Just a Man (short animatic) | EPIC the musical

[@owllee9585]

The baby dropping him and Ody dropping to his knees hurt me even harder than the implications in the song

[@GoblinLord]

A detail that I'm not sure was intentional but was interesting nonetheless. You see these "small effect" to "big effect" with the comet to meteor, candle to blaze, and ripple to tidal wave, but you don't see any visual representation of Odysseus looking monstrous, he simply still looks like a man, which indicates that he already perceives himself as monstrous because he's going through with this, he crossed that line before even asking himself these questions

[@enzo4164]

Ohhh yes, my thoughts exactly. But for me, the man-to-monster sequence didn't happen because men can be monsters through their actions without looking any different.

[@ifadha6519]

mhmmm i dont think the whole small to big effect is only talking about odysseus i perceived it in a way that its talking about astyanax- when does a comet turn into a meteor-candle to a blaze- ripple to tidal wave- man to monster? hes wondering when does a little innocent baby turn into a revenge hungry warrior

[@aliendxde]

@@ifadha6519 i'm pretty sure it's both, like dual meaning

[@ForenzaAudio]

I saw that too! Either intentinoally seeing himself /already/ or . . . already giving up on the idea of being able TO do it, unconiously, not able to commit to that next 'step' I don't know what it is but Im subscribing!!

[@peace_Palestine20]

IKR Man people are so creative this work this so inspiring the FREAKING details .AND the *fact* that he kills the Infant at the an was so PAINFUL it REALLY resonates with what is happening with Palestinian babies being ki!!ed and accused saying when they grow up that will become "terrori$t" but honestly don't you think it's the wrong word "averagers" is the right word for thoes innocent infants who have been subjected to geno$ide? I appreciate you taking the time to read this comment I would be very the thankful of we really think about what this means to you, me and all of us. Hope you have a great day and a GREAT life.

[@SkyeBlu]

THE BABY WOKE UP NOOOOOOOOO

[@Impimperator]

mate that's so heartbreaking the scene where the baby opens their eyes and then it switches to Odysseus' face as he drops him

[@TheReddWren]

BRUH THE WAY MY JAW DROPPED AT 0:40

[@WolfyTheWitch]

Holy CRAP I LOVE THE VISUALS IN THIS

[@RC-xl8se]

In the mith the baby actually dies by being thrown off the walls, I appreciate the accuracy while other animations portray him using his sword

[@johnmartin4119]

One often meets his fate on the path he takes to avoid it. With this act he avoided bringing a monster home, but summoned more monsters that will plague him on his journey home and open his castle doors to monsters swarming in to take the family Odysseus traded the infant for

[@shannondavis4441]

Bruh I am to emotional with this like the baby face had me breaking down crying when he looked at him before he was dropped.

[@SIMPLY_GJ]

The way that you portrayed the actual death perfectly without breaking the tragedy of it...... because let all be honest the everytime i imagine odysuess throwing Astyanax i simply go "Weeeeeeee!" 😂 but here.....you actually some manage to make me shed a tear using the actual death-

[@moonBindigo]

WOOOOAAAAAH! OHMYGOD! U r the first ive seen tht has Ody actually doing the deed! THIS SOOOO GOOD. THE EMOTIONS ARE PALPABLE.

[@rochichan]

thank you!! i imagine when the music drops, Ody does the deed 😔

[@SunshinePolites]

@@rochichan omg i never thought about that but it fits so well!

[@Zephirite.]

I love the epic, dreadful procession of Odysseus through all his metaphors, before looking the child in the eye as it realizes something’s wrong. That hurt.

[@Dragons-yw5kj]

This is so fucking aesthetically pleasing detail wise, but so hysterically sad at the same time. It's beautiful with the detail, and marks of realism, but the moment the child reaches for him, I just.... It's so wonderfully done, and so, so emotional. I can't really put it correctly to words.

[@riotgamesveryreal1829]

omg when he was walking during "when does a ripple become a tidal wave" and there were ripples under his feet AUGH and omg the emotion portrayed in this was insane, i adore your art so much!!

[@gail1266]

I've just recently become obsessed with Epic and started watching as many animatics as I can get my hands on but man... This one is my favorite so far. Your mix of both literal and metaphorical visual elements is breathtaking. Even though this isn't the most polished animatic, the composition brings the song to life more than all the colors and shading in the world (not to mention your animation is so smooth, my goodness). From the very beginning, with the change of the tiny shooting star to a larger-than-life meteor, it captures and demands full attention. Another moment I love is when Odysseus pulls aside the curtain to reveal the city (Honestly, there are so many parts that I love, I could go on for so long...). And then, when the baby opens his eyes right before he is dropped- when I say I FELT that. And, of course, the gut wrenching final moments where Odysseus falls to his knees. Seriously, I could go on for hours. This is incredible.

[@jx2738]

Ahhhhhhh owwwwww the panning of the camera, the outline of baby Asty becoming clearer as Ody drops him with that broken expression on his face- thank you for your service

[@frogfish1567]

I love all the composition choices sm… and the way the ripples are coming from his feet as he walks to the window, like the effects of this one choice are going to ripple out… how he drops to his knees right after dropping the baby like he’s falling too… the CURTAIN ANIMATION MY GOD

[@jtd8595]

WE NEED A FULL VERSION PLEASEEEEE

[@brandonbeilbymcleod6546]

I think just a Man out of all the other songs of EPIC leaves the most be interpreted for visual animation that's why almost no one else has animated it and I'll say you've done an amazing job exactly how I've interpreted it from its lyrics

[@Chemmieis]

The baby waking up and hos eyes widening as he gets dropped just makes me tear uP

[@v_yun]

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!! THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL!!! I also love, how you included the draft! The whirlpool of emotions you made me feel here TT Also, love how you made Odysseus drop the baby (instead of stabbing), if I'm not mistaken, that's what happened in the original story. This is a masterpiece!

[@aziidaarrr]

THIS IS THE ANIMATIC EVER. HOLHY SHIT!!!! im so glad to see an animatic where they portray ody drop the baby bc imo it hits even worse and u manage to portray that so well !!

[@windhealingfire768]

These visuals are a masterpiece. I tear up every time I watch this.

[@ExploringReal]

CHILLS. The way you animated it to the music was so perfect. I love the curtain pull moment revealing the city! And the emotion! Ahhh I'm an instant fan

[@hermiona18]

Oh I just love those smooth transitions and emotions visible on his face 😳

[@WhiffleWaffles]

Gosh I'd love to see this as a full animatic. It actually made me so much more emotional, for some reason seeing the meteor and flame and then just Odysseus as a normal looking man despite the words...ugh.

[@Neko_Calico]

YOOOOOOO- THIS- WHAT- HUH?! THOSE TRANSITIONS ARE SICK!!

[@thebestbardinteyvat6244]

I love the way the curtain opens so much omg

[@makihadunka14]

Come on i need this in full 😩

[@twilly_draw]

Okay you got me at the meteor

[@pisceanskies]

God I just love how dynamic and emotional your animatics are!!! I’m obsessed with this one + The horse and the infant. You express emotion sooo well! And the way Odysseus pulled that curtain, it’s just… *chef’s kiss*. Amazing job!

[@naothecake]

THIS IS SO AWESOME !!!! OMG I LOVE HOW DYNAMIC IT IS

[@claudiuskeat8336]

Everytime he repeatedly asks Astyanax for forgiveness, it tears my soul apart. Imagine what this does to the mind of a mortal man?

[@im_mekenzie]

Ngl that scared me when you drew odyssey letting go of the baby, like i haven’t seen an animator do that yet, so good job lol

[@user-ooop]

Baby go bye bye 😢

[@hannuu98]

The baby was actually shown dropped omg that's a first. Thats such a new thing to see 😭 how are you so good?

[@taniyeahh]

this gave me chills + a new song to obsess over

[@samathekittycat]

PLEASE... OH MY HEART... THIS IS ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING

[@thatfatgammer]

Ive not seen him actually drop the baby before and holy shit. My heart. Hell we didnt officially know he had done it until underworld. You have broken me!

[@narutoscuz]

I love your effects from his words to the visuals. It's beautiful

[@youtape2000]

You hopefully already know this, but you are so incredibly talented! Keep doing what you're doing!

[@elgringo4923]

This is incredible. Just stunning animation. And faithful to the original too!

[@toshii-fo3xf]

THE VISUALS IS SO STUNNING THIS IS JUST SO AMAZING AAAAAAAA

[@ayeshaazam4471]

I absolutely LOVE the way you capture the conflict and grief from the characters in your animatics, amazing!👏👏👏

[@jac7887]

This is definitely the best animatic of Epic that I’ve seen with the most motion and detail!!!! Ahh I can’t stop watching!! ❤❤

[@katushak6485]

Так классно сделаны переходы в начале. Динамика линий тоже шикарна! Очень красиво❤️

[@harleypowell5274]

This is phenomenal! Thanks for making and posting this!

[@infingirl8488]

ABSOLUTE CHILLS!

[@lemonadeplayback1985]

Well at least he didn't dropkick the baby 😅

[@fang609]

OKAY this one is REALLY GOOD! Fantastic work here, really lovely artstyle, dynamic camera angles and overal stellar job.

[@savikelly5023]

Literal chills...

[@Hana_H]

ABSOLUTELY EPIC

[@peace_Palestine20]

Man people are so creative this work this so inspiring the FREAKING details .AND the *fact* that he kills the Infant at the an was so PAINFUL it REALLY resonates with what is happening with Palestinian babies being ki!!ed and accused saying when they grow up that will become "terrori$t" but honestly don't you think it's the wrong word "averagers" is the right word for thoes innocent infants who have been subjected to geno$ide? I appreciate you taking the time to read this comment I would be very the thankful of we really think about what this means to you, me and all of us. Hope you have a great day and a GREAT life.

[@night_owl04]

Прекраснейшие переходы и обилие деталей! Это самый динамичный аниматик из всех, которые я видела! Дальнейших успехов! Sorry for not using english in comment - I afraid, that using translenting isn't effective 😅 I can't write good in english my emotions😅😅😅Sorry:3

[@Rose10311]

THE ANIMATION?? ITS SO GOOD WTF🔥🔥🔥🔥‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@biseragjurovska1998]

This is amazing 🤩

[@morriganedda2472]

HOLY SHIT I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS

[@YIPPIEEEEEE1111]

THIS IS SO COOL OMG you're so talented :D

[@luzarely6393]

You drew a very cute baby.

[@PanzerIVAE]

THIS IS AMAZING!

[@lemsavage9473]

CHILLLS I FELT CHILLS

[@michellehao2000]

that was cool!

[@Elise_Art6]

Hey! I’m sure you’ve been asked this already, but what app do you used for animation?

[@miwhitty8316]

Oh god, beautiful and terrible 😭😭❤️

[@HelloitsMeli]

No way..

[@Anime-ux8up]

Good - good What the fandom?

[@Meimoons]

Epic the Musical

[@Anime-ux8up]

@@Meimoons thanks!

[@viczilla24dreamer51]

Wait what just happened? I don't understand 😢

[@ElijahPerryMedia]

He done dropped the baby off the building

[@juraassem9035]

не плохо