099]

this series is such a joy to my life 😭❤

[@julieparkvoiceovers7532]

Made me tear up thinking of my grandfather, love your animations as always

[@arora3970]

Love it, the animation fits so great, and the creepy spider in the foreground makes it totally understandable why the phone call was necessary.

[@PhatBoyFresh]

I used to live in Florida and giant spiders is definitely one of the reasons I moved up north.

[@SuperWiiBros08]

Love the animation style and take to have live action footage

[@CwazyWabbit4]

I love your animations! They’re so expressive and fluid. 🐦

[@blueberry_borb]

These little animation clips are such treasures. Can't wait to see any additions

[@annemarietalbott]

I wait in hopeful expectation for new chirp mail videos 😄 they never fail to put a grin on my face! Thank you for taking the time to make them!

[@CluelessTheLlama13]

GARRETT’S BACK WITH THE PIGEONS! I’m so happy right now.

[@WickedPhase]

He sounds like he's about to cry, poor guy

[@JPKloess]

I rewatch these videos every time I think about them

[@aisadal2521]

So happy to see Chirp Mail back!!! ❤❤❤

[@Lee-wf4kr]

YES! FINALLY! A NEW ONE!!!!

[@musmus-culus]

You're a fantastic animator Garrett! That's all I'm gonna say.

[@liamroberts422]

I love these so much

[@Test-tu9mb]

These are so adorable, I'm glad you're still making them!

[@jabbyjabster]

This made my night, thank you for a new addition to this epic series

[@gracebohler4380]

Was so delighted to see another one of these. Funny and smartly done as always!

[@DEADisBEAUTIFUL]

The story behind this animation takes what was already perfection and goes above and beyond with it. This is one of the most wholesome videos I’ve ever seen. Thank you for the work you’re doing. It’s amazing.

[@FoxBlocksHere]

I'm so glad you're still making these!

[@wigwagstudios2474]

I love how the spider has a seizure when it goes up

[@haley7571]

This is sooo incredibly adorable that dad is the cutest! 🥺

[@multicolouredkittens]

I love these so much! The way you show emotion with the movement of the eyes, with the gulp in the neck etc is so charming!

[@natasha675]

Aw so cute 😂

[@andersdroid]

I love your wonderful pigeons. You’re a superb animator. The expressions, the body language, everything is just amazing. Great idea using real voicemails. Your work brings me joy. Thank you

[@mildlymarvelous]

I’m so happy to see that this series will be continuing under a new official name! This one was great as ever, I love how you interpreted the trembling voice of the grandpa as shaking in fear.

[@BlitzGiita]

plz post more I loves these too much!

[@rosenia5409]

Please make more of this! I can’t get enough of it! It’s be a great idea a show! ❤

[@mikaelafox6106]

He looks so scared!! 😅 I love the detail in these shorts. I'd pay to watch a movie length version of your work. 😊

[@MCIsSquared]

This is beyond smooth ✨

[@alicemaggio8854]

I absolutely love these. I truly wish you did more.

[@FinncorporatedProductions]

This was amazing 😭

[@Thirikalee]

Again, this is a fantastic animation for the voicemail. My favourite detail are the wild hairs on his head. I wonder if they’re always like that or specially scared hairs 🤣

[@jayfox8765]

That is the most adorably animated bird I've ever seen, and I don't even like birds!

[@SpellboundWolf]

I have been eagerly awaiting a new animation from you! So good!

[@evandavis7]

YES! I'm so glad you're still making these! 🩷

[@EmerlyNickel]

I have a very short voicemail from my late grandma realizing she called me by accident. "Oh shiiit. Why's it say that? Mute speaker..." I love it so much and this reminded me I haven't listened to it in a while.

[@SpringNotes]

I can't get enough of these chirpmails. More, please !

[@minetruly]

OMG YES ANOTHER ONE I HAVE NEVER CLICKED SO FAST THESE FILL ME WITH SUCH JOY

[@hito1988]

taked a while for me to realize the cage is animated too and the cage itself isnt good implemented at all (especially the shadow gives away the illusion) but i was so hypnotized by the entire package that i didnt notized this little flaw. nice work!

[@camillescalera4284]

The animation is so fire!! I’m so glad this can now be in someone’s memory as their grandpa ❤

[@sarasenft2674]

Had to come back to these cause my Grandpap just left some precious voice-mails 😭😭😭

[@CrimsonMey]

I feel you, Mr Pigeon!!!!😭😭

[@arlene5990]

these animations make my day! keep them coming please!!

[@SuperBeals]

So happy to see one of these again!

[@undrcovrmallard1463]

This is gorgeously animated. I love it. Please make more 💙

[@parisXXyz]

AA the pigeon in the animations in so cute! :D

[@user-gi5dp1uh5h]

Please keep making these!!

[@cleof1503]

I have never been so exited to see a new upload in all my life!!

[@woffydoggy686]

I think this is by far the best idea of the year! ❤❤

[@advancetotabletop5328]

I like the “Larry of the Three Stooges” hair of the bird. Keep ‘em coming!

[@sara-jaynemorrow595]

So glad to see another one! I love these!

[@saeedrazavi4428]

God I love these chirp mails

[@patrickt.6492]

Do more of these, they're hysterical.

[@voxeldoesart]

This is SO well made. How does this only have 100k views??

[@thefluffygenius4857]

Awww yaaay! I loved the peanut one haha! Theyre just so sweet and the supreme animation reflects perfectly!

[@GoatGuy36]

THE GULP LMAAAOOOO

[@thisissogayful]

Let's make a deal, you keep making these Chirpmails and I'll keep myself subscribed lol. These are delightful!

[@azazellon]

That "gimme a call" is great, every grandparent does that.

[@Ajalinx]

I'm afraid of spiders too.

[@liztatecanrelate]

Yes omg. I just got so happy with this notification! 🙌

[@celestefrashuer9405]

Can you please make more of these they make me so happy 😂

[@mclovin5961]

me but instead of a spider it's a big ass chonky frog that's been living in my bathroom during my entire childhood

[@kimchi8022]

These are always such a treat. 😂

[@AchanCham_]

Absolutely incredible! Thank you for your hard work!

[@hardino4072]

been waiting for a new animation this is straight fire🔥

[@hysteria257]

I would _love_ a making-of video! That would be awesome! Great work btw; I didn't even realize the birdcage was CG!

[@RustyRoosterLife]

I will never get tired of these.

[@wallawalla3528]

Yayyy🎉 a new 1. I literally just rewatched the other 2 lol

[@Sessa.]

Was just thinking about this channel yesterday, hoping there'll be new uploads sometime soon 🙌 ty for the quality content ^^

[@NillerMann]

These are so wholesome.

[@ThatGuyJohn05]

So expressive! Well done!!

[@lordjustin6032]

Aw poor guy i hope he was able to deal with that spider 😅

[@Nancy.M.]

I haven't laughed this loud & this long for as long as I can remember. I was laughing so much I forgot to take my Chronic Pain medication on time! Usually, it's an agonizing wait to take it. Please don't stop doing what you do. Laughter is healing. 🦆📞❤

[@LoveEarthHereAndNow]

These are so so great!

[@bunnerkins]

I need to know whether they came over and took care of the spider.

[@JayHawk4372]

This is my new favorite series

[@_melodyx]

LMFAO he's so fluid and dimensional i love it

[@SleepyOrangeCat]

The sad way he shook his head. 😭

[@Sxerrv]

MORE PLEASE!!

[@VarmintLP]

Love how the bird looks like he lost his marbles xD

[@limeade8466]

The fact that the feathers on the side of his head is frizzy is hilarious