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[@Chipflake]

🅰️ thanks for watching this "different" video, ive been wanting to work on something a bit more personal than my usual stuff for a while now and I couldn't have done it without your support! im really excited to see your guys interpretations of the themes/story and general thoughts on it as a whole please don't forget to check out sor's (sor.dog) work, they did an amazing job of interpreting my ideas and their music in general is amazing on another note, i also just released a new merch collection - its a bit of a contrast to the tone of this video lol but i still put a lot of work into it and i love how it came out, it's available till the beginning of december if you wanna check it out! chipflake.shop/ thanks for reading & thanks again for watching, have an epic day 🤍

[@X3RNEA5]

Awesome Video brother! I really like the intepretations of this I hope you make more of these :DD

[@woshyyyyyyyyy]

it was an amazing video man, you can really see your improvement in animation and it had wonderful music :]

[@GalaxyAkaMustard]

epic

[@MangryEnterprises]

You Quit😢

[@enderkatze6129]

I'd say my Interpretation was something Like you were tired of drawing Chip, you wanted something new, you plunged into a hole of Depression trying to Run away from your past, to anything Else, but in the end, chip was what brought you Happiness, and you accepted that

[@ktoon4725]

Huh, I like the symbolism. From what I get from this it’s meant to be you trying to get away from the old works you did with the cat animations and essentially trying to escape the role you’ve put yourself in as “the animator that does cat animations” but despite whatever you do next this part of your career as a KZbinr will always be a part of your history. I think the only thing that could have driven this theme home even more would have been the inclusion of your old cat avatar, but the analogy still works without it.

[@Idkpleasejustletmechangeit]

Pretty sure the old cat avatar was in this. I think the normal cat is just the modern version.

[@lulu111_the_cool]

Or it could be that. His creation made his life stressful. But at the same time/later time got him through a hard time. (That is the shortened form of what I thought in my head.)

[@trixxart777]

Oh I didn't get that at all I thought that it was how creation can be stressful but it's the characters and the conection we have to them them lifts use up but I dunno

[@cupcorn1215]

I'm gonna miss the cat if that is true

[@trixxart777]

@@cupcorn1215 I don't think he's ditching Chip (the cat) as a character since it's the main avatar for the channel

[@Yu8Tu8]

0:59 That feeling when you miss a stair

[@Tanukiclaws]

mari omori

[@gunbilegaltangerel6445]

​@@TanukiclawsWHAT

[@dadatheartist-pt4th]

How to fall down the stairs guide Step :2 Step: 5 Step:9 Step: 14 Step:28 Step:death

[@StormiFolf]

This hits really hard because shows how much you've changed over the years as a person, but can't seem to escape what brought you here from the very beginning. You want to evolve, change, and grow into something new, but Chip won't leave you be.. And yet, when things go wrong, he's there to catch your fall. I want to evolve and move past "Stormi" as a content creator, but they won't leave me be and are always there when I'm at my worst. This really inspired me 💙

[@rachelm6734]

Hi Stormi, I love your channel! :D

[@jameswilsoon1451]

Hey stormi

[@dragonbird3404]

I thought chip was his fursona and he was a furry... well, he is seeing his stream fursona but now I'm a lil confused seeing him as a guy

[@FishyTheSillyFish]

hihi

[@skeptic_lemon]

@@dragonbird3404 it was the case until he sorta wanted to detach himself from it. KZbinr syndrome got to him, as it does to all youtubers. Everyone becomes "the guy/girl who does X", but people who do it for multiple years at a time get tired of that. You can't do the same exact thing for your entire life, and these people just want to try something fresh, it's a shame that that requires some serious gymnastics to pull off.

[@ryanlally8116]

Sometimes I forget how long Chip's been on this platform and how much they've gone from "that silly little storytime cat". He's developed something bigger than what I would've expected and I'm proud of just how far he's come. Younger me couldn't recognize it back then, but I see Chip now as a true lad

[@LucasDeTichoc-xd4mk]

Funnily enough, I don't think I ever saw them as a storytime or cat drawing person on KZbin. I just saw them as A Person on KZbin. A person who wants to create things, to make things that people enjoy, to make things that they enjoy doing, and no matter what happens just hearing them talk about whatever they're passionate about still interests me because I want to like them for who they are and what they want to do. Not just what assumptions or routines or anything else dictate. Because I can tell when they talk about something they want to discuss in a video that they're happy. And I want them to be happy. And if that means making animations or something to do with Cats or Furries or lives experiences or just reaching out to socialize then I want to fully support them. That's why I subscribed to this channel. That's the only reason I've stuck around this long. I just want the person making the videos, the one behind the channel, the one making any content to be free and happy and themselves. And that's something I can admire and enjoy and subscribe to any day. If . . . that makes any sense . . . ya know? I . . . can't really describe it but . . . yeah, it just feels right.

[@ryanlally8116]

Huh. That was a really heartfelt message. Thanks for replying! @@LucasDeTichoc-xd4mk 👍

[@TheAwareWolfSolis]

Not a word spoken yet so much is said and felt. I love this. Also Sor absolutely nailed this piece as it helps accentuate and help bring forth that emotion from the art almost as if it is its voice.

[@imsor]

❤

[@AnonymousFurryOwO]

True

[@KittydogCrystal]

dude this animation is so beautiful, i feel like i resonate with the disparity between the real you that grows and changes over time, vs the version of yourself that has stuck and become detached from u (the online persona / character) that perception of you can be haunting especially since it was once so connected to u and no longer is but other people still see you so connected to the character. Rly well put together video, expresses this feeling so well 🥺

[@TakiariTheDragon]

Yo KD is here!, the video has the seal of aproval

[@jerboteez]

this is amazing chip ❤ to me this describes losing touch w/ your work and feeling lost for ideas, resenting your old creations and feeling like it’s not real or not you, when really it was all part of your journey to get here and will continue on with you. idk if this was intended but it’s what i took away and it’s beautiful

[@Akwalotl]

This really resonates with me as an artist- I also draw the same character(s) over and over again to the point of drowning in them… becoming one with them. It can be taxing on my mental health because I can get so stuck in my inner world I withdraw from the real world. It gets the worst when I get so sucked into an art project I ignore everything and everyone around me, including myself. It’s not healthy… it’s not worth it to lose your mind over what you love… because then it’s not love anymore, it’s an obsession. I become a slave to my work and I feel so incredibly stressed, anxious, lost and lonely. Luckily I have God and people in my life to drag me out of that pit and show me the beauty of life all over again. -Only then can I place my characters in that beauty as simple spectators, not overlords. They quietly enjoy life with me, occasionally commenting, but never overwhelming me. It’s a quiet balance, and it’s the type of art that’s worth it. The type that’s just as fun to the viewers as it is to the artist. Different eyes from yours will always see things differently of course, but that’s just the life of an artist. The best you can do is create a wonderful space for your viewers to play in. Thank you Chip! I can see how much work went into this and I’m astonished you’re able to make such beautiful things! Fantastic work, now go rest and enjoy something you love

[@laffydaffy5133]

We are all constantly changing. I remember the classic chip videos amd that was years ago. As time moves by fast I feel myself entering a new phase in life. I want to slow it down sometimes. Take care chip ^ ^

[@CarlBlessing]

Holy CAT! That was simply beautiful! The music, the art, the animation all flowed together so smoothly. Keep up the fantastic work, Chipflake!

[@HokageAmeer]

how was this comment 1 day ago-

[@Nightcaat]

@@HokageAmeerPatrons got to see this early

[@HokageAmeer]

Ohhhh@@Nightcaat

[@ArcticaTheFox]

I feel like a lot of our lives are centered around trying to move on from our past. There's a lot in your past you want to leave behind, but it always seems to show up no matter how hard you try to run away from it. And the more you try to run away from it, the more it shows up, and the more you feel bothered by it, because it feels like you can't let go of this thing you want to let go of so badly. But sometimes in our pursuit for moving on from the past, we start to forget just how important our past is for shaping who we are today. Sure there's some bad stuff back there, but there's a lotta good stuff too, and ultimately, everything that happened has brought you to where you are now, good and bad. We often forget that. It's important to know where you come from. Thats how you learn and grow. Change doesn't mean the past was bad, it just means things are different now, and thats neither good nor bad.

[@OurRedVillain]

Not only is the animation for this video phenomenal, but the music feels like you;re drifting away into another reality. Chip, Sor, and Smeril, you all did a wonderful job producing a masterpiece. Thank you all!

[@seesaw41]

Wow, this looks amazing! I don't quite get the symbolism, but still, that's very well animated!

[@ramenXD]

WOAH, THIS IS INSANE DUDE!! The animation quality and transitions, symbolism, and more.. It's *STELLAR*

[@genesisplus4325]

This was amazing. There were so many moving parts and it felt so real, like it came from the heart. Keep it up, man.

[@supergoo2190]

You always do great work, and despite being seen as a cat animator, i really hope that whatever you want to do next makes you happy, you will have all my support no matter what you do!

[@skyxos8157]

THIS IS SO GOOD‼️❤ the animation, details, colors ITS ALL AMAZING!

[@mr.draymans6240]

This was so amazing!! Very deep I feel. The use of limited colours in this is such a cool style and really suits the story you were telling. For me this is your best video to date 🎉❤❤❤

[@_.Lix._]

wow. Simply wow. everything about this is beatiful

[@therealteenook]

I just love to play this in the background while I'm doing late night product creations for my online store. It's calming.

[@Varrbariouss]

This video just reads like acceptance and finally moving on. Cant wait for the future of this channel and your work!

[@someoneunusual7186]

Damn, haven't seen Chip's content in a few years and the channel took a huge turn towards bigger achievements and I'm genuinely glad it did :)

[@MyRandom2Cents-wl9wq]

I love this style of animation! I love the messing looking lines and the white spots where the color doesn't fill it all that way! It's like moving traditional art! ❤

[@OfficiallySnek]

Chipflake: "I'm really excited to see your guys interpretations" Me: 1:39 hehe Nyan Cat

[@milo_mouse]

Everything you do has such a beautiful charm to it. Whether it be a silly 3 second vid of a cat or a personal piece like this one. I think no matter which direction you go with your content or even if you take a break altogether, you'll always have the love and support of those who have been impacted by your work in some meaningful way whether it be a quick laugh or a deep emotional connection. I'm so happy that you're able to make more personal pieces like this and that everyone is so supportive of that!

[@nestrior7733]

Is there such a thing as "existential chill vibes"? Cause that's the kind of vibe I am getting from this video.

[@orca9281]

The melody at 1:00 reminds me so much of "Parting" from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, I can't unhear it

[@averixx06]

This is awesome. And hey man, I like that you’re making the content you want to instead of just making whatever people want you to make. It feels more you. You went from using the cat as a persona to then changing the cat into its own character and now you’re even drawing yourself in human form, which is awesome.

[@drewo.127]

Definitely coming back to this multiple times!!! There are many different themes and symbolisms one can take from this and I love this little animation Chip!!! Keep up your awesome work dude!💖💖💖

[@StarkRaven59]

I ain't ever commented on one of your videos. Why not make this the first time. As an outside observer, I love it when animators try new things. You guys have such power to turn concepts into reality, and I love it when you share something novel, a small (or large) insight into your thoughts, or even shitposts. Those are fun. I say you shouldn't be constrained by what you want to do. You do you. If you appreciate what you're making, we'll appreciate it too.

[@moonycat]

I interpret this as feeling stuck in a certain position of being only able to animate Chip, because that's the status quo of your channel, but you want to move on to other things. Chip is the thing that pulls you down, but at the same time, is the thing that lifted you to the position you're in now, allowing you to build onto a better future

[@Wolfiethewierdo]

We change over time as we get older. We try to move past old ideas and tell ourselves to “grow up” and be more mature. We keep running away from our old creations due to the fear of what others might think about them. No matter what you think of what you have created, it will always be there for you. It’s your creation, you put your heart and soul into it, it can’t just simply go away. Even though we may not last forever, our ideas and creations are permanent. It means something to you and to others. This makes us who we are.

[@Mattssz]

Thank you. Chipflake. This really hits me on a personal level.

[@wertzuiop9599]

I think its an artist losing himself in his ideas, actually throwing some, but one of the inspirations/ideas wont get out of his head, and and is the one that actually will help him get out of this state. Thats what i could interpret in this

[@truss_catt6187]

This was beautiful! It's easy to see how much you have improved since you started this channel! keep doing what you love!

[@jwwatches]

This is both beautiful... and incredibly worrying. If you need to let go of Chipflake for your own progression and development, don't be afraid to do so. It really seems like you're trying to escape that history in the video, and it worries me. Do what you like to do. Those who matter will follow. If you really don't like animating cats anymore, or don't want to continue with a character of the past... it's your life. Don't feel beholden to old ideas because you feel the sunk cost fallacy. Love you, dude, be careful and be good to yourself.

[@StefanoAbruzzi]

I. I think it's the point.

[@ItsBillyTripp]

This hits me hard actually. Really appreciate the effort in putting your true personal work out here, it also connects people who struggle to express themselves through rough situations. I relate to the fact how depression affects me my daily life, but can still find redemption from the little things that we may not exactly find cherishable to us. The other comments have more in-depth writing on the message takeaway (how dealing with the pressure from generating new ideas, especially burning through the KZbin algorithm), yet I still wanted to share my message of accepting the little things. Given that, and change doesn't have to be scary if you take adaptability head-on with no ideal purpose. We are in this together, as a community. Thank you all for reading

[@Actually_insane_af]

I remember a video that chip made awhile ago. “I only made chip,but chip toke over me” I saw that as a joke and it probably was. But this video puts things in a whole new way.

[@Solesteam]

If you do wanna transition from the cat stuf you can start by slowly moving the cat from the channel icon by sliding it to the side a few inches every day or so...

[@kiedisboughen5318]

Genius

[@clownieratz]

People change all the time. I remember watching your videos, and I will always adore the memories you gave me. You’ve inspired so much, and please don’t feel held back from the past.

[@Patches_Florida]

We love you, Chipflake!🤎

[@bastiancu2365]

His drawings catch him as he's falling. He swipes his persona away twice only for it to carry him out of this dream. I believe, since the title is change, that you don't want this work to become all of you, that you wish to be in some way bigger than what others may perceive you as. We are all universes of emotions and thoughts, it can be frustrating when we seem to stagnate and never really change from a certain core idea or job. Your persona lifts you, because even though you may feel this way, what you have built up to this day still carries value, and that can help you transition from one part of your life to the next. Changing is not erasing the past, it is growing from it. Thank you for inviting me to ponder. I liked the video and spending time thinking about it.

[@trixxart777]

I can tell u have improved drawing humans this looks soo good

[@Victor0176_]

i feel like i know you

[@trixxart777]

@Victor0176_ I comment on a lot of art videos also I do make videos but they're not that popular

[@FireJojoBoy]

I interpret this as pressure to do more of the same stuff without change and creative freedom, the pressure for quality that eventually leads to burnout but also how this silly cat dragged you out of.. something negative? Maybe pushing you to new hights of confidence? I love that there is so much room for interpretation (maybe you'll explain in your 2 million sub reaction steam haha) Really like this!

[@cloud2995]

Escape the cat, embrace art.

[@mix3k818]

Beautiful work, Chip!

[@Demoshmorgon]

10/10 would watch again

[@OwO_boi]

love the music 😄

[@jgcoverkknot5701]

I see this as a representation of a character you create becoming bigger than you in a way, and how this character begins to have a mind of its own. The Chipflake lore is vast and complex. 🤍🤎🐱

[@AuralAlliance]

This is absolutely incredible, both from you and from Sor! So cool seeing you tackle a project like this!

[@vantavoids]

omfg its so cool, really well put together :3

[@Blåhaj_man]

7 likes and no comments? Lemme fix that

[@laffydaffy5133]

I've seen your art and the creatures you Vanta. The creatures you design with your style are always so colorful and creative ^ ^

[@vantavoids]

@@laffydaffy5133 bskxkakdilakdz thanks???

[@karmathegolden]

wanting to be yourself and escape an old mask is hard but understanding it helped you and saved you and helped you get famous is understanding that getting rid of it might not be the best choice

[@lucywoomy]

this feels like "don't kill the part of you that is cringe. kill the part that cringes"

[@tablynn5274]

I found this hit me on a deep level it was done so beautifully, I could see a message of wanting to let your old self go but also not being able to since it was such a big part in your life, that is just how it comes across to me though..

[@StarLupus]

This looks amazing, the symbolism is super well and clearly portrayed(even though I don’t fully understand it) and you can just FEEL the emotion from the animation. Also love the color palette a ton, it has a certain vibe and it’s so pretty to look at :0 Keep being awesome man :D

[@einkleinerfalke3347]

The feeling of being overwhelmed and captured in the same place, followed by the urge to destroy it, followed by the realisation that this is still the place you are meant to be ... Sounds like an average Ph.D. project xD

[@SnowFox-gv2rn]

This was a very wonderful animation! It was very smooth, and I liked the detail of the man running away on the top of frames To me this feels like wanting to to break free from the old, and at first the breaking away is harsh because it feels like the past haunts you. But then, once you accept that the past is a part of you, it lifts you up instead of weighing you down, allowing you to move on and start something new

[@pathetacy]

dude, i've been a fan of you for, god knows how long. you're allowed to take as much time as possible that is needed to make your stresses of life fade away. you have the opportunity to escape what's been consuming your life.

[@CloyMush]

WOOAAHH this is beautifullll the color palette/music are soo soothing. I love how no matter what you make i seem to love it

[@scarlettemurphy175]

I always really liked watching your old stuff, I remember watching your story times with my friend and she made me a custom chip LPs that I still have. But I’m gonna be honest, we never really watched it to see a cute cat talk about seeing ghosts or being afraid of wasps or whatever, I watched it because I enjoyed your work. I think most of your true fans do, so don’t feel pressured to create something just because you used to, make whatever you feel like you need to make, and that will always be your best work!

[@schnitzelhorsen1105]

Alright, now I'm jealous of how good this looks Keep it up!

[@amayanekonya]

It's alright to be anxious or afraid. The community you've created will always support you.

[@fenrisulfr3558]

That was amazing

[@lutie-yn2yu]

chippy i've always loved your videos, no matter what you'll do in the future i'll always have this profound interest and attraction towards them.

[@thepokepoet9482]

I love this so far!!!

[@Zippkey]

This so good I love this. And it felt so personal to you. :)

[@DeepFleeceheart]

Part of me will miss where the artist and his channel started from, but I'm equally, if not more excited to see where he grows from here.

[@Aninok]

Chip has gotten too strong. The cat's escaping its medium 0.0

[@shadowgroot55]

This music is 🔥

[@vinstual9830]

One of the best things you've made artwise and Emotionwise. So far, i think you got a lot of Potential when it comes to dream work!

[@dead245y]

chipflake face reveal????? damn lol i didnt expect this from you but good job animating this. by the way i've never seen a human on this channel, lol

[@acidgrey2011]

I feel it is about acknowledging past creations but also how hard it can be to move on from them especially when they are the ones that brought the creator great success

[@Nikkidafox]

It seems like this is the first time we've seen a representation of *you* as a human. Not Chip, not your fursona, but you. Whatever this meant to you, I just hope you're able to feel happy doing this still.

[@shishchetosho9583]

Wow. Unexpected, smooth and so amazing. Just wow.

[@rafiffalah925]

So awesome

[@deomier-animations6516]

I've forgotten all about this channel for what felt like a year or too. I am so happy coming back and seeing this. It's so beautiful 😭

[@RailfoxStudios]

This is beautiful, Chip. And while I know it’s not quite the same, I know how it feels to be forced into a specific identity even when you’re the one who put yourself there. I’m genderfluid, often transitioning between male and a few varying flavors of nonbinary, and it translates into my art. But at home I am constantly told that I am a girl, and that I am being ridiculous and should “make up my mind if I’m gonna be trans”…my mom interprets genderfluidity and bisexuality as just some kind of stupid lie you tell yourself, so I end up questioning if I am actually lying to myself or not, even though I know damn well that I simply don’t adhere to the binary. Definitely not the same kind of ordeal, but still something I can relate to in a strange way.

[@ghost-residing-in-the-flowers]

huahh, things really are changing!! it kind of feels like the song Gentenkaihi (meaning origin avoidance), just running from the past, wishing to be known as someone outside of this persona (or fursona), moving on, looking towards the future (for those that don't know, uhm Gentenkaihi is a song by KPP (you know PONPONPON lady?? yeah her) made to celebrate her 10th anniversary as a musical artist. so you know how like artists, when they reach their 10th anniversary creating, they try to go back to their roots, to what really drew them into creating? here, instead of going back, Kyary goes forward and celebrates moving on from what made her iconic. to be fair it does sound like something she would've made around 2015, think like Sai & Co or Kimino Mikata era)

[@mattsnotit7662]

Straight into the music playlist.

[@thatonething.73]

The name reminds me of a name of another song. How lovely of a piece you've made.

[@Theroguenoodle51]

Hope you’re ok bud :3

[@Collin_Gabriel_Diaz_Sawyers]

Improvements such big animation improvements I love this

[@woshyyyyyyyyy]

Man, the animation on this was stunning! I remember discovering your channel 4-5 years ago, and the level of production now is just amazing!! loved the video and song ^^

[@thefoxguy]

Idk why, but. this put me thru a trip down memory lane of my childhood when having first started watch you quite a few years ago. Now i am here, i have paid freelance work, i have a boyfriend, an amazing life, re-picking up my passion for art and yeah. This video kinda made me shed a tear since it made me remember of my old times- simpler times.

[@yatsu13luna3]

BEAUTIFUL!!! KEEP UP✨

[@W4wawewa]

As long as you post videos people enjoy... The animations aren't too important. Simple cat things worked, but only as a sign you were there.

[@-._Miserybox_.-]

Even if your happy to see your accomplishments, dont let your work overwhelm you. Dont forget to take breaks, Chip

[@hahasirennotfunny1142]

Something is telling me that this story has some deep meaning in it.

[@mimolettemeow7166]

Just WOW. I love your content so much. Some may complain that you always change your art style and type of content, but I see it as you never do twice the same stuff. It's always refreshing to see you uploaded a new video, and you're never disappointing!

[@simplymeowlogical]

I really like it, the style and colours are great. I get a sense of losing control? But then being saved by the cat

[@MaxFerney]

You've filled me with joy today, thank you.

[@FloydDoesAThing]

Dang, this is pretty different! I really like it!

[@joelrobinson5457]

I don't have the words, this is awesome chip!

[@EldritchBumblebee]

I love this. Surreal, colorful, chill but intense The cat isn’t judging but the human thinks it’s judging because it’s what is the most famous drawing when that’s something that other humans put onto it.

[@LunaiMusicBox]

Amazing to see how much you've improved on everything since I first started watching your content. I think I can see what you mean by this and it's honestly beautiful the way you expressed it, I love your work, it's always been so inspiring to me, thank you for sharing, Chip ❤️

[@dreamnapper]

What I got from this story waaaaas No matter who you are, how much you grow, how much you change How much you want to leave the past in the past There will always be one thing that wont leave you That one creation who held you through your journey, even till now Never abandon it, its existence had paved a path For you and other creations to bloom Just like how GLITCH's past animated shows paved the way for future shows Chipflake paved the way for you and your new self blooming in a seemingly endless garden, is a way the world welcomes you

[@BitterCyder]

Love the color palette

[@luucy025]

No matter what you draw/animate or what content you make I love it and I'm here for it!

[@Thegenderbartender]

The talent is amazing haven’t seen your animations on KZbin in forever