My Journey Across the Spider-Verse: from Hobbyist to Hollywood

[@marceatanga2057]

Preston I am so proud of you. Everyone in the family is proud of you and you did a great presentation. Thumbs up. ❤

[@ADUuniverse]

everyone in the multiverse is proud of him!

[@nilanfuncke]

@@ADUuniverseThat's a good one but also completely true

[@Esburito]

THIS IS SO SWEEEET 😭❤

[@Belfrahn]

We all are, ma'am.

[@LydianMelody]

It takes amazing parents to raise such an amazing child! The world is a more beautiful place with your family in it. ❤

[@KaarloMedia]

It's such a joy to see a young kid spending time on such a productive hobby. With this kind of enthusiasm and creativity, he's going all the places.

[@Wax_Man]

bro it's more than a hobby. Since he's been payed for the spiderverse movie he is a professional 3d animator at 15. He is the GOAT

[@KaarloMedia]

@@Wax_Man It's more than a hobby, sure!

[@quit3118]

Hopefully I get there someday, I’m only 17 and I do wanna achive my goals and make my dreams come true

[@hammerhead_theanimationgoat]

I fucking can't get over Prestons talent. Animation, Arts and now public speaking. I can't even.

[@Bookish1995]

Came from a privileged background. Imagine if we gave everyone decent opportunities

[@hammerhead_theanimationgoat]

@@Bookish1995 very true indeed

[@Nai911]

@@Bookish1995 at least blender is free, but having a good pc and stuff is very expensive :(

[@newesthaplugg]

@@Bookish1995Ong

[@mmou_]

@@Bookish1995 stop coping hes literally been practicing for half his life current lifespan.

[@ColinFox]

He's used Blender half his life. Amazing. :)

[@Dereck1410]

Half life

[@1FenFen1]

Half life

[@mopo450]

Half life

[@proceduralism376]

Half life

[@J-wm4ss]

Half life

[@kingston]

What a fantastic presentation by an amazing artist! We are so proud of all you have accomplished, Preston. We can't to see what you do next!

[@emnersonn]

aint you that dude on my flash drive

[@ashleymathew87]

​@@emnersonn😂😂

[@funy0n583]

I can't to see either!

[@emnersonn]

@@funy0n583 💀 good catch

[@Forzahorizon180]

KINGSTON ??

[@activemotionpictures]

"one of us", "one of us", "one of us"! Sony you outdid yourself. What an amazing expo. Such talent. Congratulations, Preston!

[@davebrainvfx]

I'm 2.5 times this guys age and he's already my hero. I wish I had all the tools he had back when I was 14, and I wish I was half as good as he is now! And I'm genuinely excited to see what he'll bring to the table when he's older if he can already churn out awesome stuff. My 10 year old Blender using daughter watched this with me and she is already inspired.

[@Rafa.mudo.]

This comment is really heartwarming

[@JesuisParte]

When i was a teenager my parents forbid me to use the internet and I didn't had a computer. Just imagine what could have been..

[@gdgreen-s3f]

YOUR 35

[@3dvfxprofessor]

Fantastic! I started with 3d animation in 1987 with an AMIGA 1000. Inspired by the shorts of PIXAR. ;-) In the end of the 90s we were making jokes about that some day maybe 20 years old geeks apply for a 3d animation job with 10 years of experience. Now our joke has become reality. Thank you Blender and digital revolution!

[@legome_theog]

lol, thanks ♥

[@JohnFlower-NZ]

I work for an engraving company in New Zealand. We hired a 20 year old with 12 years of experience in design. Self driven education can produce exceptional talent. I look forward to where Preston goes next.

[@ugwuanyicollins6136]

​@@JohnFlower-NZhow is that possible

[@JohnFlower-NZ]

@@ugwuanyicollins6136 I've seen her early efforts in her portfolio. She was doing selfdriven learning through experimentation and by following KZbin videos from a very young age. I see my nieces doing the same thing.

[@gokulnair]

​@@ugwuanyicollins6136 if I had to guess, the youngster probably came to know about engraving really early and caught on well. Probably discovered they have a knack for it, so they applied for a job. John could have seen that the youngster actually had good proof

[@ad1kher0gaming71]

This kid is everything I aspire to be and I am 20 years old just taking up 2D drawn animation. He should feel very proud

[@Koubles]

Man, I feel like our current schooling holds so many people back from breaking past it and doing amazing stuff like this. The fact that Preston managed to break past that and contribute to real productions at that young of an age is absolutely incredible. I'm 22 and just barely breaking into the animation industry purely off of connections I've formed, but for me this is all happening rather late into a long time of uninspired education with the occasional passionate subject matter squeezed in there. I'm so happy for him and his family, and I'm rooting for his continued success in every creative industry he goes into during his life.

[@zteir]

wdym? he is only able to do this because he has such a nice pc. And anyone can start doing good animation on a potato labtop.

[@JonathanWinbush]

I'm so happy for this young man and I have a feeling this is only the start of us seeing Preston! Well done 🤙🏿🤙🏿

[@Rolpro_fans]

:(

[@Rolpro_fans]

I mean :)

[@JonathanWinbush]

@@Rolpro_fans 👍🏾

[@MaxSonicUA]

Preston, I am so proud of you! Great work.

[@JujuProdGames]

WOW, this kid has genuine passion, awesome work Preston!

[@dubsky_]

One of the most potential-filled animators I've seen in years. I simply cannot believe he's a decade younger than me. I'll always be heavily critical of the exploitation in ATSV's production, but to have it be a possible launching point for a legendary career in animation, that's something I'll appreciate. If you happen to see this Preston, keep at it. No one, not even you can possibly know how far you'll go.

[@eon001]

Public speaking isn't easy. He did a great job with the presentation and the animation.

[@eightbol_YT]

As soon 23 years old student who starts animation you inspire me dude.

[@CoreyMcKinneyJr]

The Blender Community Does It Again ⚡️💎⚡️

[@abstractist]

It's so heartwarming to see both the community and his family embrace his passions.

[@sergiarts]

Had a smile on my face throughout the entire the video. I wish more kids were given the opportunity to fulfill their dreams and aspirations as much as he is, you love to see it.

[@savageopress1753]

I have been subscribed to this man since he had only 350 subscribers. Absolute legend of an animator and 3D artist in general. I am so glad the he is getting the attention he deserves for his stunning work in Across The Spider-Verse! ✌️

[@paulooctavioalves690]

Now this what I think is a prodigy and genius of our time, hard worker and invested at such an early age, congratulations Preston! Just like Miles, you have this spark in you, and it is amazing.

[@chasealewis]

I just wanted to say, we've ALL been there when a video doesn't play on a slide or something doesn't go exactly as we expected, but you took it all in stride and continued your amazing presentation. You're incredibly talented, thank you for sharing your spark of creativity with us!

[@moonchild-299]

He is such a humble and cute kid. I love his videos and he definitely has a big future in the animation industry. I'm glad he has parents like me who support him and help him achieve his dreams.

[@ozisovertherainbow]

made me question myself "what i was doing in that age?!". Great job, well done!

[@sambamproductions8883]

Preston's going places. He's proven himself to be an insanely great artist and I can't wait to see more of what he does.

[@ShaefferStudios.Animation]

this kid still blows my mind

[@abastidas97]

Absolute GOAT. He is my Blender hero, and I am like 2x his age. It really is heartwarming to see people pursue their dreams from such a young age, and I can't wait to see what his future will be like!

[@rotemharari1565]

I am 14 year old learning blender this is inspiring

[@Bram_Duin]

So next year we'll be seeing you on stage? ;]

[@rotemharari1565]

@@Bram_Duin maybe is you like the speach "how I broke the world record for most times to delete and re-add the default cube in a day.

[@_what._.]

This guy is so freaking talented at such a young age. It's amazing. And being able to animate a scene from an Oscar-nominated movie by Sony at 14 years old only, that's shocking

[@キラキラくりくり頭]

I'm so amazed by this kid. Just incredible. Also, Blender Guru has got to be feeling happy about this, he got mentioned twice. It's got to be really rewarding to help people learn blender and then get someone like Preston who took those lessons (and many others) and did such an amazing job. Preston. What a star.

[@slightlysillyart]

this guy is a legend.

[@exprestell]

0:54 "im 15 years old" the way Preston said it it reminds me of miles saying the exact line from the movie..

[@exprestell]

am i tweaking..

[@benardmensah7688]

Damn! This kid has a raw talent, good to see support for the various communities.

[@gandalfwisdom]

this kid is an absolute gem and i wish him the best in his life

[@daniboy2619]

Holy shit, this kid already got a presentation and a prestigious job? It was only a few months ago that he was getting youtube recognition and now he's getting a job that implies a diploma at 14. GG holy shit.

[@Socksydeeryenaboi]

This kid has a future in movies

[@RainSoxx]

Uber talented. Deserves all the good things.

[@Vigures]

Have to leave a comment here to pay respect to Preston. What a legend.

[@davialvesanimator]

This is incredibly inspiring. My heart filled with joy seeing this his kid create and evolve. As an animator that started working in the industry at 18 i relate a lot to his joy and way of working

[@echouniverse]

It’s amazing how far he’s coming at such a young age I thought his talent is amazing Edit: being able to use this program with such great knowledge is amazing as well these programs aren’t easy to learn

[@moonlightbunny22]

so so inspiring to see someone with so much genuine passion and fun! hope this young man goes far!! so excited to see what he does next

[@josha00345]

This makes me smile so much. Never give up, Preston.

[@876Abb]

"Shout out to Dad" Nobody looked, "Dad is a medical physicist" and everyone looked to see who Dad is. Kudos Preston!

[@uncutgem5161]

I don’t even know him and I’m so proud of him like he’s my own family. So glad he was able to show his amazing talents on such a large stage

[@Daniele_1210]

Currently studying VFX and CG, this dude is a huge inspiration for me

[@joshuadsmusic94]

Unreal what you can do when you put your mind to it, I could barely believe it. Well done Preston, you’re inspiring young and old here!

[@theConservativedude]

As a Cameroonian am so proud to be from the same area as him , a true inspiration to all of us , great future ahead of you Preston!

[@Clover501]

This guy's talented, It makes me think of what I would do if I had his skills in blender.

[@blueIceblues]

This kid is going places, he should be seriously proud of himself

[@Animegold2856]

I'm glad to see young artist rising but also having fun. ❤❤❤❤

[@35pen61]

Preston is one my inspiration for making lego renders in blender, such a young kid with a great potential

[@landgrenwilliam]

hell yeah!!

[@TurtlePrimeAnimations]

I remember talking to this guy before his rise and would watch and comment his videos all the time and now getting these huge opportunities like this is huge. I remember watching his shot in the movie before I had any idea he made it and thought it looked familiar.. I was surprised to find out he animated it! Congratulations man hopefully you get to do more stuff like this in the future

[@brokenboy351]

This kid is wonderful

[@themoneymattersoffical]

young black man doing his thing so fire routing for you lil bro!

[@dramatdc]

SUBSCRIBE if you would like to join the GIVEAWAY. 😁😁😁

[@urbanrespite]

Oh my god. I’m twice his age and struggle to keep up with the donut tutorial. This kid inspired me to give it another go

[@Korbloxiangames]

I’m younger than him and I can also animate like this

[@SuperQuesty]

RTX 7090 and this guy will be a multi-billionaire because it's 100% an asset

[@sunnysanjo]

This presentation reawakened that creative spark that drew me to blender since I found it as a kid as well. Great job on the presentation Preston, and I wish you the best in your future work!

[@properdude_6866]

I love how much of a joyful kid he is, Preston has a big future ahead of him! I'm 19 and crazy inspired, want nothing but the best for him

[@EstherMuyembo]

God bless u excellent work 🙏 ❤

[@edmungbean]

This is the most wholesome blender talk ever. The Blender (and wider 3D) community is dead proud of you, kiddo.

[@magicmamba]

So proud of a black father inspiring his son.

[@baronsonics]

I started with 3d in 2012 when I was 14, and man I was 19 in 2017 using blender, at the time I knew there would be prodigies and here is one. And here's this talking about using blender in 2017 at 7 years old! So sick

[@redheadedanimations9368]

This is truly inspiring, especially to me since he’s so young. Thank you, Preston, for your amazing contribution to the art community!!!❤️

[@khv12345]

mannn we're only 2 weeks apart in age but im not even half as successful T^T ive mostly only done illustration and 2d animation but this def motivates me to try blender again

[@MalibuDollface]

I’m truly proud of this young man, this is inspiring to me!!!

[@ChimeraLotietheBunny]

Love this kid what an inspiratjon

[@chonkusdonkus]

What an inspirational young man, glad he got the opportunity to contribute to the industry at such a young age, hard work pays off.

[@tenzinsamphel5950]

I'm definitely more than twice his age, and I'm also very inspired by this young man. This guys is awesome 100%!

[@urbnctrl]

AMAZING. LOVE FROM ACROSS THE SPIDERVERSE XXX AMSTERDAM

[@RUSTY.0605]

Blender is the best ! Thanks to all the community

[@illusionofartYT]

This is nothing but black excellence i know that's right!!! Congratulations man!

[@artisans8521]

What a great time to live in, Preston. Being 7 and having access to these tools. Great, talk, inspiring, honest, and fabulous. Hats of, and I think, you'll of to a bright future. BTW, same rig here. And i'll be turning 60 soon. Using Blender since version 2.6.

[@zteir]

I HAVE BEEN WATCHING THIS DUDE FOR SO LONG HE IS SOOOOOO GOOOOOD

[@areccus10]

He 14 biologically, but that's a very happy 35 year old man at heart.

[@nekierin6402]

this just proves that any person (with the right resources, support, and chances) can get pretty far if you are consistent. But for real, even if this is an exceptional case where all cards were played right, he wouldn't have gotten there without actually putting in the effort. Sometimes we like to excuse ourselves with "maybe if I had x I would be a better at y" but you can make it far if you do it, so just do it. This is your wake up call, this is my wake up call too.

[@BallerinaPocketNews]

14 Year Old Preston Is Super Talented Animator! I Have Huge Respect For Him! ❤

[@SydneyMadueke]

Preston what an inspiration!!! So so cool!!!

[@DarthRelkew]

I started watching Preston's channel quite a while before Spider-Verse and it was so awesome to see that his work was in one of the best Animated movies of all time!

[@iNene233]

Bless you, keep going

[@agentsloth8593]

I literally can't make anything better than a gray lump. This is incredible.

[@AppNasty]

Sharing with my teenage son who uses Blender. I work at an animation university and attend for Animation as well and when I see that Blender was used in the mainstream I get super hyped. Maya dominates the industry but we NEED Blender to take that position. This kid is an inspiration. Amazing.

[@KingDrellz]

Amazing hearing this story man i can’t wait to get started

[@hacker00619]

He is too good, just amazing.!

[@jasonag619]

Really proud of this kid. When I found out that he made the Lego scene in that scene I was jealous and blown away when I saw his KZbin channel.

[@Max_Garden]

Insane stuff! 🙌

[@leethememerwolf]

fantastic job Preston and the Blender team!

[@cksamurai89]

I really can’t contain my excitement for him I’m glad he’s getting recognized, he deserves it.

[@soapandbutter]

He's gonna be a huge staple in the industry. Can't wait to see what he does next.

[@Franxy108]

Congrats!!!!

[@Transcendmediaofficial]

The dad using Blender to help cure cancer is actually quite 🤯

[@SamPiez]

Congratulations, Preston!

[@GOATiology]

Amazing work brother!

[@olalekanaleem456]

The beauty of this is that he just went and did it, if he had gone to Uni, I'm sure he wouldn't be nearly as good as he is

[@iamfrog47]

man, this Kid is GREAT

[@mikealbert728]

Well spoken and intelligent young man. His dad is some super medical guy though so it's not surprising.

[@dtxfabian]

He’s a beast! Keep it up

[@Yelseeds]

You are an inspiration for me, even though you are a 14 yr old, you are teaching and making cool videos and excelling at it, I am a 16 yr old, but man one day I want to be just like you

[@sophia_isabelle00]

This man never succumbs to doubt and anxiety. I know for sure he's gone through more shit than I've ever been through in my entire life.