I worked on The DARK CRYSTAL

[@cillyhoney1892]

I also love that puppets are watching a puppet show. That is so meta.

[@inkchip7351]

Does that make it live action or anime...

[@berkleypearl2363]

The puppets are watching other puppets put on a puppet show after the mystic gives the line “we will tell you [the story] using the magical art of puppetry”. It’s so great on so many levels

[@Renorick1]

@@berkleypearl2363 *Insert Scanners exploding head clip here:* ... In fact: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqGomnhpYqiMfaM

[@crazy4aday]

ink chip why not both?

[@cillyhoney1892]

@@ImaginePrimal I hope you gave that good boy lots of pats.

[@_AVF]

I hope this leads to more gigs for you. Your movement looks so organic. The motion alone steals the show. Bravo!

[@Fierylunar]

I instantly recognised your puppeteering and loved that they approached you! Congrats on this amazing opportunity and your excellent job!

[@phantasticdrago230]

Same here!! I was like “Wait... isnt that? YES it is!!!”

[@dozzzor]

Me three!

[@gvmartyniak]

I had to pause while I was watching to confirm online, I was so excited!!

[@Dinotossen]

Yes! I knew it!

[@spookynoodle3843]

Same!

[@Miss_Toots]

Aagh! That pic you showed of the deathly hallows...my hubby drew that. Hes a concept artist for EA. Good luck with your work Barnaby, youre a talented man and deserve all the success in the world x

[@peepopalaber]

Dale Newton ?

[@nooperspism]

I loved that scene in the deathly hallows!

[@doc_goodfeel]

I was thinking "Hey, that gives me Barnaby Dixon vibes" and holy crow, it was actually you!

[@jamesfranxx6151]

i had checked the credits because i expected someone to steal his style

[@GryBabskimOkiem]

Same here :) Instantly recognisable style!

[@telectronix1368]

💫 🐄

[@violetfern9462]

Same ^w^

[@WotFanar]

@@jamesfranxx6151 yep same here, and netflix doesn't make it easy for you to check the credits.

[@pegsicle506]

The second the little gelfling puppet appeared my husband and I yelled “barnaby!” Seeing you work with a company as big as Henson is incredible. You should be super proud of yourself! 😃

[@DesireeWalker]

Same here! I was so stoked that he was in the show that my eyes instantly/unexpectedly started tearing up. It made me so incredibly happy to see his work in this series

[@thumtak_]

I also love having public outburts

[@elliosaurus]

“ Maybe if I move to the side it won’t look like an apology video.” XD

[@OneBiasedOpinion]

About damn time someone with money recognized that your talents are worth purchasing. Been waiting for ages to hear that you finally scored something with all of this brilliant puppeteering you've been doing. Keep up the good work Barnaby. Don't worry about us. We know you and Dabchick will get around to entertaining us all once more when you're not too busy!

[@GreaterGrievobeast55]

ABOUT TIME YOU MENTIONED THAT WOOO! I JUST REALIZED BY TECHNICALITY YOU PLAYED THE HERETIC! Should have been a no brainer but STILL!

[@YoshionoKimochi]

Hey yeah! You're right!

[@weldonwin]

*BEHOLD OUR WONDER!!!!*

[@HeftyYeti8764]

500th like. Nice.

[@cillyhoney1892]

Ok this is gonna sound stupid but I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes because I'm so happy for you.

[@lamisty9-217]

That's not stupid, that's pretty cute actually

[@daveprice5911]

I get it. I remember when this channel was pretty tiny and now he got to work on the fucking dark crystal, what I think is basically one of the most ambitious puppeteering project of this decade. Its an absolutely massive achievement and I'm so damn happy for him

[@RatCakez]

Same with me ;♡;

[@TheReeShow]

Cilly Honey same

[@W1ll14m50]

I was feeling the exact same Thing! Tears in my eyes, as if it was my son, I wasn't ready for this ^^

[@houston-coley]

I got to see you and Brian Henson on the Dark Crystal panel at Dragon Con in Atlanta! Truly an honor. I recognized your puppeteering as soon as the scene began, and ended up making a video about the series at the Center for Puppetry Arts after it came out. Masterpiece, fingers crossed for season 2.

[@lexxier1]

HoustonProductions1 I was at the panel as well

[@johngreen8344]

Age Of Resistance deserves a second season. I’m also holding out hope for a physical DVD release, but I’ll be happy to see such creative and imaginative storytelling be rewarded with more opportunities to prove the myriad of applications that puppetry can be used for, outside of what would commonly be expected. Each scene utterly dripped with the love and dedication that each person imbued into it. Fingers crossed that Netflix’ll see that as well.

[@johngreen8344]

Stoneryoda 937 I’m just holding out hope that Netflix understands the uniquity of this show and treats it with the respect it deserves.

[@superman2957]

If you look on the soundtrack, there’s a song called The Dark Crystal:The Age of Hope Maybe that’s the name of the second season 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@lorenzoc.b.9809]

12:11 I always love how your puppet tries to stop the fire

[@KravenSpider]

Eyes: wide Mind: blown Jaw: *DROPPED*

[@user-zn9hu4tb8v]

Wig: SHNATCHED

[@mecha1139]

Eyes: popped out Voice: AWOOGA!!

[@sethbettwieser]

Hotel: Trivago

[@sashawayblight4920]

Turned: tables

[@cheesed-kun8445]

Seth Bettwizilch Meme: Dead

[@icklenellierose]

I saw this episode and immediately searched "Barnaby Dixon Dark Crystal" and was very pleased to be proven right! So pleased for you, and nice work! Also I had the pleasure of meeting Dave Chapman a few years ago and got to chat to him about how much I loved Otis the Aardvark as a kid, and his work with the Jim Henson company. Lovely bloke!

[@JarharaJaiArik]

When I watch the series I was immediately like "this tiny gelfling puppet reminds me a lot of some of Barnaby Dixons puppets".

[@DanielPowell9992]

We ended up watching the credits of that episode twice, just in case....

[@HoneyballLP]

That scene... I KNEW IT!

[@weirdnerdygirlisreallyweir2692]

I watched the behind the scenes movie and when I saw you I told everyone who you were and they looked at me confused, that's so cool you got to work on it! It must've been a lot of fun,n :D

[@KnightsWithoutATable]

I was so into the story and there being a puppet show inside a puppet show that I missed this connection. Great to see you getting to work on such an awesome project and I hope to see more of your work soon.

[@FreelanceCarmine]

"Oh cool. Theres a video on the dark crystal." Notices name "Barny worked on the dark crystal? I know that guy!"

[@buildplay2302]

That was absolutely amazing. Your style distinctly shows...I thought: Yep, that's Barnaby. I guess you didn't get to keep the puppet?

[@YoshionoKimochi]

I saw!! And I noticed your style when watching it. I SO CALLED IT! Then I read you were in the credits.

[@naeemdulemontejoferrel7552]

Make it two

[@YoshionoKimochi]

I actually met Toby Froud a few years back in Beaverton Oregon when I was working at FedEx. I shipped his puppet he was sending to a friend in GB. I actually knew who he was and when I was starting, I get his name, first name, Toby - he has an accent so I was like (in my head) of course it's Toby. Well Toby! What's your last name TOBY! I asked him politely for his last name, smiling from my thoughts. He said, Froud. I immediately put 2 and 2 together with what he was sending and knew exactly who he was. My smile dropped instantly and I tried to remain professional but fanboyed a little. I actually got his business card with this new dark crystal project he was working on on it. I'm a fan. Of puppetry. So much so, I recognized your contribution to the dark crystal immediately. Which i thought was fantastic use of puppets doing puppetry. Brilliant.

[@JustNatax3]

You have a face like one of these "time travellers", who's doppelgangers can be found on paintings of many centuries and eras. Your face could be of a 40 year old and a 15 year old at once too... very cool. Maybe because it's very era-unrelated conventionally attractive?

[@t.miranda176]

Nati Whatever I was thinking the same. He has a timeless attractiveness.

[@sugar-rice]

The only advertisement I won’t skip ❤️

[@Poobles69]

I absolutely love when your puppet notices the fire and tries to stomp it out. Even when your puppet is in the background you give it life and personality! I really enjoy you work, please keep it up!

[@nicogueroux9675]

This is my favortie scene in Cinema and TV series alltogether since 10 years. Straigth away I spotted your style and when story, pupettering, lighting, camera work and music come into place like this it's pure magic. A pure lightning in a bottle. Fantastic inspiration, thank you so much!

[@oomerkabaoo]

The moment the little gelfling puppet appeared on screen when the Heretic and Urgo do the "Surprise" for the heroes, I recognized the movements! I got so happy about it! It was an awesome surprise indeed!

[@jenniferkaechele3576]

My dad introduced me to dark crystal as a little kid, and when the Netflix show came out we were ecstatic! I’m quite sad I finished it so quickly but I’m still waiting for the seasons to come. Your part in particular stood out to me when I was watching it, and I’m so glad this came up in my recommended. The whole time I was so impressed, and this video only makes me appreciate it even more. You did incredibly, and I hope you get more opportunities like this to come!

[@ZeeZeeBun]

Aaand suddenly I'm interested in watching that series..

[@gabrieltorres7168]

All in all it may be a "kids" series but it's honestly really good

[@ZeeZeeBun]

@@gabrieltorres7168 ....Kids series?... That's.. just bizarre to me considering how legitimately unsettling the movie was..

[@gabrieltorres7168]

@@ZeeZeeBun I mean they at least wanted to appeal to little kids with the series.

[@Shaddiewolf]

LOL anyone who watched the last episode would know that it was not appropriate for children. It is far from being a "kids" show. Trust me.

[@DAEsaster]

You watch a puppeteer on youtube, but you weren't interested in arguably the largest puppet project ever produced?

[@DanielPowell9992]

"I feel like a bit of a fraud because I wear my puppets on all day without getting tired." More like someone who could be given the role of a consultant to solve and design out MSD issues in puppeteering! As I heard a guitarist once say, instead of trying to make yourself fit the instrument, have an instrument customized just for you. Henson Company's been doing it this way for over 40 years, and IMO could take a page from your book on making controls much more ergonomic.

[@maxskellington910]

ehh I think it's less about design and more of that, the puppets he wears/works with are less physically straining. While yes it's important to do hand stretches, and hands are a part of the body that can get tired/strained as well, there's a HUGE difference between working w/ hand and finger puppets, and holding up something heavy on your arm for long periods of time, as well as having to be hunched over with a crooked neck. The puppets of the Jim Henson company HAVE become a lot more ergonomic, however there is only so much they can do in that department before it starts limiting what the puppets are actually able to accomplish sadly. It seems to be a problem they're taking seriously tho considering they have physical therapists on site to check in w/ the puppeteers during every break!

[@amandagermany5933]

I just found your channel via an old Bobby Duke vid. Love what you do, it's absolutely enchanting. I grew up in the original Dark Crystal days and am so proud they kept the original feel and your work was top tier!

[@riverlilac4472]

1:48 that Toby is actually the baby from the labyrinth and he worked on the movie

[@pinkdogroslyn8832]

It’s about damn time someone, especially dark crystal, actually used your incredibly unique skills.

[@missingkaleidoscope]

Your style is so distinctive that as soon as the scene came on your name popped into my head almost immediately

[@Stefan_Van_pellicom]

These coffee guys should have a blend called “Chocolate Rain” ...

[@skittyrocks]

That scene was one of my favourites. I thought it was hilarious how meta it was and I definitely thought I recognised the puppetry! You have a distinct style!

[@angelusnielson7135]

That is the smile of someone who is literally living a dream.

[@galaxyfrostrose2925]

*sees title* *UNHOLY BUT HAPPY SCREECHES*

[@daisygutierrez5871]

SAME

[@Ysalomet]

Something like SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE...??

[@RoxellaRut]

So you played the Heretic, one of my favorites Skesis.

[@thepip3599]

Probably only in that scene and only the hands.

[@Zenlore6499]

Fish who wanted a couple ice cubes: YOU *W H A T*

[@khonsuthecore4788]

I thought of you immediately when I saw that scene, and then I thought "well he's kind of a smaller creator so maybe it wasn't actually him, but he's actually won shows and been interviewed so like, he's actually pretty big," and I went back and forth, posted about it on snapchat, then forgot about it entirely. Loved it.

[@Sebbir]

When i saw the scene i immediately thought of you. Im so glad to discover that it was actually your work. Im so proud of you

[@the.corinthicn]

Oh my God, I absolutely love The Dark Crystal: AOR, it’s so amazing you were part of that show!! You’re amazing!!!

[@JulianGem]

When I saw the one scene when hectic is using those puppets i was like is the Barnaby dixon

[@samael__33]

Id like to thank you for making me smile with your work, please dont ever stop posting.

[@FleurMarigold]

congrats on making by far the most memorable scene on such an amazing show! my mouth was agape for the entire thing :D

[@RodneyAndMeVideos]

There was a puppet festival in Ireland and it had a panel with puppeteers from Dark Crystal. They spoke about you at it and how wonderful and innovative your puppetry was. As a fan of yours already it was so exciting! They really loved your work and were so happy to have you onboard

[@Selur91]

I knew that those movements where yours. You've a kinematic trademark dude. Congratulations on a job well done to you and the rest of the D.C. team 👍

[@SWMonkeyRaffSW]

Finally a video of your participation in the Dark Crystal. As soon as I saw that seen in the show I was like "OMG but that's Barnaby's style!!! WTF???" I was soo happy for you when I saw your name in the credit at the end. I wish I could work in a movie as well some day.

[@kaperjuice]

I already wanted to watch the Dark Crystal now I actually need to watch it

[@chloebouland]

THAT SCENE WAS SO AMAZING, I STILL HAVE CHILLS WHEN I WATCH IT It's so cool you worked on it! I've been subscribed to you for a while now and got reallh excited when I found out you helped on that scene!! It makes the scene extra special and also honestly super recognisable and I'm not sure how I never figured it out while watching the show!

[@yashik]

oh wow,... congrats, to become a part of dark crystal is huge... this was soo interesting to watch

[@sammmiii13]

Thank you SO much for this insight! I've just started watching the series and this scene was certainly a highlight for me! I feel honoured to be able to witness such incredible mastery! I'm in constant awe of the work that you and your contemporaries do!

[@verulu]

I'm not surprised that they chose you because of your pure talent.

[@damebucolique]

OMG, I didn't know you worked on that and the fact they made a Dark Crystal serie! It's an amazing new for me after month without connexion. I'm so in love with the puppet and your work with it, I was just amazed and really love how you try to stop the fire with his feet. x) I want buy you a puppet like that and see a movie just with your puppets! It will be the must!!! Let me dream!! :3

[@mrsigh526]

I remember the og movie...I still can't sleep and I saw that movie 8 years ago.

[@JacksonJDoyel]

12:17 I love how Deet was amused when they realized they were on fire lmao. Favorite character besides The Heretic, Skekso, and Skeksil

[@PierceArner]

I loved seeing you mentioned in the Making Of documentary thing!

[@SerentheRat]

I recognised your work straight away, and honestly it took my breath away! Everyone who worked on the show did an amazing job and definitely made me want a career in puppeteering!

[@CryptidCookieBaker]

When I saw that scene I was literally thinking “Huh this reminds me of Barnaby”. It blows my mind finding out it was you

[@danielstephenson7558]

Congratulations on getting to work on the Dark Crystal. I can think of no better way of showing off your style and technique with a company that celebrates puppetry and storytelling all its many forms. You deserve it.

[@tomihope2194]

*watches the show in august*: "hey that scene was quite stylistically similar to Barnaby Dixon, I wonder if they got him in to advise *watches the crystal calls*: holy shit its actually his hand ! *barnaby uploads the full scene to his channel*: SCREAMING VERY LOUD SCREAMING

[@CozyBoat275]

God I love that you helped in the Netflix Dark Crystal. Its one of my favorite movies and knowing you worked on it just makes the scene seem so much special.

[@simonantonehie6392]

That scene reminded me of your puppetry, I guess that’s why

[@mikul2646]

Wow! I had no idea you worked on this! They say the best effects, both practical and digital, are those that you don't even see notice. Amazing work.

[@epis7055]

Who else can’t wait for Dark Crystal season 2?

[@kat5250]

Bella The DOGGO they’re doing a season 2?

[@epis7055]

I’m pretty sure they are

[@superman2957]

If you look on the soundtrack there’s a song called The Dark Crystal: The Age of Hope Maybe that’s the name of the second season🤷🏽‍♂️

[@avabeyva]

I remember binge watching The Dark Crystal Netflix series and seeing the full-figure hand puppet segment and immediately thinking "That reminds me a lot of Barnabydixon's puppetry" Then to see this it makes me so happy to see I was right! It's so enlightening to see you took part with the production!

[@deathsetmatch6065]

Mini ad in the video: COFFEE JAM Me: but I don’t like coffee

[@inkchip7351]

Bear the bitter bean broth to support the artist 😉

[@CeramicQuill]

The entire production of the Dark Crystal is so majestic. The art is wonderful, the performance or the puppeteers and voice actors were flawless. It's all art and I just love it all.

[@bingoccolon]

me: *_sees title_* mmmmMMMMMmmmmmm

[@Quazawe]

CHAMBERLAND!

[@bingoccolon]

@@Quazawe wow you get the joke congrats

[@MOsesIcan]

i was sooo glad you were involved, when i saw that part i literally jumped in surprise and joy.... im happy you made a video response to your experience

[@mohawkdog7295]

Omg yaaas the dark crystal! I watched the original when I was about 5. It has some plot holes but i liked the movie still. I haven't seen the series yet tho. I just watched it the other day and the movie is so awesome even after not seeing it for 10years! I will have to check out the series on netflix. Thanks if it weren't for this video I wouldn't know about it also #loveSkeksis

[@craigkdillon]

When I was young, Jim Henson burst upon the puppet scene. First, unnamed, in a commercial. Then, on the great Muppets show. He revolutionized the genre. Barnaby, you are revolutionizing puppetry. It is amazing to see you working with the Jim Henson Company. The thing you did, that is so amazing, is that you freed puppetry from the stage and studio. You can take Dabchick wherever you go - shopping, to restaurants, parties, on trains, and to the beach. It feels, at times, that Dabchick truly has a life of his own, separate from you. BTW - Your newer creations are more challenging, I am sure, and more interesting from technical POV. But, Dabchick remains my favorite. I enjoy him and like him, almost as if he were real. Since he is a window into your serpentine mind, in a way, he is real. He is you.

[@lookmomnohands0391]

Never clicked so fast in my life.

[@creamoftomatosoup]

I loved your scene in the dark crystal so so much. ~“Puppetry... yay”~

[@a_random_shroomyt9955]

2 views 22 comments " *my brain hurts* "

[@MrWeird-qy5yk]

Much funny did laugh

[@naeemdulemontejoferrel7552]

Feel ya buddy

[@recfin23]

Because views aren’t counted instantly when you click the video

[@a_random_shroomyt9955]

@@recfin23 -_-

[@envymachine6120]

I've only just discovered your work today but I need to say that you were part of my favorite scenes in that whole show! skekGra and urGoh's puppet show story was the most memorable of the show for me. The perfectly fluid and amazing puppetry, it was hard NOT to get sucked into the origin story! I absolutely loved it and you are incredible at what you do, Mr. Dixon.

[@gamemaniack]

you know one of my friends got me to watch that show, when i saw that gelfling puppet i was wondering if you had somthing to do with it.

[@TheWickerShireProject]

I could of watched the miniature hand puppetry all day. What a fantastic concept.

[@stahppls2293]

When i sae that scene i audibly gasped, "IT'S BARNABYYYY"

[@rexgrl3]

I am a big fan of yours; so when I was watching the behind the scenes of Dark Crystal AOR and you were mentioned as being part of the puppet scene I was so excited for you! You did such a good job and what an accomplishment to have worked with the Henson Company and the Froud family.

[@Capitano_c56]

*Internal screaming mixed with confusion and realisation*

[@Toderra]

This is amazing! It's a shame I'm not able to watch the series, but man, I'm so happy for you! I've been watching you for a while. You've inspired me to get back into puppetry. The Dark Crystal amazed me when I was little, and gave me a deeper appreciation for puppetry. That's amazing that you got this opportunity!

[@TastyJason7]

Barnaby: I worked on the dark crystal *Theodd1sout has entered the chat*

[@doubleslashkarma]

I was thinking about that-

[@grahamhartstation]

A friend & I had the best time marathoning NF Dark Crystal. As this scene played, I shrieked with joy as your puppets came into view. It was unmistakably a brilliant Barnaby Dixon performance. So very happy that you had this chance. You definitely added to the magic. 😊

[@lioncarercreates4153]

2 views and a 104 likes I think KZbin is broken

[@niklasoh]

3216 views 9 min later :)

[@ToraTiger78]

I saw it and remembered you mentioning that you had a patent on your puppet styles, and I hoped that they had either licensed it, or that it was you rather than someone ripping you off. I'm glad to know it was you doing the puppetry. Great job, and congratulations.

[@zoebigmac01]

Came here cuz I watched the odd1sout

[@t.miranda176]

I love the way you talk about your art and craft. You sound so proud, yet so humble.

[@lrmull]

I came to watch this video as a break from writing a research paper about the intersection of stop-motion, puppetry, and costume.... I'm literally on the last page but I DESPERATELY want to re-edit it to include info from this video. Thank you for sharing your experiences! It's amazing to see this insider kind of view on the art we all love so dearly.

[@jeremyhayes9793]

I knew it! Haha. Soon as I saw that puppet. Dude, what an honor, working with The Jim Henson company. Congrats!

[@shatyrajones494]

My boyfriend and I loved you're puppet show with the heretic. We love the entire series but your part was one of our favorite moments. You're doing amazing work.

[@Hyraethian]

Puppets with puppets. Too good. Also, That is a super elaborate way of explaining the situation. They had too much prep time.

[@dusclopsPLA]

I'm so glad I discovered this now. One of my first art projects was about the dark crystal and I watched the whole thing as research and I enjoyed it. Good job.

[@softweebtrash]

The moment I saw that scene I screamed bc I recognized your style of puppetry instantly! So proud that a KZbinr got to be involved ❤️

[@damianknight8064]

Loved the new series of the dark crystal and remmeber that scene. Of course now I can recognise your handy work.

[@thatdiabologuy6074]

That's so cool, that was a scene that stood out to me in the movie and it's cool to see it was done by somebody I watch on the daily.

[@KoWahiKit]

I was so excited to see your work in the Dark Crystal series. Congratulations! Your work is so unique but more than that you bring a raw performance that only a true puppeteer can give to a film. Good luck going forward, and I can’t wait to see what you do next.

[@BigKarl519]

I knew it Barnaby! Your dexterity style is unlike anyone else, instantly recognizable but never overshadowing.

[@dracokiro]

So I watched both, have been Froud fans since I was a little kid, have been rolling you for a couple of years, and saw your talk at Dragoncon. And still I got goosebumps watching this! You do incredible work!

[@-DRIP]

I lost my shit when I saw the documentary and saw you on set like what are the fucking odds that my favorite puppeteer worked on this phenomenal series