[ Making Of ] - Spring Herald - 2D Animated Film

A bit of the process, hopefully it will answer some questions from the comment section of the film. It's my first time compositing using After Effects (some errors can be noticed) and I'm still learning Toon Boom so by no means is my process error-free. It's also my first time doing a process video; I welcome your criticism!
Software used:
- Clip Studio Paint for backgrounds
- Toon Boom Harmony for animation
- After Effects and Premiere for compositing
The next film will be more long-term, over the course of maybe 1.5 to 2 years. Production begins now! See you in a while!
Music: Xian by Antti Martikainen
/ ajmartikainen

[@Heribbons]

i can already feel the amount of back pain from here

[@sana_miaw]

Oooh yeaaah so much back pain, I did an animation of 2 seconds and I didn't feel my back, OMG 😂😂

[@sylverlune]

And eye strain

[@theadvancedfloof3514]

Your pfp is the person animating it

[@thatoneaudience9122]

Your profile pic fit your comment so well 😂

[@_kaleido]

how about wrist pain 😭

[@garbage_]

Props to you honestly amazing the aanimation was beautiful and you put so much work into it very nice work....maybe someday I can do the same🙂

[@luna-mt7sf]

Good luck....everything is possible ... just never give up 👍

[@tazriansyed8272]

Maybe try learning the principles of animations now and practice a lot

[@RogerBluesky]

Same, dear. I hope, I will too.... We Will Too.

[@RogerBluesky]

@yumetop gee, man, I don't have a Discord🤧 But thank you so much for invitation! I saved your contacts, maybe we will find each other someday!💙

[@lloronascollection]

Holy crap i cant get over how beautiful the backgrounds are

[@princessthyemis]

I KNOW RIGHT?!?!!? I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE detailed background paintings!!!!

[@Fana26]

oh gosh, i’m not even half way through the video but this is so beautiful. the sheer talent you have really shows; the 8 months of work really is magnificent (:

[@thelastcube.]

"Rough BG" _proceeds to draw an absolutely stunning bg_

[@EMSAYMADA]

I just want to tell you that you have an incredible talent. Keep that spirit up!

[@Keishi6]

That's not talent, that's hard work.

[@Keishi6]

@That Grey Peanut Rag on the artist? Can you even read? Do you know what rag on means. Fuck outta here plebeian

[@aspen5151]

@@Keishi6 It's skill, hardwork, and dedication.

[@seyyednaqvi6760]

@@Keishi6 its both

[@duchi882]

*It's finally here bois!* The process on how to create an Animated Short masterpiece

[@olakse8507]

He ded

[@blackpearlanimations2852]

The guy with the flute at the end 😭❤️

[@bbi2.052]

Ikr😭❤

[@Crydiaa]

Absolutely amazing and beautiful! Thanks for sharing the process 💖💖 can’t wait to see more !

[@arianamarie8442]

Great job! I'm an aspiring artist/animator and I can say that this video helped me a lot to study. Ever since I saw The Spring Herald, I've subscribed and have been enjoying your content. All I can say is, keep up the good work, and I believe in you. So never give up.

[@Meppity]

You are a true genius - I hope you know that!! I can’t wait to see what you produce next and I look forward to joining you at Calarts next year! 💛 Also - thanks for making this vid!! It’s super informative and also OMG how do you have the tiiiiiime to make something this epic?? I can’t even comprehend it lol.

[@timothy3649]

omg its meppity

[@re-mo3jq]

It was probably one of the most amazing animations I’ve ever seen. So smooth and the colors compliment each other so well. And don’t even get me started on the art style. Everything about all of it was perfect

[@sciencespoook673]

this is so amazing! I miss seeing 2D animation in the mainstream and this truly cheered me up. it's lovely to see someone still passionate about the art form and this video is very inspirational. :)

[@910iAmHuGs]

Science Spoook Same here. I personally don’t think 3D animation is normally as beautiful as 2D animation. I really hope 2D animation comes back into mainstream western animation sometime soon.

[@catwithagun902]

Right, like 2D has just a different feel to it than 3D.

[@sateiitenatural]

I come back to this video often. For some reason it's a constant reminder of how much I love animation. This making of process was one of the things that made me want to become an artist myself, and it still reminds me of it, two years later.

[@dimitridynasty3190]

my summer project is to learn how to animate (the traditional 2D way) and get my skills to a level like this; who knows, maybe even come out with a short like this one.

[@DarkShadow0066]

@Dimitri Dynasty How is your project going? :3

[@viickytea2933]

6:36 that autumn leaves made my day

[@revierr]

Okay, but that camera dive part, I loved that so much.

[@missseaweed2462]

Hearing the flautists makes my inner baby flautist cry. The only things I've played in the past two days are Hot Cross Buns, Mary Had a Little Lamb, and some music note scratch I wrote.

[@Krolshi]

The detailing to the hair on how it float like that is amazing, reminds me a lot of ghibli's and I love it to bits ❤️❤️❤️ Also the dedication it the amount of frames you made is astounding. You're definitely going places.

[@yaboidawg558]

This needs a million views

[@Arddy]

First time? YOU KIDDING ME? This isn't fair! I do a lot of digital painting via Photoshop, but can't fathom where to begin if I wanted to animate. Your final piece, and your making of, is really inspiring to me. Thank you!

[@thyhuynh9115]

amazing project, hope you do well in the future!

[@shobbytheclown2292]

i wish i could see more from you... this is your last video for a whole year. i hope more is coming in the future. your animation style is so unique and fluid and it amazes me how you did this. i really hope to see more :’)

[@CurieLu]

Hello! This past year I've been doing client work, and am working on Netflix's Castlevania at the moment. I'm taking a break from Calarts this year due to covid, so my next student film will mostly likely be done mid-2022. Thanks a bunch for your support!

[@shobbytheclown2292]

@@CurieLu THATS SO COOL i wish the best :)))

[@cristeanesilva7626]

The fact that you used Xian as a background music makes me even more hyped :''D

[@neekosauria]

Thank you guys for share the process ❤️ i love your work, and i hope to see more of your amazing works in the future 🔥. Seeing this, I really want to do many projects, it's very inspiring ✨

[@syafiqraizer9150]

Definitely masterpiece! im shocked at how smooth it was

[@niqichui183]

Came by to thank you for posting this amazing process video. I learned so much in 7 minutes, from software to the very basics of how to construct a short like yours. It's amazing, you're amazing, keep it up!

[@eifos2945]

your skills are honestly stunning, I can't even begin to imagine how much you have drawn throughout your life

[@taniani884]

Watching this is a huge help of how to plan a long term, polished piece!

[@NaniRPDL]

Thanks for sharing a bit of the process, it was really interesting! I really enjoyed your short and I can tell you worked so hard. The final result is just stunning! Hope to see more from you ^^

[@snubnosedmonke]

i am literally in awe watching this , im so impressed and stunned at the effort put into this my jaw was dropped the whole time

[@ryuuucha9226]

my hand and back started hurting just from watching this, mad kudos to u

[@fronini1027]

I’m a year older than you... And wow, I feel so bad now (in a good way). I absolutely love your work, I’ve been following you since 2018. I can’t wait to see you succeed! It’s just- So damn good.

[@r3r3ch4n]

Gorgeous! BEAUTIFULLY GORGEOUS!!

[@Ardaur]

It's freaking insane!!! You spend 8 months to make a 1-40 min vid, awesome work!!!

[@hywer1251]

WOWWW absolutely amazing! Its so unreal! I love it sm💖💖

[@crazyhart6118]

This has been in my recommendation for a while but I just check it out now and I thank you Curie-san for sharing how animation is made :) I love watching how it's created and regretted watching it later not sooner :">

[@kyoten4101]

Gonna wait patiently for the next one... this one was absolutely mind blowing, can’t wait to see where you get :)

[@sereneimmorality]

I LOVED seeing your process and I'm constantly amazed by your film! It's even better than some fourth year films I've seen! I hope we can continue to see more of your lovely animations

[@jamie___steele]

This is absolutely incredible wow!!!! You’re doing such great work!!

[@zianiaz327]

I was in love with your short film since i saw it, holy shit i love your work so much and thanks for sharing the making of, it really gives a great insight into your workflow and creative process!!!

[@rm-hr1yx]

you guys are amazing!!! thanks for sharing the process

[@julieparkvoiceovers7532]

This is absolutely beautiful! So much time and effort was put into this and it turned out amazing!

[@varietyboypsn]

Okay flute skills at the end i see you 👀and wow this art and animation is so amazing💗

[@whi2gan]

The process of fluid animations have such a full & clumsy beauty😔💘

[@zyla9164]

It's so beautiful !!! You is so talented. Hope that everyone will know your work in the future ! OwO

[@rozhaarchitect8748]

Omg it was so beautiful❤😍 you did a great job guys wish you all the best

[@lg4995]

amazing!! tysm for sharing the process and ppl behind the animation 😭👏💕💕

[@KittyKorolyova]

I am delighted! it's awesome, you are a great animator!

[@helloidontknow4543]

oh my god it still amazes me how work like this is even possible my goodness it's incredible. ive dipped my toes in the animation before and the blood sweat and tears requires ;o; you are amazing

[@malvinkingjamesfredericks4355]

Beautiful... Inspirational... You put in a lot of work and it turned out great! I love it!

[@faragozsuzsanna7891]

This is just amazing Curie! Keep up the good work! ^^

[@kassyyar97]

This was amazing!! Thank you so much for showing us your process ✨

[@user-ty1kw1ju6s]

It must be the accumulation of efforts and inspirations.Looking forward to your new work!!

[@princessthyemis]

THIS ANIMATION IS SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!! There' NEEDS TO BE MORE FULL-LENGTH FILMS LIKE THISSSSS

[@vinyoung1883]

YOUR STUFF IS SO AMAZING!! PLEASE MAKE MORE!! CANT WAIT TO SEE MORE OF YOUR STUFF!

[@bwanstudio]

Wow, I really enjoyed Spring Herald but this making of segment made me appreciate it even more! Awesome job on this film and thank you for inspiring me to work on my own film. The parallax camera was the most interesting to me because it seems like the hardest to pull off but you did it with ease. It looks stunning! Subscribed and can't wait to see more. :)

[@beheadedbat4925]

You guys did an amazing job on this piece! The whole thing looks amazing!

[@laplace8149]

It's not everyday you see someone showing behind the scene work of their projects. Keep up the good work!

[@MB-dq9xp]

Ohmygod, just wow, just beautiful

[@TamLe-xv6ug]

Thank you so much for creating such a beautiful short movie 😭😭💕💕

[@nameinvalid33]

The music.. just fits sooo well. It makes the process so relaxing to watch.

[@SpiritMari]

Amazing! Can't wait to see your next projects!

[@leyong4716]

Awesome!! I can't imagine how hard you guy work for this project. I love it!!

[@caracol4142]

you did an amazing job!!! thanks for sharing the process with us, it means a lot :)♡

[@ColeAngie]

This is really amazing! I'm at a loss for words at your talent!

[@enbi5440]

This animation is so good I would definitely watch it if it were a movie. Brilliant masterpiece~

[@uwuna]

so incredible. i love your style of drawing!! :)

[@jaredcrown5812]

Can't thank you enough for uploading this video, :) Amazing

[@emmanuelf4917]

Wooow that’s beautiful ! Great job !!

[@LazyPickle]

the fact there isn’t any rough sketchy chicken lines for the rough sketch of the animation really tells that they’re very experienced. I’m jealous and happy for your accomplishments

[@mochachrunchz3543]

You're an inspiration to us aspiring animators! This is so amazing, thank you!

[@multi-dimension]

so much effort put into this, it's absolutely stunning!!!

[@kevinkang4427]

This is some serious talent.

[@fatimakamara8800]

THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING VIDEO!! YOUR ANIMATION IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND AWESOME

[@kb3146]

I've no words. It's simply magical, that art. :0

[@snackistic]

The amount of detailing GREAT Background music giving me Zen chills I can say that THE BEST !

[@avannamut]

I am soooooo happy that I got to know your channel. Looking forward to see beautiful works coming out😘

[@daniel10alien]

This gives me hope for animation in the future. We need more of this and less live action Sonic!!

[@tamaraRable]

You and your team are amazing! What a spectacular animation. Thanks for sharing your process with us as well.

[@jayvpure]

Wow all that hardwork and discipline. Beautiful.

[@starlitsky4156]

the attention to detail and flow is mesmerizing

[@hayaosman7415]

This is so beautifully made i thought it was an official anime. Amazing details and beautiful colours! I will sub for you!

[@franziskawenzel615]

It was a joy to have a look behind the scenes. Thank you for sharing!

[@viieswkit]

OH GOSH WHAT A QUEEN

[@VerbenaHA]

Yes, I love behind-the-scenes! Very nice work, I'm impressed by everyone involved.

[@jennychou6571]

You guys are so awesome!

[@cubixx_designs]

thats like sooo much work for one person!! wooow!! you did amazing!!

[@casvaru3492]

I love the process and your animation

[@luckylz6417]

I'm also Chinese. It's so nice to see these familiar Chinese characters!

[@thatchanneleva4095]

You have such amazing understanding of Colour and your Animation is breathtaking! I aspire to draw like you someday

[@rerrr2215]

For a minute film, the amount of work you gotta put in for it is crazy but it was worth it. The animation was beautiful, props to you

[@jeninarvaezmelo656]

Omygod beautiful!!! The talent is unreal.

[@cxxldxde274]

i heard that you animated for doja cats new music video? :) im so proud of u i love ur work so much

[@straubrey9480]

underrated. This animation's amazing, more people should see it imo. Great music as background too ^^

[@Princesslaya90]

You are soooo talented !! I’m in awe 😧💜

[@assetragon]

this is so damn inspiring, amazingly well done Curie!!

[@soapiarts]

I am literally sobbing tHIS IS MY DREAM SINCE I WAS A KID I JUST LOVE DRAWING AND ANIMATION SO MUCH AAAA I WISH I HAVE THE SAME SKILLSSS

[@MSA_madi]

bruh....This would be one of the greatest movies if it were to become a movie, awesome, so many works and time sacrifices, a masterpiece.

[@tamagoswirl]

I can’t wait to see what is to come from your amazing skills