Heather || A Carry On Fan Animatic

After months of story boarding, drawing, coloring, animating, key framing, and editing..... I am finally done! I am genuinely surprised with myself because I did not expect to actually finish this because I tend to shy away from big projects.
A couple of months back I read the book Carry On by Rainbow Rowell and was inspired to make some sort of animation based off of it. At first I was planning on doing one about chapter 61 (iykyk), but then Heather by Conan Grey came on shuffle, and I was inspired to make an animation more on the side of Baz's story rather than the main character's because of how perfect the song was. Heather just hit's different when you have also read this book.
I'll admit I didn't do my best for this, because at the end of the day, part of me just wanted to be over with it. I was a bit lazy. So the animation is a bit choppy and rough, but it gets the point across and it tells the story.
FAQ:
What program did you animate on?
I drew on Photoshop, and edited it together with Premiere pro.
How long did this take you?
Juggling school and other projects, it took much longer than expected. About 6 months ago (June-ish) is when I came up with the idea. Took me a while to actually start story boarding though, and it did take a super long time to get it all mapped out. Early November is when I started drawing in the actual end product.
Is Carry On a good book?
Yes, I recommend it. But look at the age rating first. I ain't tryna send an eight year old to go read a young adult novel here.
Credits:
Song used: Heather by Conan Grey
Violin cover by Ariel Lee: • Conan Gray - Heather (...
Programs used: Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro
Story: Me
Director: Me
Storyboarding: Me
Editing: Me, it's all me lol.
Advice giver: My brother
Emotional support: My friends
Based on the novel by Rainbow Rowell

[@animecake8820]

This is amazing!! There’s never enough snowbaz content on KZbin so thx for uploading it :)

[@deeralox_]

donnnttt, i just finished the way the wind blows and that scene where they nearly broke up KILLED ME, to know that simon basically had everything whilst baz had nothing but his violin and watching simon at night pains me, the violin bit felt so canon

[@forklord3711]

This is seriously so underrated. How is this not famous yet?

[@tigranmirz]

Amazing work! The third act, wow. Love the shot of the flying birds.

[@mafunikyu]

this genuinely made me cry omfg i love all of them in ur style and u portray emotion so well💜💜 thank u sm for this😭🤚🏻

[@athunderstryke]

ayo

[@annadorner864]

This is the most underrated thing i've ever seen. You are so talented! The characters look amazing and aargggggh. I can't express it it just seems so genuine. The emotions the stroybuilding and especially the builduo woth the guitar suprise. And the cliffhanger woth the hand ofc. You are amazing. I love this!

[@forklord3711]

OMG a I love this so much. The drawings are amazing and I love the idea of Baz playing this on the violin.😁

[@mondainai1582]

Amazing!!! This is so beautiful! I love the violin and the scene at the end. Brilliant!

[@rociobriseno1486]

My heart lol I thank you for putting this out into the world. I think I read on your insta that it took like 6 months? You inspire me to give a stab at something like this once I'm comfortable with my art. This totally isn't getting the attention it deserves, but know that the people who do see this are in awe/tears/ so happy to see it

[@athunderstryke]

This means so much to me thank you so much

[@alyssafraser5329]

The ending is so good!!!!!

[@athunderstryke]

thanks!

[@wiwibollosbux7173]

Quedó muy hermoso!!! , Me emociono mucho cómo fue representado Baz. Todo estuvo increíble. Excelente trabajo 🤧🤧🤧

[@athunderstryke]

Thank you! Much appreciated

[@TEAMatelierMUSE]

Bro... Bro, this is SO good... You captured Baz's angsty ruminating so well, especially that shot of him in his bed, staring at the ceiling @1:50 Like, damn, 🤧 Also, I didn't know the song, so when the violin hit and he started playing, I got chills! You picked such a perfect song, and you storyboarded it super well. Perfect exploration of their constant proximity and how tortured Baz must have been. And YEAH BOY for that ending - great use of the music!!! Thank you for all your hard work on this, it's truly awesome!

[@athunderstryke]

Holy crap thank you so much. That means a lot.

[@ComeSitInTheClover]

WOW THIS IS SO GOOD!!! the way the 'camera' moves around and the whole setting and the violin and AHHHHHHHHHH. The amount of effort blows my mind. It is so pretty!!!!! Thank you so much for making this and sharing it on the internet, I'm so glad I got to see it :)!

[@artnerdproductions5606]

THIS IS AMAZING 🤩! The way you draw them is so wonderful. Also the way I screamed at the ending knowing the exact scene you were referencing./pos ❤❤

[@jule6813]

Amazing work! Love it ❤ wish there was more to watch- it’s just perfect and how I imagined Baz playing his violin when he is sad.

[@cherr201]

the end was the best part i didnt spect the reference to that part of the book

[@fennrick5857]

THIS IS SO GOOD AHHH I LOVE THE FORESHADOWING AT THE END❤️❤️❤️

[@strawberry_jam3537]

THE EPITOME OF PERFECTION

[@claudiafernandes1150]

OMFG THIS IS SO GOOD IM SPEECHLESS ! AI SANTO DEUS JURO QUE ESTOU APAIXONADA!!!! CHOREI

[@sweetgirl693]

What a gorgeous work of art, truly beautiful and impressive. Standing ovation from me

[@1furiaspveronica399]

ME ENCANTAAA, OTRA PRUEBA DE QUE CARRY ON FUNCIONA COMO SERIE ANIMADA, AMO TU TRABAJO 💗💗💗

[@athunderstryke]

Thank you so much!

[@snowyyzoe]

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL OHHH MY GOD

[@cyllanshelton4972]

This is like the best thing ever!! I am obsessed!!!

[@liftedv]

THIS IS WHAT I CALL ART, A MASTERPIECE OMG I LOVE IT

[@athunderstryke]

THANK YOU OMG THAT MEANS A LOT TO ME

[@malachiross784]

omg please do the whole series!!

[@neginamiri9568]

I'm not cryingggggg you areeeee This is absolutely beautiful :))))

[@athunderstryke]

thank you

[@LydiaCarlton97]

All the little micro-expressions in this animatic blow me away. 10/10

[@IsabelHoule-e4v]

This is awesome I’m quite late but I love Conan gray and carry on so this is perfect for me

[@maggiesaunders5186]

Ahh, this is so beautiful omg. You've captured the emotions of the characters and the song so well, and I love the addition of the violin part

[@amayaaa9277]

DUDE THIS IS SO GORGEOUS:((

[@kianbd7921]

AMAZING IM IN LOVE WITH THISSSS

[@JamieBaxter-rq2yy]

RAHHHHH SNOWBAZ CONTENT😍😍😍😍😍

[@isabeladauriaantuniassi193]

it’s perfect omg

[@yuri2444]

This is so pretty 😭💖

[@penguinprince158]

OMFG UNDERRATED AS HELL

[@augib.7747]

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL!!! When the violin came in i got literal c h i l l s i love this so much oml

[@evelyngerber9121]

OH MY GOSH WHAT THIS IS SI UNDERRATED

[@athunderstryke]

[@Kon_goni6811]

I just finished it today, it’s so good😭

[@mcuobsession]

UNDERRATED AF!! I LOVE CARRY ON DJOIFHFISA

[@artmirz1159]

Wow. Amazing… the emotion, the torment … so well captured. You’re so talented, my hat is off.

[@athunderstryke]

Oh you think this is cool? Wait till tomorrow where an even better one comes out.

[@ayahal-athwari8631]

I LOVED THIS SO MUCHHHHH. FROM THE ART TO THE VIOLIN PART OF THE SONG ITS SO GOOD. Also I appreciate seeing more of Baz's point of view back when he was hopelessly in love with Simon since it wasn't explored a lot in the books, its so bittersweet! AND THE LAST PART OF THE VID GYAHAHAHHAHA. Anyways, this is mad underrated and needs to blow up 😌

[@athunderstryke]

haha thank you! Yeah, I definitely made this with the intention of capturing Baz's point of view of their school days. I'm glad someone appreciates that!

[@aiscube1464]

NAURR MY EYES ARE BAWLING, BRAVO DUDE :,) The tree scene turns out so good!

[@athunderstryke]

ayyyyyy thanks ais 🤝❤️

[@kimberlywood2721]

OMG i love this so much. I never see enough quality snowbaz anywhere. This is absolutly wonderful, and beutifly made.

[@itz_fenyx2250]

This is absolutely GORGEOUS, I started crying, 100/10, thank you for this content ❤

[@Giadaaa_24]

words cannot describe how much i like this. you are so TALENTED. 🧚🏻‍♀️

[@pc834]

A M A Z I N G

[@mariamman]

The song is so perfectly chosen

[@soly.mahmood4126]

Omg this is so good

[@internetslothh]

this is perfect!

[@lenas.5455]

I HAVE NO WORDS, THIS IS AMAZING!!!!! IT HURT SO MUCH BUT I'M ABSOLUTELY OBSESSED AND THE SONG FITS SO PERFECTLY❤❤

[@jobu2004]

ESTA TREMENDOOOOOOOOOOOO it is so goood, gorgeous, excellent animation. Great job ;3

[@raelenemirzoyan459]

Beautiful work! Your talent and dedication to your art are amazing.

[@athunderstryke]

Thank you!

[@the_dreamers_production]

Omg the ending!!! 😭😭 IM CRYING! this must have taken ages, this is so good omg!! 💗

[@athunderstryke]

Thank you! Yeah it did take pretty long lol

[@dianaesquivel9136]

THIS IS A PIECE OF ART, it’s so beautiful!

[@athunderstryke]

Thank you!

[@anika_mercat2338]

I SAW THIS ON INSTA AS A COMIC I MISSED THAT IT WAS ANIMATED??? IM DECEASED AND DYING SOBBING THIS IS MY FAVORITE THING

[@athunderstryke]

[@matthewmaplewilliams6049]

MY HEARTTT- THIS DESERVES SO MUCH MORE LOVE AHHH!!

[@athunderstryke]

Thanks

[@elodiemorss9580]

THIS IS SO INCREDIBLE!! PLEASE MAKE MORE!!!!!

[@Alex-yo9df]

I loveeeee thissss so muchhhhhh ahhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@kissmrule]

I so love this video it so good

[@libby0512]

crying sobbing shaking throwing up

[@athunderstryke]

I understand

[@libby0512]

@@athunderstryke no bc i was fine and then the violin started and it was over

[@doineedanid]

the end tho 😫🥺😭

[@yuuko-ts4wi]

Esto es hermosooooo, la parte del violin queda perfecto, suena justo en el momento. Me transporto al libro de vuelta. Maravilloso trabajo, lo he repetido tantas veces!!

[@remsterslol377]

Absolutely stunning!!! You did amazing!!!!

[@milooo946]

Esto es hermoso, estoy llorando

[@amisakia1006]

This was amazing, you got me crying ❤️

[@ten-fandoms-in-a-trenchcoat]

me trying futilely to hit the like button more than once

[@PrettyGirl-f6p]

Manooo, você merece reconhecimento. Eu amei!!

[@nlara6434]

Ohhhhh god!!!!

[@jennicabetsch5482]

Ughhhh so sad but so beautiful and well done!

[@japashiu3042]

Q obra de arte mdsssss, tá MUITO incrível...❤️💜😭

[@stephaniesorensen9203]

Loved this. Simply amazing. 🥰

[@ModelHorseYouTuber]

Wow😍

[@nishthaaaaa]

ohmygod😭😭

[@QuerenHapuqueOSousa]

Isso é tão perfeitamente perfeito!!!

[@simonislost]

YOOOOOO THIS IS SO FUCKING COOL??? YOU'RE SO TALENTEDDDDDD

[@athunderstryke]

TAHNKS !!

[@Ariana-dd9el]

Que hermoso ♡

[@21.lluvia52]

I came from your Instagram post, this animation was lovely! It was sad and beautifully played out.

[@athunderstryke]

Thank you so much that means a lot

[@dayy_vian]

Chale