A fairy tale about time - short animation done with Blender

The story is about Millli, a little bear girl who wants to buy time for her parents. Then they could work and read a picture book to her at the same time. But where do you get time?
To carry out her plan, Milli first goes to the Dorgerie market, but the seller rudely sends her away. So she sets off into the forest, hoping that animals can sell her time. And so Milli's adventure begins - which almost ends in a drama - but luckily it ends well, like in a fairy tale, so to speak.
The animation is intended primarily for children and especially for my little granddaughter.
and here is the story in German.
• Ein Märchen von der Ze...
I structured the story like a kind of picture book with text. In fact, this is the first time I've used speech in one of my animations and have animated lip movements in direct speech.
Since I don't have a professional speaker available and a computer voice is not suitable for this purpose, I read it myself and tried to speak as understandably as possible. :) That means I had to read the text x times until I was somewhat satisfied.
And so this animation was a kind of adventure for me too. I had no idea how tedious it would be to combine speech with animation, even if lip syncing was relatively easy because my characters basically just make simple mouth movements. But I found it very challenging to adapt the flow of images to the flow of text - or vice versa. That's why the whole thing took even longer than my last animation. To make matters worse, I had to struggle with technical problems, which I was able to largely solve in the end.
Some of my figures come from my own production, such as moles, hamsters and sheep. For the bear family I was able to use Blenderkit and for the fox and the owl I used blendswap. (My heartfelt thanks to the modelers). I modified and re-rigged the characters for my own purposes.
The music comes from KZbin Audio Library
Music in this order:
Little Fish - Quinca Moreira
Best Horizon - the Westerlies
Minor Lament for solo bass - John Paititucci
Ceremonial Library - Asher Fulero
Sound:
Tobi Lijsen, Pixabay, C. Schütze
Teller:
Christiane Schütze
#Animation#Blender#

[@3DGraphicsFun]

Oh, here is the English version haha! I just watch your other language version with subtitles. This is my 3rd time watching this Christiane. That shows how much I love this animation and story! ...Cheers! *IcloneFun🤗*

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thank you with a big hug!

[@tonynhosaulloofficial145]

Maravilha........ parabéns pela linda postagem...... vídeos maravilhoso parabéns, wonderful video............

[@zapfsaeule2]

And again: Muito obrigado

[@toddpattison]

Arn’t we all in search of more time?!.. I sent this to my granddaughter who is two and half now.. I will report back to you on her reaction .. she’s in a book reading stage right now. .. ah, exceptional production again, imagery and your never failing, story telling that is enriching 🙂

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thanks so much - means a to to me! - Maybe your granddaughter is still a little to young . but you'll see!

[@GNTRR]

I enjoyed your wonderful animation video, beautiful story, thanks for your sharing!! Have a great new week!

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thank you my friend - and a great week to you also!

[@aroundtheworldpianocomposi3914]

Like 👍 15 Hi Johnny. By far this is the best animation narrater animation I’ve ever seen. Aren’t we once a young child. This is remind me my childhood, and have parents who provide our needs and wants. You’re amazing story and the characters are well done made. I’m so proud of you. I feel like I watch my lifetime story here already. Time is money and the time we had on our childhood was precious and always stayed in our hearts. Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful story. Greetings from Arizona. Elisa 🎶🌵🎶👍🎶👍🎵🌵

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thanks you so much for your nice, warm and great comment! I do appreciate so much! Thanks, dear Elisa!

[@doveeskitchen]

Cute and Nice

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thanks a lot!

[@mtp-vids]

this is lovely

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thank you so much!

[@JaykleMusic]

A beautiful story Cristiane, and fantastic animation, your textures are great! You did an amazing job 👏🎬💙🌞💯👏👏👏

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thanks my friend, this means a lot to me!

[@JaykleMusic]

@@zapfsaeule2 it is a real pleasure 👍🙂

[@Anttimation]

BEARS! 👌 Good to see you back!

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thanks so much!

[@NothingHereIsReal]

An epic piece of work, Christiane! It's a nice story with a lovely resolution. I can see lots of challenges in this one. Well done on completing it.

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thank you so much, Paul, thanks!

[@alain-dc4ry]

super abonné et like 31 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thanks a lot!

[@aroundtheworldpianocomposi3914]

I watched again Hi Johnny Good morning!! It’s a good start for my day opening with listening to your animation ❤ . Beautiful presentation Enjoy your summertime with friends and family. Love is what we have. Love is what we share. Much love from Arizona. Elisa 🎶🌵🎶🌵🎶🌵🎶🌵🎶🌵

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thank you so much!

[@zapfsaeule2]

And have a great summer time, my friend!

[@Codywiththeracks]

Nice ❤❤

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thank you!

[@violinwithRosemary]

Such a precious and sweet message and creation Christiane. So heartwarming. Thank you for sharing 🙏🕊🐻🐻🐻🕊🙏

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thanks, my friend, so much!

[@violinwithRosemary]

@@zapfsaeule2 my sincere pleasure Christiane. It is always such a treat to see a notification for new videos from you. Your work is captivating, deeply emotional and so creative. I love it. I also watched your other original language version, beautiful to hear. Have a wonderful week🌤🌞🌤

[@zapfsaeule2]

Your answer, my dear Rosemary, is so heartwarming! Thank you so much!

[@violinwithRosemary]

@@zapfsaeule2 🤗💛

[@BiggiArtMouse]

So precious! Wonderful story! Hats off to you Christiane! I love the English and the German Version .... both are so nicely done

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thanks dear Biggi! I missed you and your work already;) Hope you are fine!

[@LayilaFaon]

Incredible beautiful work of art ❤

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thanks so much - your comment means a lot to me!

[@가수안주연]

안녕하세요? 설명과함께 너무도 흥미롭고 신기하고 대단한 실력자 입니다 멋져요~~ 공유해주셔서 감사합니다 즐감하며 풀청하고 응원합니다 ❤️ 👍

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thank you so much!

[@ichxanthChuckmangio]

The 3D animation is extraordinary and the story is very entertaining....great my friend 👏👌

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thanks a lot my friend -:) And a good start into the coming week with lots of inspirations !

[@marina-wi8hr1oe4s]

Thank you dear friend Joni! What a sweet and kind fairy tale, super! All the best and happiness to you!👩👩🌞🌞💖💖

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thank you so much, my friend! I Hope you had a wonderful Birthday!

[@DragonsailPuppets]

Such a beautifully moving story so incredibly animated. Always so impressed by what you do. Puppets were rooting for Millie the whole time ❤! Have a wonderful week my friend! 😼🐶🐶🤡

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thanks so much and greetings to my favorite puppets!

[@deeani375]

Nice piece Really enjoyed it Christine ❤

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thanks a lot!

[@sijosedire]

Good work, I've enjoyed...bravo! 😊

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thank you so much!

[@dollyplainjane4753]

Thank you Christiane. My daughter and I love your stories and the characters are unique. Hope you are well. It’s been awhile waiting for a new story from you. Blessings from the Northwoods of Florida.

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thanks so much, means a lot to me --- and greetings to your daughter and to Northwood Florida -;)

[@shioanistudio]

nice story and love the way you make animations.

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thank you so much!

[@JlynSulliman]

what a wonderful animation. such a great story!!!💜

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thank you so much!!!

[@ufiarena8334]

Another very nice story. You always come up with something impressive. And with a real voice it's a challenge. But you solved it brilliantly. A lot of work went into it. 👍

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thanks so much and sure, you are so right with the challenge!!!

[@Kyouno-hachikun.]

What a cute story🤭 Millie is a smart and mature girl💓 It was fun to watch with all kinds of different characters😍

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thanks my friend so much!

[@C4DRS4U]

Nicely done, Christiane. The cute animation style and design help the simple but heartwarming story. 🙂

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thank you so much!

[@billastudiopro]

best video, very nice

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thank you so much!

[@troysacousticsessions]

Hello my friend! You always come up with fantastic stories full of detail. What a great concept...more time😎 Have a great day/evening my friend🍻

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thank you so much, my friend!

[@TakumiTsukikawa]

Fantastic animation 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thanks a lot!

[@littlemusic717]

Wow~~Interesting!! Please share more these great short animation I really enjoyed it. Thank you. like sub🎉🎉🎉

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thank you so much ... yes I'll try my best and wising you all the best!

[@littlemusic717]

@@zapfsaeule2 ☺️☺️☺️

[@carromacumba]

Awesome 💡💎💡

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thank you!

[@ryujic]

素敵なアニメですね😊👏👏👏

[@zapfsaeule2]

Oh thank you again!

[@LoneTreePeak]

You have a great voice for narration, and the video was greatly animated. Created to perfection on all elements. Also heartwarming and wholesome of a tale. Very impressive, and also a sweet moment LJG! You are very talented, and it always shows through your work.

[@zapfsaeule2]

Thank you so so much! You made my day:)

[@LoneTreePeak]

@@zapfsaeule2 You're welcome, and I'm glad to hear it! :)