Into the Gorse Tunnel - WCAnimated Shot Breakdown

Happy Anniversary to Warriors! On this day, 20 years ago, Into the Wild was published. 20 years ago, the kittypet Rusty would join ThunderClan and change the forest forever.
In celebration, we're sharing a shot from our first episode (Into the Wild: Part 1) and showing our process!
-----------
WCAnimated is a fan-made project seeking to adapt Erin Hunter’s bestselling WARRIORS books into an animated web series. Our team is made up of over 100 artists working to bring this series to life!
For more information and content:
Carrd - wcanimated.car...
Instagram - / wcanimated
Twitter - / wcanimated
Patreon - / wcanimated
-----------
C R E D I T S
Directed by
Jupiter (@flamingjup)
Tune (‪@showtunecockatoo‬)
Additional Art Direction by
Mariah Tekulve ( ma...)
Storyboard by
Applefixture ( Ap...)
Background by
Pomi ( pp...)
Animation by
KingCabbage (‪@kingcabbage9502‬)
Silverxtreem (‪@SilverXtreeem‬)
Compositing by
Neko ( Pe...)

[@Beeheart8]

I love how you didn’t just give them the same walk cycle, you can tell lionHeart has a very heavy, smooth walk, and whiteStorm is quick in his steps, rusty on the other hand is just curious what’s inside the camp I’m sure, following the two older warriors. I’m very excited for this to get realized! *jumps in excitement* happy anniversary to warriors!

[@kingcabbage9502]

Thank you! I put a lot of love into trying to make sure their character was represented in their walks!

[@Beeheart8]

@@kingcabbage9502 of course! ^^

[@amberestie6605]

I LOVE Lionheart's walk for this very reason. If THAT much work is put into this I can't wait. 🥰🥺

[@DreemyDreemz]

I was just thinking this!

[@cheekycharli2351]

Ikr!!

[@arrowvanlanduyt6319]

I don't know much about WCAnimated, but I'm honestly worried after the other Into The Wild adaption got shut down. I would hate to see such an amazing project get discontinued.

[@lemonshobbies]

Me too, it’s so sad that it got shut down, I hope this one can keep going.

[@Falkonroi]

As long as WC animated changes some of their scenes or dialogue they should be fine

[@stacypav1044]

Me too, this project is awesome and I was waiting for it

[@adwarriorlegend1]

Yeah that’s what I was worried about too, but hopefully they can keep this going

[@adwarriorlegend1]

@@FalkonroiI pray this is the case 🙏🏻❤️✝️ I’d hate to see them shut down like the other project was, hopefully they can make a comeback too

[@TheRibottoStudios]

THIS LOOKS INCREDIBLE ARE YOU KIDDING?! I love Rusty's little short pause like he's uncertain but that curiosity is too much for him to ignore. So he goes in. AHHHHHHH THE CHARACTER DESIGNS TOO all the differences in sizes and shapes of the cats OMG this is going to be the biggest thing the fandom has done since like SSS Warrior cats.

[@L3M0N-SPR0UT]

Guys no need to worry, they are going to add as many changes as possible so it doesn’t get copyrighted. Hopefully it’s enough though

[@manymomath5466]

I know having ownership of a fan project in Canada (which has no incoming revenue) is still under the category of fair use and can’t get taken down. I heard this in hawkz video where he was talking about the whole incident regarding little dragon studios. Otherwise, does a change from the original books really matter? Regardless, I’m praying this project doesn’t get cancelled. Realizing this was uploaded so recently gave me some hope.

[@hothead1836]

I hope this goes well and doesn't get cancelled like little dragon studio's

[@manymomath5466]

I don’t know what goes on behind closed doors, but the people running this project aren’t publicly worried about that whole incident as far as we know. I know little dragon studios could’ve transferred their onwership to Canada where creating large fan projects (without any revenue) still falls under fair use and therefore can’t be taken down for copyright. However, I don’t think they would be willing to pull such a move after being asked directly by the warriors writing team to stop production. but I can’t say the same for the WCAnimated team, seeing as theyposted 2 months ago so we know the project is still running! Maybe the production team is Canadian.

[@a_gnuest]

This looks amazing! I really hope you guys get to continue your work, what with little dragon studios having to cancel their production :'(

[@-IcarianFire-]

That’s what I was thinking :,)

[@creartsyivy]

I came here because of this, I so hope this doesn't mean they have to cancel theirs too. :(

[@a_gnuest]

I don't even understand, i mean i know it's because of copyright, but this is just free advertising and the artists are not making any money off it...

[@creartsyivy]

@@a_gnuest I completely agree!

[@iamacat6448]

They’ll definitely have to cancel it, 100%

[@hnrkksn]

looKS SO GOOD IM SO EXCITED

[@clydetheenderman]

This project is so far in... I hope it doesnt get cancelled

[@manymomath5466]

They can keep it running if the project has Canadian ownership. Large fan projects like this can’t get a copyright strike unless they’re getting revenue for their content. It still falls under fair use (in Canada). I’m hoping we at least get an episode or two if they don’t already have Canadian onwership, or they simply aren’t willing to bust a move like that.

[@doodlebird858]

I’m honestly worried for WCAnimated after Little Dragon Studios’ Into The Wild Series got cancelled. WCAnimated is making really good progress and I hope it doesn’t all go to waste, hopefully they might make a few changes that are distinct from the books to avoid copyright. Amazing shot though! Looking forward to what WCAnimated will hopefully have in the future.

[@somebody_that_you_used_toknow]

Same

[@SolisDiem]

Hey will make changes it won't he a word by word adoption Soooo hopefully it won't get cancelled

[@countryoffelines]

Well considering everything i think they will unfortunately get cancelled after their first or second episode :( i don't want to be disapointed so i prepare myself for it but i hope they will still keep going

[@SolisDiem]

@@countryoffelines I don't think so They are changing enough stuff to don't get cancelled But yea.... Better to prepare ig

[@countryoffelines]

@@SolisDiem well, to be realistic unfortunately i don't keep my hopes high, so many projects like this were cancelled only because of the writers so i think this will one not go on for long either... But it would be great if it was allowed to continue

[@mckinleykimmel2067]

I’m going to scream and cry like a child if this gets canceled

[@manymomath5466]

They posted 2 months ago! (If you aren’t aware)

[@nymmkins179]

A lot of the new comments are from people talking about the LD studios shutdown but im sure they will recieve the same treatment that they did. They will likely be able to post the first episode.

[@RaysTherianLife]

I hope this doesn't get discontinued like the others!!!

[@shelbyohara4114]

I can’t wait for the whole show to come out! This was a great hint, no matter how little it was! You can quickly tell this is going to be a GREAT SHOW

[@Wolfnado]

Dude this looks so good! The lighting and colors of the forest are so good!! Can’t wait for episodes to be out!

[@InvertedBeans]

Insert worried sounds* Pls don’t get copyrighted. Pls don’t get copyrighted. Pls don’t get copyrighted. PLS DONT GET COPYRIGHTED. HARPER COLLINS STAY AWAY FROM THIS TO BE MASTERPIECE.

[@pikathemimikyu6655]

No you all worked so hard. I would cry if this got shut down.

[@gremlininblue2601]

Absolutely praying that this amazing project doesn't get shut down

[@dragonmage372]

That's so weird, I was literally dreaming about this channel last night and today a notification pops up. In case anyone was curious, I dreamed that I was talking to leader of WCAnimated and they were telling me that they "could" higher more animators to make the project go faster, but they wanted to keep the animation style the same through and through.

[@manymomath5466]

Uhh, did was the head producer by any chance Canadian? 😭 Canada copyright policies differ from the rest of the world, so by theory the warriors writing team wouldn’t be in their rights to take it down if the series isn’t making money from the fan project.

[@CHEEZYITZ-pu8jh]

AHHH SO GOOD Can't wait for the final results, no matter how long it takes :)

[@shiza2_008]

Когда выйдет фильм?

[@oryxarisu]

Im terribly scared for this project to get copy righted or cancelled, it seems too good to be true

[@manymomath5466]

Let’s hope the ownership is Canadian 😭🙏

[@Deanchick]

Wow, this is an amazing animation! I am very glad that the project continues! Sorry if there are errors in the text, I am writing from a translator.

[@hellothere42000]

Excited for when this will come out, lost home for SSS Warrior cats, haven't posted in 6 years

[@Nighta263]

Ура, ура Ещё видосик :3 Это прекрасно!! С нетерпением жду каждого видео. Мне приятно видеть, что этот проект ещё жив и не заброшен. Да, я русская, но мне это безумно нравится. Весь фандом ждал мультика какого-либо, и надеюсь, что ВКА не подведёт нас. Передаю привет из Москвы!

[@user-gq2zg6jb2t]

Надеемся,что будет перевод на русский или субтитры

[@basbarstv._.milkiwow]

Надеюсь кто то его переведëт

[@ezraisaninjac7136]

Yeah! C:

[@porvani_perdak]

ВОУ!жду не дождусь выхода первой серии.спасибо за ваши старания,я думаю результат будет выше любых наших ожиданий!

[@Enot_Xleb]

Полностью с вами согласна:)

[@basbarstv._.milkiwow]

Я тоже очень жду. Надеюсь выйдет этом году 😍

[@Squishy_Seal]

I was just wondering if you had posted something ! That looks amazing I adore the backgrounds and animation. Truly an amazing project with lots of talented artists !

[@cherrycolawolf]

Oh my gosh this looks amazing!! So excited to see for the series to be released !

[@Nutellacat]

this looks amazing! can't wait for the episode. :)

[@vulpixtrainer12]

Happy Anniversary Warriors! I can't wait to finally see this come to light and can't wait for that first episode to release!!!! Thank you to all of you and your team for bringing Warriors to life as we KNOW it SHOULD be! ^_^ And for taking up the mantle that was left behind by SSSWarriors

[@BlazingThroughT1me]

Wow, that is really cool. I really liked the breakdown, you can really see the work put into it, and how it was made so well.

[@boxfullofdust9029]

Ngl it would be great if the entire "copyright shutdown" case actually ended up giving us a better storyline for WCAnimate, like new scenes, character building etc

[@controversyatitsfinest]

It would be truly amazing if they could get full permissions from Erin Hunter, then they could make it truly perfect!

[@SolisDiem]

Yea if the Erins would support this whole project instead of shutting it down

[@manymomath5466]

Do you know of little dragon studios? They were working on a badass 3D warriors fan series but it got a copyright strike from the official writing team. They were allowed the post their finished work but were denied continuation. I guess they despise the 3D revolution of animation.

[@RosasFenerus]

Gorgeous!!! Happy Anniversary to Warriors and good luck with this project!

[@user-no7ud7sj9o]

This is real! Good project! Moving forward please!❤

[@warriorcat-girl2867]

I hope this doesn’t get stop by the WCC like with little dragon studios

[@Midnightshadow1238]

This looks ABSOLUTLY AMAZING can't wait to see the finished product!!!

[@Snekysnitch]

Wow, looks amazing! I'm really excited to see how this project turns out! The backrounds are so beautiful and the chatecter designs are phenomenal!

[@fiveljones2340]

I surprised myself by literally gasping with excitement when I realized it was a new video

[@wingdingthing07]

Oh my gosh, that is so pretty!! Looks like a Studio Ghibli film! Also, love the different walk cycles.

[@RealPeakCash]

I can't wait for this.. So excited! kinda wish I could see more news about it, or updates..

[@crawsmostro4585]

don't get surprised if this gets taken down

[@ccmanxx1]

LETS GO! WE GOT SOME MORE STUFF! Looks incredible, feels incredible, all around amazing! The animators are outdoing themselves!

[@yango1600]

you guys are great im looking forward to the release of the series

[@yagurlains]

This and Little Dragon Studios posting the trailer for THEIR fan-adaptation of Warriors!? Hell yeah!

[@Trizzler2985]

Im so fucking hyped

[@DragonProof123]

I'm crying of how much I want to see this

[@DinoTamer-22]

You somehow captured what I loved about warriors in these few simple frames! Thank you!

[@JoeSchmoeYo]

Guys, the same thing that happened to Little Dragon Studios is gonna happen here. I’m sorry everyone, but this won’t be a real thing. They’ll take it down too.

[@Imovedchannelsookkk]

Yeah, i was thinking so.

[@SolisDiem]

Uh don't loose hope just yet. -.

[@Spiritprime91]

You guys are working so hard happy to see more updates!

[@starletttttt]

Воу, это просто великолепно! Эта анимация и уникальные дизайны персонажей...мне очень нравиться💫 Спустя столько времени существования фандома, он наконец вышел на новую ступень фанатских созданий и творений🧶 Продолжайте в том же духе! Мы все в нетерпении выхода 1 серии!!💕 Мяу.

[@29JMDG]

i jus discovered that this project exists, and i have to say this -The animation style looks amazing -The design of each character truly fits each one of them -The voices, love them Please i these books are my childhood, been reading them since i have 11 years old. Just don't abandon the project like sss warriors did Every aspect of this project looks truly amazing, please keep working on this and thanks for your effort❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Someone.66907]

This is amazing! I started an art channel on digital art and it's so hard I've thought about giving up so many times. I'm glad to see u havnt given up though!

[@whattheheck1646]

Как же это шикарно! Спасибо что воплощаете нашу мечту в реальность!

[@Kvassik_art]

это прекрасно!

[@ayurixstars]

Hi! Just a quick question, will this be a full animated movie of the WHOLE book, or realised in episodes? After little dragons studios saying they can’t continue,I’ve been desperate to ask this question but keep forgetting.

[@SolisDiem]

This will be a series The first EP will be for sure released but the rest.... Idk I hope it won't get cancelled

[@squidzo_syd]

Happy anniversary warriors!

[@wintershade1760]

Hard to believe that Warriors is 2 decades old as of today -- so glad to see such talent and passion in the community for this series this far down the line! Eagerly anticipating the release of WCA's first episode!

[@browneye4691]

Спасибо за вашу работу, мы все очень ждём) ❤

[@BeanKally]

This looks like it came straight from a studio what- I can’t wait for the first episode!

[@ItsLiss-]

It looks really cool! Can't wait for the final version to be released!!

[@StarLupus]

woah this is amazin! The backgrounds, the light shading, everything here is just so well-drawn! And I love how you didn’t just use the same walk cycle, the walk cycles portray some character/emotion and it’s really cool ^^

[@WiktoriaKotik3bq3rz8m]

Thank you for your work, I really hope that the series will come out after all! This is the dream of every Kvshnik) ♡

[@user-mn6br4td3q]

О, ещё русский)

[@WiktoriaKotik3bq3rz8m]

@@user-mn6br4td3q Ага, переводить только приходится:_^

[@TheWildTuber]

Omg! Can’t wait to see the results when you finish this. I really love the movement honestly. I tried a walk cycle one time…It DID not end well :) . Again I’ll be waiting for you to make and hopefully finish the entire series (No pressure is needed) - Wild

[@JayFlyer5929]

Is part 1 going to be the entire first book or is it just like the first 5 chapters

[@doveclouddraws731]

16 min ago!! THIS IS INCREDIBLE I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE WHOLE EPISODE TO COME OUT AAA

[@juliaborovskaya1182]

Hurray! The warrior cats are with us again!

[@claudiahyde1656]

Hey, I have a very big question; is this project still going to be worked on and published upon being finished? After what happened with little dragon studios, I’ve been worried about this project.

[@SolisDiem]

Ts still in work The Erin's know about it and the team behind this project are still allowed to continue

[@SilverfoxUwU]

AHH I CANT WAIT FOR THE SERIES!

[@birdartist4618]

Keep up the great work! It looks amazing can’t wait it for this project to be done! So exiting!!!!! :))))

[@user-fx4tn2ne4m]

That must be so much work!!

[@weroniieevee160]

Wow! I love it! ❤️❤️❤️

[@I.Shroomy1234]

Oh my goodness! I was excited before but now, I'm even more excited! I've waited years and years for a movie and you bringing it to us. So I thank you, keep doing what your doinig

[@INEEDAHORSE2212]

OKG LOOKS SPOT ON!!! So good!!

[@INEEDAHORSE2212]

I meant OMG

[@mxgiraffe268]

I'M SO EXCITED FOR THIS TO COME OUT!!!! IT'S LOOKING AMAZING!!!!

[@TheMostBestestT]

There's only about 2 seconds of animation shown, and yet it's amazing! Keep up the good work!

[@sherepadla228]

Хах это нечто! Видно как анимация одинаковая с тизером! Это означает что фанатов будет ждать анимация которая была показана в самом начале. Wca отлично делают этот проект. Мне бы хотелось надеятся что этот проект будет не только по первому циклу. Так держать! Буду ждать ещё видео о проекте.

[@Sandwhich_where.-]

Can’t wait for this to come out! Yes it’s going to be a LONG wait, but once it comes out it’s probably gonna be one of the best Warriors creations we’ve ever seen in a long time!

[@lavandersmiles8902]

AUGH IM SO EXCITED 😆

[@CoffeeDaisy]

I love this project so much omg ❤

[@El_Maao]

AAAAAH, I'M SO EXITED! THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ANIMATION THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN!

[@wolsi]

you guys thought of all the details! movements look organic and so smooth, natural. can't wait to see the whole thing when it's released :D

[@DandyIs4Life]

Wow, this is just so, extremely SMOOTH AND FANTASTIC! I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! All the animators are so extremely underrated and so talented and creative, keep up the MARVELOUS WORK! cant wait till it's finished! The walk cycle is so gorgeous!! ^^

[@Hydedearest]

I'm going to study the hell out of thisr

[@duhuh7370]

This makes me so happy 🥰 so excited for this to come out!

[@user-qd5nr1uz3z]

Любимые Лвиногрив, Буран и Огонёк!

[@ThatBarryYT]

This is amazing I can’t wait! I’ve always wanted a warrior cat tv series or movie this is amazing! 🤩

[@kevinangiebarrette8829]

I cannot express how excited I am for this movie. Yes, of course, it's going to take a while to make it look as absolutely *STUNNING* it looks in this teaser, but *STILL!!!* The character designs are amazing, bringing out every detail about them including their personality. When they walk, you can see every aspect of their paw steps and the movement of their fur. The lighting and background is *SO VERY* detailed, and the shading is so very intensely thoughtful! Again, I cannot express in words or even in feelings how excited I am, and I thank the director(s), animators, and every actor participating in this movie to make every Warrior's fans' dreams come true! Good luck to everybody, and never stop dreaming!

[@andyyblue22]

Omg!! I can't wait to see this!!!!

[@niwradxof9616]

For some odd reason you could tell that Rusty walks like a kittypet

[@Misha_Katsuki]

lol he does. Classy walk from Rusty and the elegant and free walk from Lionheart and Whitestorm

[@TheDark78MC]

Great things coming i feel like

[@user-gs1eg5yb4b]

Wow, that's wonderful! I've always wanted to watch a cartoon about warrior cats) 💞

[@Owlstrike629]

Happy Anniversary to Warriors! :)

[@Krais505]

The authors are great guys! From the very beginning, I dreamed of someone doing something like this. But I waited only now. Animation is simple. The authors are great guys! From the very beginning, I dreamed of someone doing something like this. But I waited only now. ANIMAIC IS JUST AWESOME. I wish the authors strength and patience. Although fandom in basic English, and I am Russian - still very much waiting!!))))

[@wolfofmercury7518]

This is amazing! And the whole thing just looks gorgeous!

[@williamstelmar9451]

How have i not seen this channel before now! Warriors is one of my favorite book series, even as an adult i still go back and listen to them on audiobook every so often, to see them come to life is amazing

[@HelloHello0w0]

This is so beautiful!!! Why am I crying, the animation, the background, the colors, the character designs, it’s a so amazing!! Great job to everyone ❤

[@whiteout711]

IT LOOKS SO GOOD!? I CANT WAIT

[@thevioletrhino836]

Oh I am so excited for this!

[@N_OMGF1488]

I can't wait to see the movie

[@lhsunshinegarden4415]

I'm so FLIPPING excited for this!!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@Merlins.Animations]

Omg can’t wait