Forget Me Not (2021)

[@slimeinabox]

3:20 LOVE how instead of a skeleton, her wire frame was used!

[@GuukanKitsune]

Classic Ollie was upset to realize her time might be done, and ended up lashing out, but in the end she was happy to pass the torch, er, flower, to Modern Ollie. I like how Modern Ollie wasn't some cocky upstart, she was super jazzed and happy to meet her predecessor, like a huge fan. And in the end it looked like they were shaping up to have a mentor/student friendship, which was kinda sweet.

[@ANMAnation]

What a great way to show how the gap between CGI and traditional animation, as well as remakes and their originals, can be bridged by their similarities rather than seperated by their differences. Very fun ideas and solid execution. Great work to the entire team on this!

[@beakknivemonkey1909]

but teen titans go didn't do the same

[@carlaespositodemelo9943]

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[@qwinn111]

Cgi and 2d animation*

[@Reviewer2016]

I loved how the cgi version seemed more like a fan girl meeting her idol then some new blood thinking she’s the best thing since sliced bread

[@angelalexandris4716]

Jack The Teen Ferret (Movie). Teen Boy, Name is Jack

[@angelalexandris4716]

Jack Transforms Into Ferret

[@lukaspatrickson4776]

@@angelalexandris4716 What?

[@micaelaroba839]

@@angelalexandris4716 i]iuuñuñuñpjpiuikl8jdueueksjsudjdijeieissisiisisiisisiwiwjruuruwud7dydduuduuuiushjsjvhuzsñjjfjudokokfkkfidkjdyrdeieiherueuueeuelekejujdkekd8fkkd9kdkdkdkdkkrkelrlrkrkkkrkrfoidjbdfjdjndndndkkdrhdusndidjrurjfjffjjfjdjdjdjdjdjdjdkdkdkdieieididodsiiwbdjjfjjfjfooodjdjkdkeiidiidieiiejeipjeifkkljfjrjdjjejejdkdkdidiiridifiifidieiieiriieieidiei

[@lukeduzarting1996]

I found this so relatable. I'm a small artist, who loves making OCs and the like, and sending them on adventures. But a lot of my characters were originally created when I was like 7 or 8, and I always tell myself to never forget where they came from. This film is AMAZING! I love the characters!

[@thejimmysofgatsby]

Aww man it's great to meet someone else who kept up with their young childhood characters! A character of mine from when I was about 3 now has a webcomic and I'll never quite drawing that dork.

[@daisymay6505]

@@thejimmysofgatsby do you have a link to it

[@adriandelgado3885]

Traditional animation is not going extinct, it just grew up. Plus it takes time to make it and perfect it.

[@billmcdonnell79]

I doubt traditional and 2D animation will ever be obsoleted and shouldn't either. Traditional animation and animation that 2D should always still exists, even computers and such are going be involved. Especially that these CGI characters started out as hand made drawings before eventually becoming CGI.

[@smt4090]

@@billmcdonnell79 Super Mickey 64

[@terry4352]

@@smt4090 super Mario world magic kingdom

[@tetrofita1787]

If that’s true, name 1 dreamworks movie in 2D after boss baby

[@Guciom]

Tell that to all those 2D animation studios shuting down.

[@minespatch]

The studio on itself is its own character. Props to the people who worked on this.

[@Jakeneutron]

This is so awesome 💕💖💕💖🥺

[@PepVlogsOfficial]

right?

[@smt4090]

@@PepVlogsOfficial forwards

[@sonicrulez6916]

Hello, Jackson.

[@salvadorgonzalez1510]

What are you doing here jakeneutron

[@quit4781]

Well hello and yes i agree this is really amazing and i love the message they portrayed

[@sabvart]

WOOOOO FMN CREW WE DID THAT!!!!!! So proud of all of our hard work !!! Can't wait to see all of us continue doing great things in the future!!

[@nickjohnson499]

Do y’all take writers?

[@smt4090]

@@nickjohnson499 no we take credit or debit

[@smt4090]

Jokes aside... _mickey should fear this_

[@cerberus0814]

I’d so watch this if it became a show or movie😁

[@Ian-np6zt]

Honestly I'm wanting a show or series. It can be easily spun into a Tom & Jerry or Mondo mini-show genre. But what really makes this shine is it's wholesome portrayal of feelings. If they found a way to incorporate that, a show would be absolutely awesome.

[@destinyawaitsx3]

This film is a love letter to animation.

[@Ian-np6zt]

I have to agree with you Destiny. Lots of animators started out by drawing their favorite characters and now, many of those characters are classics or dated. It can be bittersweet to see your favorite characters tunred into something new. Much more to animate the new version yourself, I'm sure.

[@kylemorello4787]

Animation, and the evolution of it.

[@dlljs_yt]

I'm always a sucker for 2D and 3D animation being merged together, like with Disney's Get a Horse short. A great commentary on character reboots and how, despite being ridiculed by those who grew up with the original design, the new one will also be in the hearts of many.

[@smt4090]

Take the Mickey Mouse shorts Basically they combine the classic 2D Style with some wacky shenanigans ...and sone sprinkle of 3D Stuff in there whenever possible All of those things just bend together so nicely

[@leejames8024]

What about Mickey Mouse and his predecessor Oswald the Lucky Rabbit?

[@pcapcom5283]

Sonic the Hedgehog taught us well.

[@bradpotts1747]

ever seen treasure planet?

[@samd7293]

@@bradpotts1747 I would say that for 2D/3D fusion Dreamworks' Sinbad is an even better example than Treasure Planet.

[@retosius7962]

I like to imagine the animator comes in and is like "I didn't fucking model the flower yet" and goes over to the room over and just says "HEY, DID YOU MODEL THE FLOWER?" and everyone is just confused as for how she got the flower.

[@noisyphilosopherkrk522]

Then one looks in the flip book And notices that the character they used for inspiration is now missing a flower and that there are new pages where there were none before further confusing everyone Just wait until he sees the editing history on either end

[@johnremizeztomilloso158]

Yep and that's a plot twist ending!

[@Silver_Sonic_23]

I love when lore gets added through the comments.

[@peppermintviolet]

Lol

[@prowolf633]

Or maybe they’ll say “Eh, it actually looks pretty cool!”

[@xxthecreativekitsunexx7966]

THIS is what I like to see...paying homage to old school traditional style animation while melding CGI together, the idea is just perfect and is accompanied by a genuine heartfelt story. Excellent plot device which showcases emotions working with one another to create a viable atmosphere and depth I have not seen in a animated short since Pixar's works. Congratulations to the team who made this animation possible, as a lover of animation old and new, you give hope for a bright future to animation and to animators alike...keep doing your OWN thing and never give up making that magic, you made me feel like a kid again watching this and I cannot thank you enough for that.

[@RadioForYahweh]

0:34 Every serious coder has a note on their computer that says, "Don't forget to SAVE!!!!" That was pounded in my head and i still to this day forget to save 🤣🤣🤣

[@Crazylom]

I press Ctrl+S even out of Blender (the software i goof with). And boy, i tell you i appretiate it

[@spacetechempire510]

Ah yes the year is 3532 and coders still forget to save five hours of work.

[@CrazyCrash546]

I feel like the lesson here is to “Never forget where you came from; accept the changes to the new you, and don’t let your future overshadow your past.”

[@ldcraig2006]

That note on the corkboard: "Don't forget: Ollie is ESSENTIAL to Olivia!" In other words, remember your roots, and don't forget where you came from.

[@APPictures9]

I was the one who shared this on Twitter. I'm happy that it has gotten so much attention, and I see a bright future for everyone who worked on this. I would actually like to see this short get turned into a movie.

[@fbiagent9666]

toy story (1995)

[@Nightout88]

i didnt know it was on twitter i just found it in my recommended (i don't have a twitter fyi so stuff like this usually fly's under my radar)

[@smt4090]

And this was how Super Mario Maker's game style change was born

[@steve_the_vehicon632]

Yos

[@vickijurgens1900]

Thank you so much! My daughter was on the team that created this wonderful film.

[@AlexReynard]

Putting the Olivia Funko Pop in there was a brilliant little detail. XD

[@lizcat3767]

Watching Ollie and Olivia interact was really fun! The 2d vs 3d/redesign theme really hit home.

[@jaketucker2559]

It’s like a Mickey Mouse character meeting a zootopia character... I love it!

[@thejimmysofgatsby]

Yo that would be a really cool short

[@EdsonL8570]

Mickey versus Judy hops be like

[@helpmeiamdying]

except they're all otters

[@Lalaloopsies_United]

Funny cuz one of the main characters in Zootopia who went savage is an Otter

[@HypercatZ]

Imagine Judy and Nick watching "Education For Death" and reacting to the scene of the fox devouring the rabbit.

[@shadowedshades5528]

This actually reminds me of two things really. 1. The Pixar short "Night and Day" classic mashup between CGI and original Disney animation, as well as polar opposites 2. The hinting towards Mickey Mouse and Judy Hopps, the unspoken argument on who's the more influential character. The comparison of the two was actually something I realized up until now. AKA: 1920s animation Vs. 2020s animation

[@chicofnaf7114]

It looks good, I will admit that the animation on Ollie looks limited, but still well made, and also, is kinda like a representation of an old version of one character reacting to its redesign, you really did a great job with it

[@-CloClo-]

This really gives me some Epic Mickey vibes.

[@milgrauuu9275]

Ikr!! Mickey and oswald rivality

[@peppermintviolet]

Yeah

[@littlefishy98]

Such a great game.. Wish they finished the trilogy...

[@oswaldpenny]

That was a super fun short! it was a really cool idea to have a character face their rebooted self, and I'm glad this wasn't just a "reboots are bad" thing, and respected both the original and rebooted versions. Plus it was fun to watch them fight

[@ZXL000]

The high squealing noises that I made at midnight watching this adorableness are not to be replayed, for the world is not ready.

[@superzilla784]

Ollie was feeling what alot of people were saying about 2D animation when Pixar was releasing all their movies. "2D animation is dead. 3D is the way of the future" and so many other animation studios also gave up 2D for 3D. how many 2D movies do you see anymore other than anime? But 2D is not going extinct. it's just not around as often as it used to be. if anything, there are things 2D can still do that 3D can't. (Art styles for one example. there are some that just look terrible in 3D. There are even some 3D movies that look better in 2D in my opinion) 2D animation will be around for a long time. there will always be someone it appeals to

[@chasebakerofthe209]

They should nominate this gem for an Oscar for Best Animated Short Film!

[@MagusSerling]

Hey there Folks. It's really exciting to see something like this kind of animation come out of UCF. I'm an alumni from 15 years ago and we never had anything quite like this shown off. I hope you all go far in the world of animation. it's not just for studios anymore and you all really show that's definitely true. Phenomenal work, all of you.

[@deppo436]

What else needs to be said that hasn't already? It's amazing! I love the seeing the idea of classic vs modern stylings of a character going head to head to see who's the better one only for them to realise that they are one in the same.

[@dads319]

As a Floridian I'm proud to see something like this come out of UCF. Good job guys and keep up the good work.

[@DennisTamayo]

This short film integrates traditional animation in a 3D computer animated world.

[@thetoonguy94]

I love this short animation that features CGI and 2D rubberhose cartoons together. Its cute and filled with emotions of how cartoon character really feel. Disney co. why couldn't you make movies like this anymore! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@timewarpchronos3795]

I like the implication of a lack of telling the whole picture but also showing that even though people may make big mistakes they can undo them. In time at least.

[@suitojp8043]

i love the message of remakes being able to coexist with the original substance! The animations and idea are very well done, this was so amazing

[@st1ckerz]

This needs to be seen by more people

[@TheEggPaladin]

The amount of work combining 2D animation and 3D animation is very amazing. it's a good interaction and possibly an inspiration for other cartoons and animated movies that had ths before. Amazing work on all of the artists and individuals who worked in this fantastic animation. ;)

[@BovineDesigns]

This is absolutely incredible. The interaction between two types of animation, the shot composition, the attention to story detail... The bit of Ollie remembering the undo button is particularly nice, I didn't even realize that was a set up for the end! As someone that is trying to create an otter character atm, this is also very inspiring! You all worked so hard on this and it shows, congratulations.

[@robotortoise]

This is SO good and so clever! I really adore how the music flip-flops between modern or jazzy, depending which version of the character is on screen!

[@Teachermook]

If we cannot remember where we came from, we cannot know where we are going. If we cannot accept where we are going, we cannot go on.

[@antoniacorrales9148]

I WISH modern cartoons were like this. This is perfect.

[@FuSungECookye]

OMG this animation reminds me of an omage to Babs bunny's "Tiny Toons" episode: -Fields of Honey- which was all about Honey and Basco cartoons of the black and white era in toon town and how they were brought to remembrance by Babs who refused to allow there legacy to die. This was such a good animation and so awesome. I hope to see more of it.

[@DiamondHannah1]

I loved this! The dynamic between the two characters was phenomenal! And I love how the keyboard turned colors to signify what was come! Excellent job!

[@brentuskeyking2960]

She can also check the trash bin but she's a old school cartoon she probably doesn't know how to do that absolutely love this video

[@narottamcecil1803]

The rebooted Ollie Otter looks like a “Zootopia” character.

[@NervousNecromancer]

incredibly impressive! that spinning hug near the end was so well done

[@ryancarless7921]

This was genius. 2d and 3d animation looks so good together.

[@dragonslayer101]

I love the concept of combining 2D and 3D. Both traditional and digital working together to make a beautiful masterpiece!

[@CapemanProducti0ns]

does encapsulate the redesign of classic characters. Plus it's a perfect example of 2D + 3D animation, with a good story structure, enjoyable and easy to follow.

[@albertoherrera2814]

I have rewatched this short so many times. It is that amazing! 😍

[@gekkokkid]

the battle between old and new. now this is art.

[@fangtheowl7834]

I would love to see those two get a series of 3D cartoons and 2D cartoons living together and learning about each other’s lives and what they can do

[@IDislikeHandles]

This is so funny, the use of classic gags from both 2D and 3D is great. The parts where they're blended (like the electric buzzer showing Olivia's wireframe or the anvil getting ctrl-z 'd) just cracked me up. Seeing the two characters interact was fun, and I'm even more impressed after taking a 3D-animation beginner class this year and realizing how hard it is to blend 3D with composited drawings like that. Very impressive, I love it!

[@TarotVylan]

The sinister lighting coming from the keyboard was a lovely touch

[@hellothere2597]

See you all in a few years when this blows up.

[@decusq]

I love how you captures the battle of 2D vs 3D thats been going on for years and even among professionals.

[@skycreeper0173]

HOLY FREAKING HECK, that was absolutely amazing! Everyone did an amazing job at this! I really enjoyed the concept of a 2D character meeting his/her 3D counterpart, it was well executed.

[@fosterlundy5072]

Very well done. Good job to all who have spent so much of their time for this film.

[@kaitlinquinn6630]

This is the short film I had been hearing about non stop for almost 2 years now! One of the first friends I ever made at UCF got lucky enough to land this adorable short, and I couldn’t be more proud of her. The entire team worked day and night, and even through a pandemic to bring us this adorable, funny, and touching story. I hope everyone on the team is proud of themselves, and is able to go far with what they have created here! GO KNIGHTS~

[@hannahjurgens5460]

[@kaitlinquinn6630]

@@hannahjurgens5460 🖤

[@vickijurgens1900]

If Hannah is the friend you're talking about, I'm her mom and couldn't be more proud of her either!

[@tundrafox9689]

This made my day. Thanks, everyone.

[@Kusanagikaiser999]

Perfect passing the torch story, from 2D traditional animation to CGI, really cute and touching short, great job on this.

[@essdeecard]

I could not stop smiling :) This short film is awesome! The clash of the mediums, 2D and 3D! Can't get enough of it :)

[@PhilBo-fp9mz]

this really brings in how animation fans are today, change can be hard but we will always remember how it started. ❤️ also the 2d Ollie reminds me of Spinel from Steven Univese

[@oprime]

To be honest, I thought the same thing about the Steven Universe thing. Very cartoon, emotional but fun.

[@AshiKitsune]

This is a wonderful animation with the mixture of 2D and 3D animated together! I applaud for this amazing work

[@gracefulart6937]

I like how you had both 2-D and 3-D versions of the same character interact with each other! Doing animations like that is hard but you made it work for your video. I like the meaning of the story, great animation!

[@morganebec3236]

I loved how you showed the difference between the old world and the new world! Also to show how cartoons were before until now 😍💖❤️💗

[@mikekomarinski]

Beautiful & Adoracute short. 💙 seeing a 2D & CG character interacting with each other.🙂

[@erikaseeck1242]

What an amazing short film! These kids work really hard to achieve such an excellent job!

[@1ov3m4rii]

My biggest flex is I know one of the creators in real life, of this animation :D

[@paulgrayford9296]

What an awesome film! The quality for it just being students is very impressive! I hope everyone who worked on this film can get recognized in the animation industry cause you deserve it!

[@dad5draco]

The passing on of the flower was perfectly built up to.

[@WaffleTallest]

This was phenomenal!! The symbolism of the flower was just perfect! Wonderful work!

[@LifefulLife]

The concept is great, and I liked that there were no spoken words, glad it was recommended to me!

[@Pau-sp9yp]

Wow, this film is great!! It explains reboots perfectly and i love how the 3D and 2D mash together. Good job!

[@kelseysanders8164]

This is really good! This definitely deserves more views! :)

[@whatdoinamethischannel9749]

This is the most heart warming thing I've ever seen

[@lavimew]

absolutely adorable- the creators’ time and effort has definitely paid off with such a great product like this 💖💖

[@Pinky_Galaxee]

Wonderful animated short Everyone who worked on this did an amazing job

[@anthonymarziano9984]

This was a nice little animation it really showed that despite the differences in animations styles they will still live on creating smiles.

[@Zaqt23145]

That was so great! I loved the story, and the animation looked so good. I laughed so hard at the anvil gag lmao

[@Train115]

I want more of this, this is golden.

[@thattailsguy8142]

Best thing to come out of my recommendations today

[@ange100arteaga]

So amazing I hope people can appreciate these type of medium animation

[@chameleongirl9861]

I want more of these two 🥺❤️

[@Castersvarog]

Well, I’m glad I stumbled upon this on Twitter. Props to you guys, this is pretty good!

[@simsgirlgem]

I love it I’m a fan of rubber hose and it always makes me smile when it’s used in new stuff

[@calanon534]

I loved this. Y'all made an old man happy.

[@WhiteEngel]

Love this sweat Mix between 2d and 3d. And of cause the little note with: Don´t forget to save

[@AvitalShtap]

This was so lovely :') I really loved the music and the way it harmonizes 20s sound with modern drums and how it would switch depending on who was onscreen!!! I teared up at the end! Really great job 💖

[@dougymoney379]

Wow, this was really well done. These animations definitely need more recognition.

[@aileengama244]

Your video going to have a million views! And I love the animation

[@nathanschwartz6693]

Really solid stuff. Love the story and idea and it was executed very well. Definitely deserves more views. Hopefully since I was recommended this video on my homepage, it will get more views.

[@jimekas]

That was great!! And I appreciated the flower being a forget-me-not in the end

[@MyBenjamin73]

This was a fantastic little short

[@jeefberky9101]

Love how you used the keyboard's changing lights for dramatic effect

[@memesunite6251]

Only one thing to say. Yes! Subscribed and liked for this content alone. Whoever made this short, NEEDS to turn it into a movie ASAP!

[@bball6584]

intermixing 2d and 3d animation is so cool. i wish actual studios did this more.

[@theskullspookychannel6343]

Why is this so much better then Chip N Dale Rescue Rangers

[@swdoebling]

Amazing work, team!!!

[@leonchacon7984]

Thank you for your inspiration. I will remember you video by heart.

[@taygee7328]

That was cool! Not only was it animated beautifully and accompanied with the same type of old cartoon music, it was also a great story! New is not meant to replace the old, rather it is mean to enhance it. I really liked the office background with all of the sketches, etc. hanging up. Awesome job!!