SHATTERED STARS | SE1 EP1 (indie animated wolf series)

[@einfynn]

This needs to be said: I watched the first 2 Minutes and already was Impressed by how the final product came out. Ive been part of this Community for about 1 Year now and I can confirm that its the Nicest community ive ever been part of. This Episode was scraped multiple times. The best part is tho that they give everyone a chance to be part of the series and thats what it makes special. It might be not really a big step for us but for the Producers its life changing and i'm happy that they have finnaly done it and the community its proud of them❤️

[@0rdinaryyy]

This artstyle makes me nostalgic of the 2010s animations in the best way possible! Reminds me so much of the animations Dimstar’s past. Keep up the great work!

[@sleepingfire]

I tend to love shows from the 2010's and 2000's, both indie and regular TV. SS has lots of inspiration from that era, particularly warrior cats animations, Cow of the Wild, and LOST

[@Sean-got-abs]

Your comment is so uplifting it reminds me of the internet in the 2010s 🎉

[@Squarrel]

​​@@sleepingfireCow of the wild was the first thing I thought of when I saw the style! I even wondered if you were the same artist for a moment!

[@outlawed8611]

​@@Squarrel Oh! Same here, this made me think "Blazethefiredragon" or Cow of the wild almost instantly

[@Noodleswithaspoon]

The blood from the eyes though, I’ve never seen another creator put something in like that!!

[@Sean-got-abs]

Your pfp says it all 😂

[@sn4ffz]

@@Sean-got-absur pfp also fr says it all

[@Sean-got-abs]

@@sn4ffz so does yours 😜

[@sn4ffz]

@ and how-

[@pandora_blackstain]

Judepikachu did, on its uncontinued series Alcatraz

[@ViodenGe]

It's amazing how you put the crying blood into this episode, crying blood happens when someone is literally scared to death (example, in ww2 many kids were seen with this phenomenon in bunkers during the bombings) it truly makes it more in depth!

[@FluffyCheetoVA]

Flurry’s va here on a backup account! So excited to see all the hard work the cast has put into this! So proud of all of you!!

[@Love.Jinx.Arcane]

Well hello there...hehehe

[@FluffyCheetoVA]

@@Love.Jinx.Arcane who is this stranger I’ve never met before 😰

[@Love.Jinx.Arcane]

@@FluffyCheetoVA Oh My! who are you?!?!?!?

[@sleepingfire]

I'm reading this 👋

[@FluffyCheetoVA]

@@sleepingfire 😂

[@ToxicKittiSP]

This brings me back to whenever these indie series were all over KZbin. I’m glad to see one not from 10 years ago.

[@pouyanabbasi2780]

Idk anything about this but I wanna see it because indie animations have all been bangers so far

[@sleepingfire]

Well if ya like wolves and dark mystery / drama then this could be a fun ride!

[@pouyanabbasi2780]

@@sleepingfire interesting

[@dylankrahn6057]

@@pouyanabbasi2780 (It's extremely high quality) ??? Did someone say something?? 🥚 ehhhh (Egg, haha... funny)

[@scratchgamehunter]

@@pouyanabbasi2780I could get away with a assault charge go to jail for 2 years and episode 2 still ain’t coming out

[@CosmicKitsune_art]

I love the art style. It reminds me of tribal of doom with the eyes.

[@lovebug7985]

I thought this too

[@Lotus_TheMudWing]

HOLY CRAP THIS EPISODE ACTUALLY SCARED ME!

[@QwertyTheWolfFox]

I definitely agree even on the part when she had a nightmare and the other one was frightened

[@lexiwarren69]

same its kinda spookie but its GREAT

[@NiftyMoons]

Visuals are literally so stunning!! The amount of detail is amazing! :D

[@sleepingfire]

Thank you : D glad you liked it

[@HelloStudios]

Very good hook!!

[@exactlythesame8283]

This appeared in my recommended randomly and I'm HOOKED. Please continue:) Gives me such nostalgia for the likes of T3TBE, 86, and Alcatraz!!! I miss Those stunning stories made by random passionate artists so bad XD

[@sleepingfire]

I have never met anyone else who knew what Alcatraz was! One of my old favorites!

[@exactlythesame8283]

Oh my gosh, I haven't either!!! I use to make my sister play as the characters with me 😭 I was allways the fox and she was the white kitten. I also use to draw some really bloody comics inspired by that series lmao

[@immeantfortheflowers]

This art style looks so familiar n I enjoy it tysm this has such potential ❤

[@RandomUser2182]

My pride? 😂

[@LegendOfMoonDragons]

I'm immediately intrigued. Just got recommended this randomly and it's sick. Atmosphere and sound design, plus the mystery of what's happening really has me interested. Just subscribed & looking forward to seeing more from you

[@finelineselectric5074]

I am so excited for this!!! Wow congrats on getting the first episode done! That must feel so good

[@sleepingfire]

@finelineselectric5074 definitely! Especially after redoing it so many times XD

[@snowdrift5824]

THIS SHOULD BE ON NETFLIX.

[@sleepingfire]

WHO KNOWS, maybe someday!?

[@snowdrift5824]

@@sleepingfire PERHAPS!!!

[@CatGotAPencil]

@@sleepingfire ngl probably better if it isn't. Netflix sucks and the streaming services have been losing money lately (also I would just pirate it then--DON'T MAKE ME PIRATE SHATTERED STARS!!!)

[@sleepingfire]

@CatGotAPencil XD imagine pirating SS! The main reason I never tried pitching to a real studio or streaming service is cuz of the whole "LOST predicament" i told you about on discord. I don't want a big name hanging the funding over my head saying that I can't do this or can't do that with the plot. The story is gonna play out and END when and how I want it to. I'd rather self or crowd fund it than go to someone else for funding who could then dictate how the show goes

[@CatGotAPencil]

@@sleepingfire yeah, COMPLETELY UNDERSTANDABLE. I've resolved to avoid making contracts with publishers over books in the future (if I do publish). I don't want to be forced or pressured to continue a story or series I deem completed. I want to break the "industrialization" of the art form rather than conform to it. also yes I will confirm that I would pirate Shattered Stars 100%. I ain't payin' Netflix or Disney.

[@SolarShade]

Finally an actually animated one and not just drawings slightly moving and stretching

[@sleepingfire]

True 😂

[@SolarShade]

@@sleepingfire 😭

[@ViodenGe]

those are pmvs

[@BitterCyder]

That’s a FORM of animation, which is called “tweening” The artwork in this video is frame by frame,

[@SolarShade]

@ yes but ive seen people label them as animated

[@Penhead3480]

The great thing about it being short is that it already makes me and many other people want to come back for more!

[@jahooooooo]

7:31 “Me watching skibidi toilet for the first time” IM CRYRINHG WHAT😭😭

[@sleepingfire]

XD 😂😂 i love smear frames

[@St4rlight0044]

What where did you see that

[@IceriftFyera]

oh hey! Congrats on the episode's completion ^^ looking forward to seeing it!

[@sleepingfire]

@@IceriftFyera thank you! ^^ Glad to hear!

[@jacquelinewright868]

The eyes remind me of my pride!

[@avaarrow7478]

Yes!!! Also the animation style... In parts, it reminds me of my pride.

[@avaarrow7478]

Probably because the My pride eyes were so detailed and these are also detailed. (presumably for plot reasons) The eyes in both also were vibrant and had no shading.

[@CatGotAPencil]

@@avaarrow7478 Sleepingfire was originally inspired by Cow of the Wild, though you can see the moment she watched Lilo & Stitch for the first time and the art style evolved into a hybrid of the two XD I personally am a fan of the blend, I think she does the style better than Tribbleofdoom (How do I know all of this? Hehehehe... I'm an INSIDER, A SPY--no I'm just in the Shattered Stars Discord and happen to be friends with her. The Lilo & Stitch thing isn't a joke, it actually happened.)

[@avaarrow7478]

@@CatGotAPencil cool tid bit of information, thanks!

[@CatGotAPencil]

Can't find my first comment, so new one it is: an honest review of what I have watched (there may be a more detailed one in the discord server later) From well-done atmosphere to unique art style (that evolves from CotW to Lilo & Stitch over the course of the episode LOL) this episode really stands out from other indie series! The tension and pacing is well-done and the backgrounds (displaying some other fauna), along with sfx, help establish this series' crazy world. The expressive style of the wolves allows for some fun facial expressions while still retaining the episode's serious/creepy atmosphere. I honestly think a lot of animators think that expressive = childish or not serious, but seriously, to any animators reading this, ALLOW THEM TO EXPRESS! Exaggerate it! It'll help a lot. I think you did a good job hooking the audience (and me!) something that is honestly rare (I usually watch indie stuff out of curiosity not actual interest). I wanna know what the "hostiles" are, why Stardust bleeds every time the weird thing appears, what said weird thing is, what the politician (giant frog--discord ref for non-discord members), and what Stardust's warning meant (the "try not to be scared"). Also I love the opening line... "did... you have a dream too?" Of course... I have some criticisms, as nothing is truly perfect. - (not much of a critique) While dialogue is hard to criticize because it all depends on context and delivery (in this case, slightly clunky = character is a child), Stardust does sound a little odd and I think it's because of the audio editing of your voice; I'm sure it won't be an issue in later episodes with her actual VA. - The clips don't flow together very well, which makes the animation feel choppy (even though it's not an animation issue). For example: Stardust stopping in front of the camera before the changes (2:38) and the editing when she almost falls off a cliff (2:48 - 2:58) the clips don't flow together nicely and makes the moment confusing. I suggest using transitions and avoiding super quick cuts because it's blink and you'll miss it (and while you'll register what's there because you made it and know it, other viewers will struggle and get confused) - The running away seemed unnecessary but it doesn't wreck the pacing at all. The episode still feels shorter than ten minutes XD Other than that it's phenomenal for a first episode and I hope episode 2's production won't be so rough. P.S.: to any comment crazies aboutta tell me off for giving criticism, I'm a friend of the creator and she's explicitly stated that she wants constructive criticism. Edit: I found my old comment... RIGHT AFTER FINISHING THIS ONE Edit 2: editing my criticism (multiple times)

[@sleepingfire]

Well said! I agree on the critical points as well and hope to improve these aspects in the next episode. By the end of this process, I hated the running away scene XD

[@RileyRose22]

I have I prediction that the show is called “shattered stars” because some legendary soul in the shape of a star shattered, each piece going to a different wolf. Each piece gives them some kind of advantage, but also a monster within them, all relating to the main 5/6 senses. For example, one of the shattered pieces went to that dark grey wolf, causing him to go mute. (Taste/mouth sense) one piece went to the light grey wolf, causing her to soon go blind. (Seeing sense). This is only an idea that popped up❤

[@BreezyProductionsLPS]

I can already tell this is gonna be amazing. The style is so nostalgic and the voice actors' voices are perfect, I can't wait to follow this series. -Edit- Oh darn, i just finished it and want an episode two.

[@pigeonsarecool5]

This is unsettling in the best way possible! I’m get speak no evil, see no evil, etc typa vibes

[@theblackswordsman3612]

Amazing work

[@Aimarrh-Raimbow-Felidae]

Omg I love this, the expressions, the perspective, itz a shefz kizz

[@rivertyl]

marvelous work from everyone! I can tell a ton of work was put into making this reality, can't wait to see more!

[@plushmatins]

Voice of Giovanni (the bug) here! I gotta say, this episode was full of so many things. For one the backgrounds were exceptional, it made it fit very much with the music and the situation. The voice acting was amazing as well! I also really enjoyed how well animated the wolves are, I am SUPER excited to see what Shattered Stars has in store for us in the future! 👀

[@sleepingfire]

Ahhh thank you!! We do need to get the epic Giovanni vs Russet saga back on its feet lol!

[@plushmatins]

@sleepingfire Heck yeah we do! 😂

[@CatGotAPencil]

​@@sleepingfire YES PLEASE GIOVANNI MUST RETURN

[@Cyb3r-N0va-ov8]

Truly beautiful and terrifying

[@VultureSblood]

YESYESYES THIS IS AT THE PERFECT TIME FOR ME? Omg it’s usually so hard to find something that isn’t at like 2am for me :OO CGS on completing this!

[@sleepingfire]

Congrats lol!

[@einfynn]

SAME HERE BRO

[@ttthewolfgirl]

I knew right away you went with COTW’s style, I love that 😁

[@sleepingfire]

Haha yes COTW was a big inspiration. In the art, mainly with the eyes!

[@ttthewolfgirl]

@@sleepingfire Exactly! The eyes are what reminded me of it ☺️ Wonderful job!

[@bandamkaliz]

Creepy... I can't wait for a new episode!

[@McAvesTheAnimator]

Welp, I'm scared. Very well done! I can really feel the emotions, and the animation is so smooth! Keep up the great work!

[@IceriftFyera]

Real comment now that it's live- This came out great! I really like the environments and the editing you've done looks fantastic ^^ also interesting to see a mute protag there. Definitely looking forward to more!

[@sleepingfire]

Thank you! It's an honor to hear you liked it! ❤

[@BeignetParty]

I see indie series and I'm automatically interested

[@sleepingfire]

Same XD

[@Keter_Causes_Chaos]

Finally, this video has been waiting in my watch list for so long, first episode already hooked I need more

[@WarriorFoxDoggo]

2:46 "skibidi dum dum yes yes, skibidi yip yip"

[@Foxyfangamer]

come on episode 2 me so excited what a work good job I really like the story and animations like this brother you did great don't stop posting I wish you good luck (:

[@brandalnoe4344]

So excited! I love your work! This gunna be great!

[@rookey8406]

No matter how long it took. It was well worth the wait. Great work to all the VA’s and sleepingfire. (And Sean for keeping us distracted with his goofball jokes)

[@sleepingfire]

Can't have SS without Sean!

[@Minamation-ry8so]

Finally, after a long wait, it’s here.

[@StxrGazerLuvs]

OKAY. I CAN ALREADY TELL THIS WILL BE AN AMAZING SERIES!!!❤❤

[@the_Essa_guy]

Omg a fellow dragon puppeteer watching this?

[@Yokoshi-000]

This is beautiful!!! I love the composition and designs! Definitely one of my new favorite series!!! 💜

[@amoravanshra]

YES! I was just thinking about this yesterday! I'm so glad it got finished, I'm looking forward to this SO much!

[@sleepingfire]

@@amoravanshra I hope it will be fun!

[@antarkathebringeroflight9878]

Entirely beautiful and terrifying. Absolutely perfect

[@okamuii7231]

Deadass thought the lucky charms frame was a hint to the story at first only to realize it was a meme lol

[@artixi3291]

What an amazing first episode! I absolutely love the backgrounds and the color pallet. I'm excited to see where this goes for our two Wolves in the future. Congrats on finishing episode 1!

[@sleepingfire]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it ❤

[@s.i.b.e.r.i.a.n.]

Can’t wait for ep 2!

[@CozzMoyo]

2:45 skibidi dum dum yes yes, skibidi yip yip ✨🕺 ( THIS EPISODE IS SO GOOD! )

[@comedicdistress8182]

3 minutes in already more interesting than most the indie series on KZbin

[@LeaffyDino]

This is so cool! It looks like it has such a great story! I’m rlly exited for more :)

[@sleepingfire]

So glad to hear! Ep 2 is on the way!

[@Noodleswithaspoon]

I can’t believe I’m so late for this!!! This episodes gonna be epic!

[@pouyanabbasi2780]

Oooooh

[@tonyamurphy1381]

You have to make more I'm hyped for the next episode

[@AkiraTux]

I've never heard of this community before watching this and I actually really enjoyed it! I'm looking forward to the next episode :D

[@jettash0720]

IT'S FINALLY HERE!!! I'm so excited!!

[@einfynn]

Not only you are excited!!🎉🎉

[@Cherryblossom-w1z]

I have no idea what the story is but I love the art and voice acting! Hope you make more

[@sleepingfire]

The story is still mysterious and I haven't shared many spoilers or even info on where it's going. It's quite planned out though, with a plotted 5 seasons full of twists and surprises 👀

[@st4r_p1g]

woah spooky! this makes me excited to see episode 2

[@BrockCouncil-BBBEST]

Yay! After a long wait it is almost here! Can’t wait to see it!

[@maddy_bean_the_rat]

Mmm yes. I love red substance.

[@sleepingfire]

XD 😂

[@Thornsawawa]

this is so incredibly cool!! came into it not expecting much, but this is honestly scary and i love it

[@Wolfy_11]

WOWW I love this! The animation is peak and the voice acting,. I really like the art style of the eyes. I‘m really invested in this and look forward for more:D

[@duskyartifex21]

ooh it's ready after months of hard work! i'm so excited, can't wait to see it!

[@HannahTropic]

I loved this episode so much! Hopefully the series gets more views and support! I paused at the right time when she began to run, there was something below the screen saying “Skibidi dum dum yes yes Skibidi yip yip”

[@sleepingfire]

XD you found that frame 😂

[@FrankieG-y6d]

This was literally nothing i expected the animation is amazing, its erie and nothing like anything else

[@Hawkfire90]

IT'S FINALLY HEREEEEEEE

[@TheAnimator-lz9so]

I like how unique the story is so far! Nice work with the details! ❤

[@sleepingfire]

Thank you! We're aiming for it to be unique all the way!

[@TheAnimator-lz9so]

@@sleepingfire Yw! It was a pleasure watching keep it up! 😁

[@mbdawnrise9227]

This is such a cool pilot! The first 4 minutes were some of the most unsettling and the art was amazing! Insanely good and emotional voice acting! This was so fun to watch!

[@sleepingfire]

I'm glad to hear! I wanted to give this my best shot at making it as intruiging as possible :D

[@KalinosOfficialAccount]

I'm in love with this story and the artstyle!!!

[@Calypso3011]

This, this is hands down amazing. I love it! I cant WAIT to see more!!!

[@SleepyGemstone]

WOO HOO! This turned out INCREDIBLE! I am super exited to see what happens next! This was 100% worth that wait!

[@Sean-got-abs]

Ikr! I thought life was good with just a family sized Wawa tub of mac-and-cheese, but somehow this is even better.

[@EternalCrystalOfSeas]

THIS IS SO GODDAMN PRETTY i love the characters- aaaaaaaa

[@thenivoiceguy]

Yo!! This first episode is amazing and absolutely dripping with atmosphere! Huge congrats to the team on producing this awesome work!

[@sleepingfire]

Hey!! So glad you enjoyed it. Such an honor to hear it from yourself! Can't wait to bring Torr on screen soon! 😉

[@_ShadowSights]

This whole animation and everything in general is just fantastic 😭 I actually got scared twice, as well.

[@scratchgamehunter]

I’ll see you 4 years later when episode two releases all 😂😂👋👋👋👋

[@hicrayonsD]

Toast

[@F3R4LF0X]

I know nothing about this, but the animations cool as hell-

[@Alina46351]

This deserves every compliment one can give. It's so awesome and I felt chills the whole episode long. I can't wait for more episodes, keep the good work up!

[@sleepingfire]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Ep 2 is already underway

[@GottaGetWild]

Omgg!! Yessss!!

[@einfynn]

THE MOMENT WEVE BEEN WAITING FOR

[@zerendipityy]

Wild spotted

[@GottaGetWild]

@@zerendipityy Ayy

[@geotheum]

This is absolutely beautiful, thank you for putting in the effort to make this excellent story.

[@sleepingfire]

Wow, thank you :D Story comes first, even if there's some mistakes in the visuals XD

[@geotheum]

@@sleepingfire Still I loved it, and I found the millisecond about the Skippy toilet reaction for the first time😆 I love the art style of both the characters.

[@sleepingfire]

@@geotheum LOL XD the skibbidi frame

[@edithmacpherson-kp1jn]

wow this is so good! cant wait to keep up with the story!

[@rosettethedragon6120]

Now THIS is how you create unnerving atmosphere. Well done! The animation is also lovely. I’m officially hooked

[@sleepingfire]

Yayyy I'm glad it succeeded : D Glad you enjoyed!

[@AutumnKatto]

This is giving the warrior cat animations i used to watch years ago. I’m in LOVE.

[@sleepingfire]

Lol the old WC and WC-inspired KZbin series have given me a lot of inspiration XD

[@ConfuzzeledCreations]

The art style reminds me so much of my pride, especially the eyes. Honestly every part of this feels so nostalgic in a way, I love it :0

[@TonklePokemon]

Ayyy!

[@sleepingfire]

Aaayyyyyyyyy!

[@foxfaith24]

Excusith moi?! When did this happen?! Hell yes!

[@einfynn]

Abt 8 hours ago

[@buddy8090]

Excited for episode 2

[@Daxhasafurryowner464]

AAHH I LOVE IT WHAT??? I just came across it and I love this show sm Imma subscribe cuz I dont wanna miss the next episode

[@sleepingfire]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for new sub :D

[@Daxhasafurryowner464]

@@sleepingfire NO PROBLEMMM!! I OOVE SUPPORTING INDI ANIMATION

[@Daxhasafurryowner464]

Love*

[@Wolfroses]

This is so devilishly creepy… just the way of I love it ! Great job !

[@ModestFOXProductions]

THIS IS FUDGING AMAZING I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK ON THIS PROJECT!!!

[@sleepingfire]

Thank u!! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@xerohelix6262]

…sign me up to be a fan. NOW SIGN ME UP TO BE A FAN

[@MystaicalForest_57]

YAY!!

[@riddleschestpiece]

This is so underrated, this is amazing, keep up the good work !

[@ShadowsightSolos]

This is so good! You did a great job on this.

[@sleepingfire]

Thank you! ❤

[@Pupil-u1q]

I’m not ready to wait several months for this to have a season 2

[@theSlush_Winglet]

This is sooooo good omg i cant wait to see part 2

[@PearlKim-k4q]

THE FIRST EPISODE IS BEAUTIFUL!💚

[@biddiebonesanimations]

This is such an amazing episode, I'm hooked! Can't wait for more 🤩

[@SavageKiku]

This was absolutely phenomenal! Great start to a series and I definitely cannot wait to see what's in store for these lil woofers!

[@sleepingfire]

More is on the way! ; )