The Final Touch (World of Warcraft 3D Animated Short)

[@PivotalYT]

For those wondering where I've been lately, check out my latest community post! Some pretty big news there. And yes, am planning to upload again. Very soon in fact! Keep an eye out in the coming weeks :)

[@ArcadeStunfisk]

As a Gnome main, seeing a Gnome with this much detail and character was almost too much for my little heart

[@ButtersRazz]

Hey, I know you

[@loafyk5950]

@@ButtersRazz Hey I know both of you

[@stealthbutt9101]

@@loafyk5950 Hey, I know all three of you.

[@ArcadeStunfisk]

Hello friends!

[@valeclaw1697]

Capricious elemental spirits: "you used me for SCULPTURES?"

[@walearr]

Her main goal was clearly to anoy the gnome

[@CristianDCure]

Elemental who is with the -shaman from the very begining. Atleast he isnt using us to subjugate poop that came to life.

[@BellularGaming]

Stunningly well done. I adore what you've all made, bravo!

[@PivotalYT]

Cheers Michael! 🙏

[@sharmsong]

So. Frikkin'. AMAZING!!! Hats off to Zach for the music too, so polished 👌

[@ZachHeyde]

Hey thanks, Sharm!

[@Tolerant.]

Sharm ♥

[@Stormsong93]

Not many simple stories like this in Warcraft anymore. Thanks for keeping it alive!

[@games12444]

They even included the jiggle physics if you look close enough. Every detail of this work is a masterpiece. Can't imagine how long it took.

[@ValsorimKhan]

Sneaky little eyes u have :D And yes those details are what makes it a masterpiece

[@0megacron]

I didn't believe you, so I had to go back and watch it three more times while searching intently for any indication of jiggle physics. A fifth viewing may be necessary.

[@xiaoudun]

1:04

[@dracowerepire]

0:49

[@eliasalba4857]

We have a man of culture here :)

[@smashgold9429]

if Blizard ever makes a Warcraft animation, they should call you to animated, your work is unique and a Masterpiece, it could be like Arcane but in Warcraft universe. Edit: wow i never thought i would gains so many replies and Likes, achievement of Life unlocked. kkkkkk

[@AZNPenetration69]

I think he's better off not working for Blizzard xD

[@smashgold9429]

​@@AZNPenetration69 Given what Blizzard is passing through it makes sense.

[@jakubpelikan2393]

Dude nobady would ever bother to work for Blizzard with their shity salary and terrible work enviroment.

[@ViewTube_Emperor_of_Mankind]

They shouldnt. they will underpay him so severely and limit his time to make it so much that his work will become terrible because thats what Blizzard does

[@stonecoldsorcerer1644]

I don't think Blizzard has the Budget to hire right now.

[@t.a.p.1786]

I love the emotion you can feel from the characters and they don't even need to say a single word. Amazing!

[@Lasershadow]

Y'know, despite WoW's unpopularity nowadays it's stuffs like this that makes me realize I miss WoW. I miss it's better days before Legion ended (IMO).

[@5680009]

Let it never be said that WoW wasn't a true titan of gaming history. Though its downfall was painful for all of us, especially those of us who played since Vanilla, we should always look back fondly on when it was great.

[@NightWin9912]

I've played wow for like 6+ years, but nowadays i cant find the same feeling when playing the game and i get bored very fast :/

[@Lasershadow]

@@NightWin9912 I know what you mean. I stopped shortly before the 2nd patch to BFA dropped. Just got tired of the grind.

[@felinusfeline5559]

While we can all agree it fell. We can all keep that love for it, Its world and its people. It's totally possible to love the World of Warcraft but not love the game. Hate the creator not the creation as it were.

[@4dealliance598]

B4 legion ended and/or before they lost the plot on BFA. I liked that Xpac at first, and then they went off the deep end.

[@Knownasnemoo]

wow thats well made. imagine blizzard making their ingame cutscenes like this

[@Hvorgandr]

Impossible.

[@sunkeeper8318]

IMAGINE is the keyword

[@RyanRonin]

Too much money, Kotick wouldn't like that.

[@Tsamane]

Blizz would never put this much work into a cutscene with a gnome in it

[@MidnightFireHuntress]

@@Tsamane kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ7JlZKhediap7M You were saying?

[@PivotalYT]

Thanks for watching this little short everyone! Recent developments for our pipeline and direction will allow us to post stuff more frequently in the future (and hopefully get more than two videos out a year lol). Hope to see you guys there!

[@sikhjatt23]

Dont worry we understand that work of this level takes time ! Just so long as you do churn out new content we shan't complain ^_^

[@RikaBarasuishou]

Instant follow.

[@cameronmcewen9666]

There’s no denying you want to see an animated WoW show made. We already have one for LoL.

[@DeathSithe92]

Holy crap man this was amazing, where'd you learn this and what programs do you use for this? I've been wanting to get into animating but no idea where to begin?

[@kirgan1000]

Can we get a "Behind The Scenes" ep

[@SharpshireEddy]

It was amazing. And I loved the way how she made it look like her. It made me smile. Thank you.

[@ashb712]

I love how there are already piles of rubble outside in the establishing shot and then in the credits shot we see her bust out in the snow as well. That alone tells an entire story without a single word. Amazing job!

[@Rolandais]

If only the game actually looked this nice. Beautiful work

[@xgetxsickx]

01:04 the way he taps his foot. Inconvenienced by his own design. Genius.

[@trolldrool]

This brings back a lot of nostalgia to the early WoW machinimas from 2006-2010. I hadn't realised until now, but there's a lot of lightheartedness missing from the game nowadays. Stuff like this that isn't trying to be complex and dark or trying to awe the player with how serious it is. Just relatable every day moments that make the world feel a little more immersive. Less major lore characters coming together to battle the ultimate evil that's more ultimate evil than the last ultimate evil that probably won't be the last ultimate evil and more every day people doing every day things.

[@Dedrich]

We've been getting a lot of comments like that recently. I guess a lot of people feel that way.

[@andreia.salsinha]

This short is so touching, endearing and heartwarming. It shows so much of the character's personalities in less than 2 minutes. The "Shaman" coffee mug was a beautiful detail which then flourishes when she molts the stone into lava, just... this is easily your BEST animation yet in my book! Please, never stop, where's your Patreon? Take my money.

[@MasterVertex]

Thank you, we hope to keep doing this for many years to come. With people such as yourself helping us out, we can make even crazier and bigger things!

[@hardtobelievebutso]

really wholesome, seems like a pixar short clip, love it.

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

I'd be grateful for a muse like her.

[@ZachHeyde]

Incredible work as always, Rasmus and team! Such a joy composing for your animations :)

[@luckduvell]

Grand animation, lots of work. Bask in the glory and take a break my friend.

[@BarokaiRein]

The way she flutters her eyes after making sculpture of herself was an incredible detail.

[@shirethe]

I still come bakc to this particular one now and again as I have mained a DraeSham off and on. Lives rent free in my head.

[@Skollshorties]

Animation was so fluent and good! Great job!

[@MrLightingGeek]

The #1 Shaman mug sells this whole video. Well done!

[@Tazjatoz]

Please make more of those two they are adorable and tell a great story with no words

[@TheEDFLegacy]

I wish Blizzard would take notes from this channel. Best WoW animation I've seen in a while.

[@Hurricane046]

Oswald learns Zbrush

[@MasterVertex]

Does it break like that?

[@206Zelda]

This is a dash of the good old days, the good will of the narration, and just pure fun. "We can never go back to where we were, but we can go back to something better at least."

[@Strausin]

Another awesome work! Animations and scenes are so well designed! Love the character you push into your videos, each person feels unique and you can see their personality in the animations. Awesome awesome work

[@LeystTV]

Amazing work as always guys!

[@dekerchanel5863]

Amazing work! I’ve got vibes of Machinimas of early 2010s. Really talented and very, very cute ones - the ones which you want to rewatch to get a better mood.

[@madjackgamingandfitness498]

A level of detail a small indie company could never achieve.

[@danielgregorio6417]

This is what my WoW used to be about, cool stories and fun moments

[@cameronmcewen9666]

And those stories should be adapted for the animated series.

[@MegaChickenfish]

amazing. from the personality of the characters in every animation to the detail on that sculpting.

Just how? How can you make these animations so good looking. Unbelievable.

Blood, tear and sweat i believe :P

[@vhaleryanadamant1975]

Lighting is one of the secrets.

[@nesciusplayground]

@@vhaleryanadamant1975 Lighting doesn't make animation look good, it just effects the look. The animation looks so smooth because he knows his craft and but lots of work into it.

[@Freestyle80]

not living on his mum's basement is a start

[@Azothify]

Helps when the fans put more work into their things than the actual Developers.

[@samflood5631]

It’s rare to see a Draenei Shaman, especially one that’s beautiful. Whenever I see the WOrld of Warcraft Machinimas or a WOW walkthrough on KZbin, most Draenei fans usually play as a Draenei Warrior, Mage, Priest or Paladin. I rarely see a Draenei Shaman, Hunter, Death Knight or Monk.

[@thiccmommy]

I am so glad that this got into my recommends. This is how I've always imagined in game cinematics

[@selore4865]

There is so much still to love about the Warcraft world, its peoples and its stories. Many of us have reluctantly moved on, but our hearts long for Azeroth.

[@TheAmazingAnders]

These just keep getting better and better! Outstanding quality and animation!

[@thecringekid5744]

I love these wholesome animations man. Gives me an old warm feeling I've been missing for a long time.

[@Kristers_K]

The animation is absolutely god-like every time. I know it's a lot of work and a lot of time, but damn, i could watch a whole 2 hour movie of this, or entire series. :P If only you had a large team and millions in money eh? :)

[@selstad84]

There were put more consideration and dedication into this video than in the entire Shadowland expansion

[@baddogmiles]

This couple makes perfect sence. Draenei are incredibly intelligent aliens and I'm sure a gnome would definitely view them as an intellectual and artistic rival LOL

[@ZorroVulpes]

I like how much emotion and story you showed with no actual words being spoken

[@Eldest98642]

Brilliant! Beautiful! I love the draenei's facial expressions

[@MrSkillns]

This is beyond wonderful. No dialogue but so easily shows emotion, with such a fidelity in animation. Fifteen years ago this would have been godlike in its expertise.

[@ExelArts]

He must not like Draenei statue. Good to see your still alive and kicking pivotal the video is amazing hope to see more

[@MyidolGwen]

or maybe he isnt impressed she used her elemental mastery to kind of cheat instead of a chisel... assuming she is his assistant though not sure why he'd keep a shaman around if he was bothered by an elementalist who can manipulate earth

[@heramaaroricon4738]

As a fellow 3D artists (as a hobby, not job yet) I am deeply impressed.

[@Fox808]

Loved the animation. Watched it a few times and moments over and over to check out the details like the individual parts of Oswald's hair, some background details... and then I noticed the jiggle physics. Was that an easter egg, or an experiment? Regardless, great animation as usual! Looking forward to more.

[@ThijiHiguri]

I had to replay the part where she was sculpting herself to verify those jiggle physics. I was not disappointed.

[@TheOriginalCameron]

This reminds me of the old Burning Crusade shorts Blizzard used to do, albeit more updated and modern. Their creative design studio could use you.

[@FreedomAndPeaceOnly]

Fans are the might. As minimal as it looks, let us never give up Hope that WoW will one day return to be great again.

[@jarus7618]

It will never be great again.

[@smokedoggxxl]

still a great game!

[@nathanalexandre9043]

So you can diss it all over again when it falls from so called grace right??? fans are quick to turn on something that doesn't keep them occupied enough.

[@narmale]

the details in Leatei's face is just phenomenal!!!!! this was absolutely a blast to watch, 175/10 well done!

[@bosanimation]

I really love watching your progress! Your animation skills are getting to an extraordinary level! I remember watching your vid "Gone astray" for the first time ever years ago and thinking Holy F#@£!! The graphics also have improved to a godlike level! 🤩

[@CookieLaddd]

Massive spongebob and squidward vibes here xD

[@Tobbiys]

Красотища то какая! Лепота. Анимация суперская и история довольно милая )

[@bonkyouded]

Happy to see that you still do warcraft animation even after all the shit that has happend

[@insulareshdxo9454]

It's the bosses

[@clawhammr666]

Really well done, love the animation

[@Sgumby1]

I really appreciate the fact you guys give behind the scenes on these, it's all so impressive and fascinating.

[@MooniFrog]

Amazing animation 🤩 Merry christmas btw :))⛄️

[@Dedrich]

Merry Christmas fren :)

[@Jiiimmie]

This just popped up in my feed. I love this stuff! Wish there was a long movie in this style! I'd buy it in a heart beat!

[@only9letters]

This is both better made, and has a better story, than the new Sylvanas Cinematic🙌 Great job 👏👏👏

[@nathanalexandre9043]

Hrm nope.

[@user-go2ld4ti6r]

Not fair. Even Twilight have a better story then Silvana's

[@kellenwillett8263]

The animation is great, but there is not enough praise for the storytelling itself! So cute, simple, and took zero dialogue to convey the thoughts and emotions of the story! Great work!

[@edwardqn9205]

Wtf literally much better than wow cutscenes

[@tomoyaokazaki1000]

One of the things i love about this is the fact that i can actually see where he messed up with trying to chip off that piece.. He went in at too sharp of an angle.. As well as i love to see the amount of detail put into their facial expressions. I actually hope i can one day get a 3D model of my FF character thats as detailed as these characters. I can appreciate good work. And this animation puts a little smile on my face.

[@theonlytnargmatt]

I like how he had a button specifically for her bullshit.

[@chgaming5059]

I immediately lower my volume when she started grunting

[@aceazzermeen4857]

incredible

[@scarlindo]

Oh I miss World of Warcraft... Amazing animation @Pivotal!

[@Lyachos]

The only soul left in WoW is that of it's community and the memory it carries on from better times

[@falchotm5055]

Herd of classic?

[@Shadowhunterbg]

Simply breathtaking. You should be very proud of yourself.

[@Deadsphere]

She's got a point though

[@messler5636]

the gnome and the draenei look both so cute also the draenei eyes look amazing i wish they were like that in game

[@charakism]

when youtuber are better in cinematics than blizz

[@tristandelhaye519]

This deserve way WAY more views, stunning and adorable work, I love it !

[@greywolf6765]

How long did it take you to make this wonderful animation?

[@PivotalYT]

about 4 months :)

[@greywolf6765]

@@PivotalYT Wow, I'm very happy to receive your reply ^^ I did a lot of 2D editing using wowmodelviewer and recently I'm starting using Blender to improve, I want to do wow animation. I imagine how long it took you to do the animation, shader, environment details... it's not easy on your own

[@jatedin1077]

I remember being so excited to see a renaissance of wow machinimas when they announced the new models in Wod and this truly lived up to that long forgotten dream. Thanks for a wonderful video.

[@eowhan8464]

When a fan makes a better and more meaningful cinematic then of WoW's..

[@lurccy]

Times changes… 🥲 Not for good.

[@Schilani]

Better is something really subjective. I mean, a lot of the cinematics in WoW are dropdead gorgeous to look at. And meaningful.. not really that much, if you have to be honest. It's just a cute little moment. Don't get me wrong, I liked this animation.

[@TheBucketSkill]

@@Schilani Blizzard's cinematics have always been god tier, and they can have all this bad press and hate recently but nothing will take that from them. That being said, I like this animation too.

[@danielaliff5622]

WOW Cinematic 💪 Actual gameplay 🤏

[@xXRaMsiisXx]

@@danielaliff5622 gameplay 😍

[@onepenny5382]

One of the only videos that actually made me hit the like button in the last decade for just being so good.

[@thebrokenmask8304]

better than anything blizzard pull out recently by miles. Your animations skills grew over the years my friend you should be proud.

[@Impera_uu]

As spectacular as this piece is, I just want to emphasize- if anyone can make a good cinematic it's fucking Blizzard my guy. It's the only thing they can do.

[@thebrokenmask8304]

@@Impera_uu full cgi yes I dont even argue with this BFA cinematics serie was epic.. Tbh their art teams (cinematics/music) are prolly what keep the studio alive at this point but for a small independant without "infinite" budget I honestly think this is amazing.

[@BombowyKurczak]

Amazing work!

[@L337Koala]

Id advocate for you to be hired by Blizzard, but I fear your talent would go underutilized, over worked an exploited. I wish you luck with a professional animation career somewhere that will treat you as well as the you treated the IP of Blizzard with this lovely fan animation.

[@hotarushidosha]

So cute, love this. You've come so far and your work looks amazing. They need to make a real Wow movie and have you in the team

[@eowhan8464]

LF Asmon reaction

[@matejsmrekar1218]

I can't possibly imagine how long this must have taken to make. I appreciate the hard work you have put into it.

[@Dedrich]

Roughly 3 months :)

[@Sorrow993]

Ok so.... as BIG GUY irl, considered cold and rational, always acting cool in rough situations, never expressing emotions........ all I can say is... GOD THIS WAS SO CUUUUTE ^^

[@bunkersketches1238]

This is awesome. Body language and facial expressions are so on point.

[@justinsander7654]

When she reformed the rubble and it was her😂. I am married to a female who mains a female Draeni, and can confirm that their general attitude 24/7 😂😂

[@lidcarter]

Great job! You have done a great job to please us with this beauty! The plot, characters, landscapes and all the rest of the work deserve incredible praise :3 But most of all I was hooked by the emotions and facial expressions of the characters, it's just incredible! This community needs more of your beautiful animations! Thank you for your work, we will wait for more! Good luck in your future work and a lot of inspiration!

[@PivotalYT]

Thank you so much!

[@ObsessiveMuffin]

Meanwhile, Blizzards 9.2 Sylvanas cinematic: no character shadows, barely any mood lighting, lazy textures, noodle hair.

[@erifwodahs5298]

I love the quality of this! Amazing work !

[@BugCatLove]

Those jiggle physics

[@DemonPrinceofHell]

This is absolutely amazing!!!! This looks like something professionally made you'd see on television! Oh my gosh, this is so cool! Thank you so much for making this!!!!

[@赴大家惡化不得好死時]

Commence the r34

[@MasterVertex]

*bonk*

[@luugo86]

This is exquisite work!! I sincerely enjoyed this, hope to see more! Thank you for all of your hard work.

[@AbbasXone]

I love your animations. Please make new video about FFXIV.

[@rettbull9100]

Dude, I've needed to see one of your videos all year. Thanks.

[@PivotalYT]

Thanks for sticking around ❤️

[@allarian8726]

So uh...do you post on Rule34 on the side or?...

[@m.kalisz]

Why is this better quality than blizz cinematics