CARUSO || Unfinished Sandstorm AMV - Warrior Cats (FlipAClip)

` But yes, it's life that is ending,
but he didn't so much think about it,
rather, he was already feeling happy
and restarted his song `
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A very close teacher of mine initially introduced me to this song back in 2018, and ever since then it's been stuck in my head. I always associated Sandstorm with this song, so in August 2020 I decided to finally animate it. There have been attempts at this before over the years, but this is the one that got closest to being fully finished. I was unsure whether to upload this or not, since I'd still like to finish it someday, however I believe it is time to move on from the project and possibly revisit it later on down the line. This was something out of my comfort zone at the time, and I have certainly learnt a lot from working on this, however this project hasn't been touched since December and I want to experiment furthermore with various other themes and techniques. I love this project to bits, it's one I had the most fun with during it's process, but I believe it is best to leave it be for now.
That being said, there is still one and a half minute left of the song that I planned on animating. It would've concluded Sandstorm's arc with Firestar's death and her elderly life with her children and grandchildren before she too passed away. I noticed that most works centered around Sandstorm tend to include Spottedleaf, however I wanted to showcase Sandstorm as the strong individual she was written to be, who fought for her family and her clan until her very end and never looked back. The fandom tends to characterize Sandstorm by Firestar's relationships with the rest of the cast instead of looking at her genuine characterization, so I didn't go over every major detail in the series as they've already been discussed prior to this arc. This all takes place after the Three's secret has been revealed, thus the scene involving Squirrelflight, Leafpool and Brambleclaw.
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This was all animated in FlipAClip on iPad Pro (2017) and an Apple Pencil. All of the editing was done in Sony Vegas Pro 14.0, and some effects were included using Proreate.
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Thank you all so much for the support you've shown me over the years! I'll still keep creating content, though it will be much more experimental in the future. I'm not leaving the Warriors fandom yet! This has been a place of comfort for me for well over 6 years now, and I still plan on creating more content regarding the books! However it won't be my main focus anymore, and I'm slowly branching out into other fandoms and original content as well, so I hope all of you will enjoy what's to come! Thank you all once again, and thank you so much on 12K subs! You all mean the world to me❤️❤️❤️
P.S. the 'gore' CW was put in since I planned on animating a few death scenes at the end of the full project but never got to it sadly :'o Now it serves as an ironic detail lol
You may repost my work, but only with proper credit given ❤️

[@tunaramen]

Man it’s so refreshing to see a Sandstorm video that doesn’t involve Spottedleaf

[@Ghosteo]

I’m so glad that Sandstorm got the recognition she deserved. She along with Yellowfang are one of my favorite cats in the series for showing so much loyalty to their clan and being strong during tough times. You animated all this one FlipaClip? Dang, all my respect to you! I can barely animate two seconds on it, and here you managed to animate a whole minute! Wonderful job 👏🏻

[@NerinaNell]

Thank you so much!!

[@peach_straww979]

Literally made me tear up. Sandstorm is and always will be one of my favorites and her death was so sad to me and the fact she lived on so long without her mate is sad..

[@NerinaNell]

Aw thank you so much!

[@KnightLightSun]

HOLY COW ITS SO SMOOTH, even unfinished its a masterpiece

[@NerinaNell]

AAA TYSM!!!

[@fralalala]

As an Italian myself, I can say this is perfect.

[@EphemeralMoth]

MY GOD,, even though this is unfinished its beautiful,, absolutely stunning The emotions are so well portrayed, and the movements are so smooth, not to mention this was made on flipaclip??? Holy cow man!!

[@NerinaNell]

AAAAA tysm Bee, you’re too kind :’0

[@FranticScribbles]

OMG THIS IS SO SMOOTH AND AMAZING. Even if it’s unfinished, I love how you included the character Sandstorm is rather than including the whole Spottedleaf/Firestar/Sandstorm drama. Also I love how you put Sandstorm defending her daughters from Brambleclaw, it’s a scene I wish was in the books because Sandstorm’s character is being loyal through and through to her clan to and to her family. Sandstorm has always been a favorite of mine and seeing this amazing amv though unfinished made my heart happy. Sandstorm will always be one of my favorite characters

[@julianalipira2991]

She never stood up her mate hating on Bramble kit and Tawny kit? Why would she care??? No shit he's upset anyway dude was the only one did not know those kits where not his.

[@littlebitofeverythinginlife]

Woah this is amazing! Cant wait to see you’re new projects! Great job!

[@NerinaNell]

Thank you very much!

[@Zeruk]

this makes me cry its so pretty,,, nice job even if its not done!!

[@bumblebzzz]

THIS IS SO PRETTY!! AAA SANDSTORM AND THE SONG FIT SO WELL TOGETHER 💖💖💖

[@NerinaNell]

Thank youuu!!

[@Neonka_the_Lynx]

Спустя два года, до сих пор пересматриваю эту красоту. Столько нежности, заботы и привязанности испытывает Песчанная Буря к Огнезвёзду, даже после его гибели, что слезы наворачиваются.

[@giadaalrazem8856]

I feel proud when someone uses a beautiful Italian song like this one for an animation. You did an amazing job

[@freya_flame]

This animation is truly wonderful and I was able to feel every emotion since I am Italian and I have known this song for a long time. It's the first time I've seen a warriorcats animation with Italian songs and I'm very happy about it

[@lunarticfirefly9688]

NERII THIS LOOKS AMAZING WHATTHEHECK The animation is so smooth and I absolutely adoree your sandstorm design 💛💛💛

[@NerinaNell]

AAAAAAAAAAA TYSM MIMI YOU SWEET SWEET SOUL ;0;

[@lucky1sbird147]

i'm not that far into the books but I never thought about how sandstorm dealt with her daughter being abused by bramble.

[@essyr1715]

Me, Italian (actually polish but I live in Italy from 9 years), who understands every single word of this song: Also, I LOVE YOUR STYLE! IT'S GREAT AND YOU'RE LIKE AN INSPIRATION TO ME❤️ Plus, ON FLIPACLIP? PLEASE YOU'RE JUST GOD. The movements are great, and this is pretty much smooth. Thank you so much for making my day better with this unfinished masterpiece, I can't wait for the finished one! Take your time!❤️

[@snowmind14]

YOUR CONTENT IS SO GOOD?!? HONESTLY THO LIKE YOUR ANIMATIONS ALWAYS MOTIVATE ME SO MCUH SEEING THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY

[@NerinaNell]

AAAAA TYSM!!!

[@onlywalicia2139]

I love this

[@fishystickys]

The expressions are so amazing! And the movement with firestar! So great

[@KaeserLooty]

I feel emotional hearing an italian song with one of my fav warrior cats characters, also you are extremely talented!

[@starfox3883]

Very beautiful animation that was completed

[@michellelevy7502]

Omg on FLIPACLIP?! Not only are the animations super smooth, but so are the lines! Please continue this awesomeness!

[@scooterscones]

I absolutely ADORE this oh my GOSHH the expression at 1:14 PERFECTLY captures the emotion in the singers voice just mmmm incredible

[@VixenLovelove]

THIS IS GORGEUOS. THAT ROTATION!!! And the emotions

[@arrowskywalkertheweirdo]

THANK YOU FOR THIS. Sandstorm is my favorite warrior cat of all time! She hardly gets any amvs at all!

[@its.daijin]

Omg great! 😻

[@SnowiJay]

It might just be me but animating on FlipaClip is so hard so the fact you made this on it just damn

[@DirtyNoodless]

Wait, you did this with... FLIPACLIP???? IT’S UNBELIEVABLY EABLY GOOD WHAT

[@mooneatsworms]

godd this is genuinely breathtaking, i have no words

[@makemecryy]

finally a! so awesome

[@kelenken7187]

I LOVE

[@korey9781]

¡¡¿¿FLIPACLIP??!! ¡¡¿¿HOW??!! ¡¡¡IT'S BEAUTIFULL!!!

[@Lupen_08]

The song is Italian👏 wow

[@lj2659]

I love your content so much

[@NerinaNell]

Awww thank you so much!

[@lj2659]

@@NerinaNell So happy to see you responded! I’m excited to see your future Warriors content as well as other fandoms and oc’s! :)

[@spottedbread750]

Wow I rlly adore your style and- FLIPACLIP? HOW DO PEOPLE MANAGE IT? DAYUMN

[@KirahCommunity]

Carusooo !!🥰🥰💙✨💙🥰💙✨ You are good !✨i will inspire my edits like this🔥💙

[@fangsky173]

Holy cow, is this a "french italian song"

[@jolupakagames6977]

holly cow

[@seriouscat1760]

This is amazing!

[@NerinaNell]

Thank you!

[@buggybug09]

OMG YOU DID THIS IN FLIPACLIP?! YOUR A MASTER! MY WORD!

[@chszzzz]

Nise

[@Sunnfloweropposum]

WAIT YOU MADE THIS IN FLIPACLIP?? THIS IS A MASTERPIECE

[@golden_cheese_cookie1562]

I REFUSE to think this is made on flipaclip.