Making of | "Old Buck"

[@DeadSound]

I had a stupid amount of fun making this. I ended up putting a lot more time into it than most of my other behind-the-scenes videos because I was just enjoying it that much. Turns out talking about dinosaurs is something I enjoy! XD Who knew? I hope you all enjoy it too.

[@awebtoonreader4979]

I read the description, that's really amazing! Thank you for sharing your outstanding work!

[@SCP--fj2jr]

*Enjoy it we did. Entertaining it was.*

[@dreadbaron888]

well im glad you enjoyed making this as much as i enjoyed watching it

[@Talia8pie]

Yes! I'm sure most of your fanbase would love to see more. Glad you're enjoying dinosaurs

[@Rosarian_baron]

i wish!!! i where half as amazingly talendet like you are from one dino artist to another

[@SpindlyMoon]

The fact that this series doesn’t have a definite narrative structure and isn’t overly romanticized/cartoonish makes it all the better. The result is a more realistic, raw, unrefined and intimate feeling. It’s just a slice of their life but the audience feels connected to it

[@Anistuffs]

Agreed. This feels like a nature documentary. And dinosaurs and other extinct megafauna definitely requires more or those and less of fictional stories that demonizes these amazing animals.

[@adawnicusautocon]

@@Anistuffs Most definitely

[@alioman6896]

It feels like David Attenborough could talk over it

[@kabookle8995]

I completely agree. On the actual video I’ve seen some people saying David Attenborough would be great for narrating the series but it feels so much more natural without narration. I’m happy it’s just showing a part of the dinosaurs life like you said

[@Littlekoji-df1cf]

10/10 comment

[@finchz6419]

"this was choreographed by smashing together two dinosaur toys" coulda fooled me

[@mig2five]

L e t me boop Y o u

[@garrettlich7140]

The imagination of a child is not bound by thier toys but rather is the forge of it (Me grimlock wise me king)

[@Boyakishan]

Lol sounds funny

[@Boyakishan]

David: DINO GO BRRRRRRR

[@riamus7258]

Hey DeadSound, huge paleo nerd here and I just wanted to say that we HIGHLY appreciate your Dinosauria series! This sort of quality paleo media is extremely lacking, and seeing your work puts a smile on the faces of many! We greatly appreciate the work you're doing. Watching this video made me realise how much love and passion you put into your work, which has probably increased my respect for this series, by a tenfold. Really hope you keep giving us this gem beyond the first five shorts, but most importantly, I wish that you keep having a great time and a lot of fun with this already so gorgeous series :)

[@TheRealCARCHARO]

Oh hey! Can you do a carcharodontosaurus screen time for Planet Dinosaur? Or mapu?

[@tidskits4318]

I second @Riamus’ comment

[@hellcreekstudios4914]

What,s up riamus! :D

[@boyinblue.]

It's just the thing we paleo nuts want, it's lovingly researched and that makes it so beautiful to watch.

[@thewingedalligator9399]

I think everybody who watches this is a huge paleo nerd, including me.

[@fightflyfawn]

You say it's too dramatized? Honey, this is the perfect story-telling animation for dinosaurs that many of us have been begging to have. So what the dinosaurs have human-like emotions? This is an animated story with no dialogue, it needs to have story-telling drama to tell the story for everyone to understand and enjoy. Thank you so much for this amazing work of art. I will be watching this series for years to come and show my future kids too.

[@NoirRaven]

As if animals don't know fear, anger, agitation, hunger, lust, etc. More than enough studies have shown herd animals to be very aware and predators even more so. I also take umbrage with what he said about the violence: This is a fight for mating rights; it's going to be violent! Has he never seen Lions go at it? How about deer, rhino, elephants?

[@minutemansam1214]

@@NoirRaven Admittingly, they are probably depicted as being way more intelligent than they really were, I mean they're not mammals which are generally more intelligent then non-avian reptiles. And I don't think ceratopsians are known for a particularly high EQ compared to herding mammals. However, I think the anthropomorphism is a positive. It's still a short film, afterall, and some level of anthropomorphism is going to be required if you want to tell a compelling narrative.

[@NoirRaven]

@@minutemansam1214 thing is, this is guess work on our part. We scanned decayed, hardened bones, get a crappy 3D image and go from there. People used to think cows were too dumb to feel/fear slaughter, same with chickens and other livestock. We know better now and usually herd animals require a certain level of intelligence in order to interact. No, they're not mammals, but that doesn't mean they're stupid.

[@jimmyhamilton6667]

@@minutemansam1214 We are not gods people like you should know that

[@xemiii]

@@NoirRaven Yeah, modern day avians can be quite intellegent, and while they're still very distant from the Mesozoic they're still theropod dinosaurs. Unfortunately we'll never exactly know the behaviors of every dinosaur(or most extinct organisms for that matter) but that doesn't mean we can't guess.

[@aubreyackermann8432]

There's something so incredibly wholesome about watching a grown man play with toy dinosaurs

[@jaydeflayme2890]

You don't stop playing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop playing

[@ribbitrabbit64]

@@jaydeflayme2890 exactly

[@tylerfish2701]

Makes you feel like a kid again.

[@yusufcanbaz8194]

@@ribbitrabbit64 OH GOD THERES A BEAR HERE! RUNNN!!!

[@mewtwo6849]

"Make it about dinosaurs because...they're my favourite things in the world" Can't relate more fren

[@eucolecionodinossauros]

Oh my god man! This is the kinda video you watch and immediately realize it's a masterpiece! Congrats!

[@Labelem]

subiu até uma felicidade em ver tu por aqui!

[@danielurano6133]

Seria massa se tu comentasse esses vídeos no teu canal, Patrick!

[@CanaldoAsus]

é ai Patrick

[@eduardofreitas8336]

ó o cara mano hahahaha, bom te ver por aqui

[@Ozraptor4]

This "making of" was as spellbinding as the film it accompanies. Can't wait to scour the next episode for more paleo-easter eggs.

[@totallynotjevii574]

“It looks decent” BRO IT INSPIRES ME TO CREATE MORE THINGS ITS AN INCREDIBLE WORK OF ART

[@nazrarain1452]

The "stompy stompy stompy BLEGGGHH" is so awesome. It made me bust out laughing

[@adawnicusautocon]

Same here!😂😂 I fricken loved that 😂😂

[@thomasmurrell9832]

Reminded me of the Firefly dinosaur toy scene

[@KutsugeMindUrmoks]

Same

[@gamingleopard428]

NEARLEY DIED WATCHING THAT LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@purplehaze2358]

Part of me honestly wishes _All Days_ was completed. It’s such a fantastic concept.

[@connorcoker5112]

It is actually similar to a webcomic that I am working on right now where every extinct creature that ever lived on earth comes back to life in the modern day and it’s about a group of teens who after being accidentally left behind in a small seaside Georgian town must now adapt and survive in this new world. I want it to take inspiration from early 2000s action cartoons and although it’s still technically early in development I hope to release the first chapter sometime next year.

[@dalekrenegade2596]

@@connorcoker5112 Where will you release it, Webtoon or it's own website?

[@connorcoker5112]

@@dalekrenegade2596 I’m planning to release it on Webtoon and Tapis

[@dalekrenegade2596]

@@connorcoker5112 Got a name for it at least?

[@connorcoker5112]

@@dalekrenegade2596 De-Extinction

[@afterthought1630]

I am really happy that he enjoys this so much. I really liked the other series a lot but the fact that he is so happy making this one makes me love it as well!

[@mrslinkydragon9910]

hopefully we will get to see more of autoday and it isnt just left on hiatus. however the well being of the creator comes first.

[@afterthought1630]

@@mrslinkydragon9910I totally agree! I hope he 'll feel inspired to keep autodale going soon. But until then we' ll get to enjoy something different!

[@awesomeproductions7755]

It should be a criminal offence to be this talented! Can’t wait to see the rest of the episodes!

[@victorsztorc511]

Indeed

[@shaunkollamparampil1710]

He seriously works hard man, dont say it's talent 😿

[@chromegnj478]

It‘s not talent It‘s skill

[@KosherPorky]

Talent doesn't exist. This man worked for his skillset

[@opposumness3107]

He has a talent for hard work.

[@le_quill8968]

As a kid that loved dinosaurs it makes me so happy to know this series started with two dinosaurs toys. It’s like seeing all those stories I imagined with my Dino toys coming to life. Your work is very amazing, inspiring and full of soul!

[@shaunkollamparampil1710]

My little daydream of seeing a dinosaur movie with just simple story of a life a dinosaur was satisfied with this short.

[@danielbasiri2038]

@@shaunkollamparampil1710 and there’s more to come 😃

[@doublenature6255]

You could tell that this man regained some of his passion back because he decided to play with toys and created an amazing short film

[@PjotrStroganov]

I was like: animals that use 'weapons' against their own don't generally kill each other. It's just bad for the survival of the species. And then I got to the part where you acknowledge it yourself. Great respect for your critical thinking and the massive amount of creativity on display.

[@GreebleClown]

They don’t generally aim to, but it does happen. Especially with larger deer and elephants during the rut.

[@obi-wankenobi523]

Lions fighting to be the new leader have a mild tendency to have a “to the death” motive which in my opinion validates the implement but only to a small extent

[@mahdiarkarami3198]

You SHOULD be proud. You can't imagine how many people look forward to the next episodes. Myself included. Hope you keep making these, they are AMAZING.

[@hbluemole6941]

Yes, so sad he's never 100% satisfied!

[@neil2242]

About your commentary on the Lambeosaurus: hey, that cameo was greatly appreciated. Those extra animals may not be part of the story but they make the environment feel richer and more alive. To think that even the cameo animals are wonderfully animated. Thank you for this sharing this project.

[@luci.1140]

I adore your "making of" videos mainly because it shows the magic of how you make all this stuff!

[@luci.1140]

Btw there's three people saying "first" I'm betting on the anime pfp

[@crzrck]

As much as I like autodale. I like your dinosaur stuff so much more. Simply because as a 55 year old man I still love dinosaurs. And we live in a time where an artist like you can bring them to life like nobody has ever done in the past. I appreciate your artistic and scientific thoughts that go into making stuff like this. I am not an artist but I sure can recognize one when I see one

[@Reyd0r]

This single handedly proves how dedicated this man is to his craft. Simply being able to coreograph something out of play-time can only truly be done by people who love what their working with. In this case: Dinosaurs. Im really wishing you the best for this series David as a long time watcher of your channel and i hope that it will reignite your vigor for anything you want to work on besides Autodale and Dinosauria should that come to be. As for Dinosauria itself, as a fellow Dino-Nerd im incredibly excited to see what your going to do with it. (Btw, the idea of different Fossil morphs is something i proposed for Spinosaurus sail a while ago ina Paleo Group, as in that the weird shape is just something random and that every Spinosaurus has a different looking Sail. Just in case that's something y could use for a potential Spinosaurus animation!).

[@paulkuchnicki6404]

If this is what you call the weakest film in the series, then we are in for a wild ride. Every time I watch “Old Buck”, I’m just left speechless of the beauty and intensity of the story and animals. You gave me a sense of hope that there is still time to do something incredible for me! And I’m going through a “Writers Block” where I just stopped drawing and just lost motivation. But when I see people like you that this loving passion and talent of something I love, it will help me get back on my feet and pick up my pencil. Thank you so much David, and I cannot wait to see more of your projects! Now I HAVE to support you!

[@tompotter8703]

It’s really refreshing to see a behind the scenes documentary like this, the research, the story boarding, the amount of work put into the effects, it kind of reminds me of the making of documentary of the original Walking with Dinosaurs. Especially interesting is pointing out how you feel about the finished products and how you think you can improve.

[@Alteori]

OMG you are so talented and I can feel the love you put into your work :D The sculptures are beautiful

[@godzilla4082]

Yes btw liked the other versions of me you came up with when you collabed with goji center

[@jasonsantos3037]

Yeah girl is all made for you us dinosaur fans

[@oof6471]

Hey I watch you vids! Anyways, I love how deadsound is enjoying and regaining his passion to animate again! Definitely underrated.

[@carnage4782]

HELLO ALTEORI

[@nazrarain1452]

It's definitely easy to tell that you have been feeling a lot better. The way you described making the film and playing with the figures (and tree) just feel so much brighter and refreshed

[@grummdoesstuff2983]

Okay, seriously, if this whole animation thing ever stops being fun, start your own toy or model company, you'll make a fortune, dude

[@JamalGreenMusic]

This is just fantastic! Just when I thought I couldn’t love your work any more... So honoured you used my music on this! Couldn’t be more excited to see the rest of the series 🦕

[@crzrck]

I have noticed you seemed to enjoy putting the subject on a hill with a single tree. Don't be hard on yourself as far as artistic quality or the scientific accuracy you get the point across very nicely with speculative biology and behavior. It is not hard to imagine animals like this living in a herd structure having a hierarchy and there is a dominance when it comes to breeding. We can relate to that because nature repeats itself, especially with species that live in herds

[@titanuskolasaurus2050]

Just from seeing the first episode, I can already tell this is going to be fantastic! Well done man

[@ShinGhidorah17]

You watch this too?

[@lozmaster6441]

The amount of joy in your voice while you talk about every step of the process has truly brightened my day. I absolutely adore hearing people talk about the things they love

[@matheusm.santana6527]

Okay, i LOVED the sound effects of the toy fight. Its just like its being made by a kid in the playground, but it has layers of audio which gices it a professional feel. Its a professiknally made kid narrated toy dinousar fight

[@reapersmoke4003]

Videos like this bring the projects and films even more alive than they already seem. And I love that!

[@margohughes7074]

My favorite thing in every behind the scenes is David dubbing over a creatures roar with a silly noise. Like him going “neeeeee” at 3:09 kills me every time

[@halfshearedsheep]

Please, PLEASE don't ever stop working on this series. It's so hard to find this kind of accuracy and detail in paleo media. My boyfriend is probably so sick of me talking about inaccuracies in models and toys and I finally shut up while watching Sauria. I love your art style and the amount of love you put in here.

[@ariadnefrolich7243]

Just hearing how excited you sound about this project makes me smile; you're so passionate about your art and so inspiring. I always love watching your "Making Of" videos.

[@blackivy7582]

Dinosaurs are actually one of my special interests, so the animation of "Old Buck" and this made me so happy beyond words. I have always loved your animations, and am glad you are making something you enjoy. I personally don't mind the emotional undertones in the story, I think it helps the viewers connect. Also, the toy fight scene was absolutely wonderful, and produced many giggles. Love your work!

[@BirboBirbums]

Sometimes you need to go back to your childhood roots to remember why you're doing what you're doing. What an incredible project you've created, i'm glad it's rekindled your love for your work.

[@purplehaze2358]

“A lovely 20 degrees!” I was about to comment that’s below freezing level until I realized he’s a Scot and thus uses Celsius.

[@BonaparteBardithion]

I was mentally scrambling to figure out how cold 10°C is. My only context was someone saying 30° was super hot.

[@jonathanche6553]

Man, I cannot express how much I’ve been waiting for you to come back David! It’s great having you back again, and you absolutely killed it with Old Buck.

[@joannabaparileszczynska]

Nothing makes me happier than knowing that there are more dino films coming

[@danielschneider9358]

Loving this new series. Your passion for dinosaurs and your talent make it absolutely amazing!

[@abzu96]

This “Making of” is just incredible! I love your style so much and I’m so excited for the next episode!

[@strawberrypancake3253]

The best behind the scenes yet, I'd almost forgotten how lovely dinosaurs were!

[@NaturesCompendium]

I have the same BotM Styracosaurus model and it was so much fun watching "Old Buck" with the figure sitting on my desk 😊

[@MaybeMari97]

It’s so clear how much passion you put into this. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@starchilder734]

these making of videos always inspire me as an artist. something about seeing someone else's process just makes my brain go crazy with ideas, every time.

[@CherryCharms77]

David's story telling in both his animations and these production videos gets me every time. Its obvious with things like this that he REALLY loves what he does and that makes me happy :)

[@MazdaTiger]

"All Days" is basically what ARK: Survival Evolved is as a premise, you can use the main lore of it as an inspiration if you consider go back to the "All Days" also the sound of the majestic rex 3:07

[@JumpTheHump]

he literally went 'reEEeeee'

[@nerdy_cat119]

Yes I’ve been looking forward to it!

[@payita6931]

hey adora

[@hbluemole6941]

@@payita6931 was gonna comment this but your pic proves you deserve the honor

[@shadowbrine114]

You know it's gonna be good when the background music is a lot happier than usual. So glad to see you back David, I'm glad you're doing okay

[@ChaosDragon3401]

Psychology. He did not like autodale so he played more angry and depressing music but in dinosauria he used happier and more upbeat music.

[@KosherPorky]

Honestly I really feel this. Sometimes it's so easy to get caught up with scale, you forget the beauty of simplicity.

[@seacorebi9097]

Honestly "the making of" series are so fun to watch you get a mix of cool behind the animation stuff as well as a wonderful piece of our animators personality David your great

[@LucarioNinja92]

This film and the making of videos brought me back to my childhood. I remember all the dinosaur toys I had (and still do, just put away) and me playing with them.

[@Godzillakuj94]

I recall the alligator looking belly scales were preserved from a Triceratops specimen. This is such a great watch and look into your creative process. Just amazing how well your model turned out!

[@skymaster7776]

I can't express in words how happy this video and the Dinosauria series make me.

[@ArxxWyvnClaw]

That choreographed fight sceene with the models melted my heart.

[@emuscreeches6092]

I almost feel more excited for the "making of" videos than I do the actual films. I feel like every single sketchbook is the epitome of "it's not the destination, it's the journey." I adore seeing your creative process and all the detail, time, and effort that went into creating the final product. It inspires me to find something I truly love doing. Keep up the amazing work

[@rioujoel3584]

"This is the weakest of the series in my opinion" I can't wait for the others because I found old buck excellent !

[@TamTroll]

even if "All Days" never exists, i just want to say "Patchwork apocalypses created by every day throughout history blending together into a single moment" is one HELL of a creative idea! just the possibilities for that alone are exciting. Props to you for coming up with it!

[@threehornedgaming]

Awesome work! You're doing ceratopsians justice. Also the crocodilian scales you see on ceratopsian bellies come from the Lane Triceratops specimen.

[@uwskie8672]

I laughed my arse off when you were playing with the figurines

[@Dinoman9877]

"Stompy stompy stompy!"

[@adawnicusautocon]

@@Dinoman9877 "BLEEEGH"

[@eliforeal5261]

I’m so glad David’s passion is also dinosaurs

[@justusb.plorer8773]

The existence of "Dinosauria" proves that patience, passion, and practice can achieve more than any budget.

[@fang609]

This was an apsolute blast to listen to David. Love seen artists go though and explain their creative process in their projects like this one. The first cocept you had is an intresting one for sure, but I can undertand why you decided to drop it. And the outcome of that choice giving birth to Dinosauria was a pretty good one. Not only did you get to make something simpler and wasnt as hard to do,and I have to say the result looks fantastic from what I've seen in the first episode and the little bits the trailer showed of the other 4. I also have to say huge applause on the research you did with the animals in this,I've seen alot of other projects where this isnt done and it ends up been the same generic JP clones while here were you tried to go for more accurate depictions of the animals and even giving them little refrences to actual specimens and paleontology is simply a joy to see,cause we havent gotten any good modern depictions of dinosaurus in media for a long time and your films while as you said there not documentaries there still among the best modern dinosaurs in media we have and many share a similar opinion. On a sidenote I think the reason your ceratopsian figures have those crocodilian like scales on their undersides might be cause we have skin impresions of Triceratops with those kinds of scales on their underside. This diogram shows it well: file:///C:/Users/telecomsystems/Desktop/refrences/dinosaurus/Ornithiscians/ceratopsians/Anatomy/E3Sd9srWYAQgbFK.jpg Looking forward to seen the rest of the 4 films in this incredible little series and what may follow it.

[@Scrofar]

I didn't think this would put such a huge smile on my face, and I'm super happy to be watching this at the end of a long day. The simple joy of playing with your passions is so wholesome to me, and very beautiful. I hope to find that spark of joy in my own work someday.

[@connorhutson5588]

I love hearing people talk about things they love so loved this behind the scenes can't wait to see your next animation

[@Jessie-ch4yp]

These videos that explain your creative process is probably some of my favorites on your channel, (other than the animations themselves of course) your sketchbooks are just gorgeous to look at and just proves how much work and time and love you put into your projects. Never stop doing good things my good man. Godspeed.

[@Dinamosaur]

I've listened throughout the whole video with a smile on my face. I'm really happy you get to showcase some fantastic work while having fun doing it.

[@Primordial_Soup]

Genuinely, the amount of detail and care you put into this is beyond fantastic. While there are known unknowns and unknown unknowns when it comes to any science (especially paleontology), the finished product is a marvel of depicting our modern understanding of dinosaurs: the variable morphs of the Styracosaurs (one of my all time favorites btw), plausible behaviors (even if such fights are unknowns), and beyond all the scarring (which even most paleoart misses). The work you're doing is great (always has been) and I can't wait to see what's next!

[@joltthecookie2148]

Sir, Mr Dead Sound, I genuinely adore all of your animations but I without a doubt feel Dinosauria is gonna be my favorite. I've been watching your videos for a while, I don't remember which was the first video of yours that I've watched. But it's been such a treat watching you improve and getting to hear about your creative process. I enjoy your creative story telling and how you seem to focus on a more, show don't tell type of story telling. I honestly can't wait to see the next installment of this series, and the subsequent ones that follow. Because being honest? Dinosaurs are so cool and you do them justice.

[@williamthornton15]

I absolutely love these videos

[@lildarkmatter8373]

I personally think the finished product is incredible. I don't see how it's too heavily dramatized, as there are territorial/dominance battles like this in the wild that are this violent (and documentaries like to ramp up the intensity of these battles further). Plus the humanization is just enough to get a picture of what the animals are thinking, while still keeping it subtle and not over the top. Finally, there's the fact you explicitly took out the one thing that we would have tied closest to ourselves; mercy. As stated in "Mother of Nature"; "she can be fine, and balanced, even kind. But never fair."

[@bataar_productions7741]

The thing I was waiting for the most! These "making of" videos always spark something in my imagination and make the creative juices flowing. Keep up the good work, you are a true inspiration for me.

[@guilmon182]

Dude, if this was the WEAKEST episode, then I know each subsequent episode will be amazing!

[@powerofanime1]

I think this project is a wonderful example of that phrase "Do something you love and you won't work a day in your life". The effort you put into every aspect, the research, the color,. the story, the characters, would be intolerable in a job if you didn't have the passion for it. But you show that passion so clearly. This project saved you, and that comes through loud and clear. I look forward to the next one!

[@tlatoaniocelotl5647]

The amount of joy and love that was portrayed here is incredibly contagious! I legitimately teared up as I was watching this as it reminded me of my love for these beautiful animals. Your dedication and work is truly impressive and I can't wait to see more. Now if only I could recover my long lost collection of dino toys from my home country.

[@gamesatflames1450]

as an autodale fan, i think i speak for many when i say take your time. we are just happy that you're enjoying yourself with dinosauria. keep living your best life

[@paweskwaro7517]

I love this series already! This is masterpiece storytelling! I"m glad that my son likes dinosaurs, so I had an opportunity to find you! This, and Sharp teeth are amazing, I cry every time I hear "they're just born with sharp teeth"... Thank you for that!

[@Fredfredbug4]

I love autodale but the simple joy that dinosaurs bring will never get old.

[@jackofallclaws6672]

All Days gives me heavy Land That Time Forgot vibes.

[@chintex_]

Can we all just appreciate how nice his sketchbook is? Its so clean and orderly.

[@LemonSoda026]

I love that the first film was set in Alberta. We have so many amazing dinosaurs that have been discovered here. Absolutely amazing work as always!!!

[@ijlayugan4149]

You can tell how much fun he was having just by making the dinosaur sounds. Very wholesome

[@kannraorhara]

I'm glad that you've found your creative spark again. As much as I love your Autodale series, I'm glad that you've taken a break from it to do animations that you actually ENJOY again. I love hearing you explain the little details that you've put in in these behind the scenes videos, and I look forward to the next videos!

[@marcospinheiro352]

Wow! Love this "making of" video of your first Dinosauria episode! Bravo, David! Bravo! I loved to see your progress! Keep it up with the next episodes and "making of" videos about them too! :D

[@hannahhaugen9010]

Love this so much! As big of a fan as I am of the Autodale series, I’m excited about this series and glad we’re talking a break from Autodale to get a glimpse into a project of pure passion and fun! It really shows, too! Can’t wait to see the rest!!

[@BonaparteBardithion]

I love the world building in Autodale and look forward to each entry. But I also really want him to have the opportunity to branch out and do different things. Especially if the alternative is a burn-out induced end to all future content. I'm glad to see he's really enjoying this passion project.

[@DireBeastRexYT]

what I love the most about Old Buck is how much it feels kinda like a samurai film- the way old buck lowers his broken horn to the challenge feels so much like an old warrior, katana in hand, staring down a fight which he may well not win but feels compelled to because it's the right thing to do- all very anthropomorphic and romantic but I still love it, brutal as it is. the tree looking like a sakura tree kinda lends itself to that too as well as the limited palate. Sometimes you just need to see dinosaurs fight!

[@tuckerricklefs4830]

I'm glad that you are working on a project that you genuinely enjoy. I love all things paleontology, and I don't think I would mind much if this just became a dinosaur channel. No matter what you decide to make in the future, I'm sure it will be brilliant.

[@tagdavid9503]

I always enjoy watching your 'making of' videos. Hearing your thought processes, your passion for dinosaurs, and goofing around behind the scenes makes me super happy. Never be sorry for adding extra dinosaurs to your animation, I can see that you enjoy it, and I think the film is much more diverse and 'real' because of it. I'm glad you're getting a much needed break from your other animation projects, and I'm happy seeing you explore 'simpler' projects as a whole. Keep being you, and unapologetically so. Much love.

[@revolverjim]

Dude as far I'm concerned that short was a masterpiece, the animation, the colors and the atmosphere, which in my opinion is the most important part of any piece of media, were outstanding. It felt like watching an old episode of walking with dinosaurs, and trust me recapturing the magic that made us fall in love with these animals isn't easy. I just loved how you recreated nature and life at it's finest, violent and brutal but at same time beautiful, and if this is the weakest one I can't wait to see the others specially now that I've seen the care and love that you've put into this one. Anyways congrats brother.

[@salt_liqueur]

The way you animate (and the designs of) these creatures does them a great service. The obvious care, detail, and thought put in really brings them to life. I'm so excited to see the continuation of this project!

[@taniasorescu2507]

I just wanted to say thank you for making this animation! The detail, the effort and the passion put into this film is noticeable and is absolutely stunning! I am incredibly moved by all your work, and I wish you all the best for the upcoming projects you have planned! Absolutely wonderful

[@anastasia_852]

You have no idea how much I love these "making off" videos. They just tell so much about your creative progress during the making of the animation and the story behind it. Love your work!

[@JuHeard-i9t]

I CANT WAIT FOR THE FULL RELEASE OF ALL OF THE DINOSAUR CLIPS!!!!!

[@leocarioshiny]

I didn't know I needed this video as badly as I did, but wow! What an amazingly fun and inspiring look into your process!! I hope you do one of these for the rest of the dinosauria series, because now I'm almost more excited to see the effort that went into them than the finished products themselves. Amazing work!!

[@strawberrypancake3253]

How exciting, glad you're having fun with this!

[@colinmathura-jeffree9829]

I love that you had Lambeosaurus in the film. as a child I was out with Dad and spied a Corythosaurus Airfix Model in a shop window...I was an instant fan. I went and got it from the window and looked at the amazing art....It to this day gives me joy. Duck Bills are awesome.

[@J_Bernard]

you sir are the greatest there is, thank you for giving us the euphoria thru smiles

[@MoonlitCaster]

Okay, I can just listen to this man go on about his interests and creations and I'd be content with my life.