Wicked :: Defying Gravity | OC Animatic

[@lunacy5772]

I wanna give a thorough appreciation on this video ... AND SO I WILL!! (these are all my opinions @ me idc asdkfjld) Disclaimer: i don't know the story I'm only working on what i see in this video. I also am not an animation student just someone who stans animation in general. *Composition highlights:* 0:18 oh dear that jump from broadway to "wicked world" definitely sells you in on when the actors change from normal mode to acting mode,,really nicee 2:50 - 2:55 seriously i love that green aura but I also love the emphasis of the magic slowly going down to switch focus on the wielder 2:57 pose

[@rambu8149]

Wow...wow wow What can I say I've never expected to receive this sincere feedback OMG I've been reading your comment for the tenth time It just so grateful aaaa😭 Because I need to keep quiet as a creator(since I hope everyone has their own analysis for the content and I don't wanna put any limit on it) I can't say that much, but I just wanna say your view and highlights are so so amazing and detailed that I'm surprised! Thank you so much to watch and love it. Your welcome and thank you backkk😆 Your comment made my wonderful day too!!! ps. about the shipping thingy I would like to say,,, I rather encourage to do it..? Haha well, they are officially a friend in the comics though... I mean.. why not? shipping is fun😉

[@lunacy5772]

@@rambu8149 ohohh pinned comment thank youuu "shipping is fun" true dat I've seen many a great animatic and I confidently say yours is really up there. The dedication you put into putting all those frames especially in the last part must've taken quite an effort to say the least. Then again the tiny details I could spot here and there made it even more fun to watch,,, Hoping you the best on your future works!!

[@Ttegegg]

Oh hey the power of music

[@pirastarborn2003]

OMG, I was totally thinking the same things. I love the way the wings flow and her expressions when she is using magic. That mouse girl is just so cute and for a moment there I thought they were going to kiss too, lol.

[@sadariuswolf]

Making sure to give this comment more than a thumbs up. I had 100% the same reactions to this. You have invoked these powerful feelings with your incredible talent to more than just a few people. Even if we all can't write a comment like this, know that we are all incredibly impressed, moved and support your work with the same passion and appreciation.

[@UnorthodoxIndividual]

“This.. this is beautiful.” - Grunkle Stan

[@I_am_under_your_bed_lol]

hey it's the owl house guy

[@georgesears2916]

"You had your chance at Emerald city you!"

[@magentasky234]

​@@georgesears2916"THAT'S WHAT I SAID!"

[@FScotsman4472]

@@magentasky234 aaaaAAAAAHHHH!!! uh... couldn't find the grimoire.

[@alexanderkamado504]

@@FScotsman4472 Y'all are fucking geniuses LMFAO

[@TheGroon232]

Picking a favorite moment of this is like trying to pick a favorite bite of your birthday cake, but I've narrowed it to the moment at 3:19. We see Glinda notice that Elphaba's hand is trembling. The nerves behind Elphie's giddiness cause Glinda's shift from frustration and pity to empathy and care. She sees that her friend isn't delusional or arrogant; she's stepping into the unknown and needs her friend now more than ever as she faces that uncertainty. It's almost enough to convince her to follow. Almost. This moment sells the scene and the two characters so perfectly.

[@devonmartinez4961]

My favorite moment was when Elphaba says, " And nobody in all of Oz, no Wizard that there is or was. Is ever gonna bring me down."

[@TempusVulpi]

Where are they? I don't see them in this video

[@any.user.allowed.]

The parts where she flies are just so freeing beautiful

[@LawTaranis]

The lil mouse character is so cute i just wanna pick them up and squeeze them. 😭😭😭

[@twist_ending7545]

Her name is Eugene Seo! You should read the comic!

[@loganwillson936]

⁠@@twist_ending7545there’s a comic???

[@twist_ending7545]

@@loganwillson936 yeah??

[@loganwillson936]

@@twist_ending7545 where can I read it?

[@twist_ending7545]

@@loganwillson936 webtoon

[@emma_stuart]

even two years later, I still got full body chills

[@baxtronic]

Man, with the additional context of the comics, Wendy/Glynda's choice on the balcony holds new weight: Eugene/Elphaba is offering her all the wonders of the stage, but Wendy's weighed down by the weight of her father, and so can't make the leap. Very impressive!

[@NeyamRye]

Awew

[@TiredOx7536]

Where can I read the comics?

[@Stormkrow280]

I think this perfectly captures Gilanda’s conflict: she does want to be there for Elphaba, but she knows the path that her friend is going down is the wrong one, and you can see that in her expressions through this animatic. What’s more, I imagine that after the events of the musical when she’s all alone Gilanda throws a fit, raging and destroying her personal possessions and breaking down as she goes over all the avenues she could have taken to help Elphaba avoid her fate, maybe if she had gone she could have prevented all the things that Elphaba did, because even after everything that the Witch of the West did, she was still Gilanda’s friend.

[@carmenleee]

IM SO GLAD I CLICK ON THIS THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND YOU ARE SO UNDERRATED HOW 😭

[@rambu8149]

Hehe I'm so glad to see you here too! Thank you so much for enjoying it💕

[@Flora.0607]

허어어어얼 Carmen Lee 님 웹툰 정말 잘 보는 중입니다..ㅎㅎ

[@Stargirl344]

Hi Carmen lee! I love your videos!

[@AE149823]

1:05 "You can have all you ever wanted..." "I know. But I don't want it... no. I *CAN'T* want it... anymore." I do not know the context, as I haven't seen wicked, but that statement, especially with the images of this piece, is HEARTBREAKING.

[@meiruetsukino3578]

Long story short Elphaba gives up her long standing with to be The Wizard of Oz’s aide and embraces a strange tomb of magic that helped her create Wings on monkeys and a flying broom for herself. Wicked is WORTH a watch if you havent tried it since your comment!

[@SCR33NH3AD]

He's right. Wait till you see the movie with Ariana Grande and Michelle Yeoh

[@peachaewon3276]

​@@meiruetsukino3578 where can I watch wicked theater online?

[@kurochi89]

The characters in this scene are Elphaba (The Wicked Witch of the West) and Galinda (The good) back in their collage days when they first met each other. Elphie has been noticing there are troubling signs in the land of Oz while in school and latched onto a kind hearted teacher name Dr Dillimond, who is also a goat. He is the one who got brought attention to the fact that animals in Oz are all losing their powers of speech and are being treated poorly. Elphiba believes the best way to fix the issue is by brining it to the Wizard of Oz. As luck would have it, after arriving in the collage they discovered she has quite the knack for magic and was being summoned to meet him. After arriving however she realizes that the reason these things are happening to the animals is directly because of the Wizard and even comes face to face with a recently dumbed down Dr Dillimond. Her statement of, "I don't want it... no i CAN"T want it." Is referring to her ambitions to work with the Wizard to help Oz. She can swallow her pride and work with him or deny him and work against him which as you can tell in this song she has already decided to do. Hope that wasn't too much of a read lol. But that is as condensed as I can think of making it and hit all the points xD If you ever have the chance to see this play, DO IT! It is my favorite play I have ever gone to, the visuals the song and plot are all phenomenal!

[@serenitysubs933]

​@@kurochi89 it's crazy how the wizard has no power and yet he has SO MUCH POWER.

[@soren4818]

I’m smiling SO HARD right now, I’m surprised so few people have seen this animation, it’s really good :)

[@rambu8149]

If this can give you a smile then it's totally worth it! Thank you for watching Susan😊

[@MarinetteDupainCheng-mj1uk]

@@rambu8149 soren

[@Varmit_]

Dawg I missed the smiling bit and I was TERRIFIED

[@lovelyngarrol8398]

Same

[@noobmasterruben5167]

It only got recommended to me now because of the movie Wicked

[@sinabunn]

Just saw the wicked movie and found your animatic again, I've come full circle it started when I found your animatic before I even knew Wicked. then it was me becoming obsessed with the musical and animation. and after how many years, I get to re-watch this video and see how you predicted a lot of things that the movie would do! You inspired me back then to get into animation

[@v.v365]

This was perfection, the only thing I would’ve liked to see was to have it tie back into the start with you showing reality again, the audience’s reaction and how the actors ended up when they finished the scene

[@rambu8149]

Haha You can see the reality part on my Twitter or IG (It's on my description😉 Come and browse if you'd like to!!) Thank you for the feedback~!!

[@SCR33NH3AD]

​@@rambu8149 next can you animate the Rum Tum Tugger from Cats?

[@SCR33NH3AD]

​@@rambu8149 can you animate the Rum Tum Tugger song from Cats next?

[@valeriehendrickson2456]

the subtle gestures in this are so wonderful. For example, the part in the beginning when they sing “right now,” you can see that their gazes sort of drift aside, like they’re feeling some kind of shame or regret, a feeling you can’t quite place. That, paired with the dynamic motions (the magic and the flying in particular)? This is amazing. I’m literally ranting this is just so damn good

[@duck363]

THIS IS SO GOOD! the way the characters express themselves through their movements and expressions is astounding, the framing, the distinct character designs, the animation, work so well together! you're truly underrated!!!

[@rambu8149]

Awww Your comment got so many details that I can cry haha😭 True delightful tears! Wow you have so much amazing insight and are also soo kind! thank you so much duck😚!!!

[@inkwell9456]

I agree!

[@ninjamatt2164]

For real 😧!!!!!

[@Manfromthelandofsmiles]

I agree wholeheartedly

[@annielepage1466]

Impeccable timing, I love how the big reveals are tied to big musical moments. When she first started doing magic I physically got chills

[@MorciAnimations]

No words can describe how AMAZING this masterpiece is ❤ YOU´RE SO UNDERRATED ;-; Keep up the stunning work!

[@rambu8149]

OMG Hi Morci! Thank you so so much for enjoying my video😆 I've been enjoyed your animatics too(especially heathers and hamilton series)for a long time! Your works inspired me and encouraged me a lot🥺💕 So happy to see you here🥰

[@reginamercado4869]

Hi

[@Flora.0607]

어머어머 Morci 님 영상 잘 챙겨보고 있어요!

[@cresaliasyumbato5604]

No puede ser morci

[@BabyYoda4Lyfe]

That leap out the window was iconic

[@astraregulus2672]

This looks so great, I love the way the characters move, their designs, their enviroments and expressions, it's just- hsfwjsfq

[@rambu8149]

Ahhh I cared about all of them that you mentioned when I made this! So your words mean a lot to meee 🥺Thank youuuu🥰

[@Ballira]

The whole body movement, arm movmenet and book animation at 2:01 is my absolute favorite part of this. You really knocked this out of the park!

[@elenafriese891]

Agreed! Honestly, a *lot* of how she uses magic in this reminds me of someone describing Elsa's body language/movement (esp. In frozen 2) looks like "dancing with power" Which, like, I'm sure is a fun parallel to draw with a Wicked animatic, but also... It really isn't wrong, and I am *obsessed* whenever I see that particular kind of magic use grace/sheer joy and comfort in.

[@Midnightromantic]

That's actually the same moment that gives me the hope that this will be a full animation eventually. Because it's got such a smooth flow throughout it that it feels like it's already an animation.

[@araciaearth]

That is also my favourite!!!!!

[@That_Ozian]

Hi okay I??? Really like wicked???? And so there’s dialogue in defying gravity that got incorporated here in some AMAZING WAYS. 1. After Morrible condemns Elphaba as wicked, Glinda notices that Elphaba is trembling and puts a cloak around her- there was a little hand shaky when Eugene offered Wendy the broom and shortly after!! Wendy gave the cloak!!! That made me so happy!!! 2. The spell Elphaba’s using is the same spell that gave the monkeys their wings, she’s trying to do it on herself and gets the broom on accident- as she’s doing the incantation, Glinda is not having it. When she’s had enough she screams “STOP. (Beat) Well. Where are your wings? Maybe you’re not as powerful as you think.” (Enter the broom) AND LEMME TELL YOU When the CLOAK turned into wings??? I lost my mind!!! That was soooo cooool 3. The little picture of Dr. Dillamond!! Aaaaa my heart

[@rambu8149]

I really tried to do my best not only recreating the musical in a different way but also keeping and conveying the important storyline and emotion changes! Thank you so much to find some and it's so grateful!! It makes me happy too🥺 ~From Fellow Ozian😉~

[@조재은-o2e]

2:12 환희, 희망, 해방감, 기대감, 그리고 자신감. 개인적인 하이라이트이자 가장 가슴을 설레게 만드는 그림입니다. 좋은 작품 정말 감사합니다. :)

[@studiojayla943]

I love how she just zips to the clouds and her standing on her broom dancing in her way this was a good animation

[@Vitaetelam]

마지막에 이 악물고 날아오르는 장면이랑 우는 장면 보고 펑펑 울었습니다... 🥲💙

[@rescueteamstarcatchers]

This is hands down the most beautiful Defying Gravity I've ever seen, if not the most beautiful animatic I've ever seen! The motions were so fluid and the expressions were so sincere and conveyed everything so clearly and perfectly. The character designs were so cute and fit the roles of Elphaba and Glinda well. I can tell you poured so much effort into this so I didn't wanna pass by without telling you how wonderful this was to watch! Thank you for going to this much effort! I hope this comment brings you bliss!

[@xavcast007]

this is really good, but adventure time one still my fav

[@cishzv]

i havent seen anyone mention this but i love how at 3:17 her hands are shaky, showing how nervous she is

[@Mothman_In_a_T-Pose]

I legitimately screamed at 4:42-4:47. The _animation,_ the _fluidity,_ the _clean transition._ Absolutely gorgeous!

[@fruityfishboy8414]

The fact that Wendy and Eugene just instantly tap into Elphaba and Glinda as soon as they start singing is just *chefs kiss*

[@grimartist9703]

Okay but the movement and emotion when she says 'proud of your ambition' is astounding, just like the rest of the animatic!

[@phox1298]

(Warning this is so so long) I am genuinely so in love with this animatic, I don’t know if I can properly express quite how much I love it but I’m going to try: everything about it is gorgeous. The framing, the poses, the body language, the expressions, it’s all beautiful, and honestly could fool me as professional work. Especially with the added knowledge they’re acting, it makes all the body language and expressions much more meaningful. The way green is used in this is great too. The magic looks amazing, and I love the way it highlights the characters, as well as the lightning bolts. I think what makes the expressions so nice (as well as, again, the body language) is that it’s exaggerated in a way that conveys the emotions well and feels nice with the music. I wish I could say more, but I don’t quite have the vocabulary or knowledge to say why everything is so delightful in this. Instead I’m gonna put my favorite parts cause I want to gush about it (sorry pinned comment I got this idea from you lol): 0:25 I really like the way there’s a clear divide in the beginning before Eugene starts singing, and it’s very satisfying how they each transition into the ‘musical’ world on beat 0:31 I like this bit, again about the slightly exaggerated body language, it conveys their emotion very well (also very fluid) 0:35 I like the way they move around each other, and the way it’s framed shows how they each have to look down and up at each other respectively 0:45 the way each of their expressions go from anger to something more soft is very nice 1:15 this is a very good example of what I mean by exaggerated body language, the way Eugene moves down before springing back up makes for a very satisfying movement especially in correlation with the music 1:51 this whole sequence!! The way Eugene moves looks very nice and is a good set up for the whole book magic thing, which goes very well as the sort of first climax of the song. The movements before that also convey Eugene’s thought process and hesitation very well, and the pause before helps build up that anticipation and makes the book magic thing a lot more impactful 2:02 talking about that this is one of my favorite parts of the entire animatic. The way the magic is used is beautiful and the movement is so fluid, and the hand motions along with the magic and the highlight on Eugene’s face from the magic and Eugene’s facial expressions!!! I can’t help but gush about it, it looks amazing 2:21 the way Wendy moves is, once again, very nice and exaggerated in a way that goes very well with the music (I am going to over use a lot of words in this lol) 2:27 I like that Eugene is still moving here as she looks back at Wendy and does her little arm movements, it looks very nice and also conveys her emotions very well 2:49 this shot right here is very well drawn, the perspective is great and it helps define where the characters are in space 2:50 I like the way the camera pans down with the book, and I really like the shot when it fully pans down to show Eugene, and the expression on her face 2:58 I like the way Eugene looks to the camera and her expression there, and I think the pinned comment already mentioned this but the way the broom pulls Wendy closer to Eugene in set up for the next part is a nice touch! (And nice animation) 3:05 to 3:39 I love the defining shot of Eugene standing with the broom, and the way the broom is used to pull Wendy and Eugene together, and their expressions as Eugene convinced Wendy to go with her, it’s beautiful 3:40 this shot is Eugene pulling Wendy up with her is gorgeous and the way they hold the broom together and the way the magic highlights their eyes as they sing, it’s just beautiful 4:01 the way Wendy’s face morphs from happiness, especially in contrast to the previous scene, to hesitation and the shot of the people as an explanation is very well done in showing her thought process 4:11 Wendy giving Eugene her little cape thing (?) as a way of saying goodbye and Eugene’s understanding, and the whole shot of them holding hands, the perspective there is gorgeous 4:35 Eugene tearing up when Wendy lets go and looking away before she can regret her decision!! The expression is amazing 4:42 this shot with all the weapons charging towards her and her expression and the way she jumps off a second before they can get her!! Amazing 4:46 this shot of Eugene and the clouds swirling around her is beautiful, and the way the green lightning strikes looks wonderful 4:56 I love the way the camera shakes as Eugene does her spell, and I think someone already mentioned this in a comment but the way Eugene used her friend’s last gift to her as literal wings!! 5:01 this whole sequence, with Eugene flying is so fluid and the way the lines and clouds move around her conveys the flying very well 5:04 once again the fluidity and the perspective of this shot!! 5:20 this pose is a favorite of mine, something about it is just very nice and really shows her newfound confidence well 5:43 the expression here either the tears and the blush and the sparkling eyes is gorgeous Ok that’s all, finally. I could say a whole lot more honestly, I could talk about every second but I tried to limit myself so it wasn’t too repetitive (which it still was, sorry I used the same words a lot). Anyways tdlr I really really love this animatic, thank you for making it!

[@rambu8149]

Oh my God... This timeline.. is amazing 😭😭😭aaaa!!!! You keep saying you can't convey your love in words but.. This makes me feel a lot of touch and love!!! Thank you so much Phox I've been read this again and again and it makes me really happy and smiles! Every single frame I tried U found that... that really means a lot I love your comments so much

[@phox1298]

@@rambu8149 no problem!! I’m glad it made you happy, you made a really great animatic! :)

[@ObsidianOx-GM]

Small detail I enjoy: I like that as the number goes on Eugene starts off being smaller than Wendy in the frame 0:36 but as the music continues Eugene and Wendy start being at the same level within the frame 3:26 . This culminating around the time Wendy gives Eugene the cloak 4:12 , where from this point Eugene is higher both from in the frame, the broomstick flying, and fitting the song which is hitting some of it's real climatic notes 5:34 . Good animatic, will likely watch it about another 25 times.

[@_amemyo]

I HAD LITERAL GOOSEBUMPS WHEN IT REACHED ELPHABA'S "So if you care to find me" LINE

[@gaegull22]

너무…너무 좋아서 계속 돌려보고있어요… 다른것도 다른건데 글린다가 둘러준 망토가 엘파바의 날개가 되는순간 되게.. 벅찼어요 너무 아름다운영상…만들어주셔서 감사합니다🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@helloworld52093]

선생님의 이런 아름다운 작품을 무료로 볼 수 있다는 것에 너무 감사하고 정말 영상에 감명 받았습니다ㅠㅠ! 초반에 무대에서 뮤지컬 작품속으로 전환되는 부분이나 웬디와 유진의 제스쳐들, 화면 움직임과 전환 같은 무수히 많은 요소들이 전부 대단해서 영상을 보는내내 너무 즐거웠습니다ㅠㅠㅜㅠ 뮤지컬을 사랑하는 사람의 심금을 울려주셔서 감사합니다ㅠㅠ!!

[@lightspotsstuff]

How to talk to short person: NO: Crouch before them YES: 4:27 Awesome animatic! This song always gives me chills.

[@spencersholden]

Pick them up and put them on railings. Got it.

[@karlwilker579]

I legitimately would watch the entire story of Wicked animated like this if I could.

[@Zephirite.]

I just realized the ending illustrations of Eugene and Wendy are posed like the witches on the "WICKED" cover!

[@BladeAlphaThunderbolt2005]

Having wings makes her even better and more intimidating! 4:59

[@Byeolimation]

This concept is so refreshing and original- i’ve never seen a comic that uses musical animatics as part of the overall story as performances. Imagine all the costume possibilities!

[@NymphaeumVA]

Oh my gosh! I watched this and then checked out your Instagram to find more about their story and this is fantastic! The story and concept are great and your skill is incredible. There's so many beautiful and creative shots in this animatic. Best of luck with the series, I hope more people get to see it!

[@rambu8149]

Aww thank you Nymp!! I'm so happy I can see you on other platforms too!! Thanks for the blessing~ I will do my best for sure 😆💪

[@devonmartinez4961]

You know what, this is very accurate. In the book, West is described as a short, shrivel old lady, so having her young but still short is fitting

[@Strevii]

Its not glinda and elphie though, these are this animators ocs

[@galaxmousey7403]

I really like the intros to all of these!! Where ur OCS are on stage before transitioning into them taking on the roles they're playing!!!

[@LoverFromMars]

This aged *PERFECTLY* !

[@twist_ending7545]

Aged?

[@LoverFromMars]

@twist_ending7545 wait- thats not how to write it?

[@twist_ending7545]

​@@LoverFromMars idk. It's a saying, but idk if it makes sense here. Idk I'm dumb lol

[@flowerprower]

This singlehandedly reminded me why this is the most popular song in musical history.

[@bobertjefferson2456]

When she starts to cast the spell and the book levitates... muah that was so smooth. this animatic is so good!

[@FlipaDipDipp]

The animation of her flying above the clouds is GORGEOUS! Even with so few frames you convey such motion and joy

[@mossinvasion]

5:04 bat wing on a mouse look like a pun, as in some languages bat literally means "flying mouse" :D

[@jamiejose]

This is the best animatic I've seen and it's for a 6 minute song!! I can clearly see how much love and care was put into it and I can honestly say that this is my favorite one 💕💕

[@rambu8149]

It's so thankful that you can find my effort and love on this🥺 aww It's so honored that you think this is your favorite one! thank you!!

[@Creatively_Storm]

As both a theatre kid and someone who adores animation, the switch from stage to the Wicked world just was so satisfying ✨ The animation and composition was wonderful, you definitely worked very hard on it. Great job! :D

[@Revancy]

This entire thing is just so well put together- Genuinely this has been put into one of my top favorite animatics now!! From the poses to the character designs, to the entire premise of the video, its all so really beautiful

[@TakeV]

I love this so much! Found this after watching the movie, and I have been watching this on loop. You animate them with so much life and expressive power, and these two have so much chemistry. Started reading the comic too!

[@camilaGMW]

This was so good! The energy when the character BURSTS through the clouds, the timing, the camera work! And the magic?? It's so satisfying to watch

[@종이비행기-g2c]

오늘 위키드 보고 왔는데 이 장면 시작하면서부터 갈수록 나도 모르게 미소 짓고 있었고 마지막 하이라이트에서 진짜 닭살돋을 정도로 너무 좋았다

[@rodeda9314]

I love the expressions and the physical details, like 4:01 how you can see her smile fade and 5:13 how just for a quick second you can see them lose their balance

[@ok-nw8ed]

I'm really glad the algorithm recommended this to me, this is absolutely stunning! I love how expressive the body language is and the scene where Eugene flies through the sky was such a pleasure to see! My heart was pounding so much, it really felt like you were flying right next to her.

[@ritzyfritzy5318]

The CHILLS, Mother of C H I L L S. This Animation certainly defied gravity, its actually amazing how pixar or disney has not attempted to use your talent yet. Keep on doing amazing things!

[@jsaniken]

Hey, I just wanted to say my animation professor showed this to our class as an example of how to do a storyboard and I love it so much! Your character designs are beautiful and the composition is fantastic!!!

[@rambu8149]

Oh my god... That means a lot to me!!! Thank you so much for letting me know! I'm so glad🥰

[@angeygirl]

AHH the transition in the beginning from a stage to the "inside" of the story was so cool and you ABSOLUTLY nailed the first moment of takeoff.

[@ephinemusic]

WOW! This is "wicked' good, hehe. Seriously though, I can't believe how clean this is and that you did the ENTIRE song! The whole thing was incredible!!!!!!!!!!

[@copperfurredfox]

Coming back to this animatic after the latest updates.... man remember when they were happy Still a phenomenal piece of animation of course

[@lukewarmwater5510]

Holy crap, this has been recommended to me multiple times and I really should have clicked on this sooner. This is genuinely incredible (and, like, actually a proper animatic), and I can’t wait for the next video.

[@alextheartist3754]

Oh my goodness gracious this is so good! I haven't read the comic and I've never watched Wicked, but the characters' body language and facial expressions made me feel like I know the whole story. I've been trying to start making animatics myself, and this video is a huge inspiration. Let's pray the algorithm shows this to millions more people!!

[@reireikun]

Three years later and it's still one of my favorite videos ever. All of the emotions come through so clearly without being over the top and is great at showing complex emotions. Whenever I watch it again, I end up watching it a few times in one sitting just because I love how well everything was planned out. The composition, adding more movement and frames at more climatic parts, and adding just a touch of color to the monochromatic style of animatics is amazing. This will always be my impression of how this song should be and I doubt any other form of this song will make me think otherwise. I feel so inspired to draw again just from watching. Thank you for producing such an amazing artwork, Rambu! I can't wait for your big animation for Pied Piper comes out!

[@crimsonmoon8649]

So damn beautiful. And I just love how they went from ironically saying "I Hope you're happy now" to genuine hope and care.

[@phantomknightdragon9166]

I can't get over how AMAZING this animatic is! I've watched this at least 4 times now. From the facial expressions to the expressive poses is just so good. And the simple backgrounds and lines for perspective to get a sense of where the characters are instead of them just standing in a void of color makes a big difference. 4:45 - 6:03 just gives me chills every time i watch it because you helped convey that moment so well! I appreciate how much time you put into this because I know how much work has to be done to make something like this, and I just wanted to tell you that you did a WONDERFUL job!

[@larseel7094]

good lord did this make me cry. you and your work are amazing

[@keonnoh9409]

Hey, i don't normally leave a comment but this artwork of Wicked was absolutely stunning! it brings the memory back from the musical! fantastic work and keep it up!

[@쫀디기]

최근에 이 노래랑 뮤지컬 노래 애니메이티드 버전에 꽃혀있었는데 보물 발견 ㅠㅠㅠ 아름다워요...

[@shiboskyline]

I love that after all her hardships, for the first time in her life she is truly free 5:56

[@Anddq]

Does not matter how many time I watch this, it is still amazing. 3:13 that scene with unlimited always send chills. It is so perfectly done

[@Tigerlilly22]

It was only a matter of time that the algorithm would recommend me this vid because of how much I love Wicked, and wow. Just wow. This video is a masterclass for this song, amazing work! What I love the most is the vivid expressions and movements in time with the music. The hardest thing about Broadway, especially when I saw Wicked live, is seeing the actors' expressions from a backrow seat. Their voices convey such vulnerability, such commanding emotion that it is easy enough to imagine, but there's something raw and evoking about seeing the emotion on a person's face, and your animation and art captured those emotions beautifully. The slower scenes (like the arms waving and glowing as the book lifted up in the beginning) as the song was building still conveyed so much expression through your characters that honestly this animatic felt too quick, I was just engrossed. Definitely going to check out your other social media, because wow. I love your art!

[@rohyeon_0821]

헐… 제가 왜 이분을 이제 알게 된 거죠ㅠㅠ 진짜… 진짜… 대박이라는 말밖에 안 나오네요ㅠㅠ 너무 좋아요!!!!!!! 엘파바가 하늘로 날아오르는 장면에세 진심 소름돋았어요ㄷㄷ 뮤지컬과 다르게 날개가 생겨나는 연출도 너무 좋아요💕💗💖

[@NovaStella_]

Holy cow, your use of emotion and motion from the sfx to the characters embodying their parts was Amazing!! I could almost imagine the pages of the book at 2:50 flipping to the rhythm of the synth notes in the background >:O. I'd love to see more of these two in the musical :D

[@baxtronic]

Man, I've always loved this song, but I legitimately regret not finding this animatic sooner! It's just marvelous! The sheer range of motion borders on outright animation, and that alone is glorious... but it's the expressions, the expressions that take this above and beyond. Both in general and in the context of the in-world recital, the way they transform into their characters is incredible! In particular is Eugene. I've read the comics, so to see her go from this shy and meek little mouse to donning all the spite and scorn of Elphaba is amazing! The scene I keep coming back to is the climax, not just because of how triumphant and epic it is, but the look, the LOOK in Eugene's eyes as she leaps onto the balcony and sweeps her cloak out. Just... incredibly badass. Easily the best scene and the best version OF said scene I've ever seen! I'm following you on both twitter AND here on KZbin, because I simply cannot miss a single showing of these two! In particular... I pray that one day, they do indeed play the Pied Piper. If this is where Eugene and Wendy are now, you can bet your bottom dollar I'll be waiting with bated breath to see where they are then!

[@vinx.909]

holyshit the flying. i mean obviously the entire thing is amazing, but the flying is straight up out of this world. thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[@erifstine4801]

I've been rewatching this animatic ever since my friend sent me this video, and I CAN'T GET OVER ON HOW IMPRESSIVE THIS WORK IS, especially at this part (4:45 and onwards), must have took you a long time to finish this masterpiece. Keep up the good work!!!

[@blujaynotblu]

I didn’t comment when I first saw this I think BUT THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR INTRODUCING ME TO THIS SONG AND COMIC! THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST ANIMATICS IVE EVER SEEN!

[@valentinagiovannoni1453]

4:42 YASS THIS PART *i love it*🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@robertrecon3604]

just saw this show. It was amazing! You're OCs really become the characters. It 's rare to find a good OC creator

[@twist_ending7545]

Wdym by that?

[@Pyre]

Every time I don't listen to it for a while, I forget that hearing this song always rips my heart out, then gives it back. This is the first thing I've seen set to the song, other than the scene IN the musical itself, to live up to that feeling. Thanks for that.

[@Videogameboy1989]

I saw the movie, and they did justice with this number.

[@makatsue4598]

Cmon people it’s been two years why does this not have a million views yet

[@kuromaxima8745]

I cried at, “I hope you’re happy in the end~! I hope you’re happy, my, friend~!” And at the final lines, I love this song so much. For me, Elfaba represents chasing dreams that are a risk, but nothing will bring her down. Glinda is grounded and supportive when understanding Elfaba’s goals, and they respect each other. That’s true love, letting go.

[@DemonClo]

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND I ALREADY LOVE THEM BOTH SO MUCH!!

[@rambu8149]

Thank you Clo~ They will be happy to hear that tooo 😊😆❣

[@BlademanZX]

I should have seen it already, and I want to see it now, on its own merits, but the heart in this project alone is what made me feel that in my soul Also one of the things I love the most about this is how much the broom animation reminds me of Treasure Planet, I think that's part of what has me so enthralled

[@calihorton2487]

I’d take this animated version instead of the new LA any day. It makes me wonder why they insist on turning fairy tales into “realistic” settings and plots. Now don’t get me wrong “Ever After” and Harry Potter are masterpieces as well as the broadway show.

[@awildnoviceappears]

Yo have you seen the thing yet? Head it was pretty good

[@calihorton2487]

@ not yet I’m thinking about waiting until next year when the second part comes out

[@mawaomar9530]

@@calihorton2487it’s peak

[@CrimsonCateye]

I mean, The Wizard of Oz was live action, so they're not exactly "turning it into a realistic setting"

[@1952JBoy]

Give the movie a chance. It was a pretty fantastic adaption of the theatre show. 9/10 for me

[@prestonsawicki7517]

The "I hope you're happy" face fits the emotion so well, and lives rent free in my head

[@POP1ping_candy]

I-- this is so good that I completely forgot that at the start they were doing acting. That immediately when the scene changed from them being on stage to them being in a sort of library I was hooked on the main premise of the animatic. I swear I'd praise it more if I could but words can't begin to express how I love this so much. P.S. I know it sounds overreacting but shivers all over first time I watched it OvO

[@Shruti_Vij]

2:37 - This is my favourite line in the entire video! I love the emotion of this animatic - I've never seen Wicked or known its story, but within minutes, I care about these two characters - the actors Eugene and Wendy.

[@aprilf00ls]

I’m literally crying, this is so amazing, so clean, so full of emotion, THIS is the reason I’m into animating so much, this is the kind of art I want to make some day Ur incredible and I hope you get the recognition you deserve bc this is a masterpiece

[@viniciuspaivasantos6126]

absolutely love how they start off like they’re rehearsing and once music drops it changes into the room they’re in Oz that’s such a cool little detail

[@grayson7831]

I've never been so sure in my life that someone is going to have 5 million subs in the next 5 years than I am now. This is absolutely incredible and everything about this is so well-made! Passion just seeping out of every pore. The artstyle, the poses, the cool little magic effects and camera angles, so well-paced and professionally made! And everything after 4:40 just... Has me absolutely dumbfounded. I've never simped so much for an animation before. Keep up the good work!

[@ria_every06]

진짜 이 영상 보면서 난생 처음 느껴본 감정을 느꼈어요... 특히 엘피가 경비병들 피해서 혼자 독창할 때 심장이 저절로 막 뛰면서 벅차오르는 느낌이 들었어요 노래 영상 보고 들으면서 이렇게 심장 뛴적은 절대 없었는데 보면서 진짜 너무 행복했어요 아마 애플워치 차고 있었으면 구급차 왔을지도...? 이런 영상 만들어주셔서 너무 감사하고 한동안은 이것만 볼 것 같아요 1년 전 영상이지만 이 영상을 이제 알았다는 게 너무 아쉽고 댓글을 보실진 모르겠지만 너무 감사해요 번창하세요!!!!

[@ratclown7089]

This is incredible!! All the poses, perspectives, facial expressions, and designs are beautiful! This whole animatic looks so professional and I can’t get over how amazing this is!! Definitely one of my favourite animatics now, I subbed ^^

[@Doomzdeh]

Really holding space with this one

[@TheNeven87]

I've never seen wicked, but man, this animation. Knowing when to show motion, and when to not, facial expressions, and uug so good.

[@jessonbelleza6322]

Clicking on this video is forever going to be the greatest decision of my life. This was beautiful, this was a wonderful experience. Thank you very much

[@felixthelemon978]

God the legs are so shaped. I love them. And the facial expressions? So cute and simple, so expressive and cartoonistic? I'm in love? I'm in love. Incredible Edit: Also who stuffed you inside a closet for 30 years and told you to do nothing but draw hands for hours to make you *this* comfortable drawing them that many times with a decent amount of detail each and every time omg

[@Apoiios_]

This is enough to make a grown man cry, and that's okay

[@랴먼]

캐릭터들도 매력적이고 그림체도 너무너무 취향이에요... 왜 이걸 이제 봤지ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ 처음들어보는 노래인데 영상보면서 감정이 막 벅차올라서 눈물이 났네요... 좋은 노래, 좋은 작가님을 알게되어서 기뻐요ㅠㅠ 개인적으로 2:02 5:20 이 부분 너무 좋아합니다...

[@deftcoleman0552]

THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY INCREDBLE!!! Great work! No, seriously. You've did a great job with this.