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Watch the 3-part documentary about the making of this short animated film - Behind encounter:
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A ski-tourist speeds down a secluded mountain.
A ski-hunter primes his bow for the killing strike.
Their paths are about to collide...
Created by Howard Wimshurst - See more on my website:
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Music co-produced by Shanic
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Sound design by Andi Jung
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[@qwerts9525]

One day i want to animate this good...wow

[@Nose_a67]

If you believe then you can do it!

[@elliottedwards1163]

well, congratulations! I've seen your recent stuff, It's amazing! It's actually super cool finding an old post from an awesome animator because I was just thinking that I wish I could animate this good, if I post that as a comment will it come true? XD seriously tho, love your stuff!

[@atomskyjahid1533]

Entertainment vs Survival! How mankind's primary objective changed through the course of time.

[@HowardWimshurst]

good observation!

[@Seatbelt28]

i got chills by reading this

[@paxonite-7bd5]

Never come between a man and his dinner

[@kaiDynOoO]

sagar chowdhary Amen

[@FrilledMayfly_AmberlyFerrule]

This is amazing! I love how different the two characters are and how it takes a near death experience for the skier to have a quiet reflective moment. Very well done!

[@thomasgeppi6762]

What's so incredible to me is that he has a near death experience with the avalanche but then just laughs it off. It takes another person's complete indifference of his life to really hit the point home and make him think...

[@storyslice1937]

What's interesting is he literally just had a near death experience with the avalanche, and he jumped up and treated it like it was nothing. He needed reality to stare him in the face before he really appreciated it.

[@rixfx_]

The movements and the backgrounds are PHENOMENAL

[@Som3D]

I have no idea why he didn't give Hart to this comment

[@LeioAnimations]

Didnt expect you to be here

[@HCXVII]

didnt expect to see you here

[@rixfx_]

@@HCXVII Lmao AYYEEEE

[@HCXVII]

@@rixfx_ ayyyyyyyyyy

[@Waynimations]

The Sakuga is real I’m this. You did a great job with this. You must be very proud of yourself.

[@isaacmill8360]

The way you cut between both characters in the beginning was Great! I love how it presents the two completely different experiences/mindsets occurring within the same environment, and how it was emphasized by the sudden transitions.

[@HowardWimshurst]

thanks, that was the idea behind it so I'm glad you noticed :)

[@saturdaymorninghero2637]

Im in an animation class at my highschool so your work is really inspiring😊spectacular job

[@chips4real1]

Seven Sins damn yall have that in hs

[@jwheeler1106]

Seven Sins Well then keep at it! I only wish I’d started animating in high school!

[@saturdaymorninghero2637]

Kresh Las Vegas is a terrible city for a kid but admittedly our schools are decent😅

[@RMAnimations]

OMG I wish my HS had animation classes! Well, I was part of a communications technology class where we mainly worked on video production in adobe premeire, Photoshop, and illustrator. My teacher used to be an animator and then he became a teacher so I sometimes went to him. He actually lent me the animation survival kit.

[@chips4real1]

RMAnimations video editing is still dope we dont have that

[@Subulife]

Oh the heartbeat stopped. This is so good. Good job. I have waited to watch this short and it was beautiful

[@HowardWimshurst]

thanks dude!

[@ijehook820]

Loved the ending! also loved the loose and perspective warping effect.

[@3rdart111]

That natural realistic movement when standing up out of the snow, Brilliant!

[@aronreviour9164]

Dude that arrow scene was breathtaking. Also i like how almost everything is blue, the cool pallette really made me feel all cool. Amazing camera work and expressive animation. Too good

[@EFlame01]

Omg I absolutely LOVE the cinematography that was put into this short film. From the blurring of the face until the man turned around and the way you incorporated v cams as well as layered movement. This is why I subscribed to your channel. You make great tips and it shows that you know what your doing. Well done man 👍🏿

[@HowardWimshurst]

thank you! Glad you appreciate the care I put in

[@unbuiltknight1405]

I saw this on the Livestream but I might as well watch it again! It's super cool!

[@inyuji]

that arrow shot near nearly grazing the ski-tourist was awesome

[@rohanwalker944]

This visuals on this were absolutely stunning. The story telling In it is endless looking from different perspectives.

[@Dyceus]

Wow the arrow bit was awesome. Amazing work man!

[@skylarramsey6420]

Incredible! The dynamic action shots were so engaging and flowing! I’m so awe-inspired, great work!

[@SixteenTA]

You can feel the impact of every movement, incredible

[@williamwanzaiyi]

it feels like the true master and serenity of the environment gave him an epiphany. I truly felt that zen moment.

[@lunasolaris6813]

I just wanna day thank you Mr. Howard for helping me get better at and improve my own skills in art and animation, you’ve given me a lot inspiration and helped make art fun again

[@Netizpossible]

Howard is too good for any of us. His mastery rivals any and all of us.

[@kingclash8529]

The background movement with arrow is just top notch.

[@Rosalina102798]

The fact that this wasn't made by more than one person astonishes even me. I've seen fantastic solo animators come out with great results, but you are something entirely different. On another plane, my man.

[@demonblade8000]

The arrow shot scene felt really well done

[@aliviatolley2062]

The backgrounds and all the movements are INCREDIBLE. This is a masterpiece and also a great example of show don't tell.

[@toast522]

Wow. That animation is so unbelievably smooth. The stark contrast from fast pace skiing to slow quiet reflection, a real masterpiece. Well done.

[@pistolshrimp7775]

this is absolutly insane, the creativity needed to compose such a film must be immense.

[@misfitdentist]

Dude this looks so cool it's been great seeing the progress through your videos awesome job👌🏽

[@sakumaFR]

So many well animated parts but the deer's hopping is what I love most. Great job again Howard.

[@personx3373]

I like how there were subtle shots to the deer to make you notice it, but not enough to deem it as relevant as the skier or the hunter. I was surprised to see that's actually who the prey was. You did a great job of directing my attention to where it needed to be.

[@NeverEndingFear]

i honestly used to look at your old work and kinda not be phased, contrary to all the info you gave out, but this, this left me in awe.

[@itsjustkip108]

Oml it’s like I felt that arrow and the wind when he went down the mountain... this is amazing

[@mushylui9766]

I am replaying this over and over... wow...

[@akiani]

This deserves way more views. I've already seen this a couple times in the past and it still feels just as good as the first time watching it. Spectacular!

[@HowardWimshurst]

Hey, thanks!

[@archiestevens43]

The cinematography in this film is super, seamless, good and awesome. Officially a fan. Great job.

[@KING_JoFro]

I really like the setting and the sequence when the guy was going down the mountain

[@TheInsaneum]

I love the atmosphere in this! And amazing animation as always!!

[@HowardWimshurst]

thanks dude!

[@Tenchigo100]

Very beautiful. The artwork, tge ambient nature sound choices... Very immersive and wonderful. Quite insperational for me as a new anime artist. Amazing work

[@balloonsdraws]

How close the arrow was by his face and then seeing the deer getting shot in the distance it just gave me some chills....Also good job on the animation!

[@vvvion]

Wow! Nicely done! Can feel the emotions especially at the ending when he realized he almost died a second time and the how that reality hit him.

[@neerajshukla2383]

That animation speaks for itself. Incredibly amazing.

[@Mugisha99]

The arrow shot is the best combined with the sound it is awesome

[@apolloproductionz1686]

So many thematic events that make this look awesome

[@jazzyj4126]

Wow. So this was beautiful. Love the themes here. Not many shorts nail the value of life like this. Well done

[@JoJo-xp6wr]

Although it's quite short, it's an absolute masterpiece in every shot, the elegance in the drawing of ice and snow is remarkable!

[@Allaboutstory]

I haven't seen a very good line work for a ling time- the force is there rhythm is there and perfect match is there

[@desmondmilesful]

1:27 is a great short. you paced it slower like his life passed before his eyes. the unsteadiness of the camera indicating a fast heartbeat and the hair still flowing slower than usual because he is like "oh shit ..oh shit.. oh shit.. oh shit.." Great animation

[@anupamroy1771]

I've been looping the part where the metal song drops...And the guy jumps in spiderman style from the helicopter..... MAAANNN I'M NOT OVER IT YET...I DIDNT EVEN CONTINUE...IM STILL WATCHING IT....

[@hashimdiriye6332]

Amazing composition throughout the film, colour scheme and perspective of the ski tourist . Great to see you developed your style thats consistent throughout your animations !

[@Dataism]

Absolute kino! Man you are amazing! I love that moment were you established the position of the deer and then had it shot a while after we lost focus on it when the hunter and kid got our attention. Just gorgeous!

[@resikek1207]

i come back to this to be inspired, please don't ever stop making

[@thekolerotholi1783]

dude...you are talented...You really know how to do animated action scenes well...

[@WillyToons]

Wonderful movie.

[@thepowerz23]

The sound design in this is top notch

[@HeyaHoyah]

I wish KZbin rewarded animators like you more often because weeks of work can go into a single minute of animation

[@aaqibkhan878]

i am glad i found your channel Howard! you wont believe how motivated i feel when i watch your videos

[@aykatman]

Man, you never cease to amaze me. Really good work done here!

[@artloveranimation]

Fantastic job! 👏🏻👏🏻 Love the colors, love the realistic motion in literally everything. You have such attention to detail. 👍🏻 Keep making inspiring videos. (Btw, the thumbnail looks perfect 😉)

[@squilly.w]

This is what we need more of. Keep up the great work

[@ghostie7790]

I love this!!!!!! So proud of you. You’re really an inspiration to keep making short films!

[@conradsolomon6286]

Howard you a legend and it sucks to see that you don't have a mil subscribers definitely the most underrated channel on KZbin

[@KIP22]

The panning motion when the thrill seeking realizes the encounter was beautifully done

[@BUTTRUU]

So inspirational

[@OliVeeTV]

red vs. blue Fluid vs. steadfast & immobile wide range of movements vs. slow calculated pace risk taker vs. Sure and steady Leisure vs. Survival emotional vs. functional Nature as a destination vs. nature as home child vs. man Youth vs. experience social escapist vs. loner flows through dynamic snow vs. flow emanating from stillness (arrow piercing through) expressive vs. expressionless CONTRAST -This could have easily been titled Clash... Beautiful work

[@slimboyd]

Woah that was amazing! Damn I felt sad when it was over. I felt both characters emotions. Actually I felt all 3. The animal felt so close to freedom then bam!

[@Nkanyiso_K]

That was pretty intense, I loved the intro fun and upbeat and that arrow passing the cheek was quite thrilling

[@basicsyphilis8]

Just beautiful especially that arrow shot....👍👍👍

[@luckyshimmy8116]

I really want to become an animator in the future so this is mindblowing

[@jimmmmothy]

Your style of animation is just really pleasant to look at and watch, and it fits really well with the animations themselves. Really good job.

[@alienmoondudes8071]

Wow! This is really good! The sounds, textures, the ambiance feelings, it is a huge improvement over your past animations

[@HowardWimshurst]

Watch the 3-part documentary about the making of this short animated film - Behind encounter: Phase 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWecla1noMdom6M About the SOFTWARE I use in the video: The main software I'm using to actually animate frame by frame is called TVPaint. Here's more information on that: www.tvpaint.com/ It's a great software :) I use Adobe photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Audition and sometimes Animate. (my affiliate link to these apps tinyurl.com/v7fvqgo) And if you need a Graphics tablet, I highly recommend this one for you ballers out there: geni.us/vy8xUZB It's the best tablet money can buy :) And here's a great low-low cost alternative: geni.us/LLYv

[@MaxicoKingdom]

Nice work sir, the character jumping out the helicopter....hats off to you sir

[@ChairWithScoliosis]

"I'm a thrill junkie looking for danger" -real danger shows up- " I'm gonna sit my ass down "

[@fragmentdude8212]

That arrow scene my dude... A damn fine sakuga moment. Just wonderful 👌

[@arjundesigns]

Wow. Just gives me chills to see such good animation..

[@jerryjeudy6620]

This was amazing. You are one of my inspirations to persevere in animation

[@hioeo]

Very impressive. Especially the ride down the mountain, and the arrow, very smooth animation, looks beautiful! And I loved the art style!

[@kimketli]

This is how you have to show you are angry but cool at the same time. :D

[@SkrabekZnajomek]

I have but only one criticism. Ski-tourist survives snow avalanche and doesn't make anything out of this but one arrow makes him shock. That's a little out of character to face one death and be ok(because of this he seems fearless), but another makes him shock. Besides great animation.

[@seriouscrane1203]

Woah this is absolutely awesome! The characters are super cool, and the dynamic movements are so fluid. The atmosphere is also very convincing. Again this animation is just awesome.

[@HowardWimshurst]

thank you so much!

[@TheBlondale]

Animation is so Fluid

[@RalvinTY]

This was so good that I almost forgot to even comment.

[@mmka7954]

Dude. That felt so real.

[@thunderstorm2680]

I've been waiting for this since its first presentation! The animation si fantastic and Iove the fact that it's adrenaline pumped 'til de end! Great work!

[@bakaiggy]

That arrow shot freaked me out, the motion and angles are amazing. Awesome job!

[@novski3175]

wait.. what? AWESOME!!! even if it's short you can see that every scene has value and well done

[@merxellus1456]

This is tooo goooddd..I just came back to rewatch

[@joey.h14]

Man! The choreography and just amazing animation in this is incredible. Top tier man.

[@Keetz]

You seriously make some of the most dynamic and smooth animation I have ever seen. Studio Trigger is shaking rn

[@10100viperman]

wow that was so captivating it made 2 minutes felt like 10 seconds.

[@bobwong8487]

This was absolutely incredible. It had such a great sense of atmosphere and it was really engaging. I LOVE IT!!!!

[@kcrcks]

Dope

[@fidboi2715]

THAT BOW SHOT WAS SWEET ASH

[@codestarpk3433]

Amazing too much brilliance .. especially the Camera Angles

[@johnteribernardo8036]

The decisions on the sounds! on point. Super awesome job, that Andy Jung and Greenstein

[@Conkerbrain]

Absolutely phenomenal, that scene as he's flying down the mountain, that is high level sakuga right there, seriously inspiring

[@reblokha]

I've got goosebumps... This is so good.

[@jnca5065]

I love this! Great animation and really good direction too! I like the contrast between the worlds--death defying and death personified, loud and silent, reckless and ritualistic. I like how the visual promotes a lot of subtext like when the hunter disappeared behind the trees, he didn't literally disappear or hide, it's just how stealthy he's being, as if he's not there. And how the skier causes chaos around him while the hunter thrives in silence and peace. And when they encountered each other, it's almost like a near death experience showing the skier that not everything is about him and how gentle death can be. Sorry I'm rambling! It's just so good, it's like an existential thesis you visualised in 2 and a half minutes hahaha. Btw super great job in "Hey Tim" by Sam Kolder! I bet you'll make it really far and I'm so excited for you!

[@HowardWimshurst]

ahaaa thank you man! You really get it! So glad you noticed the details and all of the thoughts I had when I was making it

[@jnca5065]

@@HowardWimshurst Yeah! I could tell it was really well thought through. Excited to see what else you make in the future :)

[@drvolvega]

I’ve been waiting and u certainly delivered! I LOVE IT!