INTRO III - stranger things animatic

will byers :] manifest this for stranger things season 5 lol
could be interpreted however! originally went into this with will’s mirror being like…. upside down personified but it can be whatever u think! tbh i don’t even know lol. threw a little henry at the end there.
song is Intro III by NF (check out his music plss)
sorry if the quality is weird at times or the animation is wonky had some technical issues while finishing up :( and it was 2 am lmao

[@kovu7467]

Will honestly deserves to be more than a little cruel, like I rly need to see him *angry* in s5

[@PurpleRavage]

he deserves to go ape shit 😔

[@classytacos9855]

@@PurpleRavage Real I need to see him go on a rampage

[@SirSquibbles]

its so uncommon to see NF music used in animatics the way my soul ascended

[@PurpleRavage]

i think i’ve seen the search used a few times!

[@heartshapedboxs]

will in his villian era holy shit

[@widedoggystudio]

I'm screaming, I fricking love it dude! This is incredibly underrated asf! You deserve more

[@PurpleRavage]

omg tysm!!!! that’s really nice to hear the camera work and character movement in this was very experimental for me :D

[@DinoOnASkateBoard]

bro this was so good it made me shiver when they were outside mad

[@Bella_boo3]

I’m crying imagine this like other will somehow dies and then will has to explain what happened

[@simpburs]

this video is CRIMINALLY underrated im obsessed with it. i love the facial expressions, the storytelling, the way you drew Will, the intensity of it all, the little Henry comparison at the end ohh my god. THIS IS SO GOOD!!! GAHHHHH!!!!!

[@simpburs]

still watching this omg its flawless im convinced

[@nonsensicaluniverse4757]

I whispered slay over and over under my breath. That's how good this is. The way you draw the characters and their expressions especially mirror will is amazing. The song choice is excellent and really works for Will's character. Fantastic job!!!!!!!

[@PurpleRavage]

thank you so much!!!!!

[@nonsensicaluniverse4757]

I've returned to this. The urge to write a fic is so strong. But I'm not in the fandom.

[@aspeckledpotat0337]

HOW THE EVER LIVING MCFRICKING FRACTOIDS DOES THIS NOT HAVE MORE ATTENTION??????? this is genuinely one of the, if not THE, best animatics or animations I have ever had the pleasure of watching. You hit every single frame so hard and I was living for every second of it!!! you better have a nice day after all that work istg

[@PurpleRavage]

omg THANK U SO MUCH !!!! ❤️❤️❤️ this warms my heart this project took so long to create and this comment alone would’ve made it worth it :DD

[@judgmentprince5129]

I’m legitimately taken aback on how underrated this is with the art and story. Had me invested start to finish 10/10.

[@HIiMALI]

This video can actually kinda Express will’s Feeling’s💅

[@thenarrativenerd6072]

This is so criminally unerrated. It's brilliant - the expressions, the timing, the build up and little spots of bright red through the grey. Loved it - going in the collection. I really hope the Duffer Bros do something like this in the final season.

[@InfernoBlazeFilms]

I’m late seeing this but damn This is really good lol Probably my favorite Stranger Things animatic out there! ❤

[@lapizlazuli3959]

HOLY FUCK , THIS IS ABSOLUTELY FUCKING AMAZING. I THINK THIS IS THE BEST ANIMATION I HAVE SEEN EVER. YOU ARE SO UNDERRATED, OMG. I have always loved the concept of will being in his villain arc in season 5 and you have portrayed it so well.

[@PurpleRavage]

TYSM WTF!!! and me too! from the looks of it he might get something similar to a villain arc in the next season. or he’ll at least not be pushed to the side 😭😭

[@celestejanellecarrillo8821]

Bro, I love this so much. Your art style, the movement, the song. Ugh, just perfection. 🤧💕

[@raeaer1485]

There are no words to express just how much I LOVE this animation. The way you draw Will is amazing and the movements and everything- it's an incredibly fitting song and the way you portrayed it is just fantastic!

[@PurpleRavage]

tysm!! 🥺🥺 a lot of these was experimental for me since i’ve never been this ambitious in an animatic before. so this comment means a lot thank u! ❤️

[@banana_walter_]

this is my favorite stranger things video of all time and honestly I'm trying so hard not to take this song and impulsively emo-animate something cringe just so I can attempt to recreate a similar thrill of dramatics and composition with my own work as you have but frankly, thats impossible. This is actually incredible. I especially love the expressions ans poses, but specifically I loved the subtle tone shift near the halfway mark where you added the red dots to the eyes, they were such a small detail but contrasted everything around it so well and gave evil-mini-will such a sinister, eerie feeling.

[@rainncloudz]

i am adding this song to my playlist immediately.

[@jellopostsstuff]

OH MY GOODNESS. HOW AM I FINDING THIS A YEAR LATER??! THE ANIMATION AND UR ARTSTYLE IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! AHHH GREAT JOBB!!! 😋

[@Krypdian]

I literally watch this everyday since stumbling upon it!! I'm in love with everything in this animatic, the concept, the art style, the perfect timing the subtle movements and references its just SO GOOD

[@kayb933]

Had a hand clasped over my mouth in awe by the end this was so INTENSE I love it

[@khu4687]

this was absolutely insane omg, every thing was immaculate i dont even know where to start. I will be watching this again and again for sure its so good!

[@PurpleRavage]

TYSM!!!! 🥺🥺🥺

[@Harleymotor]

God I LOVE THIS! Will has been through so much, the literal start of the horror that is Stranger Things and yet he’s been sidelined. I love how that internal conflict is presented here, but it also makes me think of Henry’s connection to Will, how if this was his way of making Will unhinged. And how in both Will himself rises up, even if his response is well Fuck It lol My baby deserves to be a little villainous ykno

[@manewatchutalkinbout]

Not even kidding I just watched this three times in a row This is SO GOOD and SO UNDERRATED💚

[@MajjesticSquid]

Okay, THANK you for making this so I can discover this song artist as well as just this song like- it's so good. Also the animation is just FIRE and the ending is satisfying for all Will has been put into through the series. xD

[@amberizedcass]

i think i'm gonna have to watch it a least a hundred times just so i don't miss anything, like, dude, this is brilliant?? so cool, i'm in love

[@kimmlyar111]

I AM SCREEEAAAMMINGG. THIS IS SO GOOD OH MYGOD I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS. THE WAY YOU EVEN INVOLVED THE OTHER CHARACTERS AND THE STORY BEHIND THIS??!!

[@PurpleRavage]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! i only wish i could’ve added steve… one of the only main characters not here 😥

[@kimmlyar111]

@@PurpleRavage steve would’ve definitely been a great add, but even without him this was MIND BLOWING. quite LITERALLY one my favorite animatics now, your animation is amazing!!!!

[@xdjanny1443]

Exploding my mind!! Will ate fr!!

[@aaaaaaabbbbaaaa]

THIS IS SO GOOD OML

[@banana_walter_]

THIS IS SO INCREDIBLE GOD YOU ARE SO UNDERRATED BRO-- AND THE BUILDUP??? THE C I N E M A T O G R A P H Y ? ?? ? ?? Majestic. Gorgeous. Perfect. SLAY S L AY

[@Glitched.out_]

God i love this SOO MUCH!! MY NEW FAVORITE THING

[@randomdragons]

This is great! I love the expressions! Thank you for doing more with will than the show has 😅

[@PurpleRavage]

ty!! and ur welcome 😝😝

[@sarahsprole5222]

This is insanely underrated omg

[@SpicyCannoli]

THIS IS AMAZING???In my head it was shadow monster passed Will and normal Will fighting in his head in s2, even though I think this is post s4 because of some shots

[@PurpleRavage]

TY!!! ❤️❤️ and yeah you’ve got everything right! i’ve always found it interesting that the upside down is stuck on the day will went missing. evil will turning into past will was supposed to be the shadow monster saying ‘you’re still stuck down here with me’ LMAO

[@SpicyCannoli]

@@PurpleRavage Ooooh I see! Bro it came out great, idk where the hell you got that song but damn does it fit! 11/10

[@reyisBLU3]

Oh my god this is awesome, how does this not have more views??

[@susurravi3898]

Oh wow this is honestly incredible!!!

[@leavemealone5555]

omg this is so good!!! it had me on the edge of my seat the whole time!

[@ripkennedy267]

Holy crap this is amazing... HOW IS THIS NOT MORE POPULAR? HOLY CRAP

[@purplekillingshadow8474]

They could do so much cool shit for will and they just don't... Great job!!!

[@LoganPAILLL]

Will needs his revenge on LITERALLY everyone 😭

[@PurpleRavage]

NOT lucas! my guy was on the HUNT in season 1 for will and ditched the party to do it. and then he apologized to will for ignoring him in season 3 🥺

[@-Whoknows-oy7ki]

Imagine if this happens in s5

[@magalaga9669]

HOLY SHIT THIS IS SO GOOD istg i have goosebumps, this just gets better and better as it goes on, i love this so much- (i was whispering HOLY FUCK the whole time it’s just that awesome)

[@Strawberryshortcake-d4t]

WOW THIS IS SO GOOD

[@Petewentztoez]

GOD I LOVE THIS you’re so talented I’m genuinely convinced this is my new favorite video😭 Edit: also the representation of Will fighting through what I assume are his mental struggles is absolutely insane

[@PurpleRavage]

TYSM!!!!!! it’s an honor 😌 and yes u got it right!!! it’s a lot of him overcoming his fears :) i felt that we never got to see that in the show. he spends a lot of time being afraid of the upside down and himself 🥲

[@Liria-we2xj]

OMG THAT WAS SOOO GOOD

[@catprincess0101]

I’m speechless. Like this was that awesome godamn.

[@KierenWenter-pt8sh]

Blud just ko'd him with a shovel and didn't even bother to bury him lmao

[@midnight_rain89]

*dies bc this is so freaking good*

[@simonecassman]

This is fantastic 😭chills bro

[@augusttheghost9258]

THIS IS AMAZING!! Keep up the great work!

[@Squirmygerm14]

HOW IS THIS SO UNDERATED ??

[@S_Melfin]

WOOOW😲🤩🤩

[@danielladuck3323]

This is amazing oh my god!! This is actually so cool

[@tomiyochi2289]

I LOVE THIS SMMM AHHHH

[@Ohallo-tp2eb]

Nice

[@rainncloudz]

stop i watched this like ten times

[@mistermossman6074]

Bro imagine if they through a fucking curve ball is s5 and will kills everybody lol

[@kaipuppers]

🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@heartshapedboxs]

goddamnn

[@rainncloudz]

ok so i completely misunderstood this video. first time i watched it, i thought it was mike vs will, then i realized they was both will, so i thought the kid curled in the corner was the one who turned into the younger version. i didn’t see them switch. now i’m realizing… this is the side of him that the mindflayer had, right?

[@PurpleRavage]

sorta yeah!! the will curled up in the beginning is the original, while the one with the black eyes confronting him is the upside down (or the mind flayer or henry… however you’d like to interpret it!) the upside down changes into the will who went missing because everything seems to circle back to that day.

[@rainncloudz]

@@PurpleRavage yeahh- that’s sorta what i was thinking. a dark side of him, at least. but either wayyy, it’s awesome and i love the idea i would NEVER have the patience for this💀