CGI Animated Shorts : "Ensecret" - from ESMI | TheCGBros

Check out this awesome CGI Animated short, made by 8 students of the 2014 animation 3D class (third year) from the school ESMI Bordeaux (France), in 6 months. Welcome to the human scale puppet show ! Let yourself be captivated by the tragic story of an impossible love. However, do you not notice that these puppets seem ... different? Almost alive?
Credits:
Malik Benrekta : Modeling, Texturing, Animation, Rigging/Setup Stéphanie Boullanger : Modeling, Texturing, Animation, Rigging/Setup, Cloth Cyrielle Cayre : Modeling, Texturing, Animation, Cloth Florian Godier : Modeling, Texturing, Animation Nicolas Guillet : Modeling, Texturing, Character Modeling, FX Maévé Kerdraon : Modeling, Animation, Rigging/Setup, Skinning Isabelle Robert : Animation, Rigging/Setup, CLoth Mathieu Prezelin : Lighting and Surfacing, Rendering/Compositing, FXD
Scenario by Florian Godier and Malik Benrekta It was made with 3DSMAX (with mental ray renderer), Zbrush, Nuke, Photoshop.
Here the list of non-students interventions :
Technical directors : Jean-François Hugon, Frédéric Marzullo Artistic director : Jean-Louis Marco Editing : Aurélien Rodriguez Mixing/Sound design : Simon-Pierre Mageau Original soundtrack : Raphaël Rodriguez
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[@FATHINTERO]

that smirk tho.... this kind of twist always get me.

[@mandolinic]

I don't think anyone has mentioned just how beautifully the music worked all the way through animation. The music for the end credits is spine-tingling.

[@elektramorgan8541]

What I think this story is, is that three possessed marionettes go from town to town putting on "shows" and as the show goes on they slowly draw the human energy from the audience. So they become human for awhile. But at the end it shows they are heading to the next town. So maybe the human energy they draw from one town doesn't last long enough and they must keep up the process? I think it would make for a full movie version and I love the plot.

[@samanthadunmore6037]

I think I'm going to go with ur view of it becuz I think that's a great way to sum it up lol I had no idea....saddens me when I realize I just don't know what the eff I just watched, ya know?

[@elektramorgan8541]

I totally get what you mean- but I try to look deep into short videos to see what could possibly be there.Samantha Dunmore

[@Red-Magic]

I thought exactly the same thing.

[@elektramorgan8541]

Magic_Zach I am glad we are like minded!

[@scheeps954]

+Elektra Morgan You totally got it !

[@TeamFlamingStones]

Wow. I'm actually having chills right now. The way the concept was revealed as if we were the audience, with no extra clues to the transformation than the puppets' change of appearance, and the drop of the curtains... Fantastic. This really stands out from the other videos on this channel.

[@missxmettastars5740]

and after seeing this I will never go to anymore plays x-x lmao

[@RomeoWhiskey692]

The traveling road show has always had a sinister , almost magical feel ... coupled with the old marionette scenery and style ... This was done very well . The almost vampiric quality of the main characters was really good . I liked it a lot .

[@labelledamedumanor4876]

Romeo Whiskey, speaking of vampires, the old wizard puppet looked almost like Vorador from the Legacy of Kain videogame. Perhaps this was his occupation before he became a vampire, a travelling magician - puppeteer, well, who knows.

[@korwynze6288]

i loved the piper's wicked grin at the end

[@jeremyshale1981]

Joxarock it's kinda cute and definitely creepy

[@quantumkoala6671]

Defiantly cute. Is it weird that I'm into evil guys?

[@maxhunt1148]

Rainbow Warrior Villains are the best. 10/10 would date possessed marionette again XD

[@changayong]

They are a kind of weird "vampire". Take souls away from people. A little creepy story. Brilliant!

[@crystalwolf3838]

i got no strings to hold me down to make me smile to make me frown

[@seemamishra6608]

Me too

[@kasylink5425]

Crystal Wolf. boi

[@crystalwolf3838]

i think you mean gurl but thats fine

[@kasylink5425]

Crystal Wolf. girl

[@kasylink5425]

girl idk i cant see ur face

[@matthewjosephharrington6773]

This is excellent... for values of "excellent" approaching "extremely creepy". Utterly original take on vampirism.

[@rpendragon5365]

I want more of this series?! Please make more of this!

[@elsamariatheshadowwitch5217]

at 3:30 for a second i was like, wow. that girl really didn't last long if she's already a skeleton. then i was like, hang on a second. nevermind

[@mackenzierosato1706]

The animation of this video was absolutely gorgeous, while the storyline had a slight dark twist to it at the end. In other words, it was beautifully dark.

[@ekawidodo4309]

wickedly spooky but beautiful at the same time

[@Mrstealth93]

Let me get this straight. These "puppets" travel from town to town, performs their act and somehow drains the life from the audience or is there a deeper meaning to it?

[@Chribit]

I think that's what the last shot is suposed to say... Yeah... Like: "and now they're on to the next city"

[@maxleavitt9745]

Night of the living dummies man! 5 out of 5!

[@Mrstealth93]

max leavitt That could sound like a good horror movie. Just make sure it gets some good actors, a good producer and a decent budget.

[@bakyt-3d]

it has deeper meaning. entertainment (cinema, music, games) industry is owed by illuminati. so they drain/ruin faith of "audience". by means of... well it's very long subject so i'd better stop here...

[@origais]

lol !!!

[@5timesdying]

It would've been even creepier if we saw the guy cutting up the wooden audience as more props for their show >:D

[@redlady120]

Brava! Marvelous act... or should i say crime. Brilliant!

[@looneystooge]

I love the little details of the three characters: Jack of clubs, Queen of hearts, King of Spades and 7:04 OH WOW! That is a GRRRRRRRRREAT Twist!

[@soshasulak591]

I was waiting for the "diamond" to somehow restore order... I like the plot though!

[@Yumichu]

the guards were the diamond, I guess! Look at there helmets :3

[@Yumichu]

+Yumichu~ *their

[@veereshpudur7172]

Sosha K uwjw

[@eleanorchriss]

even i was waiting for it didn't realise you guards were helmets

[@cupcakekitty7574]

Who realized the characters were dressed according to different signs on play card? For example, the girl was dressed in "hearts".

[@galenjohnson4592]

+Yolanda Ding do you think angry villagers in the last town killed diamond?

[@enderboy5736]

I realized that

[@Yumichu]

+Daphne “Jester” Johnson I think the guards were diamond, look at their helmets :3

[@rainbowallstar406]

I say it yeah

[@indigogray7415]

Cupcake Kitty me

[@themittenfireshow3597]

King of spades Jack of clubs and queen of hearts :)

[@robertpennington1381]

This is just Evil - vampire like Evil - I liked it

[@michelvassail3960]

très bon scénario ce theatre de marionnettes (artistes et public). très beau graphisme 3d, j'ai beaucoup aimé

[@chrisQ1000]

so they are turning audiences to wood since 1614? one would think that someone cottoned on to them eventually! ;P

[@p.fantuci]

That was awesome! very creative and extremely well executed. Congratulations to all involved in the project!

[@nelkhate720]

.both extremely creepy and excellent . .I like the plot .totally unexpected twist . . 💗💗💗

[@jedi_ace6655]

That ending gave me the shivers 😨

[@TheHolyEclipse]

The story is about three demons that put on plays during their travels. Then they use the play to capture the audience and when they do so, they basically claim their souls. Basically, be a good person.

[@fireyhairedfairy]

Ok that was a really good short

[@joshuagarcia7791]

This would an awesome for a real play in Vegas. Queen of Hearts and King of Spade. Love the plot

[@gameshowhost9125]

THAT FREAKING PLOT TWIST OH MY GOD HOW CLEVER

[@dennisthedarklord9856]

What a twist! What an Excellent animation!

[@levimaltba5478]

Why did I watch this? I have a horrible fear of mannequins....this is just terrifying. That said. It was a very beautiful flic

[@UnicornstarLight]

It was going so good...then it got sad...then...jaw drop and hot puppet!

[@zeeprincesszee]

Brilliant great from start to finish

[@sheperdboy475]

Excellent work. First class animation, story and plot.

[@craigboyd1888]

Very impressive. The craftsmanship is stunning. Hard pressed to locate better any where in the world. Raises the bar and makes others stride to keep up. You will go far, enjoy

[@bikergrandma2316]

I loved this short movie, the story line was great. The art was beautiful. Great job!

[@Cruskxp]

a little creepy and chill? but that at the same time awesome

[@racheltan416]

i love it.... sven in the real life, that boy still loved her...

[@robertwalsh8704]

Excellent,I thought the audience was a little wooden at the end. The actors are physic vampires

[@thehatman9636]

Dat smirk tho this was very cool and creepy

[@gracepolzin5758]

Beautifully Done Ending Strange Tho At Least She Lived🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@maiaaujoulat7786]

j'ai bien aimé la musique ^^ ça collait bien avec l'ambiance et l'histoire

[@stealthleft4297]

Et. ,alors. T,aime bien , peut et. La musique. Du. Trisomie 21,aussi???', parceqeu , ca ...je dois link ...

[@joobernardini1373]

Très chouette : troublant et beau en même temps , pas exactement le genre de spectacles de marionnettes que je recommanderais aux enfants, mais court métrage bien réussi , et ce, sans une seule ligne de dialogue 👍😍🎥👏!

[@randjooe6262]

"I LIKE........!!" Very Un-expected.....Very Fulfilling...... Thanks

[@51ghostrecon]

WOW!!! Got me there...

[@Chaos83780]

Marvelous story. Even a bit frightening.

[@marlenamorton3321]

Wow. Awesome job!

[@ezdoesit1704]

Link turned evil because he didn't get the damn master sword.

[@GodsVibes]

WOW So Beautiful and Magical. Thank You for Creating and Sharing :-)

[@KodenameKrusty]

Mar Vel Ous! Just beautiful and stunningly Brilliant.

[@919ben919]

very nice! im going to go watch all your videos this was really incredible!

[@sam4malaysia]

people can learn from what they saw in Theatres, movies, etc...specially children. They can become what they saw.

[@elsamariatheshadowwitch5217]

oh well played this is animated brilliantly

[@ericpiper8206]

am I the only one that seen the all seeing eye and illuminati pyramid above the stage before the show?

[@1789NYSA]

I have seen it, too!

[@joyceesperanza5295]

+Priskila Ratnasari i do too.

[@nytekorelegacy7200]

bill is watching

[@JoJo-kz6jq]

+NyteKore Legacy same gravity falls

[@nytekorelegacy7200]

+Jordyn Johnson XD

[@riverplier6662]

I liked this and I would like to see more because I loved the twisted ending

[@wolfyokai9]

this is really cool! you've got to love the plot.

[@CSUnger]

B Kalmuratov, five years ago, gets it right the first time. Amazing.

[@lateefcarrere1649]

The absolute nerve of those #soulstealing twigs!

[@ThanksIhateyoutoo]

I want to see the rest of the play.

[@Yorikoification]

+Nicholas Musser You'd end up a puppet like the rest of them

[@ThanksIhateyoutoo]

Yoriko Arran #worthit

[@williamdetempolivre]

A good animation, for shure very well done :D

[@CELTICFOXSTUDIO77777]

oh , sick and twisted , i like it, bravo

[@camillefrazier3416]

cool scary and amazing its so mythcal but that guys face creeped me out

[@JoJo-kz6jq]

this is an amazing short film I am absolutely amazed at all the abstract ideas the director could fit into a 9 minute short film. 10/10. :-)

[@m.n.tarrint9187]

Beautiful but sinister.

[@wowanothercookie]

It's a nice change from your usual stories isnt it :)

[@user-ik1yq4dm2y]

Странный мультфильм , но он что-то затронул в сердце . Не могу объяснить , потому что история не совсем понятная . Зрители пришли посмотреть в театре кукольное представление , а куклы , в свою очередь , смотрят со сцены на людей ...

[@gabbykorb1050]

This could be made into a movie

[@aceartworkproductions8486]

very well done! thoroughly frightening and interesting! great animation! :D

[@KameTurtle_]

I absolutely love the end. Soiled information below.

[@KameTurtle_]

I love the end where it goes to him and it's kinda like him say 'Well it was just a play.'

[@Cyrussss]

In carnage, I bloom. Like a flower in the dark.

[@chanidekock1107]

Beautifully done...❤

[@sophiabeatty3270]

Exquisite! Absolutely love this. Thank you! bEyond animation. See a bright future for these students. A good future for these students I see.

[@ethanbryant5468]

I've been looking for this video for like a month and I just sorta stumbled upon it

[@hurmatzahra6119]

Wow . interesting plot of the story

[@Linkerner]

The Legend of Zelda: Illuminati

[@alexgaion9427]

Magnifique vidéo les gars !

[@dynagraceee1882]

Niceee! Keep it up! Another one pls.

[@tygrahof9268]

This is a good show for Halloween.

[@parad4034]

holy shit what a plot twist :D

[@RW-ik6ij]

That was Alfred Hitchcock good, congrats.

[@24864314]

Holy shat that was pleasant! Wow. That was great

[@MrDarkLord78]

Great work!

[@jamesbray2420]

did those three just murder an entire village by turning them to wood?

[@jassdiaz9846]

nice work !

[@aleyahmalone5012]

The marionettes are so pretty the way they are animated

[@scetchport]

Amazing !!! GREAT work !!!

[@clipsocat5296]

This would make a okay game

[@appleshot3310]

They didn't SEE that coming

[@enterBJ40]

Magnifique!

[@mikeryan5217]

Beautiful.

[@vhinkysingh970]

Beautiful

[@gamer-el8cb]

its so freaking freaky do you agree guys 😨😨

[@diraray7048]

Great animation thou 😊

[@antareskat9238]

oh damn this is awesome!

[@kosm866]

brilliantly dark

[@SpringLilacVera]

awesome job!!!!

[@rossanamatula5579]

so beautifull !!!

[@TheSandwichAftermath]

but where is the diamond? :0 also- confirmed. Clubs is Link cuz he has a song for everything.

[@rinrainheart3573]

this was amazing!!

[@johnanderson5853]

awesome!!!!