How To Produce Animation While Severely Depressed

Here's the pre-production process for Scorpion Demolition! It's coming very soon- keep an eye out! Also- no need to worry about me. I love my job, and this was a TON of fun to work on.
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[@TimotheosFraser]

Charlie, it's us. Your viewers! Your real friends. and we're so proud of you.

[@mootroidXproductions]

:')

[@ryanjones7]

True

[@ncrveterantrooper361]

@@mootroidXproductions Hey I hope you have a wonderful day! 😊

[@corn_studios]

Can you give me a shout out cuz I used to stop motion I might do it again

[@TheRealShrek777]

True ma boi

[@toaferon1822]

It's 5am, I haven't slept at all due to an anxiety flare-up and watching this felt like a breath of fresh air. The quiet, witty commentary was really soothing to my nerves and the passion you obviously have for your work shone through brightly.

[@mootroidXproductions]

that makes me so happy dude i'm glad i made your day a little better, hope things get easier for you

[@alecboi777]

same with me

[@coolboi1232]

Same

[@ANITA.WYN.]

12 pm here

[@coolboi1232]

@@ANITA.WYN. 11:45 here

[@arandomweirdanimator5664]

Your editing in this video is hilarious, love seeing the process

[@sbwm5500]

The reference to a dad wanting his son to learn mechanics and instead go and play Minecraft and read books is surprisingly specific, which made it even stranger when I had that exact situation as well. That was a great set, I hope you can climb out of the gutter man

[@badlaxeanimations3205]

I also relate to having suspiciously timed depressive episodes just before animation. 🗿 seriously though, everyone here is proud of you and the work you’ve put into your channel and animations. I personally also have to thank you for watching my videos. You’ve been an inspiration to me since I started animating and I really appreciate seeing your name pop up in my comments. Keep up the good work Mootroid!

[@TheBohrokMan]

Seeing your face warp across the screen makes my heart so full. Just made my day completely, pure joy. Stop motion educational information bliss. I’m so proud of you

[@SonicJohn117]

So happy Mega is recognising you!! It's amazing seeing your process. I agree with you, that red sky is really stylistic

[@SpartanBrix]

I think Charlie might have a speaker on his back that plays Shinji’s theme 24/7. But seriously, your work is amazing, and the humor in these commentary videos is just perfect. Or… maybe I’m just depressed as well. Eh, I don’t know. You’re doing great, man!

[@jordantseng]

It’s a joy to see your head floating every where in the frame🤣 I also impressed by the details you built to the Brick land and set, that’s expensive!

[@TheMadAfrican1]

As an indie author who has been trying to start their own KZbin channel for extra revenue and get some big projects done, but that was recently hit with crippling depression, a broken foot, and a cancer diagnosis for someone very close to me, this video is shedding light on some very good topics. Thank you, man. So glad it was recommended to me in my feed. Also, Lance Reddick is a highly underrated actor that made even the terrible RE TV show script good. Too bad everyone else was so bad at acting.

[@darkseidiss3npai251]

its so nice to see how much work goes into your excellent animations. not a lot of people know exactly how much goes into these creations, and they need to know , so excellent job on showcasing the pre-production

[@LakeParkerYT]

Several bits in this video had me audibly laughing out loud to where I was concerned about waking my roommate. The black washing bit and the "for rectal use only" label on your dremel tool definitely did me in Fantastic video as always Charlie, love the insight on the process, and really happy you landed your dream gig!

[@mootroidXproductions]

so glad you liked it dude and thank you very much, i have died one thousand deaths (of joy)

[@Apprentice125]

Loved seeing the process and excited to see the animation. Leon is proud of you and so are your viewers Charlie!

[@SolracJr0722]

It's absolutely incredible how much Mega sent you to make this upcoming project of yours. It's really awesome how you're being noticed by them! You've truly made it very far, and you deserve it! Congrats! 😄💙

[@cass_p]

I'm absolutely here for more behind-the-veil content like this, should you be interested in producing such things.

[@michigan_propaganda]

This video made my day a 100 times better! Your editing was top notch as well

[@Zanytanks_Studios]

Your editing is great, we can't wait to see your stopmotions :)

[@tysonq7131]

The resident evil 4 remake has an edition that comes with a detailed Leon figure so you can finally hold him in your hands and tell him you love him

[@mootroidXproductions]

WHAT figure or statue? because people call statues figures all the time

[@tysonq7131]

@@mootroidXproductions My bad, it’s a statue. Sorry for the false hope lol

[@ClicStudio]

I love your animations, but these kind of videos just hit the right spot, love it :) It’s great that you keep us, real friends, updated

[@ninthcircl]

I think having the red sky as your trademark is an amazing idea. It looks INCREDIBLE in the videos youve used it in and would be a simple and recognizable common theme to set you apart

[@JoeFilms5420]

This is gonna be an amazing video. Thanks for documenting your process, the way you put the video together is really entertaining!

[@anglerfish658]

I love your animation with its fluid movement and you’ve actually inspired me so much in making my own stop motions so thank you

[@RandomGuy-lu7he]

I can’t believe I’ve stumbled across this masterpiece after a one off googling ‘halo stop motion’! Absolute class x) nice one!

[@mootroidXproductions]

oh, holy crap, it's showing up in search results? that's amazing thanks so much dude

[@GunNutproductionsOG]

Charlie my friend I will always say this cause it’s true, it’s damn true I’m super proud if you and it’s been so amazing to see you build your own style and not just do what I do but be better. There’s no greater joy being an artist when you see someone who was inspired by what you did goes on and kicks ass at it. That’s why I same I’m proud of you mate cause everyone says “I wanna do this” and you went and fucking did it. You talked the talk and walked the walk

[@mootroidXproductions]

i appreciate you so freaking much dude it's wild to hear that from someone who was already a big name before i ever started and you're completely right- i do what i do because i want to, and that's all there is to it

[@jasterslegacy2607]

Awesome video dude!! It's great to see your set build and weathering process!

[@masterzoroark6664]

Love your fanfic on Leon and Raiden. And on your animations- I like your work. I admire people who can do these sort of things (like you, Moonshine Animation, Mason Lindroth)

[@greenmanstudios8746]

YO!!!! This was a fun and entertaining take on showing the BTS of stop motion production! Keep it up my man.

[@thanksomuch1557]

I'm super glad I was recommended this video. I've been sick for a few days, which has made me feel pretty down, and this video has helped quite a bit. It makes me inspired to put more effort into my own personal projects. Thank you for making it.

[@thanksomuch1557]

Also, it should go without saying that this is also just a well made video. Your commentary and editing make watching it such a smooth and joyous experience.

[@mootroidXproductions]

thank you so much for saying that, i'm glad it picked you up a little remember that it's always healthier to take the time to rest

[@fatbacncheeks7275]

Three of my favorite things! Mega, Halo, and stopmotion!!! So happy I found ur channel, I will now proceed to binge every video you’ve ever made

[@Flat4eva]

Man it's so nice to see this on here, you're video genuinely made my day

[@TheFoxEssence]

I’m a woman at 31 going on 32 dealing with depression, anxiety, insomnia and getting over my ex of 10 years who left me for a guy in May… Im kind of reclusive now. I’ve been focusing on art… Getting into making videos, playing a lot of Halo. And trying to come up with content for my channel. But I lose motivation and feel depressed some days more than others. It feels like I’m going nowhere some days. But others feel so productive and fulfilling. This video was such a catch for me at nearly 4am… ❤ I kind of adore your video. You’ve gained a sub Also love that you’re a Resident Evil fan bro!!!! I am as well!

[@mootroidXproductions]

good lord man that STINGS (but at least it wasn't personal) i'm very glad i brought some happiness to your life, and i hope you'll find a way out of that hellhole

[@mcxproductions]

16:00 I thought Leon from Resident Evil 4 sounded a bit like Raiden from Metal Gear Rising: Revengence. It’s because funnywes does a spot-on Raiden from Metal Gear Rising: Revengence impression.

[@koheletcalaforexclan6508]

I wouldn’t say depressed for myself, more so incredibly downtrodden. I do feel incredibly… useless sometimes which is a pain as one who seeks to write books to help my family…I’ve gone through many projects and drafts, awaited miracles, glared upon drafts I thought good and now have expanded or abandoned… it’s… painful… to sit there, and struggle and not be able to do the one thing I can do. And I love it too! Life I suppose… it changed from joyous activity to a reliance, to a thing I need to do or I’ll never be able too later… But… Amidst that despair, there’s always a dawn… but for each time it gets much worse… Tears, Days of just empty mind… It’s tumultuous… but, it’s all I can do, and… I love to do it… I may look upon those endless drafts in worry or sorrow, though some days I smile, and enjoy them… remember that I started writing to write stories I loved, to write stories for those characters long formed in my mind who yearned to play in worlds of their own… It’s all worth it for them… And It may be hard to do it all Justice, but in the end, I’m the only one who can. To all those worried about whatever you do, don’t worry too much, for you’re the only one who can do what you can do, the way you do it. Now don’t phone it in, always try, for we may not be perfect, but that’s the best part, improving always and ever onwards until those walls feel like steps. Knowing each challenge we face is yet another step we shall tread upon soon enough. Pray, Live, Believe in yourself, think not in despair, cling to hope, to that light… In the end, you still live, and as long as you do you can do it, because you were put on this world to do whatever you are struggling to do right now, and if there’s a fire inside you, if your heart leaps for it, if you cry for it, if you lie in worry for it, then try, try, try again. Never give up! Weather the Pain it’ll be worth it, never stop seeing the stars, never stop reaching for them, never stop dreaming, never stop. Press onwards, only you can do it, and you will, and one day you’ll look back, and realize how foolish it was… Faith, if you believe not in God, still have Faith, in you, your work… Just remember, give all you can, hold your hand out to others, for though no one else might’ve done so for you, don’t be like them. Don’t forget where you came from. Remember everything! Shine On Boys and Girls!

[@MegaConstruxed101]

This was amazing great job Charlie can’t wait for the stop motion that you’re working on 👍

[@VulKus117]

Dude, you’re such a legend, been watching you for years and years. Awesome to see how far you’re coming!

[@artixs_productions]

The title is very relatable. You and I are one in the same! (Minus my lack of talent and skill) Mental health is a serious issue that I think most of us have some sort of understanding of. Here for you bro, I've been here for a long time, and I don't plan on going anywhere!

[@vthesnail]

I hadn't watched anything concerning mega or stop-motion in a while, but after seeing this video and its very specific and nerdy references mixed with a hilariously dry dead-pan delivery to jokes, I now know why this was in my recommended. Good job, it was le funny.

[@mootroidXproductions]

thank you so much dude ...i'm kinda shocked it showed up in anyone's recommended

[@quantumblur_3145]

This is the most informative sponsored not-sponsored PowerPoint presentation I've ever watched! great job, my real personal friend!

[@stormyboi7]

that maggot joke had no right being as funny as it was lol great video! humor was top notch, and it's always cool to see the process behind making these!

[@thinriches]

Such an entertaining video. Lots of cool insights. Well done!

[@Tobi-YouTube]

I really like your humor, man. I never knew about the weathering thing before, and your characters look really good!

[@rangertaurus]

Can’t wait to see the stop motion, it’s gonna be great

[@IsiahTomas]

12:35, That was kinda informative for me as I'm trying to repair a found diorama with some tack glue I bought today. Thanks. Also, yes, also feeling glum exactly before I try to get anything creative done and feeling crummy and stuck in a rut.

[@Americanbadashh]

0:56 Thank you. I was not expecting that validation here but I will take it and I will subscribe

[@ryanfilmsanimationyt]

“There’s a mix in the power dynamic” 😭

[@hollowsteel]

Congrats on the Mega Construx commission! Though watching this was a mood- I liked the skeleton wearing a Metroid shirt. I relate to him on many personal levels. Edit: forgot to say this but, seeing all of those translucent pieces together made me experience feelings that I reaaallly shouldn’t be experiencing when looking at random toy building blocks.

[@quantumblur_3145]

Lizard brain see shiny

[@DevotedSentry]

I thouroghly enjoyed this video, I love the editing and goofiness! My favorite parts are 13:30 and 6:20. Soo many effect pieces! We love ya man, and we'll be here wherever you take this channel👍 :)

[@A_Productions]

hi

[@DevotedSentry]

@@A_Productions Ello

[@headflap7569]

"Some stains are permanent. Some scars never fade." *hits heinous jig*

[@masonthemetalhead]

Little mini painting tip put on drop of dawn into your wash, I don't know why it works better but it does

[@ebomb1133]

I really loved seeing behind the scenes for how you make your videos! And your comedic bits do me in every time 🤣 Real talk though, depression sucks. My wife deals with severe depression and suicidal thoughts so I get what your going through. You got a pretty good community behind you Mootroid, we're here for you buddy! Love the stop motions, behind the scenes, and everything else you create! Keep up the good work!!

[@mootroidXproductions]

thank you so much sounds like she's got some good support, at least, and that's usually all we need

[@somerelativleyuninterestin4763]

Ngl the mega construx figures look like they’d scale perfectly with a lot of transformers figures, at least the cars/trucks. Kinda makes me wanna get some and try. Though buildings would still be kind of an issue since I don’t really know how to make properly scaled structures, and you’re being hard on yourself, your buildings actually look and work really well imo This was also really relaxing to listen too. Just a calm voice and nice visuals make for a great video to watch while taking notes on said topic and eating some biscuits

[@ioc6283]

This entire video is absolute quality. Animation is a hard medium and I thank the gods for blessing us with you!

[@AquaDavie]

Thanks I've been looking for a guide like this

[@purplehaze2358]

The longer I watch this channel, the more concerned I get for this man’s well-being overall.

[@PotatoGodzilla]

First time watching, the fanfiction part killed me! Also awesome animations good job dude! 😁

[@Fashion_Nugget]

Thanks for the tutorial, needed it!

[@goobyhouser]

HAPPY FOR YOOOOUUUU. Love your work!

[@juanthehorse1988]

“All I want is to hold Leon S. Kennedy in my hands… and tell him I love him” He just like me fr

[@tomfoolery8780]

Mootroids shinji arc 💀💀💀

[@josiahherrera2886]

Been watching you since I was 15 I’m 22 currently hope you keep on keeping on and congratulations!

[@Albert_EGGsker]

Breadsticks need to be unlimited, they’re just so good!

[@SigmaProps]

I absolutely loved this video, somehow it made me feel better about how much I've slacked on my Halo cosplays

[@Brickfilmer125]

The title and thumbnail for this video were very appealing to me!

[@mootroidXproductions]

thank you, your feedback has been noted

[@hyablusa517]

Man if they haven't already, they need to make you their head animator and kickstart their ads like the good ol days of Mega Bloks. You're animations are the absolute best I have seen when it comes to mega figures.

[@talljoke]

I collect transformers and eventually want to make a stop motion video and customise toys in general. So this video is SUPER useful and interesting. Thank you!

[@hankisatank]

hey mootroidxproductions you are my role model i've been doing stop motion for 11 years now i remember starting when i was 6 my first stop motion video i saw was your the last colony and i wished i could create something like that but anyways i love the content,your stop motion's are profound and congragulation's man.

[@mootroidXproductions]

that's amazing, thank you so much

[@nathanadams2007]

He said exactly what we all thought when you die and the announcer says something Btw, love your work same to A random weird animator And TimothyOFrazer

[@RussBird]

I'm so proud to continue to be a Patreon sponsor of this amzing content. I supoort you, your work, and everything around this space.

[@YeetseeBlam]

I was not expecting a bottom surgery joke in a halo stop motion video but I'm 100% here for it🤣

[@mootroidXproductions]

i will pepper in the fact that i am based

[@jorismilleret]

Damn, impressive work, like always !

[@nautilusnotasquid]

11:41 i respect that kid, he built bionicles so respect

[@mootroidXproductions]

that kid still builds bionicles

[@balls8731]

i wish more people saw ur work this is amazing

[@Wrenvibin]

7:38 RED SUN Red sun, red sun over paradise Red sun, red sun over paradise Golden rays of the glorious sunshine Sending down such a blood-red light Now, the animals slowly retreat to the shadows, out of sight Arid winds blow across the mountains Giving flight to the birds of prey In the distance machines come to transform Eden, day by day Only love is with us now Something warm and pure Find the peace within ourselves No need for a cure When the wind is slow, when the fire's hot The vulture waits to see what rots Oh, how pretty, all the scenery This is nature's sacrifice When the air blows through with a brisk attack The reptile tail ripped from its back When the sun sets We will not forget the red sun over paradise Red sun

[@Nerdknights_117]

we're your real friends we watch you progress and evolve and i think most of us can agree we watch your videos but sometimes we watch them for when we feel down so you carry us forward and we will too.

[@Art3Onyx]

It's my personal friend! youtubedotcomslashmootroidxproductions! Jokes aside, I'm super proud of you man. It's been a crazy journey watching you grow as an animator after I discovered you when the Mega stop motion contest opened my eyes to animation. I couldn't have imagined you would have went from "The Assault" to winning awards and working to robot chicken!

[@leafy126.5]

Keep in mind that you inspire alot of people including me to do stuff like this

[@DesolateLavender]

I'm concerned, yet I'm also laughing. Well done.

[@peanutgallery4]

You know what they say: depression level is conversely correlated with online humor quality. Hope you get feeling better, mr. Mootroid, and I hope you get that Leon from Resident Evil 4 figure. Just, don't do anything too weird with it...

[@mootroidXproductions]

you can’t tell me what to do

[@aaronlewis8921]

I think that the red backgound looks great

[@MekaX1337]

AYE! HUGS FOR CHARLIE! We here for you!

[@Odie_Music]

great video, glad your able to be productive while feeling down you should be proud of yourself^^

[@mootroidXproductions]

thank you so much dude it is rough but i'm always happy to see what i create if i make it through

[@Odie_Music]

@@mootroidXproductions you got this! itll be okay

[@sheriffsnowtrooper6516]

Another great bts honestly this kinda motived me to get a project going I’ve had idea blockage(?) for the past multiple months and your videos always inspire me to make something

[@Ryan_attempts_to_do_stuff]

First time watching one of your non stop motion videos.

[@kimino1581]

Brooooo, it may be a empty promise, but maybe dont. And i love stop motion and pretend to do it one day as a hobby and improve my art in doint it like you do. But yeah, the "maybe promise" is that someday i'will be your fucking friend, and you seen's to need some good ones. Love you work bro, stay hard.

[@mrgreen4283]

"Where's he gone bingo?" 😂😂😂 love the Re4 reference

[@blue-vr8dd]

really cheesy comment that nobody will care to read: but this helped me a lot. been going through some shit, some shit I don't really have the right to feel like this about, but I do anyway. it's really put me down about myself and the uncertainty of the future weighs so heavily on my mind that my usual distractions haven't been working, I can't focus and forget about it like I usually can with other stuff. however, this video did just that. I don't know how, I swear I'm not lying for likes or whatever else, I just forgot about all the shit when I was watching this. so thanks, I really appreciate this. and I'm looking forward to seeing your work, hang in there, man.

[@mootroidXproductions]

Thank you so much for saying this. I'm glad I was able to help in some way. You have every right to react the way you do. No one knows what's going to happen in the future, especially not now that the world is so unstable. We may be trapped in a rapidly collapsing hellhole, but we're trapped here together.

[@LordGROOVYSilver117]

I have no friends as well because I’m home schooled

[@syntheticvocalist-p472]

Hey bro love the berserk duluxe volumes you got.

[@M4ssExtinction]

Congrats on your job!

[@BigElite556]

Dude making me laugh cmon. Title got me worried 😂

[@Korn-kg5np]

That last sene almost made me cry for some reason

[@howawlyfalloookenhool7495]

The monotone was the cream of the crop

[@winningsmile9302]

bro ur amazing at this

[@DeceasedMan82]

Out of honesty the animations that you make are great!

[@jamesbarrett2380]

I love this guy's sense of humor

[@noahsupreme870]

What are your emotions when you destroy your figures like cut their arms off 1. Depressed 2. Immense pain 3. Dying

[@mootroidXproductions]

yes

[@noahsupreme870]

@@mootroidXproductions what

[@Spectre2502]

The original saying is Red at night shepherd's delight. Red morning shepherd's warning.

[@dvanceeee]

I feel like i connect with you on a spiritual level

[@sockcat4338]

I believe in you. You can do it. Make the stop motion. Buy the limtoys 1/12 scale rpd officer leon kenedy, from resident evil 2.

[@hankisatank]

congratulantions man!