How I Went from Making Flipbooks to Animating Movies

My 20 Year Journey in Animation
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Welcome to my channel! In addition to making flipbooks, I am a stop-motion animator and worked on the Oscar-nominated movies ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls, Kubo and the Two Strings, and Missing Link. I fell in love with animation as a kid and have been doing it ever since.
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[@Ghostrob2023]

Congrats on 20 years with doing what you've wanted to do with your career.

[@OurLifeBeyondBorders]

Congrats!

[@Huruko911Bestie]

I agree congrats antymation!

[@GirlyGamer180]

I mean AndyMation?

[@LiamLivesOn]

Kubo and the Two Strings is honestly one of my favourite movies, animated or not. The cinematography is top notch!

[@lildepressedgiyuu]

same! my life lit up when I saw it in the thumbnail❤😊

[@Doggy_Editz107]

I have been watching you since I was younger and the amount of patience and commitment made me do flip books, thanks

[@anthonygilbert8100]

Imagine this gets pinned

[@mmmph]

20 years. 20 years of animation, film-making, and flipbooks. Congrats Andy, I'm proud of you.

[@kimharbaugh]

I just registered so my grandkids can see your movie tomorrow! I’m so glad you held firm and didn’t join companies that didn’t align with your values, that was so wise 💕

[@Sunny-qc4mu]

OH MY GOSH YOU MADE CUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS?!! Thats used to be my favorite movie!!! I still love it now, just can't find it anywhere 😢 But the stop motions part of it was perfect!!

[@JohnBender1313]

4:37 ummmmm... Can I see more of that???! Watching the animation move at the speed it should almost while watching you change it is the coolest thing I've ever seen. It's like a flip book in a flipbook.

[@Kaylanisprofessorcygnus]

This video explains a lot about your life, and that helps to understand who you are more, which is absolutely incredible. When you see an artist do you want to know who that artist is. I am so glad that you had listened to the opportunities that was opened for you! You have made incredible and wonderful differences. Was also shocked when hearing that you denied some opportunities because they were not appropriate for children, good for you! I love to hear when people make the correct decisions ! Would like to see more stop motion of you actually doing this stop motion, rather than seeing after you do that, because that shows the details of efforts.

[@__randomguy__f]

Long life for andymation

[@bonzomio]

Wow! Love it, Andy!

[@RosesAnimation]

Congrats Andy! I aspire to be an animator, but whenever I feel my animation is not good enough, your videos encourage me, give me support, and help me believe in myself. I hope to become an animator like you one day!

[@DeadInsideForever283]

Hii Andy!. i'm So happy for u. And i just ordered ur Flipbook kit. I dont know when its gonna arrive but im so exited to try it out. I have been making flipbooks sence i was 9 now im 11 Congrats on ur 20 years of hard work and you've inspired me to make a flipbook. Edit: It arrived!

[@andymation]

Thanks! 🙏

[@tristanlucnel3276]

Love what u do !!

[@MoonsLocker]

You know, you should do a flip book on a girl coming outside and seeing rain the going back inside, and coming back with an umbrella,boots and rain boots and jumping in muddy puddles!! Hope you consider this!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jboekhoven5253]

I found this video inspiring, and liked the entertaining and personal way you presented it. Well edited, too, with images from past and present and films.

[@SC00BY444]

This video is very inspirational, I’ve been wanting to do animation for a long time but I’ve not had the motivation or time to do so. This video gave me the necessary inspiration and motivation I needed. Thank you for this 🙂

[@FLIPAPER]

Such a great piece of life, since i watched your video, its really inspiring me in making a flipbook. Congrats🎉

[@user-if7hw6dl7r]

I feel so inspired congratulations Andy

[@mayurdipikar5894]

This is awesome!

[@echodelta2426]

Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@sierra2008_vr]

I didn't know you helped with box trolls, that's awesome!!

[@Jintendo64397]

Started to make flip books as well all thanks to you btw congrats

[@sonicthehedgehog132]

remember if you pirate these movies andymation himself will appear under your bed

[@rosangelapaulino905]

Oh Congratilations on animation!

[@jordynlarson5317]

This is so unrelated to the vid but ur dad the few seconds he was ft in this was giving Mathew lillard vibes🙏💕 zoinks

[@user-vs4hy4vz2l]

And also I find it wonderful that you look at the comment section not many people do that😊

[@oksanaibrahim5195]

Wow that's so cool btw first time watching one of your vids

[@MBoyOscar]

Hi Andymation you inspire me to make flip books and I love your channel if your seeing this goodbye

[@deeds517]

Love what you do. And love your KZbin channel.❤❤

[@NickSquaredTV]

Great vid

[@themontrealgirl95]

THAT IS SO FKG COOL! ❤ I love people who follow their dreams 🥹

[@vijinxarc3699]

I don't know you personally, but just have this urging feel to say that I'm proud of you 👏🏼 Plus when you said your dad gave you advise on "keep yourself open to unexpected opportunities" was beautiful and something I can keep in mind while trying to find my own path.. Ive watched your channel for a few years now, and it is never just flip books, but always a teachable moment within your content.😊

[@jacobsgamingworld8529]

Hi Andy Mation love your videos

[@dee_fury]

Congratulations 🎉

[@lizforbes9517]

Hi Andy. Just want to thank you for being a huge inspiration to me for starting a new hobby in animating. I love your videos and have got your flipbook kit on my Christmas list!!!! 😁

[@bwpanda344]

This is not the story I expected but man is it inspiring!! 👍🏼

[@eeeeewu]

Congrats dude I really hope u succed in life

[@kamielmonsecour29]

This is a very inspiring video!

[@andymation]

thank you!

[@kamielmonsecour29]

​@@andymationI'm going to a animation school and hopefully can make a video like this one day!

[@willmcallister6584]

It has been so fun to follow along as you've done your career! From Spooky Bats and Scary Cats (I have and love the DVD!) to your upcoming work in Chicken Run 2! You are the coolest, Andy.

[@andymation]

YOU are the coolest Will. Thanks 🙏

[@ROCCOCCO09]

You are super!

[@user-vm9ei1hg5o]

keep up the good work andy

[@teamkeen5063]

I’ve always tried to make flip books but give up and after I watch your videos I think I can’t do it and I give up again😂 ITS AN INFINITE CYCLE 😂 thanks for the great content Andy❤

[@wolvesmlp1117]

There's a sequel to chicken run?!?!?!?! No effin way!! Now I'm excited for that!! 🎉🎉🎉 also I didn't know that chicken run was stop motion. Very cool. Congrats on ur growth!!

[@stopmotionmayzie]

andy, you are awesome! Your content inspired me to do so many things! I wish you the best of luck with everything you do!

[@elvie2230]

That's crazy I didn't know you did animation with Laika I love their films

[@dexterramey8787]

You ever thought about starting your own studio or working with the studio you started with?

[@andymation]

Yes would love to

[@skylarwarren2496]

Awesome work!❤

[@randomdubs6789]

Wow! I can’t believe you went to BYU!

[@PIX_THE_FOX]

WHAT YOUVE DONE IS SO AMAZING! YOUR THE PERSON WHO INSPIRED ME TO BECOME AN ANIMATOR!

[@andymation]

🙏❤️

[@tastingschedule]

Same

[@theempireofstud]

I've been watching since I was 9 and you've inspired me so much to get better at art so thanks alot man and the video is great:)

[@JK404_]

Hi I love your videos

[@Carrotstickguy]

Ur first brother

[@phanto4733]

I havent seen this guy in years

[@Damianimations]

Keep up the good work Andy

[@CartersCreativeImagination]

Hey 👋🏻 Andymation, great 👍🏻 video 😊I heard that you were a meme we of the church and a missionary and I just put in my paper for my mission. Well that’s what I heard about you. Thanks for the great 👍🏻 content 😊

[@ryanwilliams7478]

Just wanted to thank you for sharing elements of your inspiring story. My kids found you earlier this year, and we very much enjoy your videos. Thank you for being true to your values! It helps all of us in my home to have more strength and confidence to be true to ours as we seek out our path in this life.

[@jaxolotl41]

This is so cool Andy!

[@EthanDolan61101]

I remember this movie

[@anzaklaynimation]

Somewhat Inspirational life story. But who knows how many hardships did you go through. Always love your videos.❤

[@noobtube7649]

I don't need to watch this video to know why. ur just rlly good and everything

[@gusimation]

Hope your stint at Aardman went ok and not too many days working till 9-10pm

[@Eggyweggyistheegg]

Fun fact: this channel has 4 million subscribers!

[@kenzoyt9922]

halloween🎉

[@deiajenkins4442]

So proud of youu !!!

[@KaixexD]

4:40 you worked on a movie I have been looking for ever since I was a toddler! I forgot the name and I remember it now so thank you :)

[@zedocomin]

You have really great videos I hope you keep making more

[@DanielKolbin]

Neat

[@user-vs4hy4vz2l]

Can you make a flipbook about the time that that character was inside the UFO 😊

[@toonybrain]

I will be renting your movie. 👍🏼

[@crazyzorimonkey1]

Congratulations! This story sounds like a dream come true!

[@Deadman33777]

It’s dope to see how far you’ve gone with your work and I was always amazed at watching the making of Wallace and gromit as a kid but these kinda films are my absolute favorite and have the best stories too

[@Pizzashorts]

Andy, thank you for giving me motivation to make more animations. You are the best

[@RomanR1000]

I make Flipbook snow I’m a fan

[@JMDesigneoDesenhista]

que legal video

[@Slyziguy21]

👍

[@CitrusArchitect]

Been following you for a while, it's so cool to hear about your career journey. I actually also happen to be a BYU film grad (2019), focusing on audio, and as I left Professor Dean Duncan gave me practically the same advice that your dad did: to be flexible and look for opportunities as I go, rather than being fixated on one specific track. I'm trying to apply that as best as possible - currently I'm working at a small voiceover studio in Salt Lake City. But someday I hope to be able to work on amazing all-ages entertainment just like you!

[@andymation]

Send me an email. I’d love to hear your work!

[@asmelhoresdomateus9706]

Andymation what your favorite flipbook?

[@chloevann]

I try to be like you and make flip books but trust me I’m horrible 😅 I have no gear so uhh 😵

[@furdman02]

Im pretty curious about that animation with the dog and cat, is there anywhere to watch it?

[@andymation]

Yep! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p57biKyrpdR7etU

[@oliverfilmsofficial]

I'll definitely be watching them and I found them on DVD.

[@splanderson]

Yeah, but those horror shorts you directed at BYU totally SLAPPED. You need to do more of those too :D

[@andymation]

lol yes I want to!

[@facingthegreytide366]

Can you make a how to train your dragon flip book

[@dsartz]

Hey, Andy great video I just wanted to ask if there will be a flipbook fest 2024 I’ve been working really hard on a flipbook for the past few months and I really think I have a shot at winning. Plus I’m running out of your paper and was planning on buying some more, but I figured I might have a chance to win some for free

[@andymation]

Yes 👍 details coming soon

[@dsartz]

Oh my god yes im so happy I was a little nervous because you didn’t do 2023

[@dsartz]

Plz consider doing a lot of winners to give ppl a better chance

[@katzui_keen]

Whow so cool to know more about your live story (^_^)

[@giraphite_8976]

Bro quickly glazing over the fact that he went to film school

[@e44music-zq8tm]

Andy have you tried FlipaClip app

[@Firegirlable]

Do you have any recommendations on books or videos to look at about animation?

[@andymation]

I learned a lot from Richard William's book. Also Preston Blair's books

[@Betsyvirgo]

I will definitely support by buying the films and because they are low in cost I will NOT be using the promo code 🎉🎉

[@katherinetran8319]

Hi guyz 😊

[@Trendpro2]

This is so cool❤ 👇

[@MrgamerstyleTURJO]

I feal like a animator after watching this vid

[@Epicisode]

Only real andymations fans can like

[@melinaotanezalvarez6774]

Te reto a hacer un fisbook de my liittle pony me encantan tus vídeos veo la versión en español 🎉

[@bryce3630]

Can you make a 3d flip book 😂

[@CuteCookie1229]

Omg im (kind of) early!

[@Thechoppers12]

Babe, wake up!!

[@animatorxstudios100]

as someone hoping to be a professional stopmotion animator, this is super cool to me.

[@ripleymorris1792]

Anyways, can you what is the cat and dog is? What’s the title?😮

[@abrilriera6576]

make a spiderman flipbook

[@ismaelalmeida-gi3it]

"Make sure you only enter the doors that align with your personal values." Wow!

[@Pridetoons]

If only artist like Lesean Thomas actually cared about preserving his older works. 😐