Freelance - Short Film

[@kenjianimates]

People are forgetting how skilled he is, to be able to slay dragons like that. 🔥🗣️

[@SAMualsNightGamer]

He probably was laid off from some other king after serving him for 20 year.

[@saaddudin7163]

And the guards are too tired already to protect the king since they keep welcoming him with trumpet, yeah he was also tired too, but he is the main character, fatigue wont defeat him. So king is indeed an easier target than the next dragon.

[@bolicob]

no we're not

[@Inkgraphite]

Dude, it's a cartoon

[@marcospalazzesi8013]

@@Inkgraphite Actually is a reprensetation of the our life as freelancer. Or we should say slavelancer?

[@zaheersarang6466]

He singlehandedly wiped out the entire dragon species. He is the reason we don't have dragons today

[@lucianomunoz]

⚔

[@Masterrobsen]

yeah, instead we got millions of nervewracking princesses,..... think back, donkey made the right desicion, he took the lovely dragonlady

[@aepokkvulpex]

​@@Masterrobsen Jesse what the hell are you talking about

[@axelaguilar5168]

@@aepokkvulpexAm gonna give one hint with one word “babies”

[@nico-q9s]

💯

[@rolexplayz100k]

And that's how clients ask you to change your work based on their desires.... A truly freelancer...

[@Anthe.cr3]

Dont forget without additional pay in most cases

[@librabys]

...and that these tasteless changes make the result unworthy of your portefolio...

[@davidquirk8097]

Classic 'Scope Creep' I know it so well...

[@Steve-es3fc]

But I thought it was clear I wanted the purple one to start with? We talked about it, I clearly remember it!

[@lindaj5492]

Should have insisted on a written contract specifying client requirements 😊

[@Deezedits.]

Yup- as a freelancer who has to deal with picky clients who don't know what they want. i FELTTTTT this

[@rogper]

They knew what they wanted, they just have new ideas when they see what we made.

[@lucianomunoz]

xD

[@Borella309]

If your clients knew what they wanted, they wouldn't need to come to you - that they have is now your job - to make it happen! They have a problem, they come to you for the solution, embrace and cherish the trust they have put in you and make it happen.

[@animation_craze]

​@@Borella309they should know what they want or accept what we make They can't take our job if they know what they want because they don't have the skill to achieve that So atleast they have to describe what they want (what they imagine)

[@Borella309]

@@animation_craze You're absolutely right, animation_craze. Why don't we just hand our clients a blank check and tell them to figure it out? After all, it's their job, not ours. Let's see how that works out. Perhaps you should consider a career change, like, I don't know, client relations? Because your understanding of the creative process seems a bit... lacking.

[@ockhamsraptor4702]

The freelancer experience indeed XD

[@kenjianimates]

Very free.💀

[@sheldondrake8935]

I also made one about the life of a freelancer kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJLbZGythpmti5I

[@jmrabinez9254]

Wow... Really? Why?

[@jmrabinez9254]

@@kenjianimates Because I can't see your face and I can't hear your tone of voice and, well, I didn't really know beforehand that what OP said was a joke.

[@ockhamsraptor4702]

@@jmrabinez9254 No, I was mostly just being cheeky. Sometimes you get clients who want endless revisions on work they specifically requested. It's not common but many can relate. I believe that's the joke the film is making.

[@nonstopanimations101]

His horse riding technique is flawless. Splendid animation 🔥

[@lucianomunoz]

thank you

[@issacdhan]

My daughter just loved it (horse riding part) the most.

[@lucianomunoz]

@@issacdhan 🫶🏻

[@mbi.studio]

Hello fellow stopmotioner

[@PCNuke]

That's not even a horse😂

[@hyung2401]

it's more funny because that's where the word 'freelancer' came from lol. amazing work!

[@lucianomunoz]

correct !, the word freelance inspired the idea years ago.

[@sarahprice659]

😂Thank you for that reminder! It does make it funnier!

[@bwilesuk]

I'm so glad someone else knows this!

[@sibibut]

Ah the lancer are free 😂

[@MythicGirl2210]

OH HE'S A LANCER!!!! ooooooohhhh

[@peraltarockets]

That knight finally figured out the root of the problem.

[@lucianomunoz]

[@verity3616]

Perhaps he could unionize with the dragons and reduce the power of kings? That seems like the best strategy.

[@greatplainsman3662]

As we did here in the USA on November 5th.

[@fremekwame]

Best metaphorical expression of the freelancer-client annoyance I have seen. Thoroughly entertaining

[@lucianomunoz]

🥰

[@corygshava6232]

As a freelancer I can confirm that this is the most accurate depiction of freelance work in all of history 😅

[@lucianomunoz]

⚔

[@the_dead_man]

Thousands of VFX artists across the globe are living this every day. This is awesome.

[@lucianomunoz]

[@officialsquadrilogystudio]

King: Can i pay you in Exposure...?

[@lucianomunoz]

haha

[@leyrua]

Well, the king certainly received what he offered. Specifically the knight exposed a new region between his head and his shoulders.

[@Potatinized]

not just for freelancers. any kinds of designers working for clients are like this. This speaks for all of us.

[@librabys]

But if you are not a freelancer, most of the time you do not deal directly with the client, and even if you do so, you are likely paid by the hour.

[@lucianomunoz]

but you do deal with leads and supervisors that may be hard to please too, I've been a freelancer an employee and a boss, and in every situation there was someone on top that was a bit like the king.

[@librabys]

@@lucianomunoz true

[@BLI_80s]

Hell yeah brother. Been freelancing commercial art for almost 15 years now, this brought healing to my soul.

[@lucianomunoz]

[@henkkok9437]

Bro, dude, SIR, you LEGEND, masterfully crafted timing, storyelling and pacing, delightful, accessible yet also pointy, true and relevant. Wonderful short!

[@lucianomunoz]

🥰🥰🥰

[@linuxforpunks]

I liked this - KZbin keeps praising shorts by single artists without realising how expensive they would be to complete. With ~20 people in the credits this is a good 2 minute short from a small team. It also shows how much work is needed to avoid the things that *are* reused being too noticeable - the whole structure of this short is justifying the repetition of the same sequence, but at least we can't immediately tell that it's really only 20s of animation.

[@clarewillison9379]

So many clients were lucky I didn’t have a sword. 🤬😂👌🏼💖

[@lucianomunoz]

🗡️👑

[@yesdadbut960]

Satisfying ending

[@lucianomunoz]

❤❤❤

[@mirrikybird]

Remember to get the proposal written down and signed by all parties before you start. If they say not to do something in the original discussion, write that down too so they can't backtrack later.

[@JordyBoothy]

The way he rides the horse is absolutely delightful

[@lucianomunoz]

[@lindaj5492]

Mule? Or Donkey? Reminded me of Don Quixote at the start 😂

[@GaijinGoombah]

To be honest, this IS how monarchies fall.

[@lucianomunoz]

lets hope it sparks something in people.

[@ariannasv22]

Gaijin goombah mentioned!!!!

[@hilantix]

If he had asked the client more questions from the beginning he would have done the last lance first! Simple, sweet, to the point and beautiful animated. Thanks for sharing.

[@lucianomunoz]

[@deanallenjones]

i think the final dragon kind of shows the client changing his mind after accepting the work done was right. A lot of freelancers have had clients like this. I had one accept the work, say it was perfect, profit from it and then try to say it was wrong and not pay. Being in a union helps ;)

[@hilantix]

@@deanallenjones That's definitely happened before. Having a thorough terms agreement or .....discovery fee, can help hone in on a better relationship too.

[@anneollivier1771]

Vous n'êtes pas free-lance... le client change tout le temps d'avis, en tant que graphiste ce film résume ma vie au travail - sauf la fin qui me donne des idées 😅

[@nickshats]

Aside from the great technical execution and all the little details and new gags you find on every rewatch, I love how it's been simplified to the most minimal version of the story. The planimetric composition in conjunction with 180 degree rule works so well for this and must have saved lots of time too. The storytelling without spoken dialogue makes it accessible to everyone. Even not showing the dragons just adds to the gag and leaves the challenges of the Freelance obscured from the viewer and the King. So well done and so clever

[@capuchinosofia4771]

180 degree rule? May i ask what that one is?

[@lucianomunoz]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jasonshere]

@@capuchinosofia4771 Google has the answers to your questions.

[@uhrguhrguhrg]

​@@capuchinosofia4771if you start a scene with one character on the left and another on the right, you should keep the relative direction for the next few scenes, so it's easier to follow which basically means that the camera direction is constrained to 180 degrees in this case the king is always on the right side in the animation

[@capuchinosofia4771]

@@uhrguhrguhrg I see. I knew of the general concept but didnt know it was called that! Thanks a lot!

[@rogper]

As a Blender freelancer myself since 2009, I would have stopped by the third attempt! Thank you for your work, it’s beautifully crafted, a joy to watch, and I love the stylization. It reminds me of the Pink Panther's style but with a fresh twist! Great work; Bravo! I loved it!

[@lucianomunoz]

thank you!

[@xpea16]

Finally, the knight did what he was supposed to do 😅The short film turned out wonderfull , thank you to everyone who contributed !

[@lucianomunoz]

[@ade_gwu6501]

Slaying dragon and not getting appreciated. That's a deep analogy

[@rickmorgan8856]

Truth. It's in the Bible. Went down exactly like you said.

[@HenryM912]

This deserves way more views. The animation is amazing! really good comedic timing too

[@lucianomunoz]

lets make it happen :)

[@AArmstrongC]

Upon the king’s fall, thou shalt be named Sir Lance the Free!! awesome short!! :)

[@lucianomunoz]

[@ColinLevy]

It came out so great!! Phenomenal work my friend!

[@lucianomunoz]

Thank you! man!!!

[@timl.b.2095]

I had no idea where it was going. I really liked that ending. Sic semper tyrannis (don't we wish).

[@baran9472]

exactly ...exactly... exactly exactly ...exactly... exactly exactly ...exactly... exactly ...👍👍👍

[@lucianomunoz]

🥰🥰🥰

[@BillDiaz-p3m]

30 years in animation... You are awesome!!! Our industry in a nutshell... or dragon head... or kings head... you know what I mean.. Great job!!!!!

[@lucianomunoz]

[@calliesmith4475]

This is HILARIOUS! I just shared this with a ton of people. Well done 🙌🏼

[@lucianomunoz]

Thank you

[@nokonoko6343]

Wow, so amazingly done and so accurate in It's message! I'm a freelance illustrator and this hit me hard. I see this with clients all the time...

[@LeoDetective]

I am a huge fan of short films, they are always so good.

[@lucianomunoz]

are they?

[@DestroyanRoyale]

Bro slayed every single green dragon

[@cashox4]

After the first rejection, i already knew the king was done for ! great little piece ! and yes all too reminiscent of some of my old clients

[@lucianomunoz]

[@DIRK_H.]

GENIUS!!! perfectly embraced what it means to be a freelancer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lucianomunoz]

@@DIRK_H. 😅

[@mr.krepshus1467]

I love everything about this! Every person behind this project should be extremely proud! Truly amazing

[@lucianomunoz]

we are, and we love the love we've been receiving for it :)

[@aminexpert]

Love it, all the script, concept, execution and animation. Last but not least sound design 💌

[@lucianomunoz]

Thank you

[@antoniopepe]

Beautiful, perfect comedic timing, and outstanding animations. Truly, congratulations. 👌👌

[@lllllllllllll544]

This was amazing. Loved it❤

[@willionfurry]

This is beyond spectacular. Easily one of my most favourite shorts out there. Love the style, the pacing and the visuals. I know this is just a short film, but i could easily watch like 30 minutes of that and be as entertained as with this short! Fantastic! :D

[@lucianomunoz]

Glad you enjoyed it!, really means a lot to us.

[@stache_obj]

this is absolutely brilliant

[@lucianomunoz]

[@Mega-Munch]

Fantastic animation! Also hilarious story!

[@lucianomunoz]

[@sujithta]

Awesome animation❤❤❤ the knights running😂👏👏👏👏

[@shaggy002]

Reminds me of those old Angry Birds shorts, nostalgic for me.

[@lucianomunoz]

ha! never thought of it!

[@zliberty.]

This is pretty deep if you think, nice work man🔥

[@lucianomunoz]

Glad you thought about it!

[@Superkid33]

Let’s goooo! The short film is out! :D (I’ve been waiting to watch the short film ever since the trailer got released). It’s very well done! I love how the knight rides on the horse, that is hilarious. I also love the storyline along with the metaphors as well! Wonderful job! 🎉

[@lucianomunoz]

🥰🥰🥰 Thanks for the love!!

[@jeremyschaefer]

hah, love it!! Bravo

[@lucianomunoz]

Thank you man, thank you thank you!

[@sherb3rt_1]

the ending caught me off guard lol

[@lucianomunoz]

[@talesfromuranus]

Considering who is behind this, I knew it would be good, buuuuut, WOW!! Incredible job to everyone. So much fun!

[@lucianomunoz]

[@unjust7156]

it's the worst for me when the client does a change, then changes their own change later after trying to make it work with 3 edits in between.

[@lucianomunoz]

Yeah its not the notes the problem is the indecision and the sometimes them forgetting their own notes that drives me nuts haha

[@LDnbi]

Wow, the meaning behind this (or, the way I interpreted it) is genius. As someone who has done my fare share of Freelance over the years, it perfectly shows how difficult clients can be. Very good. I love this.

[@marcusarnold9175]

Oh, this hits the nail on the head especially when clients want multiple revisions.

[@lucianomunoz]

🤣

[@princessthyemis]

oh my gosh I love this! The funny character designs!! the talking of the king! The KAZOO TRUMPETS! especially the detail of how the middle one seems exhausted by the end!! That just adds to it! and the hilarious bean bag floppiness of the horse!!!!!

[@lucianomunoz]

thank you, means a ton that the details matter and dont get lost

[@RodneyKimbangu]

Freelance and King, husband and wife, contractor and cheap client! You, Sir, hit the jackpot!

[@lucianomunoz]

[@motionhokage]

this is so good maan! as a freelancer i can feel it!

[@borna1231]

Dude, as freelancer, I feel this so much...

[@lucianomunoz]

he he

[@schadowsshade7870]

LOL 😂 This is actually reaaaaally good! Love it 😊

[@lucianomunoz]

hehe glad you enjoyed it!

[@CGJackB]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Brilliant work! Loved it!

[@lucianomunoz]

[@CodingWithBibBobBib]

Very agile approach ☘️thoughts in retrospective 😅 loved your film, please more of this 🎈

[@Iamalurker]

Flashback to workplace bullying smh

[@lucianomunoz]

having ptsd

[@Airbender1802]

That’s eye candyyyyyyyyy the animation is peakkkkkkkk

[@Manonamission-vy4ml]

Nice job guys!!!!

[@lucianomunoz]

❤❤❤

[@Lovetsonmarq]

I felt his rage in every bone of mine. Amazing work Truly shows the reality of freelance

[@lucianomunoz]

😋

[@KamauKianjahe]

something tells me this isn't about slaying dragons... this is great lol

[@RodneyKimbangu]

Now, one who can see beyond the veneer!

[@its3amagain.]

true. this is clearly about going shopping with your girl.

[@lucianomunoz]

🤣

[@formfilms]

Hats off to the team that produced this - GORGEOUS work. And totally accurate. We salute you, Sir Freelancer! You shall never face such trials from us!

[@lucianomunoz]

We all feel the pain, and we thank you for the support!

[@acethetitle]

So, that is why dragons have gone extinct ? Because a French king was so indecisive ? Makes a lot of sense !!!

[@lucianomunoz]

thats basically why everything gets fucked, greed.

[@acethetitle]

@@lucianomunoz OUCH !!! No truer have ever been spoken. 😵

[@davidhinka]

This is 100% accurate haha Love this man

[@david84116]

Full of blood and tears!

[@lucianomunoz]

😊

[@UjjwalRaj60]

Thank you for capturing the raw hustle of a freelancer’s life the long hours, creative battles, and unrelenting passion. Your story brings the unseen magic and struggle to light beautifully.

[@lucianomunoz]

💖

[@pabloansonmusic]

Yessss! I was waiting so eagerly to watch this! Way to go, INCREDIBLE JOB, super fun!!

[@lucianomunoz]

[@grahamnichols1416]

Let's just appreciate the quality of this production. Superb work.

[@nokiaairtel5311]

Perfectly summed up freelancing experience 😂 He should have made a contract first /s 😆

[@zenfrodo]

This is freakin' AWESOME, and deserves to be top of the algorthm!

[@lucianomunoz]

[@jonatanrobledo9812]

So, so good. Wonderful work. I gotta give my thanks to the algorithm-god for bringing me here.

[@lucianomunoz]

[@KarenHunwick]

Loved the hopeful knight, a great ending. Well done!

[@lucianomunoz]

❤

[@EvaMaganja]

The trumpets at the end!!🤣 LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!👏👏👏👏

[@lucianomunoz]

@@EvaMaganja 🤣

[@UnikueeNQuixoticTv]

this is genuinely good, respect

[@lucianomunoz]

cheers we tried to make it as best as we could within the constrains we had :)

[@OdiOneKenobi]

Gives a whole new meaning to freelancing. This video will definetly blow up.

[@monosbz]

Excelente Luciano!! Un abrazo 💪💪💪

[@lucianomunoz]

[@zuggamasta]

I usually don’t comment under videos, but if Luciano delivers one of the most fun short in a while, you just have to. ❤❤❤

[@lucianomunoz]

[@Castleforte]

Ha! So fun. Amazing animation and a super fun story. Well done and congrats!

[@lucianomunoz]

[@EnigmaScience]

Such a wonderful animation! Accurately represents the struggle of any freelancer with the endless edits from their commissioners! :D

[@lucianomunoz]

Glad to hear it resonates, that's the struggle, eh?

[@SouravSatvaya]

Wow, I didn't expect that... It's amazing. Make more. 🤩❤️

[@lucianomunoz]

I need an investor :)

[@lorenzoci]

This is great! :D very fine nimation, character design and timing. Plus great message.

[@RozzyMovies]

Such a great video! I liked the animation the style definitely, please keep up the good work we love it!

[@salarycat]

Hilarious. It captures the freelancer experience without being forced or pretentious, and with beautiful, squishy animation and perfect overall rendering. Bravo!

[@lucianomunoz]

[@NateStrikesAgain]

Dude, this is amazing! Wonderfully done!

[@lucianomunoz]

Thank you so much!

[@TheFarigGuy]

Amazing film, my friend! The Art Style and Animation is soooo good!

[@lucianomunoz]

[@bilosofie]

you luciano this is great as expected bro .. ❤

[@nikolailockertsen]

Amazing!!! And very true to the point!

[@lucianomunoz]

[@bigboss9150]

We all know that painful experience ahaha Well done! Highly professional work!

[@JamieDunbar]

Roflmfao. This is a masterpiece on every level. I'll be sharing this around 🤣

[@lucianomunoz]

🙏🙏🙏 thanks!!

[@rickarroyo]

The client now asks his nephew to do the work using AI 😂 Beautiful work!

[@lucianomunoz]

hahahah

[@3dpuccio]

Beautiful lighting and storytelling, awesome work Luciano !

[@lucianomunoz]

@@3dpuccio thank you my friend

[@Kensidan]

this is delightful, marvelous, magical!!! this is the most adorable freelance cartoon ever, I love it!!!

[@lucianomunoz]

[@creativetankmy]

Beautiful Storytelling. Beautiful Animation. Beautiful renders... Goodjob 💫

[@lucianomunoz]

[@traders_pov]

The art style is just amazing!

[@lucianomunoz]