Behind the Scenes: “Trace & Bake” | Overwatch

We baked this up to celebrate two years of playing with YOU. Witness the magic in making our Trace & Bake stop-motion video.
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[@Meckitor]

Omg that 76 animation was so smooth

[@teamaria5768]

Meckitor I really wanna see the original

[@IceFireofVoid]

our sad daddy is always smooth what u sayin

[@anthonymartinez9007]

I want too see that whole video

[@Flailmorpho]

I like how ana is suddenly added to the roster halfway through

[@PowerCat]

Reaper don't want to be in box

[@masteriangamer]

Stop motion animation is an amazing art. Good job to everyone who worked on this short!

[@GodHasReturnedOnceMore]

Master Ian Gamer oh hey there masters ian. Love your channel btw

[@xlbthedemigod5662]

Master Ian Gamer It's a work of art.

[@anubyx9043]

Master Ian Gamer this is awesome

[@masteriangamer]

Mt. Username Guy thanks! Glad to see ya here ; )

[@GodHasReturnedOnceMore]

Master Ian Gamer :)

[@Wixhael]

Man, it's so cool seeing how stuff like this was created. You guys put so much effort into this project, and it absolutely paid off. Both Reaper and Tracer look stunning, the sets are amazing, the animation is flawless, and on top of that, almost all the special effects were done in camera! That's tough! But you managed to find creative ways to do both Reaper and Tracer's trails they leave behind. It's brilliant. I'd absolutely love to see more of this stuff, who knows, maybe even include more characters next time!

[@mrs.g1965]

MORE CHARACTERS!!!!!! \(0o0)/

[@agustincorales4786]

Agree, they even add at the end of the video even more animation with that little scene about that reaper model returning to his box lmao

[@TheMasterKrook]

So, is the new character confirmed to be a cake? Cause I'm deffo down for that

[@itsjisus2026]

TheMasterKrook what moment ???

[@Chuagge]

Nah, it's a lie.

[@Eduardo-dh4jw]

Yeah

[@liamhasfriends1408]

TheMasterKrook shut up

[@gowithrylin]

Terry Cruse

[@OraDubStronzate2]

I love how fluid this stop motion animation looked. Really a great job! MOAR!

[@JaaaaJ6022]

Hey che diamine che ci fate qua?

[@UmbertoYoutubeOn]

BIRBOONI

[@Ale4D]

Ma salve

[@fishsmellbad1862]

Honestly, this video was more entertaining than the actual short... I'm not trying to be mean or anything. I just like seeing how things are made, this was really cool!

[@cribticways5791]

Fish Smell Bad I feel ya dude

[@Blueoriontiger]

It is! I really love these behind the shot things as well. It was great fun to see how this came to life.

[@psychikc]

Yes! And seeing how passionate these artists were on what they did and how they did it. So nice

[@CrossfacePanda]

I just love how even the blink effect is a physical object filmed via stop motion! When I watched the video, I was certain that they’d simply added some CG special effects in post production; figured there’d be no point in going above and beyond the already arduous task of doing a stop motion video when it’s just for a fun little celebratory KZbin video. But they DID go above and beyond, and then some! Hats off to everybody in the team who worked on this. You all did an amazing job. And thank you for doing your little part in keeping the art of stop motion animation alive :).

[@DaStrikey]

I can only dream to be as talented as them one day and working for such a big company...

[@bigtuna3453]

Strikie that makes two of us

[@Chrisp_E]

Nah if you work hard you can

[@alessiobianchi749]

That would be awesome

[@silentKeys20]

Stop dreaming. Start working hard!

[@Loony_BeLuna]

watch the completed movie with comma and dot (. & , ) to do theyre job a bit, frame by frame :)

[@prefectabby]

I love how Reaper shook his head when he refused to get in the box. So adorable

[@Nikownzyu]

I wanna see a mini figurine McCree high noon everyone.

[@ryanbecryin6201]

Yes

[@Matevoz72]

NikOwnzYu I would like to see a genji dragon blade them

[@Nikownzyu]

Raz0r837 Like until overwatch 2 came out

[@whitehorns_2778]

Or a roadhog go whole hog!

[@JohnDoe-on1bd]

I want to see the soldier short too

[@LogogoFromKeron]

You heard of "Nebby get in the bag" Now get ready for... "Reaper get in the box"

[@tea_n_ink]

Omg I love nebby

[@ImpatientTurtle]

I understood that reference captain america meme.gif

[@cjstudio1000]

WAIT the cake isn’t real 😥

[@loliqueen2738]

@Mark Firdaus thank you for that

[@zealwarriorgaming5315]

It would go off if it were a real one

[@isaacm1847]

No the cake is 100% real so don't worry you're about it I'm sorry the cake isn't real but such a piece of cake Edit:the reason why this is very obvious this was a joke is because I already had people who got r /whooshed

[@Biggiecheese20]

It's real :(

[@Charlie_Rainbow]

Portal flashbacks

[@urfrenren3993]

The amount of effort put into this is incredible. Imagine having this much talent and passion and pATIENCE to do something like this... It's crazy. I love it. Amazing job! 👏👏👏

[@TheJunkernaut]

I can only imagine the amount of vision and patience it takes to bring something like this to life.

[@raptorus7773]

It looks so cool! I can't wait to see it! Edit: never mind just came out! ;-) but I love this stop motion.

[@saudal5106]

Raptorus77 I know Shabbat can’t help

[@zuuuuuu_]

12 weeks to make an awesome 2 minutes video,major respect for all those people who worked on it!!

[@pinky2566]

Natasha Ishwara I WAS LOOKING FOR AN ARMY IN THE WHOLE COMMENT SECTION AHH FINALLY FOUND ONE YAAAASSSSSSSSS JACKPOT

[@pinky2566]

Natasha Ishwara yoongi is lifeu

[@zuuuuuu_]

Gabriel Reyes haha,who knew reaper was an army 😂

[@davidmoore8350]

I love this game so much

[@KobianoRoll]

And I love you so much 😘😍

[@davidmoore8350]

Kobe Michilot you play ps4 give me your gamer tag

[@ssseelinnaaa3903]

same 💖 the game is special I luv it so much

[@juicy1598]

Me too. With all the people saying it’s old or full of toxicity, they forget the game itself is still an amazing masterpiece

[@ssseelinnaaa3903]

Doge Wow so true! they all say only noobs or salty player plays this game but just like you said they forget the game itself.. I really, really love this game, actually everything of it

[@dakukaritoriki]

5:16 😄 So no one is gonna talk about that 1v1 at the ending?

[@W4rwalk3r]

Lmao haha me too 2

[@GluttonyBiscuits]

I call dibs on Reaper not getting inside his box

[@andrenatorr]

D: 3:16 The cake is a lie

[@TheTraveler980]

I'm not even angry.

[@IceFireofVoid]

I'm being so sincere right now

[@mglps6316]

Underrated comment

[@deaddragon997]

wrong universe

[@toothpicky]

D:

[@Cosmosisification]

This is honestly probably my favorite "cinematic". Seeing them interact in the real world is just beyond cool.

[@fishsmellbad1862]

All these people here early before they even watched Trace & bake...

[@A170-h6h]

Im one of them xD

[@0tzu]

How you know? maybe I watch the video before and I coming to see the making, of course not my case but maybe the case for the others....

[@fishsmellbad1862]

Satou I was talking about when the video had only been uploaded 20 seconds ago.

[@aquarius6139]

I got on the stream at exactly the right time to see it debut Which was weird, because after watching it I felt like I only came for the stop-motion, and left to do other things

[@andydu723]

I saw them side by side on my recommended...I chose the actual video. HA IN YOUR FACE!!

[@welltypedwitch]

It looked so amazing when Reaper used Wraith Form :)

[@Diphenhydra]

Fantastic job to everyone involved in this. Absolutely amazing to see what went into the video and how much effort it took to actually make it. Such a talented group of people working for Blizzard.

[@Crydiaa]

So inspiring I love this so much

[@vulture4117]

First time Jack has ever used his side pistol

[@IceFireofVoid]

thank God it's not the emergency suicide tool people headcanon it to be

[@LlamaSenpai]

IceFire That’s a headcanon?? That’s kinda depressing.

[@IceFireofVoid]

It's fairly common and IT MAKES ME SAD

[@MikiCentury]

Imagine having that in the game.

[@ryanbecryin6201]

HAHAHAHAHA NO ONEEVERREALIZES THIS !!!

[@pinky2566]

Ugh I hate boxes

[@virtualmin6375]

Even lootbox?

[@regener-8]

Boobearlads I guess not because everyone loves loot boxes (blue or grey stuff inside lol)

[@isnoman1]

The real question is do boxes love you?

[@foxtatertot]

What about that box that Santa gave you that had your cookies in it? Do you hate that box?

[@MorayEelFan2006]

Lol I can see that

[@mr.fluffyface431]

I want a new map where it's a giant house and the payload is the cake.

[@ScorchHellfire]

And to go along with it, we get action figure-ized versions of the heroes for new skins.

[@MarcyMus]

Mr.FluffyFace That would be awesome

[@SirTeclas]

This Behind the Scenes is so satisfying, I love it! What an awesome job guys!

[@eclinvo4910]

I got these two videos at the same time. I was drunk when I created Brigitte.

[@yvettetheefestiveprincess7561]

Jeff Kaplan FIX HER!

[@BVLLETHELL]

FIX HER JEFFEREY

[@ColdRamenTPM]

fix these people who sincerely complain

[@BVLLETHELL]

ColdRamen it's a joke lol

[@tryhardtogood4u391]

Jeff Kaplan ive seen u before

[@NonSalty]

4:44 Press 'F' to pay respects to these amazing artists of blizzard.

[@BlackOut-h5w]

that reaper is so cute

[@oni.odyssey]

Trace and Bake was so charming and sweet, I love stop-motion so much! What a great project it was, and I hope they do more. :D

[@a.k.2788]

love the ending. reaper doesn't wants to go back into the box to be use for next year XDD.

[@itsLilyKitty]

As a student animator myself it is absolutely grate to see you guys use the same program (DragonFrame) as we do :3 this is so inspiring thank you! Keep up the good work!

[@TheAnvilMan]

So much work to make stop-motion videos, but the end result is worth it!

[@pieboy4578]

Happy anniversary overwatch and to the players that play this amazing game i hope you an amazing anniversary to

[@icarlosv]

Clap

[@1kiwibird23]

icarlosv ez clap

[@danielv.6415]

icarlosv clap

[@Ohimeni94]

clap

[@Metzli]

Clap

[@andyalexis5963]

This made me cry. The love and work put in to this just brings me pure happiness.

[@braiiiid]

This was so amazing!! The animation was fluid and you guys seem so passionate. Well done ❤️❤️❤️

[@deamian65]

"I do think we'll be doing more of this in the future" I so much look forward to this.

[@senannoone110]

Perfection at its best

[@Alexandra-ez8rj]

I was blown away by the short and even more the time and effort you guys put into this. Its incredible to watch and I adore all the shots of the production, showing the animators whizzing around as the models do their thing. I really hope we get to see more of your amazing work. Also the extra bit at the end was great!

[@ScotsThinker]

So much love, passion and sheer creative genius that goes into Stop Motion Animation!

[@Liliaphant]

the sheer amount of effort that goes into any form of animation always baffles me, but stop motion is a style i've always found particularly heartwarming as well. maybe a touch of nostalgia from seeing wallace and gromit shorts as a lil kid, and the craftiness of it, like mundane materials coming to life. the short was just wonderful! and all these extra bits worked into this video are awesome, soldier finally gets to use his pistol heheheh. awesome work you guys!

[@AaronG.]

Can Funky Kong be the next hero?

[@BVLLETHELL]

The EnderCreep Candy Kong all the way smh

[@nbv1335]

No it should be sans

[@sonickidd]

It should be steve

[@MrTrainiac2002]

Lanky Kong should be next

[@Dieselnaut16]

*NEW FUNKY MODE*

[@LimeTimeHD]

The amount of work it takes to do this kind of animating is insane. Perhaps that is why you don't see it very often anymore. Its all CGI. At least awesome folks like these guys and gals can get payed to do what they love and are good it, because this was a real treat to watch. Amazing work.

[@austinroy2497]

"You think therefore you are" I see you Overwatch Team ;)

[@TheDrawdex]

The animation of the handmotions, reloading/movement/weapons, impressive work.

[@katasiapa]

Reaper smoke so awesome

[@sleepykitsunebun]

So much respect to the animators behind this! Not only is stop-motion animation tedious, but its seems to be difficult for it to look good. The team behind it made a spectacular job, and I applaud the hard work and dedication put into this project.

[@klani9064]

Is that guy... THE LAST AIRBENDER!?!!

[@aowgaming8235]

Okay I Guess okay I guess

[@ndrcalrryx2094]

Wow...all that passion...I am so jealous. Passion can take you really far. Kudos to them! Loved the anniversary vid.

[@Dingo_Doom]

This reminds me of the movie SMALL SOLDIERS

[@callofgears91]

I have huge respect for stop motion animators, I sometimes still can't believe the amount of work and love that is up in every short. Big kudos to the team, and hope we get to see more!

[@Hlidskialf]

4:44 F

[@GluttonyBiscuits]

F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F

[@Hunter-we2hj]

The animation turned out SO well! Great job everyone who worked on it and happy anniversary Overwatch!

[@worser1261]

THIS IS SO COOL

[@ketchupkatsup9805]

Don't know why stop motion animation has so much charm than cg, this was a great move Blizzard. Hope to see more from this team in the future.i love the little details and process!

[@bleujaye]

I swear you better make a tuxedo doomfist

[@Batnano]

slowpoke

[@BeDeadToTheWorld]

They did. Its in the anniversary event

[@bleujaye]

Reaper5150 did they release it already?

[@YungKiwi_]

Ooey Gooey nah they haven’t it’s released on Tuesday

[@bleujaye]

YungKiwi I’m talkin about if they released the skin but thx

[@pyramlinum9514]

How do you find the Soldier 76 video shown at 0:55? Does it even exist on youtube?

[@ravenisbored26fortnitegame15]

I'm trying to find that out to

[@glamrockoo7883]

No

[@onigireee]

I think I cried. This is unbelievable. I hope we can see more from you guys!

[@griffzeb8329]

"I'm already Tracer..."

[@pigpigpigken]

It is amazing. I really appreciate the efforts of the team in celebrating the 2nd anniversary. I hope to see more animations like this in the future!

[@NordicAnimation]

1:27 I wouldn't mind if Blizzard gave Soldier 76 a pistol as a secondary weapon xD

[@erickuitar25]

as a fellow animator, the work you did on this , is the best I have EVER seen in stop motion, No joke I tought it was cgi because of how well animated it is, congrats to the awesome animators and the riggers keep up the awesome work

[@cloroxbleach7858]

1:27 when you see a bastion

[@cvb115]

Thx guys for what you did to make an amazing community around blizzard's game.

[@ceoofspaceandtime8671]

3:00 B I R T H

[@ElyskeTheDonut]

I was surprised at how smooth the animations were, I almost didn’t believe it was stop motion. I was impressed by the candles and wondered how it was done.

[@Spartan_Spencer]

Robot chicken overwatch!

[@ArmyofDarkness41]

This was so amazing and seeing how much time goes into this is a lot of hard work and dedication. Makes you appreciate it even more. I've dabbed in stop motion, not to this degree but just putting 5 seconds of a video together was rough. I hope you guys manage to make more.

[@jovialbard3001]

The cake was fake. The cake is a lie...

[@90benz98]

Jovial Bard and your life is a joke

[@JamieDarren]

it's crazy that there are people out there this talented.

[@cdawwwgo7635]

WHY WOULD YOU POST BTS BEFORE THE ACTUAL STOP MOTION VIDEO

[@catcandiez]

Cdawwwgo they posted a playlist so it happened to be first

[@artyone9992]

I would love to see a cartoon or stop animation movie or show of Overwatch. This was really great, and I loved seeing the steps involved in bringing it to life! Happy Anniversary!

[@tfn19lel12]

Needed more salt

[@Pun291]

TFN19 Lel ayy get out

[@TheTraveler980]

I get it.

[@jugodefresa4205]

You can find plenty of it in competitive

[@Kazekage248]

Great job to all involved in making this short! It came out fantastic, and I'd love to see more like it in the future.

[@drew6348]

animated short budget cuts.

[@Dovahninja]

The amount of effort put into this is astounding and the results are phenomenal! You all did an amazing job!

[@meeqsb3521]

Every time you see how much work they put into these things it gives you such a greater appreciation for it all. Really great work

[@baxterfox3648]

Why can I only like this once?! Fix it KZbin! I can see the passion they have for their what they do. And I loved that little extra thing at the end. I would love to see more of this!

[@Lazymanundead]

I loved watching this behind the scenes for the overwatch stop motion, its so great seeing people enjoy their payoffs and hard work,

[@johnnydingo8680]

I saw the final clip then came to the behind the scenes look. Absolutely amazing to see the transformation and the dedicated work involved in producing a great stop-motion video. Fantastic work and in the words of Junkrat : " Come on, come on, I hate waiting. Where is the next clip? " Hope you will make more, they are definitely worth watching over and over again.

[@joedude967]

I didn't realise the amount of work put into this, wow. The animation was so fluid I wasn't sure if this was stop motion or not, great work guys! I absolutely loved this!

[@jovontowns591]

This guy and his wife are such an awesome team! WOW so incredible!

[@candeloro455]

I love the way the thought process behind this amazing short has been portrayed! hmm it's so amazing!

[@AidaExplorer]

So much respect and admiration for these people.

[@DeluxeDietCoke]

As a primarily stop motion based youtuber, this puts a giant smile on my face.

[@simongeorge4783]

1:42 WoW a cute plush snowball and the normal loot box is awesome in the background

[@BetaNumeric]

Wow. The blinks looked REALLY good. I thought they were put in post, they were that crisp and bright. Amazing short!

[@PixelThink745]

What a passion project! You guys are couple goals.

[@MrShoeShine7]

so much respect for the creators of this animation, and i loved seeing all the behind the scenes work!

[@elizabethhayden8056]

My 2 favaroite things, Overwatch AND stop motion animation together????? I would love more!!

[@richardalonzo2879]

Congrats !! This is Awesome !! You guys work is growing by leaps and bounds , every phase of production to completion is outstanding !! I know I definitely want to see more !!

[@Xurnalea]

This was such a wholesome video and it felt like condensed good vibes and creative energy

[@LT-jr3yb]

SOLDIER CALM DOWN ITS ONLY A GAME. But omg really this is amazing!! Such hardworking and dedicated people, it’s truly just.. AMAZING. There’s no other word to describe how fun watching this was and seeing the creators enjoying their art. 💜

[@metatrontf]

Thank you for everything you do. I love this game, but more than anything I love the team involved in it! You guys are the best!

[@gustinex]

Stop motion artists always have my upmost respect. Amazing work!!!