The Animation in Gris

[@VideoGameStoryTime]

Love this! This game's animation is just gorgeous, it's nice to see it broken down like this. What's really clever about character design here is that the player character's dress allows her to be a mostly square shape, filling a square hit box, while also allowing her to be, as you point out, very slender and delicate. If she was just very, very thin, without the flowing dress, it would be harder to see her animation at all, and to keep track of her movement on the screen. There's a reason why (most) 2D platformer go for squatter, shorter characters that appear chunkier on the screen. This approach means the game can have its cake and eat it too, with a realistically proportioned player character that also behaves like a stockier, chunkier, easily visible image on screen.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Great points! I hope this sort of design sees more development in more indie games, I really love the watercolor effect!

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

That's called Indivisible

[@haresmahmood]

Woah, cool to see you guys here!

[@kisham]

A friend of mine was the lead animator for the game, and remember him showing me some first drafts and raw animations he was developing in the very early stages of the game. I´m so glad they ended up making this beautiful and successful game, and recognize some of those early elements i got to see in a moment they even didn´t knew the game was going to be something. Great video by the way. :D

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Oh wow, that's so cool! Must've been special seeing those!

[@kisham]

@@VideoGameAnimationStudy Yes! it´s also good to see the fruits of his years of hard work in arts and animation finally paid, not only in money but in recognition of peers and public.

[@yeabutna7309]

@@VideoGameAnimationStudy Hy! I don't know if you still answer to comments, but I would really really love to know where you were able to find the animations you present at 8:21 and 8:47 for example :'D

[@mckseal]

@@yeabutna7309 Found it on twitter twitter.com/nomadastudiobcn/status/1049272491930255360?lang=en

[@shardinhand1243]

its always great to find a new hidden tresure on the internet, artists and animators are a wonder, getting to be friends with one is super lucky. love to you m8

[@digitalsketchguy]

Someone described this game very well: " A stunning animated movie that you can play."

[@PhilipJFryII]

Gris is one of the examples that you can play a piece of art.

[@kingdracox3008]

Wow. Just wow. When i played this i actually thought i might have cried. Gris has this perfect mix of gentleness and action, when your going through a peaceful section when boom! Giant Ink monster! But when this transition happens it doesn't take away from the peaceful feeling you've had up until this point. Also the use of subtext is performed wonderfully. This girl is going through something, she struggling to let go of something, and this Ink monster is some manifestation of whatever she's going through. Thats why at the end when she's consumed by the ink its the game telling us that's she accepted whatever happened and is ready to move on.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Yeah, the ending is so beautiful, I welled up for sure!

[@gamerplayz6260]

I don’t think ink monster is a good name for that buttt I agree

[@NaomiAlicia4242564]

The game was on my backlog for an eternity, bough the collector's edition 2 days ago. Finished it in one night. Cried my eyes out because I lost my mother and crumbled away when i was a kid... depression physically disabled my ability to see colors for a while, brain was too shocked/fried to process stuff. My world was colorless and tasteless for a time and it took a lot to manage my depression. This game is an opera for the lost souls like us clinically depressive people. A work of art without words. Wished my insensitive dad could play it and UNDERSTAND IT. Yesterday was mother's day in my country.... timing is cruel and fateful. I guess it was meant to be that I would play this game specifically on this day. Waited to finish the game before watching your video. Its as always, awesome. Even if its old and you will probably never see that comment. Thank you for putting into words the tools of this game to make us feel alive again.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

I'm sorry for your loss, thank you for your comment ♥️

[@lindsaycooper3213]

You were right about the little square dude getting a plush made of it.

[@Gromek999]

So glad you're showing this game, it surprised me immensely and I loved it way more than I expected to.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

I know, it'll be difficult for it to compete in this very busy holiday period, but I've been watching or for a while now, and I think it'll do well, at least critically.

[@willkelmanpenapena3551]

Ignore IGN, they do not know what art and animation are, I recommend you play this piece of art

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

I haven't even read the IGN reviews. They've likely studied the game design aspect.

[@willkelmanpenapena3551]

@@VideoGameAnimationStudy 6.5/10 -IGN

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Ergh. 10/10 from me.

[@Pelitaiteilija]

@@pixiepandaplush Many games work well as a visual motion picture (also see: every Let's Play ever). If this is something that works better with interaction than without, making it as a game was theright choice. Haven't played it yet so can't say if that's true, though.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

@Pixie Panda Plush Oh no, I agree. The elements it has which are _game_ are pretty light. But it depends what you ultimately want from a game. The art style stems from the theme and story, and this the game has been worked around those. I dunno, I liked it. It's only about a 3 hour game. Suits me fine, haven't got time at the moment for 100+ hour open world games.

[@THExRISER]

Oh God yes,finally a video that talks about the animation,although I hope someone will talk about the art-style,the way the artists used simple geometric shapes to form the breathtaking locations in the game is nothing short of genius!

[@jayfolk]

Gris - Game Awards 2019: best game for impact winner best art direction nom best indie nom

[@redalchemy7322]

This was a great video, love the small details on how the environment and bosses are designed! Though I kinda wish that there was a small section that compares the animation to Journey. They have some similar design choices, but have limitations based on their chosen 2D - 3D environments. It would be great to show off the strengths and weaknesses of each and how the differences impact their overall feel.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Thanks for the feedback! I've only played a small portion of Journey, but I agree it's make a great comparison!

[@Part_Time_Fox]

Great job with this one! I've never heard of gris but it's on my radar now! The fluidity of the game reminds me of a wonderful watercolor painting come to life.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Thanks for your thoughts man! Yeah, it's so so pretty, I'd love to this aesthetic applied to a 3D game somehow!

[@ekangam2359]

The first time we see the bird, that's my favorite piece of animation of all time

[@elsh332]

This is the game that made me see that being a gamer can be for me because a game can be truly stunning beautiful artwork that can provoke tears, goosebumps, and male its way into the deepest emotional parts of my inner life that cannot be expressed with words. This is an amazing artwork.

[@SHConsoli]

There are some shots in this video that are fantastically well edited, and I love how you talk with just above the normal amount of space between your sentences to force the listener to slow down and use their eyes to see what you are talking about. I found this two years later than I should have, but you did an excellent job!

[@katkit6817]

Saw this video 2 years ago. Only played gris recently and it was just a beautiful as I was hoping. Thanks for bringing the game to my attention.

[@estidtabarnakdecaliss3545]

the game is the most artistic one ive been playing so far

[@thefluffyaj4119]

this is the only game to ever make me cry. not only that, but just seeing certain scenes can make me cry, and I don't fuckin cry easily. the game doesn't even have to fully immerse you and rely on built up emotions throughout the gameplay to be such a strongly emotional scene, it can just show you one scene without much context (although knowing the context helps) and make you feel such complicated, beautiful yet sad emotions. it's my favorite game and I love everything about it

[@FalkaRiannon]

One really cool thing about her turning animation is that there are actually two different ones. One at the very start of the game where she turns away from the player and one a little bit later on where she actually turns toward the player. The first one is really easy to miss since you can get to the player facing one in about a minute and then you never see it again. It's a really cool piece of characterisation and character growth captured just through animation.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

That's another awesome detail which is easily missed! I love this game.

[@Amskef]

Im about to do one of my first big solo animation projects for school, and I've got to say this has thought me so much! Everything was easy to understand but complicated enough to keep focus on everything you were saying, so thank you!

[@tattieverb265]

Man, I didn't know this game existed twenty minutes (ish) ago and now, I really want to play this just for the animation. Great video again dan. Merry Christmas!

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Thanks, and definitely do! Merry Christmas to you, too!

[@1ChomperChain]

I'm really glad I found your channel, as soon as I saw Gris I was hooked. The art and animation was breathtaking.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Hey thanks! Yeah it's superb isn't it.

[@bigdude1384]

In my opinion the best 2d art game that i ever see is : - Gris - Skullgirls - Indivisible - Hollow knight And to me 2d game its not just an ordinary game but is a peace of art

[@stimulus3177]

Check out Child of Light!

[@wallacesousuke1433]

Never played Castlevania, have you? Despite the long gap, Castlevania games still stand the test of time with ease and crush all of those indies

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

He said 2D art. Castlevania is nice, but those other games are _gorgeous._

[@wallacesousuke1433]

@@VideoGameAnimationStudy but they can't compete with the godlike art style and attention to detail of Symphony of the Night and Order of Ecclesia

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

@@wallacesousuke1433 They can very easily compete with the are style of Symphony of the Night, I'd say surpass it personally.

[@TheCivildecay]

This game looks sooo beautiful! Think this is the best looking game I ever seen.

[@rico5090]

Thank you! Not only for making the loveliest videos on KZbin but also for showing these beautiful games which I would have never seen myself. Your Videos make me want to be an animator.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Hey, thank you so much for those kind words! I'm glad I can be of some inspiration in some way!

[@abdoudjam6846]

Wow ! this is a masterpiece, the frame rate and effects are well crafted, also the world is so pleasing to look at, Thanks for sharing this analysis Dan ;) !

[@abramthiessen8749]

Wow, Gris is amazing. Just played it. I did actually cry a little at the ending. I don't think that I have ever done that for a game before. I mean, I might have welled up a little for Undertale, but certainly not for one without words.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Yeah, I was really touched at the end of Gris, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@MelvaCross]

When the worst part of the game is the gameplay but you still enjoyed it, then the art had to carry the game. And - oh boy - the art is gorgeous. You feel how they took their time. Everything that had to be animated was animated with care and patience. My highlight is definitely how they animated the black monster. It's just... so breathtaking to look at it move. It's liquid, but it forms these monsters that are hollow on the inside.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Yeah, the monsters are easily my favourite, I love that inky quality they have! I'm glad it's awards!

[@raysrcsandtech]

Nice study and I completely agree, Im in love with this game from the sound point of view its sublime, with this insight into the graphics make me appreciate this title even more

[@soulhealer6154]

11:13 bro i dont even know whats happening cuz i havent played this game and i want to cry. this looks amazing

[@s23charlie]

I thought the title said, 'The animation of Girls'

[@raksh9]

Animating girls is so difficult, you have to calibrate the dosage of the reanimation formula just right. And even then, it has to be within the correct window period, or rigor mortis will have set in.

[@mightypurplelicious3209]

Ngl that’s still possible

[@chabbie6629]

You the man, Dan. Love your videos and your British AF soothing voice. Will stay a faithful follower through and through. Didn’t buy the game yet, but seriously considering getting it on the Switch. Looks amazing.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Thanks man! You're a good one! Yeah definitely get it!

[@JGD44]

Get this game my friend, it's really really good. And it's beautiful AF.

[@DungPham-bu1eg]

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[@DungPham-bu1eg]

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[@peace_Giant]

This is beautiful... both the game and the video! Continue doing what you do, it's amazing.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Hey, thank you so much!

[@rashidm5138]

You did a wonderful job here, thanks!!

[@pontusswanberg9299]

OMG i literally just finished the game and you upload this Video. Amazing stuff

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

It's beautiful, right?

[@pontusswanberg9299]

@@VideoGameAnimationStudy it truly is =)

[@haresmahmood]

The music in the background and your voice go together _perfectly_

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Thank you!

[@cesardavidlopezpolicio4559]

just in case: the tracks are: Meridian, Firmament and Comparison

[@azharbhatti5544]

Damn, thanks for introducing me to this game dude. And you breakdown and explanation as always is real good.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Thanks!

[@threadoflilies8971]

Another game for my wishlist. The simplicity in this one works so beautiful that embodies the feelings it wants to portray and the harmony of the colors its really pleasant. It can be said the same about the animation which unifies everything on the screen. Simplicity can end up as lazy and uninteresting just like complexity can be unnecessary and overwhelming. It’s hard to find a balance, but really rewarding when one can accomplish it.

[@karinaisar7260]

Could watch this video forever! ❤

[@afroscal]

Excellent as always!

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Thank you!

[@huwii5008]

you can feel the game

[@SimplyDad]

Never heard of this game before, looks really cool, love all of the colors and all that. Good video, worth the wait!

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Thanks, and yeah definitely check it out!

[@ty_sylicus]

What a beautiful game and a nice video. Watched through to the end.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Hey thanks a lot! I'm glad you liked it!

[@videogamesare1]

gorgeous..and great analysis as usual. Donating to your patreon soon.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Thank you so much!!

[@3rdDimensionFox]

Another great video mate. Keep it up!

[@govyiu]

This game reminds me of a mobile game Monument Valley that I used to play, beautiful

[@BeeSquared]

I am so very happy you posted this again. This video is a serious gem of yours. Your voice, music choice, and the way you paused between sentences allowed for a seamless blend into the visuals. It kinda felt like your voice was meant to be in the game documentary style if that makes any sense lol Great stuff all around man. Gonna go pick this game up myself today, haha!

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Hey, thanks so much for the positive feedback!

[@Bloxed]

Very interesting analysis. This has made my Christmas 100x better! Great video, once again Dan!

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Nahw shucks! Glad you liked it!

[@Bloxed]

@@VideoGameAnimationStudy It was a very interesting experience and I never heard of the game until now! I might get it soon... Also, it's my pleasure to be one of those frequent commenters! =D

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

You're always there in my list who I look out for 😉

[@Bloxed]

@@VideoGameAnimationStudy I guess after a year, you get that treatment! =D

[@aketsuuu]

40k subs and going strong! Good work Dan! Since there are spoilers in this I'll probably avoid this upload until I ever decide to play this game, because from that intro alone I just wanted to experience it. Anyways, best of luck with the next few pieces of content! Cheers!

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Thanks! And yes of course, I get that! Have fun when playing it!

[@aketsuuu]

@@VideoGameAnimationStudy Correction! I have 80 dollars to spend. I've read one of your comments about its length but I don't really mind that. It looks amazing.

[@DungPham-bu1eg]

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[@DungPham-bu1eg]

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[@DungPham-bu1eg]

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[@AZODi]

Thanks for the upload Dan, very informative. The animation for this is INSANE

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

It really is, I love it.

[@AZODi]

Dan Root 😀

[@randomrandom450]

I played Gris from start to finish and I only realized the character actually have arms when it was mentioned here 5:10 Am I blind ? I seriously though she had some kind of big "puncho" with her arms under it.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Yeah it's quite subtly designed, it took me a while to notice too

[@River_StGrey]

It sort of bent my mind to think of something being animated at 12-24frames while moving at 60fps. Very cool. Also, I love this game. I found myself slowly turning the volume up the entire time until the speakers became this wall of sound that broke me down into cathartic weeping.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Ah man, it's just a lovely piece of interactive art, really.

[@AK474000]

This game's animation is beautiful beyond words.

[@X-35173]

I got thos game as a Grismas present and I instantly loved it.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Excellent!

[@hemangchauhan2864]

That bit about framerate was super interesting!

[@BainesMkII]

I'm not sure how much I'd trust it though. There isn't really a universal "sweet spot" because it varies by person. I believe how we perceive frame rates largely comes down to conditioning and experience. Someone acclimated to 30fps video will see that as smooth, but someone acclimated to 60fps video might see 30fps as stuttery. Acclimate to 144Hz, and 60Hz no longer looks as good. 24fps is "cinematic" because we've watched movies all our life at that speed. Heck, even experts can wildly disagree, where you might get one person saying the high end no longer being able to distinguish animation from real life movement is around 200fps, another might say 120fps, and still another might say that anything more than 24fps is functionally irrelevant.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Well that is why I said "personally" and "commonly". But I agree, it is all down to perception.

[@АндрейЧмыхалов-ф8ц]

Thanks so much for your videos!

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Thank you for watching them!

[@DavidBoura]

It's like a good mix of early Walt Disney's, Philemon and Akira!

[@DaisyFarm_]

I just commented on the WonderBoy video (Which you already know) and didn't expect a new video so fast after I did but I'm glad for it, the first thing I love is your slow smooth and sexy voice for this one, really nice for the context of the game you're talking about. Actually, it's the first time I've heard of this game and never have I seen such fluid and smooth animation in a game before (A thing this game proves is that you can have smooth and fluid motion without putting your actions on 1's) Also the character design of the girl reminds me of that one in HollowKnight who I can't remember the name of right now, really like the watery motion of the dress and bird ink monster it's not every day you see motion like that so expertly done, gonna check this game out sometime thanks for making a video about it, Merry Christmas.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Merry Christmas to you, and thanks for all the kind and constructive words!

[@dawid035]

Sorry for really late response but maybe that girl you mentioned from Hollow Knight, was named Hornet? I am sure she had a nail (or something similar) as a weapon.

[@DaisyFarm_]

@@dawid035 Yeah it was, I wrote this before I played Hollow Knight (Also can I say she was the most satisfying to beat but I have only been to three areas, four if you count dirt mouth)

[@dawid035]

@@DaisyFarm_ Good/nice to know (I never know which of these words is correct, so I use them both and also my grammar is terrible :v). Even if I didn't play this game by myself - I can say that you made a good choice. Have fun!

[@sukanok]

I don't care if i finished this game 100%. Just watch the beauty of this game is more than enough.

[@yashashreedeb9912]

Already completed and this is my most favorite game ever the animation the music all are so beautiful and pure the emotions with those colors ❤️

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

it's an amazing game, isn't it

[@yashashreedeb9912]

@@VideoGameAnimationStudy yeah indeed it is ❤️

[@zenset1]

Por favor, sigue sacando unos vídeos tan increíbles! Tienes un contenido excelente :D

[@mdmac991]

Dan, u r a genius! This is why I love video games. Thank u man! P s the animation remimds me of ghibli films. Again PS MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

And merry christmas to you, too! Have a good one!

[@MelvaCross]

Ahhh, can't watch this video yet >.< Gris is having me hyped since its announcement and I am so excited when I come home in a few weeks to lay my hands on it!

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Ahh I'm glad you've steered clear, I did out a warning at the beginning too, just in case. Have much fun playing it!

[@SigmaLongshot]

Gris was, for me, an exquisitely beautiful experience, but a terribly basic/mundane game. I think in this instance the presentation is absolutely the sole entry ticket, because the gameplay feels barebones and simplistic. It's not at all me slating the game - like I said, it's truly a breathtaking sight - but as a game, it left me wanting.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

No I get that, and it is an incredibly short and basic game, relatively speaking to other games of this genre. It's aesthetics are definitely the highlight, and sometimes that's okay. But for those looking for more in a game, they're probably more suited to Journey or Limbo.

[@hiiambarney4489]

Ahhh yes... The fabrics in greece really where something else! 5:33

[@staghound3468]

Thank you so much for this review! I had not heard about this game but it looks beautiful! I wonder if they were inspired by Journey (the cloak and thin legs, sliding down the hills, some of the background creatures) and Ori and the Blind Forest (the Beast's first entrance as the bird landing reminds me of the owl after the Ginzo Tree chase, which I'm also reminded of in seeing the vertical chase sequences in Gris). Those are two of my favorite games of the past few years, and if this is anything like those, combined with its beautiful traditionally animated visuals, I will definitely need to check this one out. Thanks Dan!

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Thank you for checking this out! Yeah I believe Journey was an inspiration, can't be sure on the others though.

[@CutiePie1989]

Merry Christmas to you and yours as well! :) I hope you have a lovely holiday, and a Happy New Year as well. I just wanted to pop in and say that, one, I love you too, and two, I'm so happy to have found your channel. I'm fascinated by animation, game design, the entire artistic process of creating these fabulous works. What I enjoy most is how you break things down and really study these games, bringing details to our attention that we may have missed. Thank you for all of your hard work. My dream has always been to create video games, and who knows if that's even possible. In the meantime, I'm very much enjoying your content, and experiencing different artwork through your analysis and experience. Thank you so much. Please take good care of yourself, and keep up the great work. Kay, love you bye!

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Hey thanks for the kind words! I wish you the best of luck in it all!

[@trollius2718]

22-24 FPS IS THE BEST

[@popstarprincess123]

I’m so glad I found this again

[@tamsinsandrielle]

Thank you for this video! Thanks for your time and your work :)

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Thank you for watching!!

[@eggsburst789]

welp, you've sold me

[@The_Sonkles]

I would love if you did a tutorial similar to the bomb chicken episode on how to do this kind of super fluid animation, while also not making it seem too slow or fast.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Hey thank for watching, and thanks for the suggestion! It'll certainly be something I'll consider!

[@Chronon88]

Thanks for the spoiler warning! Hopefully I remember to watch this after playing the game.

[@oddfoxAki]

Smoke animation can be really beautiful sometimes!

[@qqq9542]

just discovered your channel mate. this is amazing and really helpful. really like content like this man. Subbed to your channel. Cheers.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Thank you!

[@tootbender6935]

The main character's design reminds me a lot of the cloth person thingy you play as in journey...

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Journey was cited as an inspiration in Gris.

[@naenoart]

Amazing analysis of this breathtaking piece of art! Seriously, more people need to play this game... but I'm glad it got at least reasonably popular. :')

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Thanks. It's seriously great, my daughter is currently playing through it and she's really enjoying it.

[@naenoart]

@@VideoGameAnimationStudy Aww, that's so sweet! You're raising your daughter right, haha. I wished the game was a bit longer though... But it might have overstayed its welcome if it was, I dunno...

[@NestorCustodio]

FYI, you said the dress is just a black silhouette. It's actually gray, hence the name of the game ("gris" being the word for gray in Spanish and French).

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

That's right. It does have a lighter frill underneath to be fair.

[@zig8925]

Merry Christmas Dan!

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Merry Christmas to you, too!

[@zig8925]

@@VideoGameAnimationStudy 😁 great vid btw!

[@TheGollddMAN]

5:31 The video itself suddenly dips in quality even at 1080p60. The stuff onscreen looks like 360p. Even reloading the video didn't help. Did something go wrong while uploading it?

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

That's because I zoomed in on this bit of footage quite a bit so we could see what's going on, if i'd have kept it at the actual size, Gris works have been tiny. Hope it didn't take you out of the video.

[@TheGollddMAN]

@@VideoGameAnimationStudy No, it didn't but it was just an observation. Your videos never take me out unless it actually ends. Good work with the production!

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Thanks a lot!

[@maxwellvindman7212]

song of the sea game

[@essjayarr]

Can anyone tell me the name of the game shown at 12:21 please~?

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

It's called Indivisible

[@essjayarr]

Thank you!

[@coalrivers9998]

I welled up watching.

[@storehousetsy]

I bought the game after watching your video! :D

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Excellent!!

[@ethanbenjamin8717]

That ending music tho

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

During the credits of my video?

[@ethanbenjamin8717]

@@VideoGameAnimationStudy yes

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Ah. That's a custom piece I had made by artist P.SUS, who you should seriously check out.

[@ethanbenjamin8717]

@@VideoGameAnimationStudy thanks man!

[@togawe]

Loved this breakdown! Merry Christmas Dan :D Also what song is used for the credits?

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Merry Christmas to you, too! That's a custom piece of music I had created by artist P.SUS, seriously check him out on SoundCloud.

[@ptose]

Gris looks amazing, but what's the game at 1:56 in the video?

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

That's a game called Fez

[@ekhwanislam5659]

does nayone know the name of this game at 1:58 .I just cant remember the name, im trying to find this game for a while.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Dust: An Elysian Tale

[@enoe]

Great video and solid music selection! Possible to get the names of the first 2 tracks that play?

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

I'd have to have a look through my files, but it's just the GRIS ost and nothing else in this video.

[@Clem_Grineer]

Hey Dan. I'm looking to start 2D animation that isn't pixel art, and I'd like to know what would be a good program to do 2D animation.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Hey there! Depending on budget, Adobe Animate is a good place to start, Toon Boom is probably the best, although I'm not sure what a free/cheap alternative is.

[@Pelitaiteilija]

I am not an animator, but I looked into this a bit. It seems like there isn't a free, open source program that is competitive with commercial apps and suitable for a beginner. There are a few tools that let you draw new stuff frame by frame, sometimes with layers. Pencil 2D, for example. It is very limited, but if you just want the basics, then those could be a choice. But animation is already complex enough, so having proper tools to learn it is a big deal. Blender has some simple 2D and drawing tools, but they're a small side feature of a 3D modeling and animation package. It might be an optuon if you're a 3D modeler looking into ways to combine 3D and 2D, but not for just doing 2D animations. Krita is a free painting program with rudimentary animation support - you can draw frames and then play them. Krita has vector tools, but can't animate vectors, so it's digitally hand-drawn and painted stuff only. Gimp has no proper animation tools.. it can convert layers into gifs, but that's not anywhere near enough. Synfig tries to be a paperdoll animation tool, but the UI is super weird and the tutorials didn't feel very good. Dan's suggestions should be good. If you can't buy those tools yet, you could try something like Pencil 2D, or just practice drawing. Lots of the difference between pixel and non-pixel animation is in drawing in the additional details. Muscles, drapery and clothing, expressions... Good luck, hopefully you can find something that suits you!

[@Clem_Grineer]

Thank you guys a bunch. I'll keep these programs in mind.

[@codekhalil6437]

Just bit the bullet and bought a Cintiq. What are the best programs for sprite animation for it? And animation in general? Great vid Dan

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Wow, good going! I've heard Stencyl is good for sprite animation. I use Adobe Animate for character stuff but generally ToonBoom Harmony is one of the top ones out there for character animation. I use Adobe After Effects for my motion graphics stuff, which is standard everywhere.

[@codekhalil6437]

@@VideoGameAnimationStudy Thanks my friend. Keep up all the awesome!

[@technobladeneverdies8570]

3:53 what is the name of the movie pls it remind me something

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Cats Don't Dance

[@technobladeneverdies8570]

Thank you!!!

[@JonaDVargas]

Excelent content, please keep it comig!

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Hey, thank you so much! I've got lots more in store, it's just finding the time and finance to get them out regularly. Stay tuned!

[@gundalfx]

From what game is the music on the last clip you played? I remember it somehow but I don’t know the name.

[@mongeesetomgeese5187]

GTK is a patron member. What would you know.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

He's a good egg, that one.

[@alexanderhan854]

What's the song that starts at 10:55?

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

That's actually from the Dustforce soundtrack, though I can't remember it's exact name.

[@ВладимирВарфоломеев-б6с]

Прекрасная анимация, в лучших традициях Испании, Барселоны

[@dankman9533]

for a moment i thoght it seed grills

[@elayzabeth-4365]

What's the name of the animation in 3:53 ?

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

That's *Cats Don't Dance*

[@elayzabeth-4365]

@@VideoGameAnimationStudy Ah, thank you so much