Tears to Shed | Mapleshade AMV | AU

Happy (early) Halloween!
I bring more Animated tim Burton styled cats!
This is an AU where Mapleshade fails to kill Appledusk, and after she dies she spends many moons sulking over him. The other two characters, Snowtuft and Rushtooth, as annoying as they are to her, try their best to comfort her.
Made in Blender 2.9

[@Nawnii]

i know ZERO about warrior cats, but this is hella cool

[@fuzzyclaws5379]

You should read some its good but you don't have to UwU

[@ne0njuice782]

yooo nice to see you here

[@CheeseCake903]

Nawnii! Hi :)

[@warriorsclaws1943]

@Nawnii you should read the books! Tho a little warning, it can get pretty,,, bloody.

[@warriorarts3546]

You should probably read them before watching animations

[@sm0lcatfish]

Can I just say, in most shots they literally look like clay, and not like 3d models.. I'm impressed with that modeling!

[@lycaptain]

Yes!

[@SonarTheBat]

Even the movement looks like stop motion.

[@sm0lcatfish]

@@SonarTheBat Agreed!

[@ERROR-di5ve]

OMG I AAW THAT TOO

[@DentedShroom]

*wait you mean this ISN’T clay?*

[@Brightgoat]

This is so unique and touching, amazing job!

[@amerisartanimation]

Dude the fact that you got a compliment from BRIGHTGOAT THEMSELVES is PHENOMENAL. And I won’t even begin to talk about the incredible animation, because it left me speechless. You really outdid yourself this time. 😄

[@Willowails]

this is amazing!! you nailed everything! Good job :DD

[@buttonsbox2476]

Hi DJ :D

[@KawaiiCookie_85x8]

I agree

[@sunniwithani]

This is one of the most unique and amazing things to ever come out of this community. Bravo Chikki! You and the other 3D animators are changing the Warriors animation community in such a cool and creative way!

[@saturniiiidae]

I don’t want everyone to stop doing 2d animation it’s kind of sad but this is also super cool! It would be great to have a more diverse community as in different styles of animation, I just don’t want to stop doing 2d animation altogether. That’s probably not likely though and I’m still super excited to see what cool new effects 3D animation could make! The fandom could make a movie this way since I think it’d be faster than 2d animation, I’ve never done 3D myself so I’m not sure but this is going to change the fandom a lot

[@nightlypumpkins9595]

@@saturniiiidae I’ve done some 3D modelling but I wont quit 2D animation at all! First of all I have spent 3 years just learning simple 2D Anatomy and I will atleast continue with 2D and I know a bunch of other people will aswell.

[@saturniiiidae]

@@nightlypumpkins9595 - okay that’s a relief I really enjoy both forms

[@sunniwithani]

@@saturniiiidae I really don’t think so, because 2D is generally more accessible as it’s been around longer. I’ve been worried about this too as tweeting became the most popular method lately, but I’ve still seen plenty of maps with people who are making some amazing 2D parts :)

[@CynicalCockatiel]

I think you captured the Burton essence PERFECTLY. The texture inside of Snowtuft’s ear? I see that. The ‘lumpy’ clay look of their bodies? I SEE THAT. Excellent work

[@mackspaws]

THIS IS GENIUS??? THE MOVEMENTS THE WAY YOU MATCHED THE STYLE?? ITS SO PERFECT I LOVE THIS WITH ALL MY HEART OH MY GOD

[@goggleguy1349]

GOD their movements are so nice to look at. i also really love the lighting (especially when maple is next to that candle the orange and green contrast had me FROTHING) im absolutely floored by your improvement these past few months and im hyped for what's to come! super glad you picked up 3d animation because honestly youre creating something even better with every video.

[@kamz8476]

:)

[@furrii]

Hi :flushed:

[@furrii]

@@kamz8476 hi :flushed:

[@ryotk00]

This is literally impressive so all I can say is yes

[@androdeiculus9712]

I love this so much????? You replicated the style perfectly?? I'm complete???? The movements, the lip sync??? HHHH Can't wait to see more!!

[@crowla]

I literally can’t imagine a better outcome. You’ve set the bar high in the brave new frontier of 3D warriors style copy amvs 🤧💖 Perfect for the season, perfect choice of scene to remake with Mapleshade, wonderful execution... just incredible. I can’t get over how smart this is!!! Instant super favorite, I hope this blows up and becomes a staple in the fandom because it is so fun-loving and inspiring

[@Fleef]

THDHFHD THIS IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!!! We need more tim burton warrior cats, my god.

[@catnipcrash]

That slightly jittery claymation look really adds to the vibe!! Nice work

[@Flowerbarrel]

Nice work! I love their puppets. I think I saw something like fingerprints on Snowtuft's right ear. Reminds me of the Wallace and Gromit animations. As a kid I loved looking at the models in claymation or stop-motion for things like that. It's a nice sign that a person was working carefully on their models and that they are really small and could fit in someone's hand (more on that below; I know now it's made with a 3D program, and you could've fooled me, because it's got minute details on it that look hand-done), but in the actual short or movie the models look life-sized. These cats' models are lovingly crafted and it made me smile. All those little ridges in the models and other details are really something. It's amazing how you used the program. You got the style of Tim Burton really well. They look the right mix of cute and creepy just like his works are. I was just watching Corpse Bride the other day, too, and it's amazing all the hours that go into stop-motion. Even watching the DVD's special features on how everybody makes the puppets and films them, I can't fathom how long it must take and how exhausted they all probably are after just an hour of taking shots and getting everything right. I still can't imagine how long this must've taken. I'll be watching it a lot more to see all the details I can. On the Bluestar Dancing video you put out today you said you didn't want critique, so I hope that wasn't a critique. Sorry if it was more like one than just a comment. I loved stop-motion like this since I was little and still am amazed by it today so I talked a lot.

[@beebee8223]

This is all 3D stopmotion

[@LullabyTheKitty]

HOLY MOLY you’re seriously blazing a whole new trail for the warriors community!! Amazing!!

[@franklyfeline]

omg the fingerprint details to make it look like genuine clay! i feel the pain of leftover fingerprints from modelling clay since i do it myself :pensive:

[@snowy153studios5]

I love how the choppy-ish style of the animation gives off a more stop motion vibe to it

[@VyrewoIf]

OH MY GOD MY JAW HAS DROPPED. ITS ON THE FLOOR I love this so much! You absolutely nailed the burton-esque style! I love the eyes on the models, how gangly the legs are, the LIGHTING with the CANDLE OH MY GOD and the eerie, grotesque green that washes everything. I love how everything feels textured, it really looks like you’re moving clay figurines rather than cgi models. I also love how well you replicated the janky stop motion feel. I must ask, how did you do that? Cuz I wouldn’t know where to begin besides positioning every single frame and then copying and pasting the frames into the empty slots to prevent any linear interpolation, and I’m sure there’s a better way than that

[@ChikkiNoodles]

Thank you so much!! And I animated on constant keyframes! If you use blender you can switch the interpolation mode to constant so it doesn't fill in any inbetweens!

[@VyrewoIf]

@@ChikkiNoodles oh that’s cool! I’ve never actually used blender I’ve only used maya I should definately play around with it at some point

[@catflyxovo]

This is absolutly stunning!!! YOU MUST BE HIRED IN THE NEXT ANIMATED MOVIE OF TIM BURTON, this is just beautiful, congrats *0*!!

[@jesterssworldx7640]

EXCUSE ME CAN I JUST OUT THE THUMB PRINT ON THE WHITE CATS EAR?! I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS.

[@almighty_cheeselord]

*AM I THE ONLY ONE HERE THAT IS PICKING UP SERIOUS NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS VIBES!!!?!????!?!? THIS IS LIKE PERFECT!!!!! EVEN THE SONG SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING FROM THAT TYPE OF MOVIE THIS IS FRIKIN GORGEOUS ASDTRDGBBMBUYHRTXDYRHXETJRYCKVLIYV IM DYING THIS IS JUST OOZING WITH TALENT!!!!!!!!!!!*

[@D0VEGUM]

The song is from the corpse bride, which is made by Tim burton, which is the person who made nightmare before Christmas

[@whitecrewmate1544]

Can i just how incredible this is?? it was at the point where i legit thought this was made of clay?? DUDE, that's insane! you mimicked the style so well! and you somehow made the textures looked like they have been sculpted?? INCREDIABLE! don't get me started on the movements,, it's amazing to watch honestly,, You have great talent!! i legit can't wait to see what you have in store for the future!

[@Emperor-Quill]

This entire thins is so different from what I normally see in Warrior cats animation! Love seeing new stuff like this!

[@real_sparrowboy7809]

THE ART STLYE IS SO CREEPY AND WHIMSICAL AND IT WORKS PERFECTLY! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@sashimi8068]

God this is gorgeous! The models are so well crafted, the way they're so expressive and genuinely give off that Tim Burton claymation vibe, the designs and colours are so well done and unique. The backgrounds are so atmospheric and I love the movements so much! This is altogether fantastic truly!!

[@Carcallingus]

That was amazing! Can’t you see more of your works in the future!

[@Wurmland]

My dude, this just popped into my recommends randomly and it took me to like the third time watching it that it wasn’t stop motion animated. Outstanding work!!

[@HanaNoMachi]

I’ve been hit with the 2000’s Burton nostalgia by this and oh my god it’s a good feeling

[@HollyWoomy]

What the heck??? This is INCREDIBLE! It looks so much like claymation, and the style definitely belongs like it looks in a Tim Burton movie! Amazing!!!

[@xlionstormx7509]

DID YOU ACTUALLY ADD FINGER PRINTS???!??!!!!!???!?!? This is to good to exist.

[@TarkTheWild]

Finally an au where appledusks lives and maple regrets her actions.

[@nostalgia831]

As a MEGA Tim Burton fan this made me squeal!!! I LOVE THIS.

[@Keilidh]

It's such a delight to watch you take leaps and bounds in this medium with every upload

[@dudejackie2879]

This is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen...

[@MapleLef]

I have no words, you literally nailed each movement and the models,, you're amazingly talented and improved in such a short amount of time !!

[@fozzyspots]

oh this is some corpse bride shit, i’m OBSESSED. this is so stunning and like nothing i’ve seen in the warriors community before, absolutely amazing

[@Infinityhat]

THIS IS ART! The 3D models look more like clay stop motion and it looks just like Tim Burton’s art too!

[@mlpsecrets7931]

Truly horrific animation I love this style sm

[@okamidragonstudios8551]

Aw yeah Tim Burton style warrior cats! What a creative idea

[@thedoodlefox5640]

GOD THIS TOTALLY OWNS CHIKKI YOUR TALENT

[@acronymtine9674]

I could've sworn this was some really good stop motion, but the fact it's actually 3d is so much cooler! You really captured the atmosphere of the music with the animation, and the way they move looks really good and realistic while still keeping that stop-motion feel :3

[@TransEspingFemboy]

I have watched this so many times it’s ridiculous, I just love it

[@mustbebold8788]

What. The. FricKKK THISS ISSS MY LIFEE SOURCE NOWW I so upset when it ended sijjwsk ABSOLUTELY REMARKABLE!!

[@coyotix]

Wait what?! They have fingerprints!? That’s so good! I love it so much! :O

[@BlissAnimations]

I love the finger print touch

[@church3866]

GOD, I AM SO IN LOVE WITH THIS!!!! You capture the Tim Burton style so perfectly - It is ON POINT MWAH!! THIS IS EYE CANDY

[@kitkat7316]

ok, i LOVE this!! it gives off so many Tim Burton or Coraline vibes, and it really helps with the spoopy atmosphere i believe you’re going for! excellent work!! ^^

[@MooTanuki]

Saw this on Twitter and it never fails to amaze me. Love this!

[@just_celia.]

I must say I like this better than the first Jim Burton style animation of Mapleshade

[@Catinthecosmos155]

I just showed everyone in my family this lol they all loved it

[@grimmcorvid5713]

Warrior cats fandom got a wave of some crazy great animators.

[@candalliytheartist2599]

Honestly your so talented and unique of wove ever thought this was 3D! I wove though it was clay✨ it’s just so eye opening and Satisfying to look at😭✨🌺🌈🌈✨🌺✨ know you just made something ✨EVOLUTIONARY ✨🤭

[@meevins]

I haven't left a comment here yet but this video has me speechless. Chikki you're so unbelievably skilled and I love the entire aesthetic of this video. The amount of attention to detail that went into every single frame is off the charts, not to mention the model texturing! I love how it looks like they're made out of clay, it's such a lovely touch. You really outdid yourself with this one! Bravo

[@ChikkiNoodles]

[@OfficialBobkattz]

I- this is honestly one of the best things I've ever seen, the movement looks exactly like stop-motion!

[@bambverse]

I have a feeling this is gonna be a landmark amv, like mr brightside and ready as ill ever be

[@GlitchedTree]

3D tim burton style snowtuft gives me so much serotonin it’s crazy

[@Mumble785]

omg straight up thought this was real claymation for a second, you're so good at stylizing stuff and i love watching your 3D work get better and better with every video :D!!!!!!!!!!!

[@themeowstermind5295]

This is drop dead amazing, I still hold by my answer when I said that We need a Tim burton warrior cats map

[@movedtocupowarriors4205]

I'm so glad that Mapleshade got killed in this au, she didn't get ANY backlash for what she did, so this is pretty satisfying. Love this.

[@Fariha_m]

This reminds me of coralline lol Amazing job !

[@moss0428]

I get intense nightmare before Christmas vibes from this, which, TAKE AS A COMPLIMENT (and now I realize it might be from corpse bride)

[@ceruleanpolyphony]

i actually thought this was clay but it's not???? i love this my goodness keep up the good work

[@dawnfoxx156]

Wow this was so good! You never fail to impress!

[@kalaski734]

yooo this is super cool! Love the designs and how unique they all are

[@thiccotter2392]

THIS IS SO WONDERFUL? i cannot even start to tell you how in love I am with your models, the animation, and more generally the vibes of it? thank you so much for bringing this to life !!

[@audreyallen8487]

I LOVE TIM BURTON SO MUCH!!! I used to read warriors too. This is so great

[@snowy2747]

This is amazing! The way you managed to mimic the style of Tim burton, by not only general art style but as well making it look like an animated clay character is just fantastic.

[@m0nster-chan750]

you keep getting better at 3D modelling by the day holy crap this is probably one of my favourite 3D amvs and i am a fan of a lot of 3D warriors youtubers and amvs so keep it up! also, maple's tail is TO DIE FOR

[@pikitat]

This is really awesome! I actually didn't realize it was 3D animation instead of clay at first- you did a really awesome job

[@noodleraptor]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCHHH!!???? It looks like stop motion!!!!! Such a unique style!!

[@rellabella3436]

Your designs are perfect-

[@Yokaiza]

CHIKKI THIS IS SO GOOD I KNOW I RAVE ABOUT YOUR WORK ALL THE TIME BUT /THIS/ IS TRULY AMAZING I'M AT A LOSS FOR WORDS

[@ItsMeJustyt]

Tim Burton should make more stop motion movies 😔🤚🏽

[@catbfs]

Probably my favorite piece from you yet!! Gorgeous stylization, so much personality in this animation

[@CataclysmicalART]

THIS LOOKS SO FUCKING COOL despite Knowing it's made in Blender my brain registered it as Clay the whole time, the textures and lighting are amazing and the movement/timing look really accurate to real claymation!!

[@strastudio4029]

Please use this style more often. I love it.

[@jayson7536]

I love Tim Burton’s stop motion and this really sells it I am impressed!

[@redaurora8602]

It's weirdly wholesome to see the other dark forest cats try to cheer up Mapleshade

[@GreatSylveon2007]

UTNUEFNAOYOO THIS LOOKS SO MUCH LIKE TIM BURTON'S STUFF THE TEXTURE IS REALLY GREAT AND THE MOVEMENT MAKES IT LOOK SO MUCH LIKE STOP MOTION THIS IS JUST AMAZING

[@PackofWeirdos]

Got the Tim Burton style spot on!! This is absolutely amazing. I love the designs as well. Mapleshade's tail looks like kelp and I think it fits her design. Great job! 💜

[@gem_artzy2758]

I'm getting serious Nightmare Before Christmas vibes here- Its that good

[@Dani-el3sm]

love these kind of animatics, SO COOl

[@samiloulalee]

OMG! That was amazing! loved it! The music fits the character and the art style of the characters and background looks like Tim Burton's. I love the idea of styling the Dark Forest and Dark Forest cats like Tim Burton's stuff!

[@anyaisma4878]

Puppet animation: looks smooth as if it was rigged 3D modeling Chikki: does 3D animation that is choppy so it looks like puppeting

[@Starsenic]

The movie this is from is animated the way this amv is- I love it so much-

[@smilecat3108]

that's look strange, I like it

[@Stormwolf4]

First off, doing Warriors animations in 3D alone deserves all the love in the world, 3D is crazy hard!! But to also do in in a claymation style similar to Tim Burton, well no you just stole the whole entire cake! This looks amazing and I love how if you didn't tell me this was 3D, I would easily believe it was all done with clay models

[@shinystoness]

WHAT that’s so cool... please never stop what you’re doing ily

[@ccomettx]

Bro this AU seems awesome and so is the animation. The movement of the characters seem like stop motion and they look like clay especially with the textures, like this is just perfect. Also i like how you depicted the dark forest as green and not red, further fits the tone, just good job

[@cannedseagullz]

This style fits this song so well. Love it! Keep up the good work!

[@Munchkin_22]

Gosh! That's really cool! I like the graphics. It's beautiful!

[@saraphynx1267]

THIS IS AMAZING its like stop motion/laika films omggg

[@fox-illusions]

ik it’s only been an hour but you are criminally underrated, my god

[@eeeeeee9253]

Flippin Corpse Bride is mAh fav movie ;w;

[@aetherwinds6535]

I love how you can tell that there’s a texture there to make it look like clay, amazing

[@otterame3418]

I didn’t know this wasn’t stop motion until I looked at the comments, well done

[@skylarconlin7596]

This art reminds me of Tim Burton's movies. Nightmare before Christmas, the undead Bride and Frankenwinnie. Great animation!

[@tiredlazyvirgo1211]

Can we all agree that this song fits with mapleshade

[@totallynotparker.3579]

Oh my goodness. My favorite things. This is *purrfect*

[@Takatanen]

AAAAAA THIS IS AWESOME!!!!! THIS LEGIT LOOKS LIKE ACTUAL STOP MOTION!!!! You should be so heckin’ proud of yourself