The Maker

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A strange creature races against time to make the most important and beautiful creation of his life.
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[@asd68322]

After this video, I immediately bought the book. I waited for the book to ship and I was as excited as a little girl waiting for a puppy to come home. I finished the book in 3 days and my god, it was one of THE BEST thing I've ever read my entire life. Thank you, Zealous Creative. I'm really looking forward to similar future project.

[@zealouscreative]

Wow, what a great review-thanks! We recently released a graphic novel follow-up to our other short film, Zero. Check it out here: bit.ly/Zero-The-Beginning

[@asd68322]

Zealous Creative i bought it on Amazon JP and gave it a 5 stars review ;)

[@ignaciomedina9974]

Sorry, but can you tell me the name of the book? I’m really interested in it. Thank you a lot!

[@asd68322]

Ignacio Medina it's called The Magnum Opus, you can find it in description of this video

[@danice1234able]

Book?!??

[@what3374]

bro this man just been born 3 minutes ago and he rockin that violin

[@tallvictorieshr1783]

SassyLlama Boi lmao tbh tho

[@pembe116]

True Ling Ling

[@LewisWrAllison]

To think that the one he made is going to have to do them violin skills

[@ginjiro5119]

That's a power of heredity.

[@davewasthere]

@@pembe116 Although I do wonder what twoset would say about his fingering skills (or lack thereof)

[@WharGhoul_]

When 5 minutes tells a story better than most 90 minute movies, you know its special

[@xxxHilDeGaNxxx]

SHUT THE FK OFF!

[@WharGhoul_]

@@xxxHilDeGaNxxx don't be a sad panda!

[@xxxHilDeGaNxxx]

@@WharGhoul_ a sad panda? what do you mean? are you asuming my gender?

[@WharGhoul_]

@@xxxHilDeGaNxxx yes ma'am I am

[@dragonbearded1267]

@@xxxHilDeGaNxxx sorry man

[@LOL-cringe]

- This video is like a black hole. - No matter how hard you try, YT always finds a way to bring you back here

[@NoahFlores-bj4ew]

Crazy

[@realyes]

Hey, buddy.

[@LetsLaberWithMi]

It just did to me

[@bb-bu9vt]

I bookmarked it and visit it and share it with quite some frequency.

[@zuzudunlap3571]

Dude it's been 11 years and this is still a masterpiece

[@berhonkusbardledoo]

And they are still hearting and replying to comments! so slay

[@CatoTato]

I watched this when I was little and I just now found out theres a part 2 book

[@wopor333]

This one has always stuck with me.

[@romylafuente4135]

Una que obra!!!!

[@mr_nightmares]

The fact that this guy is still puting hearts and replying comments after 8 years is amazing

[@monkeyking5219]

He did it again

[@ItsMe-uw8wi]

What a legend

[@iambumbo7534]

R/madlad

[@person1949]

This girl

[@bpqd2624]

well it just shows that its all part of a cycle in some way or another. just boiled down in to one artsy nugget of stop motions animation.

[@octogonSmuggler]

9 years later, and I still find this animation to be on par with block buster films such as Coraline. Everything is so smooth and wonderfully pleasing to the eye. Also, as an added note, the book is absolutely amazing! You guys really lived up the the 'Creative" in your name.

[@zealouscreative]

That's high praise. Thank you! We'd really appreciate it if you left a review of the book to help spread the word!

[@DecentPlayerNA]

This is my second favorite animation after destino.

[@nekislaya9439]

А как называется книга?

[@onionlipadua]

My teacher made us watch this short film in fifth grade and when the plot twist came out whole class were in shock. Aw memories

[@lundynh3383]

Lol love ur name Dua, ik a girl with the same name as u

[@atanaZion]

...What is the plot twist??

[@gabrielseelydacosta2499]

same wtf

[@Laura-gu1hj]

@@atanaZion yesss i need to know

[@batsuichimonji1623]

@@atanaZion pot twist is when the plot is straightforward then we knew it’s gonna end there but suddenly the story changes

[@Molech996]

How can people find this piece of art even remotely creepy or nightmare inducing?This has to be one of the best and most beautiful animations I’ve ever seen.There’s also brilliant music to back it up.

[@victorfbv8411]

Bueno, eso es por qué muchos la vimos de niños y los personajes se veían algo inquietantes, además la atmósfera genera un aura de misterio que genera más inqietud. Pero bueno ví esto por primera vez cuando estaba en primero de primaria creo, y ahora tengo casi 16 años y ahora que lo vuelvo a ver me parece una obra realmente hermosa, aún sigo pensando en los posibles significados que podría tener

[@mapron1]

It is super creepy.

[@ligokleftis]

@@mapron1nobody cares what you think vladimir

[@tyta.luctuosa]

The animation is very well made and i can't even imagine how many hours of work must have been put into this, but none of that's the creepy part. Just imagine what it would be like to live for about a day, and within that time all you would be good for and the most you could accomplish is to create and animate another one of your kind. The ending hit hard for me, especially considering that the second character realized this as well, that they are basically purposeless. That really existential moment of the clock ticking would be overwhelming to any of us. If any of them failed to make a new one, who knows what would happen, if the time's up before one of them finish and they perish without anything to show for it, the entirity of their legacy could turn to dust, because there would be nobody left animated. Who knows, maybe i read the situation all wrong, but that's the beauty of the lack of context. Overall, i agree. This isn't scary, nor nightmare-inducing. It's just cold and suspenseful, that's all.

[@nomshark]

Its because of the mask. Its pretty clear.

[@creativeusername-k7b]

Honestly, this is such a sad story. Their entire short life is spent working and desperately hoping for a friend while fighting their extinction.

[@lipepsene]

They don’t die when they disappear, according to the book they just get teleported to outside the workshop

[@victordrumond7644]

:(

[@SC-zl6gs]

I haven't read the book but if they're hoping for a friend why doesn't the previous creator just make one more since he seemed to have nearly half of the time left when he finished the first one.

[@hellohuman2357]

@@SC-zl6gs that is exactly what I thought too!!

[@TehAlux]

You mean like... real life? Lol

[@brookekennedy8734]

Did anyone else notice that the closer he was to bringing her alive the more he smiled

[@zealouscreative]

I'm glad you noticed :)

[@booblicious4825]

Brooke Kennedy oh I just re-watched it to see it and yeah. Beautiful

[@fatbetrn1976]

Brooke Kennedy The saddest part was when he finished. He had to disappear.

[@gjcfjhchxks3325]

ARMYs are everywhere ARMYYYYY ;)

[@booblicious4825]

Oh man holy kook oh holy shit hiiiii!!! NICE TO MEET U!

[@austinmorrison6953]

This is honestly a pretty sad, vicious cycle.

[@MattyDove]

You mean the cycle of life?

[@MrEyes-xh4bb]

MattyDove no, more like the cycle of being created by your partner/SO/maker and then only having the amount of time in the hourglass to recreate your said counterpart before you perish, then the same goes for your counterpart after the time is up.

[@shoshannahcohen1921]

Not really. I don't want to spoil anything but you really should read the book. The link to get it is in the description.

[@johndoe528]

They get to be together, to look forward to that. Many people toil endlessly and never get to 3:41, they get that moment over and over

[@Oopy_Doopy42069]

Yes just living for 3 minutes only there to create another of your kind, no one there to love you and praise you... I can’t imagine

[@peaty9519]

I love how Allegro (I assume that's the Maker's name) slowly begins to smile as he creates the next Maker

[@zealouscreative]

Thank you for reading the book!

[@peaty9519]

@@zealouscreative AAAA I LOVED IT SO MUCHHHHH

[@olivis.492]

Let’s all appreciate the other rabbit taking the time to make the OThER rabbit a small vest.

[@vahidfrzh9379]

It empathises woman energy care more about making something beautiful rather than something just functional.

[@BobbyDukeArts]

Great story, great characters, beautiful execution.

[@fulcrumlives8575]

Aaayyyy

[@M_leahy]

@@fulcrumlives8575 ayyyyyyy

[@fulcrumlives8575]

@@M_leahy ayyyy got any new lightsabers to add to your collection?

[@thatonerandompianodude]

Yo dud3! Me and my dad used to watch you religiously!

[@erizamisorafujoshi7002]

Wait! You here?!

[@magicspiral3323]

This came out 10 years ago. Why am I just discovering this? It’s wonderful! That little mustache gag at 1:35 is a great touch!

[@reedomu]

The KZbin algorithm

[@FilmAcolyteReturns]

If you like stop motion animation. I found an amazing animation by a small Japanese group. The video is called Hidari. It’s here on KZbin.

[@MJ_Llama]

Same here!

[@NerdTrap]

Just started the book and it is interesting to note how there are a couple contrasts to this film and the opening chapter. The film implies that Allegro was unsure of how to wake Sonata (his successor) and attempted several things before consulting the book for advice. The book gives the impression he was immediately aware that music was the key to her birth. Also love how the music in this is actually not just part of the narrative, but is actually present in the process of making, and is what Spurs Allegro on with the urgency needed to perform his task.

[@calciummother]

You can see Allegro attempting several things before consulting the book and, as a last effort, attempting to wake Sonata using music.

[@arubaro199]

​@calciummother re-read @NerdTrap 's comment again. He is pointing the differences between the short and the book I was about to comment the same, in the book the creation process has notable differences

[@krysuh6936]

Ty 4 this insight since im not a musician i cant reach that lvl of interpretation. But instead going 4 a more poetic way to take it showing how the circle of life goes and how humanity survives doing a tranference of knowledge but art is what make us want to live. At least that was my take.

[@megatron8561]

So this is a never ending cycle of creation

[@zealouscreative]

Yes

[@sterlingmckenzi2235]

Yes but I believe they are trapped in the cycle, unable to escape. (just what I read from the end.)

[@user-gt6df3hd2q]

Your aikon is kowai in Japan

[@h.mejiaefeer]

swigitty swooty I'm coming for the booty Until Ario’s turn

[@h.mejiaefeer]

swigitty swooty I'm coming for the booty Until Ario’s turn

[@olliz747]

Doctor: You have 3 minutes and 55 seconds left to live Bunny:

[@empireoj]

4:20 then xD

[@Scorpionwacom]

“What would happen if I just stop the hourglass or make a system that would transport the sand in the top part without rotating the hourglass?” Then, depending on the answer, my bunny would fight for his own life.

[@marisiqueira1145]

KKKKKKKK

[@umaral-faruq8227]

5:30

[@johansaka1326]

I need VODKA

[@jacqlyn04]

As a violinist and horror enthusiast, i approve of this short film

[@daisymay6505]

That’s so cool, do you have a favourite composition

[@hornypornie]

you have to be a good one to feel the 100% cYa!.

[@momsaccount4033]

This is one of the greatest stop-motion works of all time. All of the details. The implied worldbuilding. The reveal at the end. There is absolutely no dialogue but the story is still communicated so well. Animation truly is storytelling through motion, with this short being a prime example. I have nothing to criticize this short about. Any grievances anybody could have about this animation comes down to a matter of taste and personal opinion. Objectively speaking, this is effectively a perfect work of art.

[@gabriel-mg9hm]

How the HELL am I just seeing this now, nearly 7 years after it was released? This is beautiful.

[@Eli-fz1jt]

Same buddy same

[@neonsword4762]

I'm asking the same question

[@realeyes8199]

Same☹️

[@diziduarte]

Wait what is this?

[@napoleonbonaparte8381]

*Laughs in discovering this almost 5 years ago and re-discovering this again.*

[@ashrafabdullah1717]

This is my worst fear, living in endless loop

[@angelrays440]

Welcome to quarantine, it can sometimes feel like it

[@carlosandres1835]

No bro, its ok, just realize what is life about on the time, and do all the posible to guide your son, Thats Will be all:)

[@VenikHue]

Well if one of the rabbits fail to make a new one then the loop will end

[@therandomshow1265]

Same

[@darkapothecary4116]

Now she must make the next in line what a short life

[@Justgofundus]

This kinda reminds me of the way an artist puts their soul into each piece so that in a way after they die they stay alive through their creations... maybe in the same way the people who made this film put their soul to it😌

[@madison_drew]

Meraki Greek meraki [may-rah-kee] (adjective) This is a word that modern Greeks often use to describe doing something with soul, creativity, or love -- when you put "something of yourself" into what you're doing, whatever it may be. Meraki is often used to describe cooking or preparing a meal, but it can also mean arranging a room, choosing decorations, or setting an elegant table.

[@j.cmarie271]

Yes! Very odd concept! Weird creature. But we all are! However, my soul felt it!

[@BlphBain]

this is how life feels. doing “what we’re supposed to” until our time runs out just so another person can do the same thing, and we’re told we’re doing something noble. as The Maker finds out in this, the only true form of escape is self-expression

[@canis3432]

This honestly pretty sad though, to keep a species alive they must continue to remake others only to have a few minutes with one another

[@adammartinez8794]

Canis Mortem Seems a lot like real life actually.

[@julianrivera3478]

@@adammartinez8794 yes! Men real lfe in the actually.

[@robinastarion]

I dont know, you start out with someone who loves you who gives you a goal, something to look forward to all througout your life. And in the end having achieved your goal you die in the presence of someone who loves you, whom you have now given a life purpose in return. It doesnt sound so bad to me.

[@bouquetchocolatesandconfec77]

Canis Mortem humanity does all the time it’s years for us not minutes

[@cookiesontoast9981]

Yeah, i thought it was just him trying to make a girlfriend at first, but nah, it's more depressing than that.

[@qwertttyyy]

I was amazed by this video 10 years ago, I was 13. And after reviewing it after so much time, I can't watch it without tears. This short story touched me to the core. Both then and now. I see it as a reflection of our lives. We are born, we work to leave behind descendants, we live for the sake of others and we devote so little time to ourselves. But life is so short... And only love brings life to our hearts. And, of course, music. Many thanks to the author, the creators of this wonderful cartoon that has sunk into my heart forever. I wish happiness and love to everyone who reads this comment and good luck in life❤

[@zealouscreative]

We're so happy to hear you've found our film again after so many years and that it left such an impact ❤️

[@saikouuuU]

Не понял ты смысла анимации)

[@qwertttyyy]

@@saikouuuU для каждого свой смысл)

[@saikouuuU]

@@qwertttyyy ты прав

[@skottheskeptic]

Disturbing yet beautiful (and true in regards to our frail, fleeting, futile lives...)

[@april3698]

The fact that they made this bunny puppet has more bow control than many of the people who fake playing violin today is actually really funny

[@thedovehandsoap1600]

Two set? 😮

[@fionafrog7687]

@@thedovehandsoap1600 was just about to comment that lol! Ling Ling wannabe!

[@thedovehandsoap1600]

@@fionafrog7687 Oui oui 😏

[@muffemod]

Read that as bowel control at first. 🤣🤣🤣

[@celestesoniafox84]

This is 11 years old and I only found it today, but it is just on time. Serendipitous. Art touches a place in your soul that can’t speak for itself and springs forth. Everyone interprets it differently and sees something in it that speaks directly to them. Your piece was so beautiful, it’s so concise and yet at the end I burst into tears. Time is fleeting. We have such a small window to create something that touches. You have created exactly that. From my heart to yours. Thank you 🤍.

[@tarnw3301]

Years ago, I thought they both were a couple and they were making each other over and over again even if they could only meet for a few seconds.

[@thetomfooler3192]

They aren’t? I think that’s a beautiful way of seeing it

[@ruperterskin2117]

@@thetomfooler3192 Well said.

[@thepapistyourmotherwarnedy752]

@@thetomfooler3192 it’s supposed to be a Father and daughter but it is a cool way of seeing it

[@archeacnos]

Same

[@dhchckcic3984]

Mmh

[@bread8611]

This cycle is so sad. So basically what the creature has to do is make a creation and teach it everything they know and give them the book to make their creation and do that same thing.

[@vuzy_sub1305]

This cycle is so sad. So basically what happened is that the creature has to do is make a creation and teach you everything they know and give them the book to make their creation and do the same thing in a cycle.

[@daedelus999]

This cycle is so sad. So basically what the creature has to do is make a creation and teach it everything they know and give them the book to make their creation and do that same thing.

[@EliteTeamKiller2.0]

Sounds exactly like life itself.

[@EliteTeamKiller2.0]

note to young zoomers and alphas: beings of higher consciousness can break the cycle.

[@bread8611]

Did I just start a trend-

[@juanis8219]

I remember seeing this for the first time in elementary and being absolutely fascinated by it. So creepy but beautiful. I loved it. I come back every few years when the maker comes to visit my mind. I’m 17 now. I genuinely think this film has been the biggest influence in why im completely obsessed with stop motion animation and this creepy/dark but not horror art style. I love it!!!

[@daisymay6505]

Congrats 😁

[@jayfeather838]

Oh my gosh same!! When I first saw it when I was 10 I remember wanting to make my very own little creature because I absolutely fell in love with their design.

[@NoteCat540]

Nice, It's been the same for me

[@russell_O.S.]

Juanis the word you’re looking for is macabre. Stay creepy, you’re alright but for fucks sake get it together, kid.

[@novatea2009]

This is my first time watching it (I’m 10) and it’s sad but after thinking about it I kinda feel happy I don’t now why though

[@MoodRealm_Native]

This is such an amazingly interesting world right here, an endless cycle of makers, presumably never ending just to make themselves once more. And the animation is stellar, so fluid yet with that stop motion timeless charm An absolute gem Not even mentioning the character design, love that

[@zealouscreative]

If you're interested in going deeper into the world, be sure to check out the follow-up book called The Magnum Opus. More info here - bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus

[@what_homework]

This video was one of the reasons I became a violinist. I have played for 5 years now and have made it to second chair of the highest orchestra in my high school and am even considering playing in college. This beautiful piece has literally changed my life. Thank you. Update: I'm now the 2nd best violinist in my school (next year once the 1st chair graduates I'll be at the top). I play French horn, Mellophone, and Trombone in jazz band. I'm section leader of the horns and am going to be drum major of my marching band. I'm gonna go do music for a living. I want to play music for the rest of my life. This piece changed my world. Incredible.

[@zealouscreative]

Congrats on the success. We're so happy to hear it.

[@summerbaker2893]

bro same, i started back in 6th grade and now im pushing my 5th year :)

[@turtleisland1940]

This video helped inspire me to do animation as a career (And some other short videos as well)

[@spartan005u8]

From this animation, halo soundtracks and a 90s movie called black dog I have wanted to play the violin so bad

[@notdivi]

Update???

[@brocliman9166]

Out of all the times I’ve watched this I just noticed e made a cotton mustache when he filled her

[@tinyylasagna1569]

Filled her. Heh

[@spicypancake104]

Lol.

[@overcookedwater1947]

"He filled her" Oh no

[@a.obrien95]

That is one of my favorite parts.😂

[@Oopy_Doopy42069]

Here’s the time stamp 1:35

[@shadesketch9572]

Honestly, in my opinion, this is one of the best youtube videos ever made.

[@meghannelson7475]

So true I agree 100% !

[@dankbullshitter4234]

Yeah! Why not? ^w^

[@minizilla5901]

Nah I think 69 is the best

[@DuskSunDawn]

Its texture is the best one I've seen in a short film on KZbin. However, character's expression is not the best one I've see in a short film. I got its deep meaning, it's amazing, but I don't think everybody is able to easily understand how deep the main idea is embed on character's actions.

[@alexvasquez5598]

it's is

[@osuhog.2008]

First watched this when I was in seventh grade. Now, coming back to it, it's almost like watching a completely different production. The artistic peculiarities are almost twice as fascinating as they were when I lasted visited.

[@taeoh705]

and it makes you wonder who made the FIRST doll

[@vog2878]

God XD

[@RcpraveloMarch]

the guy who made the puppets for the animation.

[@gibbnn]

Rcpravelo March071994 in the story not the real behind the scenes.

[@gibbnn]

Rcpravelo March071994 plus it was a women who made the doll.

[@ryadh456]

Tae Oh Yesss!!!

[@cbatistavideo]

*when you look creepy asf but end up being cute asf*

[@Mariaacetica]

as a pug.

[@radielN1715]

Me, but just the first half

[@austinmoore693]

It’s just af not asf thanks

[@cbatistavideo]

Austin Moore does it matter? lol

[@chonkchonkdechonkchonk7922]

I thought he looked cute tho

[@illustryfe5354]

Searched "creepy rabbit with hourglass" Wasn't disappointed.

[@daisymay6505]

I just searched up stuffed rabbit with violin lol

[@illustryfe5354]

@@prettypants4824 I had seen the video before, but forgot the title

[@Nowhajajajs]

666 likes ur welcome 😊

[@johnkaplan1067]

@@Nowhajajajs foutu américain inculte vous avez une vrai création devant vos yeux ,résultat : aucune culture pour en parler ....un drame ,et c'est ces gens qui dirigent le monde , on est foutu !

[@basedbattledroid3507]

Creepy? He's adorable!

[@btownexclusives]

still watching this in 2024

[@NakirytheCat]

I watched this for the first time like 6 years ago, and i still come back here from time to time, everything about this creation is amazing, no matter how many times i see it.

[@zealouscreative]

Thanks for watching. If you're a reader, you may like to check out the book that expands upon this story - bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus

[@julia-ju6tu]

@@zealouscreative Im brazilian, so I speak portuguese, do you have the book in this language??

[@ZaharaV999-tl1er]

First saw this when I was 11. Now at 20, I'm still in awe of all the artistic little details of not only the characters, but the story. This masterpiece is so impactful that 9 years later, to this day, I can still imagine that hourglass flipping and feel how I felt when I first watched it. Incredible.

[@josueramirez8996]

X2 amigo

[@NerdTrap]

Give the book a read! Magnum Opus, seek and you shall find.

[@jobywonkonoby9754]

3ds moment?

[@pattik_]

I remember watching this in primary school and making a puppet based of it

[@amkaen]

Use your time wisely, and pass along what you know. Memento mori.

[@highguymagic9415]

I get your message, but i dont think that memento mori fits into this story. This is a story of a never ending cycle, which in itself means that death isn't really important for these two characters. They spend their whole life trying to rebuilt one another, living numerous lifes in the process, or at least thats how i understood this.

[@octopustophat9053]

I thought it just represented the futility of existence... I know I’m sad

[@highguymagic9415]

@@octopustophat9053 I am just saying what made more sense to me. As it is a message about how existence is fragile is a "deep" one as well

[@amkaen]

I suppose it depends on how a person interprets it. Art brings out something from the viewer (or listener), and that's a pretty good means of determining art from all the pretenders that try to hog the spotlight. As a father of three, I see in this the drive to be a part of the creative process, to bring those we sire to the point where they're able to take the book (so to speak), and do what they have been taught to do. I think it's significant that the male didn't immediately stumble on music as the awakening catalyst, leading me to think that he might have been brought to life by a different means. Like with my children, we all have to find that thing (or things) that will give meaning and purpose to the next generation. It's only then that we can find our own completion. Oh, and we're always under the clock, as this so aptly illustrates.

[@suedegalaxy8134]

Dre Productions I have watched it but I know Latin

[@micha_wodek1715]

In my opinion, this story represents the cycle of human life: when a new generation comes to the world, it aquires the whole knowledge and skills of its parents, gives its greatest efforts to develop it, bring the progeny to the world and convey futher all the wisdom to the youth. When at the end it comes time for elderly to go, they are replaced, and the cycle goes on, yet since the prehistory.

[@__SalmeeraJoseph__]

I felt the same

[@ruyac7744]

And it means that you should add something

[@meekgreek9922]

Spot on. Good job.

[@Aegelis]

I think you nailed it. Although art is open for interpretation, as a parent, these were my thoughts as well.

[@meekgreek9922]

@@Aegelis Another thing to point out is how writing systems allowed mankind to pass on information from previous generations.

[@RSizuxvfwxfu]

The Violin. The sound effects. The Stop-motion. Everything about this is (in my opinion) absolutely perfect. This is hands down the BEST animation I’ve seen.

[@symbadlemat8088]

Je confirme : cette animation et son propos sont d’une finesse extrême. Très poignant. Une émotion rare.

[@VizeedaGr8]

It’s honestly the epitome of the story of our lives. It’s as soon as we figure out how to make another one of us that we are gone.

[@emikikuno]

I think she was supposed to a daughter to him, not a wife. Notice how he took the time to show her the place and teach her what she needed to know, even though she was unable to reciprocate his affection or do anything for him. It's what parents do. They take care of us and when we are finally able to understand and appreciate them, it's often time for them to leave us.

[@blwzh]

@Mr.Wrapped Hat you mean deep?

[@blwzh]

@Mr.Wrapped Hat you dont need to apologize lol

[@theballisticcannoneer3728]

That entire paragraph couldn't be any more sad

[@JosueDeerFox]

That's really pondering

[@steffw5646]

That touched me so hard when I realized it was his daughter. It's the unfinished cycle of life. That's why she was unresponsive at first, just like a child, her mind has to be build and once it's done you can have a brief moment of conscience with your parent before they are gone. I also love the moment when he closed his eyes while playing. He closes them and gives it his all because he doesn't have time to do it again. Truly the most magnificent short I ever saw. If I ever lose my memory, I want to see it again. I don't think something will ever make me feel like it again.

[@isabellamarin1067]

This is so simple but so intense. I'm crying.

[@zealouscreative]

Want to shed more tears? Read our book that answers all your questions about this film. Don't worry, there's a happy ending, promise :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpKmhWephrKqiJY

[@isabellamarin1067]

Thanks! I will :))

[@randombangdreamplayer4375]

Zealous Creative BEST

[@chancesassy7963]

I absolutely adore 2:50.

[@charlottei148]

Caelen Crowl same!

[@jesusl4739]

This short perfectly encapsulates the human condition of picking up the tools of the ones before us time running out scurrying to leave others better off

[@hoshimaru436]

毎年見てます。可愛くて、美しくて、少し切なく、どこか不気味。映像も然ることながら音楽も素晴らしい。

[@lukcom.5773]

6 Years have past, and it's still my favorite video of all times. I would just like to thank you and Paul Halley for the arrengment. It, and so you, are in my heart. Really thank you for that.

[@dianaluzaylasatencio1492]

Luk Com. D

[@dianaluzaylasatencio1492]

Luk Com. J

[@Ren039]

No matter how much time passes, I'm still coming back to see this masterpiece 💕

[@zealouscreative]

It's time to read the book! Check out the details here - bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus

[@graserp19]

What Is the name

[@xXSaberToothSamuraiXx]

literally me too

[@Hatsune-Miku_Fan]

Hatsune Miku!!

[@ojalaquesirva126]

❤

[@jackhoff2174]

If I was one of them I would probably have had ruined the loop

[@kokobean5921]

XD

[@Captainhogthrob]

Then you'd be the main character of the book

[@rimaalfreihat2897]

or perhaps expand the loop? make 3 instead of 1? 3 make 9? ...

[@maihaiki888]

Me too, among all of my siblings, I'm the stupidest one XD

[@jolly3257]

If I was one of them, it would look like the ugliest thing because I rushed, or it would be unfinished because I keep redoing it because it looks ugly.

[@i0_ox]

11 years ago and still one of the best videos anyone can see ❤🖤

[@kcinmotiongaming358]

This was made 8 years ago And it’s better than most clay animations nowadays

[@humanleader184]

i mean not really

[@ferneagle5393]

@@humanleader184 it really is

[@humanleader184]

@@ferneagle5393 i mean im gonna be honest they havent really been getting worse though

[@humanleader184]

@@ferneagle5393 not to mention some parts look a little awkward

[@atanaZion]

I mean, we dont really have Clays animations that much

[@anduinking6724]

The lesson of the show is that we must cherish our time with our loved ones, because we might not know if they will still be with us in the upcoming days.

[@bored4066]

The book doesn't really say that, beautiful way of interpreting the animation though. Spoiler they don't die they just get moved somewhere else

[@jackhogan1174]

@@bored4066 where can I find the book, intrigued doesn’t even begin to describe my feelings

[@StrongFeesh91]

There is no guarantee that we'll all live to an old age, I agree with what you said

[@Accelerat270]

wronnnggg

[@leelduttis4086]

@@jackhogan1174 in the description I think

[@dhannn1423]

The 5.5K people that disliked this video is just jealous of your creativity.

[@bingzhewho]

5.6K lol

[@rafaelurenallinares9944]

I encourage anyone who really understands the meaning of this piece of wisdom, to forgive the people who dislike this: perhaps is they simply cannot face the - undeniably hard - truth that other ones suspect - or perhaps even realize - about life and transcendence. It is already difficult in life for a common good person, to save and keep a humble legacy and make others receive it. .. ... but if you even try to enhance that heritage, the only chance you have for achieving that, is to become a genius, a leader, or probably both, and that gets so difficult as becoming one in a million in the right way.

[@redmist4963]

Maybe they were australians who tried to upvote instead

[@fall.revive]

5k people who scared this faces

[@TheWeirdSailorMan]

There are lots of degenerate children on this platform, or better say on the entire internet. They fear reality so their only defense against it is to be negative about it. Often when someone says the truth they call you a hater, abuser etc even tho the irony is they are those exact things. Later when that "told you so" moment comes they pull a victim card like it will magically justify their ignorant and idiotic way of life and somehow change anything. The damage has been done and the only enemy is your own self not being a realist, accepting facts and using common sense. Same thing with disslikes, you are being negative about someone's creativity and message, that is it, you can't undone the damage, you have spoken who you are.

[@transcat2101]

Coming back to this beautiful masterpiece, what I had never noticed was the message it holds. We may look like we have a long time, but it’s possible our end is closer than we fear. When making an accomplishment, it must be passed on to those who need that chance of life. I just read the book since my friend found it in a library near our town and we both really love the video and the book. I notice you also keep up to date with everyone’s comments and it warms my heart to see how after nearly 12 years. A masterpiece should get even more recognition for the story and how life be sometimes. 💜

[@zealouscreative]

Thank you 🥰

[@notgoodwithnames78]

My mom showed me this video when I was probably eight, and it was one of those memories that stuck with me but I had no way to reference back to. I stumbled across this by chance. I remembered the story as being really impactful, and it still is, not to mention that the animation is fantastic. Thanks for giving me weird nostalgia and an awesome short film!

[@zealouscreative]

We're so glad to hear our little film has come back into your life.

[@spleens4200]

Same here! I stumbled across it one night and only just came back thanks to “the cat with hands” film weirdly enough

[@enrique11530]

I like this but its sad they cant be together

[@professorcontrol9708]

They were, even for a moment.

[@Flamemast18]

@@professorcontrol9708 based on the synopsis for the book thats a sequel to this, its seems they do not die when time runs out, but are taken away to live with the rest of the maker community, thats as far as i know.

[@StarsongGaming]

She wasn’t made as a partner, she was made to continue the cycle

[@tagreedibrahim9978]

so you're implying that she was made to be a partner?

[@stagdragon3978]

what better partner than one who can bring you back?

[@TheCardinalKing]

This Paul Halley guy literally deserves a Grammy award. This is like Vivaldi level of composition. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@zealouscreative]

Yeah, he's amazing. And self-taught.

[@morbillionaire2785]

​@@zealouscreativehow is he doing? Is he okay??

[@posteme]

Still one of the best short films I've ever saw. 11 years and still give me chills. So beautiful.

[@pendiro]

The purest expresion of love is give someone the your time without knowing if will be corresponded. My heart melts when he reads the books even if she is not alive. Like the parents who do not give up on a disable child, or a son/daugther caring a parents with Alzehimer. Thank you for doing such piece of art that I continue watching after years

[@timothygradek1713]

Talk about attention to detail! you can see the reflection of him playing the violin in her eyes when they open

[@moh19931000]

It's not a random detail, they probably have that shot just for the purpose of showing the reflection,so the viewer can tell she is watching her while he's playing the violin.

[@zombusshankus9589]

Oh my god... so good. The Maker's design is one of my favourite designs ever, the music is stellar, and the animation is fantastic, keep up the good work!

[@zealouscreative]

All that's left now if for you to read the book! bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus 📕

[@spacebars9677]

@@zealouscreative i will definitely!!

[@christinamathayas4061]

This just changed my world view. This makes me feel like life is a lie but it also tells me that we all serve a purpose.

[@iwistudio7337]

This animation was and forever will be one of my greatest inspirations to be a stop motion animator

[@arnvonsalzburg5033]

Good luck! Can't wait to see it :)

[@vegetarian.vulture]

1:29 and 1:35 are so adorable, he appears to have fun while making her 🥰 Overall this little masterpiece broke me, I couldn't stop thinking about it for a few days straight. Confusion,fear of running out of time then curiosity and the rush of inspiration, feeling of hopelessness when his work doesn't pay off yet not giving up, the joy of closure and affection, then calmness and making peace with death, ,sadness after him passing away and her confusion and fear of running out of time again - the circle begins again. All these little emotions closed in 5 minutes. I'm in love with these bunnies. Brilliant.

[@zealouscreative]

So hapy to read you enjoyed the film so much. If you're interested, you can dive deeper into the world of The Makers with the follow-up book. Take a look here for more info - bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus

[@VChavTheGoat]

@@zealouscreative this is a book?

[@eggduck2881]

stopmotion may be a dying art form but it will always hold a special place in my soul, this is just wonderfully done

[@Andrew-Johnson]

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 💙✨

[@valkaerie8715]

@@Andrew-Johnson Amen

[@hexagon2185]

since when was it a dying art form.

[@makapaka69746]

Finaly after 6 years of searching I can rest in peace while watching this masterpiece

[@kil6081]

It's 2019. i still click, i still cry, don't know why. This is just so pure i still don't know how to explain how i feel about it 😭

[@reneeortiz421]

if you think this video is beautiful you need to buy the book! its recaps the video in the beginning and continues on what happens afterwords. there is so much more.

[@justanotherhappyhumanist8832]

zzzSleepyBear OfEarth What’s the book called?

[@imxandertv]

Chris Moeller The Magnum Opus, you can buy it on Amazon

[@anastazjasowska6754]

I do the same. Years pass and I tend to come back to this video. And it also makes me cry

[@thaddeuskent8185]

it's a direct reflection of real life. We create imitations of ourselves only to have a short time with them and leave them.

[@juhishrivastav7428]

It seems like they keep on bringing each other to life for spending that two overlapping minutes together. I know the popular interpretation is that each doll makes a new doll. But I like this interpretation of mine. Keeping one's love alive Even if it's just two mins of togetherness each time

[@tobbleboii5988]

thats a very nice interpretation, life is ultimalty meaningless if we spend it alone

[@kyrlics6515]

@@tobbleboii5988 i dont agree

[@makytondr8607]

Oohh that’s such a cool way of seeing it! And they perhaps come out a little different each time but it is still them!

[@ThunderFortune]

Aw yeah that's really nice, and does make a bit more sense

[@tuberose4601]

That makes me not so sad

[@danieljuliusstein]

0:01 me as I'm standing in front of the camera on picture day and not knowing what to do.

[@amsaraviacornejo8520]

:v

[@codythelibertarian7264]

Moral of the story: Keep alive the wisdom of your ancestors! Build your family and pass on the ‘great work’, so that everything that was done before your generation will not be lost.

[@nishaprashanth1224]

Make something of your own too...so that someone else can carry it...Apple

[@monicabaquero43]

💜

[@martinomar6092]

I thought it was the opposite lol

[@codythelibertarian7264]

Martin Castillo ☯️

[@BlackCat-tg7th]

Well that's sadly often forgotten. People like to rather remember the negative than the positive

[@4VKG]

I fancy how hard it was to match the pace music of violin with the stop motion action. RESPECT

[@fizzlefazzle9175]

I just wanna say, This story is a part of my heart, I watch this ATLEAST once a week, I've been learning to play Winter on my violin, I even bought Zyex strings for my violin to get the right sound. I've bought the book, and I show this to everyone important in my life. I walk around my house singing winter "Duh DUH DUH DUN DUN BA Duh duh DUH duh duh DUm Ba duh dum bum Da" ALL THE TIME. I don't know how or why it means so much to me but it does.

[@zealouscreative]

That's so wonderful to hear. Thank you for sharing ❤️.

[@fizzlefazzle9175]

@@zealouscreative I CANT BELIEVE YOU JUST REPLIED? THANK YOU

[@snowshower4415]

damn u got a reply, I am impressed

[@mustafa.m.alnatsheh]

@@fizzlefazzle9175 damn you got 69 likes, I am impressed

[@fizzlefazzle9175]

@@mustafa.m.alnatsheh Niiice

[@ArnoldVeeman]

Still the one of the best short stop motion animations I've seen. Seemingly effortless, fluently executed, virtuous music... this is what the world needs ❤

[@Corrupted_Raven4life]

I think the message is that life always repeats itself

[@kiaramedina1106]

exactly

[@301craker]

Naomi Henriquez i heard its life is what you make it

[@mollylovesherarts531]

Naomi Henriquez no gangs not it to day we watched it in class in arts so no we said it something else keep guessing

[@mexus9612]

No, its about love, sometimes you need more than just common sences, sometimes you need a little magic and empathy in relationships with other people.

[@toby9444]

Mexus 9 Ye I guess?

[@lakin7878]

I can't believe this is from about 6 years ago and is somehow the best stop motion to date

[@apineapple9063]

Wait this was stop motion?

[@zombyjano]

An endless cycle of creation, life, and death.

[@meghannelson7475]

Ahhh! Ugh! The feels! Why?!

[@narrator_alpha]

this is how the world fucks you in the ass

[@Dallohope]

Sounds familiar

[@kipug2230]

tru

[@travishockett7235]

We will live. They will die.

[@WickedWillow333]

After 10 years I still have not found anything more beautiful than this video and the story behind it.

[@sloogsketch]

really puts into perspective how short life is and how we're all just loops in a never ending system

[@furniture5223]

Everything material comes to an end in time.

[@martales8563]

Evolution is the end to never ending stuff

[@OzkarRamozRivera]

Beautiful character design, props, that amazing score, the story, all those feelings... The elements for making it an animation masterpiece. _"In order to obtain or create something, something of equal value must be lost or destroyed."_

[@mabelpines1533]

Was that a fma reference

[@OzkarRamozRivera]

Mabel Pines, Law of Equivalent Exchange says yes, it is.

[@smiledogjgp]

Not precisely, That statement has been around for thousands of years. People of times long past have had the same sentiment.

[@suzys8558]

first time I heard of that saying was from full metal alchemists

[@f.w.3823]

Its actually a pretty old statement

[@SomeoneCommenting]

The bunny just looked at the sand clock and said "Forget it, I'm not dying!" then tilted the clock back, and got out to get some coffee.

[@blackbox-yk8zk]

leave it sideways,sand never flows,wort

[@galaxydoes8034]

Helth

[@xtrafries123]

@@blackbox-yk8zk He'll probably stops functioning if he did that, the hourglass keeps him existing in that workshop after all.

[@blackbox-yk8zk]

stoped in time like baba?

[@STARvUCK2]

@@xtrafries123 what isn't attempted or thought of can never be known. Why not give 'er the old college try? Worst that happens is that it pauses Time around him... Then he's basically Dr. Strange 🦸🏻 😁

[@AuskaDezjArdamaath]

I just can’t get the bunny’s violin solo out of my head. It’s beautiful 🥰

[@astriaredacted9571]

When I understood, my anxiety and heavy breathing started to kick in

[@lovevuite]

Bruh

[@jolly3257]

I don’t get it? Is there a meaning or is it just a rabbit making children and then dying?

[@modemfreak]

Jolly the way I interpreted it is an allegory for parenthood and the finite time one has to live. The first bunny is a “parent” spending the majority of it’s limited time on earth learning how to raise a child. Once realized, and the pink bunny (child) is an adult, it is shown the ways of life (the book), they embrace as equals, and the parent dies, returning to that from where it came. And the pink bunny continues the cycle.

[@ratkinzluver33]

I remember watching this for the first time years ago and tearing up a bit over these weird rabbit creatures. It still packs a hard punch all these years later tbh.

[@ornellaaribam]

I thought he was making a partner for himself for a happily ever after and that plot twist fucked me. anyway, one of the best!

[@murphy1443]

Same! it was amazing

[@ZeeBeeMum81]

I thought he was making a daughter then I watched it like 30 times over and then I looked at this comment im like "it could work"

[@tashikamala6917]

cindy the cat I think he was creating someone to hand down knowledge that was handed down to him.

[@anothergryffindor3644]

^ Yes, its a metaphor for what humanity just lives for

[@b-jrizzle]

ornella aribam same

[@OtykenFangirl]

I watched it when I was 5, and loved it! I found it 10 years later and now I play the violin ❤️

[@anxietyinstinct3629]

I watched this and sat silently for like 15 minutes. The music is absolutely chilling....

[@dubioustheatreyt8096]

I've seen this animation time and time again over the last few years, and every time I find something new to be amazed by. Something that my younger self would not have noticed. While its been said countlessly by others smarter than myself, I adore the animation, sound design, music and lore of this short film. There is so much work and love poured into these five minutes. There's also a sort of melancholic dread to it all. The Makers only have a short time span. And in that time span, they only have enough time to create a new Maker, teach and love it, before they die. The hourglass flips, and now that new Maker must make another one of itself. There's so much stress, and panic, to pump out a new Maker before time runs out. They don't get to enjoy life for themselves, to create art in the way of illustration or music or literature, the Makers' only goal is progeny. They only get a taste of what they could do, but never get to savor it. While for them this might be a perfect existence, as they're none the wiser to what they're missing, from an outsider looking in I feel so sorry for them.

[@zealouscreative]

Thank you for coming back to our film over the years. Your melancholic take on the film is certainly one way to look at it, but this is our perspective: The Maker explores the preciousness of our moments on earth, the short time we have with loved ones, and the enjoyment of one’s life’s work and purpose. In their fleeting existence, our characters experience joy, love, hard work, purpose, loss, and loneliness. The other thing to note is that we're just commenting on this film in isolation, but there's a much bigger lore surrounding these creatures which we explore in our follow-up book, The Magnum Opus. You can find out more info about it here - bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus

[@Jusneily]

@@zealouscreative Gracias por la interpretación.

[@CivilEngineerWroxton]

Your observations are spot on. It’s just like human life. We are born after being made by our parents, then we look and observe just what we are supposed to be doing and then we begin procreating , just as our parents did. We end up figuring out that life is so very short so we work feverishly to try to make our “creation” as beautiful and as loved as possible. We show it art and creativity and life as best as we can and as quickly as we can, for by that time we realize just what little time we have to do everything that needs done. Then we see the last of our grains of sand drop down the nape of life’s hourglass and then we’re gone, leaving our “creation” to figure out everything that we did and to move on to the next “creation”. Some people might see all of this as pointless and just a waste and not want to be part of this cycle because of the seeming hopelessness of it all. But there is absolutely nothing useless or hopeless or pointless about it. It is all a matter of natural life cycle and a beautiful creation continually renewing and making a completely different experience, look, and feel during each cycle. Every one of them is complete and finished by time the last grain of sand drops. The perfect timing and beauty made during that timing makes it even more hopeful and lovely as the anticipation of the next one grows and makes the observer want more. Maybe this is what God feels as He watches us procreate and raise our own children? The terrible things some people do to each other make Him terribly sad and angry that we do such things, but the fact that at least most of us, the “Makers”, show our “creation” the beauty and art and love of life and then we move on and make room for ours to do even more and to create something even more unique and beautiful and give hope for so many more in the future. This, I’m sure, makes God quite happy and He gives us love and support in our “Maker” time. 😃

[@CivilEngineerWroxton]

@@zealouscreativeI’m DEFINITELY going to be purchasing this book. Your work is absolutely incredible and just the sampling I’ve had the pleasure of partaking of in this short film has left me wanting so much more. So I can hardly wait to experience the book. It is a great honor to have the opportunity to speak directly to one of the “Makers” of this masterpiece. Now I will go and read of this lore in the book. And, by the way, I’m retired and I do a LOT of reading, but there are definitely certain books and written works (There definitely is a difference) that really catch my attention and find a special place in my soul and heart and I have a feeling that your book is going to be one of those. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to this art form. You and all that worked on this, including the book, are masters of your art form and it is an immense pleasure to have stumbled across this. I was beginning to have one of those frustrating and down days and then I happened upon this and my day has been better ever since. This showed me that I need to focus and bear down on what really matters and love every minute of every day. Grumbling or feeling down and frustrated sometimes is extremely difficult to climb out of, but then I see something like your wonderful work and it gives me a lifeline to grab onto and show me just what I’m supposed to have my eyes and my mind on. Again, thank you for your hard work and dedication. I can very much tell that there is a passion in you for this kind of work and it has made you leave the world a bit better place than you found it. 😃

[@CivilEngineerWroxton]

I’ve just now finished the Magnum Opus book and absolutely LOVED it. So much of everything in it and I loved the suspense elements in it. I won’t say any more than this about it because I don’t want to give any spoilers. It’s just an excellent story that VERY much expands on the Maker video. It’s amazing what a story was made from it. Any of you that haven’t read the Magnum Opus book yet absolutely need to get it and read it. Get the hardcover copy, too. It has a beautiful cover and is so nice to hold in your hands. I just love mine. MANY kudos to Chris & Chris Kezelos for their excellent writing and story telling. I’ll definitely be reading this book more than once. ✌️😃

[@nevermoreraven4746]

I love the 'wrongness' of this whole thing, like things not being completely level and just odd angles all around. The set reminds me of Little Nightmares. I wonder if the makers of that watched this.

[@jdulast]

The wrongness would be opinionative.

[@sarahbutts]

@@jdulast i think they just mean the angles aren’t exact and things are slightly tilted. I think that’s what makes it so perfect

[@kaptinkanoodle5039]

I was also a little off-put by the realistic teeth

[@JakysnakyDX]

Still the best short film I've ever seen. Absolutely stunning from start to finish 11 years later.

[@winstonknowitall4181]

Do not waste these precious seconds you have been given to spend with your Makers. The clock ticks...They will be gone sooner than you think.

[@DJFALLEN]

This comment hit so hard. I get it now. Their time is up, as yours runs out. . .

[@theonejokeking3191]

Winston Knowitall That was my exact thought when watching this.

[@nocop5382]

Winston Knowitall so what if I die.... lol

[@jodieisnotokay]

this hit me so hard i ended up crying and having a panic attack

[@winstonknowitall4181]

+Pencil King"..makers..as in our parents?" YT removed your comment as spam.

[@celestiadevonshire4620]

brought my grandma to tears

[@muforin8055]

awww

[@FirstDagger]

The Maker would be proud of your grandma.

[@garybrookes3098]

This is quite deep... not surprising.

[@bradleystiles593]

Aren't grandma tears delicious?

[@Pl4yingxH4t3R]

Thats cringe

[@sofiatakis9768]

This is such a beautiful film. There wasn't a moment I got bored. I watched this a few times and each time I understood the meaning more and more, absolutely incredible. I believe this story is a representation of how our lives are just an endless cycle and it repeats and repeats and we take each day for granted.

[@Jabberwocky869]

I keep coming back to this short movie and it never fails to make me cry.

[@ames5460]

I just love it. It is not a big deal, isn't it? The Maker is the perfect combination of beauty and horror. I love every little detail.