Tic Toc. A Stop motion Animation by Guldies

took me one afternoon. easy peasy.
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Thank you all. Thank you for staying with me. Your support keeps me going. And I am so sorry for this looong long wait. I've been busy. This took forever. I'm done with long animations. I need to chill my grill and focus on shorter ones from now on. This is my first animation with a puppet as well. I learned things a long the way. It was difficult and frustrating and A LOT of masking, but I am proud of what I have done, and I pray to every squirrel in the world that you guys like this one. Hugs and kisses.
Music by the fantastic Jonathan Chau. Thank you mate.
2578 still pictures.
Shot with a Canon EOS 600D.
Animated in DragonFrame.
Edited in Sony Vegas Pro and Photoshop.
Sound effects from Freesound.org. They are amazing. YOU are amazing.
Amazing amazing amazing.
Amazing.

[@GingerPale]

This is honestly my favorite. I wish i could do even 2D animation at a quality compared to this. I don't often share stuff, but this deserves it :D. I love it.

[@Shane-ds6qj]

Hey ginger pale!

[@The-EJ-Factor]

Gingey!

[@bluefireflyz1319]

Well look at you now! :D

[@arr0w547]

Lol, that was 5 years ago, look at u now.

[@kewlgivvy1040]

well well take a look at that, its gingerpale :D

[@patuszodi7532]

He didn't get around to doing something he really enjoyed doing until those last few moments.

[@wbwam7710]

WTF WHY DOES EVERYONE SAY HE? IM PRETTY SURE ITS A GIRL!!!!!

[@HipsooFilms]

Its a robot... so technically it does not have a gender

[@patuszodi7532]

Gaming Geek I'm pretty sure it's actually a genderless character. But you raise a good point. Prolly simple relation/projection to it made me say "he"

[@wtfvenusss]

Woah-- just like people

[@gimmekromer1151]

@@wbwam7710 it doesn't have a gender its a robot urr 😒

[@WillMcDaniel]

Amazing as ever! Your animation style is so unique and full of character! Love it!

[@codachara3256]

Omg hi Will!! :))

[@peng9625]

Eyyy

[@thekrazykraken298]

YO ITS THE WILL HIMSELF

[@avosmash2121]

EYYYY

[@wickstegman3471]

Flaps

[@myaaaaa1560]

i don’t think i’ve ever seen a graceful robot before watching this lol

[@mandoy2080]

Wall-E.

[@tankunicorn134]

EVE

[@rowanb2772]

@@mandoy2080 r/woosh

[@mandoy2080]

@@rowanb2772 that's not how it works lmfao

[@sweatnuts81]

@@rowanb2772 fucking idiot

[@mamshmam]

All of your animation is so beautiful! I'm just staring at how well timed all of your movements are, like the little box wobbles when they hit the ground. Keep being awesome :)

[@Guldies]

mamshmam So kind of you Callum. Thank you :) I've found some patterns that works really well with my 18fps!and the same to you. Hope everything is great!

[@anomalocaristheabnormalshr3248]

Hey mamashmam!!!

[@peanauz]

Wait till u see his clay faces

[@sawyer89]

What are you doing here! :0

[@THE_dApPeRoN3]

@@Guldies ur animations r the best tho

[@tmgtmg5289]

This could easily be a stop motion show. Children and even adults watching in would feel attached to this character. The way you've did this is impressive.

[@MrDadulence]

It felt as if I was watching a Pixar or Laika movie... YOU`RE TOO DAMN GOOD AT THIS *SCREAMS INTERNALLY*

[@arbur7865]

+MrDadulence Wow, you should be ashamed of what you've done sir.... I hope you don't ctrl+c - ctrl+v your mother with those fingers...

[@yonoummicheal3833]

+Arbur :3 brilliant

[@MrDadulence]

+Arbur :3 this isnt copypasta

[@arbur7865]

well it's either you, or the other guy who wrote the exact same thing XDDDDDD

[@kayleecaca]

IKR

[@SourGummiWyrm69]

When you've only got a minute to live, explore, and find purpose in life, you have to make every second count.

[@mangosquirrel]

Thanks for that, I was looking for the message.

[@ingikarlreynisson446]

Ingi karl Reynisson

[@koalbent]

Ingi Karl Reynisson 🤔

[@vxsul]

Oh gosh that really hit home ;-;

[@user-nc1cr6gp9w]

PRESS THE RED BUTTON AGAIN PLEASE! OR PUT DUCT TAPE ON THE BUTTON SO HE'LL NOT NEED TO WAIT FOR SOMEONE TO PRESS IT!!!

[@melodychen2268]

YES!

[@wbwam7710]

I thought it was a she...

[@jollyjumper201202]

+Gaming Geek I thought robots had no gender.

[@angelinavaquera-linke425]

if they push the red button again after time runs out i think he will forget every thing that has just happened

[@huanrawww7767]

Cat Cat well arent you a special snowflake

[@CantankerousCon]

I love how he literally gets lost in the present while the time gets away from him, that was a clever scene

[@Sustainable.Motherhood]

Thanks for sharing that :)

[@colorsplozion7624]

at least he lived and played in the PRESENT !! :))))

[@casual_sam6329]

I don't have TIME for this heheh

[@melaniegiardina1621]

I feel bad for the robot he just wanted to play :(

[@johnnymyers4349]

+Melanie Giardina i agree to you and above

[@wbwam7710]

why does every keep calling it a he, it looks more like a she to me...

[@stinkman70]

awesome flawless animation , really enjoy watching . i do stop motion as well but have a long way to go till im that good .. keep them coming ....

[@robo6840]

robots don't have genders

[@highgradedro]

@@wbwam7710 Why does it's gender matter to you.

[@MegaBlueIronV20]

The music really makes a big effect. I can also feel the robots expression and emotion and grace. Its so cool. I love this stop motion. I'm showing it to all my friends.

[@roxannarenteria4931]

I smell a Oscar coming your way

[@JasonCanasian]

an*

[@tim.avtayev]

Roxanna Renteria an*

[@vorsachi6025]

I smell a failed grammar test coming your way

[@bulbasaurlife3512]

an*

[@danterivera4167]

Can't yall just agrer???

Beautiful and touching animation. In my opinion the interpretation of the story in this video goes hand in hand with the content of the video titled Existential Bummer by Shots of Awe. :) Today is the first day I watched your videos and I must admit, you are talented and skilled! Keep up the good work. :)

[@Guldies]

Thank you Anze. What a beautiful comment! :)

[@THEFIRSTCRAZYGAMER]

Anže Peternel Animation? Stop motion you mean.

THE CRAZY GAMER Stop motion is an animation technique... :)

[@THEFIRSTCRAZYGAMER]

***** True.

[@SirWeeWahTheThird]

the only word I understood was"the"

[@belwindmills5646]

First: I speak really bad english, so, I hope you understand :c I found this short really really inspiring and technically perfect (lightning, motion, character's design, storytelling...). For a little while, i felt i was watching some kind of professional artwork, with an animation and photography crew. You know what...? You born for this, the art of motion and heartwarming scenes are in your blood. I'm an animation student, so i'm very thankful for you to share this masterpieces with us. People will learn a lot from your work. Really, you left me so impressed. My best wishes, keep growing

[@improvisedchaos1471]

You call that bad English?

[@itsmejayli2030]

ImprovisedChaos right lol that was practically an american's typing

[@gregtheunstoppable4487]

That was practically perfect

[@magic8ballin]

Only 1 mistake I could find 👏👏🙂

[@indeepjable]

"First" Wheres Second? Also: Your Great At English

[@mexa_t6534]

so beautifull! and sad, too...I teared up....kinda (and cringed reading the unedited comment Jesus Christ what was I thinking)

[@polnekwiatki9654]

Hahahahahha

[@sopapiabruce6429]

Lol

[@ephlox4196]

nice

[@elieoops]

aww so sad.... time never have enough!! ! ;'(

[@wulfsteppen6989]

Yeess , Sadness of Shorter LIFE ... IT should MATCH with "TIME" by Pink FLoyd ! 🕰💀🎶

[@sweatnuts81]

@@wulfsteppen6989 ?

[@whyEconomy123]

Absolutely fantastic, my friend. Well worth the wait

[@Guldies]

brandon knapper Super happy it was! Thank you so much :)

[@whyEconomy123]

You're very welcome. Keep up the great animations

[@Toebex]

I don't think I have ever seen smoother animated movement in my life. This is a masterpiece.

[@Guldies]

***** you are too kind. I tried to polish everything the best I could. Much love!

[@Toebex]

Guldies Right back at you man. It is truly incredible that one man was able to make this, you are an inspiration!

[@popsicles4fun]

That was amazing! Some how gave me the feels? XD Keep it up!

[@leafygreen6122]

Well worth the wait !!! Been looking forward to this for ages

[@Guldies]

5 months is still tooooo long! So happy to hear that. Thanks

[@mincastamtam]

That Robot had ballet lessons! It made me smile. Not many people can make a clock look alive but you did it.

[@beeseebee_]

Wow. Emotional. Just when he got her... ran out of time. So is life. Excellent.. perfect music and total composition.

[@josierodriguez3804]

The Message of this video to me is you can either chase time or play with it but either way you'll run out of it.

[@annahall8717]

Heartbreaking and a pleasure to watch

[@nombit2308]

I come back to this every year and its still Sad

[@annecohen8927]

This really is the reason why Walt Disney company should hire you. This truly belongs on the Disney Channel as this is such an amazing animation video of all times!

[@GonzaChavz]

I discovered your channel yesterday and I loved it, you are a really great animator and I hope to see more of your videos soon! You should make more tutorials, your work could really help people all around the work, so simple tips as the acceleration and deacceleration of moviment are those kinds of little details that make huge difference between a profesional work and a hobbie. Congratulations for you work, greetings from Ecuador :)

[@Guldies]

+Gonzalo Chávez Hey Gonzalo! Thank you! I would love to make more tutorials. I have a lot in store, but it is difficult to upload anything at the moment. My life is a little hectic right now. I would LOVE to prioritize my channel, but it's rarely a reality :( But just you wait!

[@aarontheanimator7269]

you should watch my videos

[@ninalinu8591]

This whole thing is just amazing! you never really know until your time is up..beautiful

[@Morgan-oq7uj]

Ok, it's one thing to animate cool movements of objects floating around fluidly in space, but it's another to give something life and personality. The way you animated this character almost brought me to tears, you are a true master of animation. You are amazing.

[@sf842]

i love how innocent the robot was (or came off to be) and the piece itself can be interpreted in so many ways, it was very touching to watch... it will stay with me for a long time

[@ToastyEggs]

“Don’t go chasing after more time. Rather, enjoy the time you have. No matter short.” -Toast

[@theboofer9250]

Jesus the music at 1:31 just ties in how dramatic the whole story is. Great job it’s insane what music can do to tie together what’s happening in your movie. I love you videos keep up the great work!

[@AsitorCorporation]

I loved the way when you press the button down it kept its volume - that sort of squash and stretch animation is my favourite.

[@AndyMontoyaYT]

Psh, I could do that in my sleep... when i'm dreaming

[@AndyMontoyaYT]

Kidding aside, amazing work as always!

[@Guldies]

Andy Montoya haha oh you! thank you my friend

[@dimitriforeman2140]

these are the most incredible claymations i have ever seen! everything looks so natural. every time your hand comes in i think it’s a video. what fps do you shoot in?

[@Guldies]

Thank you so much Dimitri!! I almost always animate in 18 fps :)

[@tm7171]

I love that robot so much Disney could never be this good

[@kennacook7360]

Awe this is so cute. At least the robot could enjoy the time that he had and live life in the PRESENT!!

[@PMSchut]

This is absolutely stunning! You've done a great job. I wish I could watch this a million times, because you really deserve the views.

[@Guldies]

PMSchut Much love. Thank you. The views are rolling in, just not for this video

[@PMSchut]

Guldies Good to hear that! :)

[@DreamyAileen]

Humanity in a three-minute video.

[@Alexanator28]

I don't know what to say... It blew my mind. The animation was full of life and greatly done, and the premise felt really deep and emotional. I love it. Keep up the great work Guldies!

[@bulkiertundra6]

just went down a rabbit hole watching your short films! this one is a favorite!

[@RedxXxSnow]

Wow, this was really stunning. I think more than your previous characters, this robot character really spoke to me. I think it has something to do with it's eyes. The story is short and concise. Very to the point. Your 'extra' animation like the clock turning into a stream of clay when climb on the seesaw really worked to add to the 'world' of the animation. Really beautiful!

[@Guldies]

+RedxXxSnow Wonderful to read. Thank you kindly!

[@memenetateo3584]

I love this video so much, I never get board of watching it.

[@Nana-tv4oh]

It really explains how everyone has just some time to live...can be 1 min, 3 years, 90 years or so. Let's live our life in a good way so we have no regrets ^^

[@margaretgao9494]

I cried during this video, he only had one minute to live and was just a little curious robot. This was very beautiful and touching.

[@lazyspeedster7969]

omaigosh this is lovely~ the ending made me sad...but it was still amazing. Had no idea stop-motion could be so fluid~

[@00maxinator]

I like the music, and the "story" if you can call it that, and well, the whole thing is awesome! Great job, well worth the wait!

[@Guldies]

00maxinator Thank you so much! Means a lot :)

[@Criminanimals]

Absolutely breathtaking. I keep watching this whenever I feel down and it always cheers me up in a heartbreaking way.

[@MichalJerzyDygaszewicz]

I know that animation for years now. I come back here from time to time to get tune into that unique vibe, even if it's a sad story. It's a wise thing. And a good quality thing. Still... I just saw that I didn't hit like button for so many years, till now. Don't be like me. Hit the like button for this video, this animation deserve it.

[@NickFish117]

Hit or miss

[@SpookNukem]

Amasing work Guldies! Keep it up :D I love you and your work

[@Guldies]

Happy to hear that, thanks :)

[@joeblackman100]

Hi, great work, that looked like a complicated piece, a lot to keep tabs on, not to mention remembering the timer every 25 frames, also the slight recoil on every move of the second hand was masterful attention to detail.

[@98Lsawyers98]

Cute two friends playing together is what it looked like to me :) but also sorta sad

[@nathanllimoge]

Really well done ! The animation is always incredibly fluid and the music is well chosen ! However, I must say I prefered the plot and the "creepy" esthetic of Euphoria. Even though this one isn't bad either, I just though the emotional side of the video was a bit cliché and less marginall than what you have previously done. This is a totally subjective opinion and I can see in the comments that many many people loved the emotion from the video but I thought it was important for you to know the plus and the minus (A lot of plus for only a few minus that aren't that important... but still) of your video from many people's opinion. Keep on the good work ! We are always looking forward your videos!

[@Guldies]

nathan leblanc-limoges And I LOVE that you are telling me this! Thank you Nathan!I have to agree. Euphoria is and will always be my baby. Every part of that animation was made with joy and it was a real treat to animate every frame. I used all of my skills. Euphoria and Tic Toc are two very different projects. Tic Toc was more of a gamble, and trying out new things. Using puppets and replacements is not my cup of tea but I did it anyway. I wanted to try it out. It was more of a struggle to finish this piece. I didn't enjoy it as much as I should have, but it was necessary for me to finish it.I spoke to a friend today about how I thought everything was a bit cliché. I'm not joking. I totally agree with what you are saying.Euphoria was made with love and passion. Tic Toc was a struggle and trying out new things. But I am still damn proud of it

[@a.p.7938]

@@Guldies Nothing is a "clichè", because there are different people that need different things, something that is a clichè for me could be helpful for someone else..maybe because that person is less mature than me for example. Good work.

[@OfficialHunoo]

Really deep, i loved it.

[@Guldies]

thank you so much.

[@PotatoSalad-xz4fp]

To see this and think this was 8 years ago, and the style, animation, audio, all of it being so flawless and clean, is incredible. It tells a story in 3 minutes, and yet it's an amazing story filled with emotion, and detail. What's even crazier is that this took you a single afternoon. Absolutely incredible! (edit: Although I'm only 14, and I still have a long way to go, I dream of getting into animation, 2D to start, but then progressing to 3D, and perhaps stop motion if I make it far enough! Your videos really help me have a better understand, and view point of stop motion, and the beauty within!

[@dagathaa]

The feelings behind your animations and the music.... ! It feels like i'm in another world I love it so much !

[@Shampoid]

This video is just like live , you have so much time to met someone But if the time runs out , you died

[@Shampoid]

Hello young myself!!!

[@satan2583]

RADIOSOAP thank you garfeild, very cool.

[@agustrusher]

This is amazing. No. Spectacular. No...no. Words don't do it justice. Words can be just passing remarks, unlike action. Action such as me liking this video, me commenting on it to show you how much I loved it, me saving it into my favorite videos, me showing every friend I have the moment I can, and me re-watching this video over and over and over again. That is how much this video means to me, because it is simple beauty in a sometimes not-so-beautiful world. Thank you for making this animation, for uploading it, for allowing me to watch it and see something beautiful today.

[@martinandclay6694]

Can't believe the actual video has less views than the work in progress of this video. This video is amazing and deserves many more views. Might be my favourite stop motion made by you! You inspired me to start with stop motion almost 3 years ago and I'm still animating!

[@lmonetn3820]

The music just makes it so much more emotional than it already is! beautifully done

[@tzang830]

Nice animation! THE FEELS ARE REEEEAAAL! Are you German or Swedish?

[@Guldies]

+SharpWingMCG I'm Swedish. You? :) AND THANK YOU!

[@tzang830]

+Guldies I'm American, but I have some Swedish ancestory

[@tzang830]

+Guldies And no problem! It's just really crazy watching the first animation you did and now this, you really have come a long way!

[@Guldies]

Warms my heart

[@johnwayne7843]

one afternoon? thats a joke right :D looks more like dozent days.

[@Guldies]

+Rene Friedrich Biggest joke ever! It took me forever :(

[@Guldies]

I enjoy working alone at the moment, and it's the only thing that works for me at the moment, and I haven't reached out to anyone yet. But thank you so much :)

[@hollyalexander4424]

+The Box That Could wow! That's very inspiring!

[@tosterm]

This robot lived more in a minute than we do in 100 years.

[@eezrock]

I don't know how you do it. Once that timer reached zero, I just got hit by a brick wall of emotions. Your videos have a type of magic to them that makes the characters really seem alive.

[@cheekypasta55]

this is sad ):

[@Phitzpleasure]

I've been subscribed for some time but I've never took the time to comment. For this video I really felt like I had to. Incredible work, love it so much! You even inspired me to do my own claymation video, I'd be honored if you'd check it out.

[@Guldies]

Phitzpleasure I'm happy you commented. So kind of you! And I love your little kirby animation!

[@Phitzpleasure]

Guldies Your comment made my day, thank you!

[@spicedragonquill9827]

the robot bab we never knew we needed🥺

[@sadomarker9193]

The sound and music blown this to a different level

[@JParker1337]

This is so beautiful. Time isn’t limitless, we are but feeble creatures on borrowed time. Love it, whatever it is, while you have it… Tomorrow’s never guaranteed.

[@huguesambroise8330]

Oh !!! This is AWESOME ! This stop motion is a real pleasure ! WOW !

[@mlgiovannivald8640]

I decided to revisit this video, i’ve never seen something so inspiring. This proves that stop motion has no limit when it comes to creativity! I love this video!

[@Cryinginthecloudssss]

He’s such a cutie he deserves a longer life 🥺

[@SamLowFilmmakerBoi]

Everything about what I just watched is brilliant, the quality, the smoothness of the animation, the work gone into it, but best of all, the fact that it did the impossible... I never thought that I would feel sad for a Robot...

[@kidarachnid5568]

Enjoy what little time you have left in life doing what you love with those you love 😔

[@trinsettah7081]

I can't, I just want to jump through the screen and push the button a thousand times for that poor little robot. I FEEL SO DEEPLY FOR HIM😭😭😭ILL SAVE YOU ONE DAY LITTLE BUDDY

[@mallikea7320]

The robots walk cycle in the beginning was so fabulous

[@someoneishere_0]

The robot is so cute. I shed a tear when his time was up.

[@mcmalonzo]

I noticed now how you've made living the robot eyes with a light effect, without changing the background lights... I've got so much to learn just watching you videos!

[@Guldies]

+mcm alonzo I'm so happy to hear that. Thank you! And yes, I took ALL the frames (!!!) and made the eyes shinier in photoshop. I know there are easier ways to do it but that's how I did :)

[@ariafebrian7939]

Doctor:you had 1 minute to live Purple clock:

[@hellnoodlerat4937]

This is better than TikTok could ever be

[@saturnsings3471]

Why did this make me cry? This is so amazing; your story lines are impeccable. Im so amazed that you can hand make these wonderful animations. Poor Tic toc. What a cute little guy. Great job!

[@AlexJohnsonSays]

A tear jerker, but in the best way possible! Beautiful music, absolutely flawless animation, and a very thought provoking and moving story. What you do is worth the wait! Please never stop

[@billysilly1092]

2:36 That hit me hard right in the feelsiez.

[@elliepritchard9095]

I like how the robot's timer slowed down when they did something they enjoyed instead of worrying.

[@raoul22]

You really have a talent when you're able to bring emotion to some pieces of clay... so beautiful!

[@MoonBeamProductionsEMP]

I think this is like a relationship. It takes so long to find the one, and when you do, the time you get together is limited.

[@petermarsh4578]

Genuine eye-watering material... WHY HAVE YOU NOT BEEN HIRED FOR A MILLION BILLION POUNDS ALREADY!?

[@juliansinclair3799]

What an incredible animation, I love your style it's truly unique! The music suits the film perfectly it gave me a real feeling. This is something that I consider as film, an art. Thank you for making these shorts, they have inspired me a lot for my upcoming project and I see that there are still people out there like you who use their creativity correctly. Thank you, very well done

[@Guldies]

Julian Sinclair And thank you Julian. What a nice thing to say!

[@rhett-ster6041]

This is the tic toc I prefer

[@LoopyAntenna-OLD]

I honestly thought the robot was going to explode when the timer went off. Great work Guldies, this was amazing!

[@TeamFlamingStones]

Amazing. The movements are so smooth, and that timer counting away to the creature's demise was genious. The final realization, that "wow, that was actually it, it won't live ever again", just... Wow :)

[@ekslerrandom2376]

this deserves a million views

[@NicoleHeckYes]

I loved it! It was really cute how you had the robot slip when he was running after the clock. So much personality in that adorable robot.

[@Guldies]

I had that slipping-sequence in my head from the start. I got the idea from "The Wind Rises". There is a really emotional falling sequence in that movie and I HAD to try it :)

[@MariePereira40]

It's really touching only with the story and the characters but it's really perfect with the music behind ! It really deserve the waiting.

[@realykid]

This has GOT to be your best video. 11/10, I love it.

[@spicedclay1176]

That is so cool how the art is so clear its like its real and alive

[@yellowcube8595]

Your work makes me speechless, i really feel the whole vibe of it, and the love you put into it. It is truly amazing.