Lapse || Dream SMP Animatic

Hey! Look who finished a thing!

I'm in college full-time now, so I'm not going to declare myself "returned," but I do hope to be making things when I have the time and energy. As it is, this one's not very long and fairly simple--but I consider it a minor miracle that it exists at all, so I'll take what I can get. I think it took me about three weeks in total, cause I started storyboarding right after the prison break stream. Actually, what happened is I was watching the stream and doing my homework, just chilling. And then some of the frame compositions flashed into vision and became seared in my mind. And I sat there like, "Shoot. I'm gonna have to make this now, aren't I?"

Also: This project might not stack up so well with the others, but I made it for the pure joy of bringing it to completion. If at least one other person is also excited about it, then I guess I did what I came here to do.

Very happy to have had a project to dig into these past few weeks

TOOLS OF THE TRADE:

As always, this was made using Procreate for iPad, Adobe After Effects, and like half a bottle of caffeine pills.

Song used: Only Way Out - Madeon (ft. Vancouver Sleep Clinic)
Oh my gosh. I love this song so much. Second to Innocence, it's probably my favorite that I've ever used. I probably listened to this song daily while working on Innocence, actually, so it's a nice little tribute for me. And WOW I love Vancouver Sleep Clinic. I've had a passing interest since I heard "Closure" in like 2018, but man I have been loving their stuff lately. "The Wire"??? Wow. Now that's a song.
Anyways, I could clearly rant about this all day. Let's move on.

LINKS AND WHATNOT:

That's about it

OTHER STUFF:

Okay. Time for a keyword salad. I don't think this actually matters (and my analytics are already gonna be destroyed by how long I've been gone), but it's funny!

In this funny little Dream SMP Animatic, there is Lore and Drama. The Drama is entirely limited to Minecraft Game Mechanics, so a lot of things are completely left to artistic licensing. For example, the Character Designs are based on Minecraft Skins that cant have more than 500 Pixels. Speaking of Characters, there are so many of your favorite Dream SMP characters, like Technoblade. Why is he wearing a blindfold? We may never know. There is also a Dream. There are a few Dreams actually, he's on more than one panel. Imagine that. There's also Quackity, just one though. Dream and Technoblade are in Prison, and then later they are not. The Prison is called Pandora's Vault, in case you're wondering. TommyInnit is also in this Animatic. But only about half of it. There is also a lot of Running. So much Running. But I bet you could tell that from the title. Lastly, your other favorite characters make an appearance as well, including Ranboo, Philza (Ph1lza) Minecraft, and "Sam" Awesamdude. Wow. What a great cast.

One more thing: I want to say thanks to E & A for keeping me grounded these past few months. I doubt they'll read this, but it's the thought that counts. I owe them a lot.

[LateAugust]

S'up

This project's sorta short and simple, mostly because I had to work around my college classes. Still pretty happy with how it turned out, so I hope you enjoy!

[ablackcatcrossesyourpath]

Ok the flashes while Tommy’s running from Dream being a reference to shattered (aka the scenes pertaining to Tommy’s death) was INCREDIBLE. I love that the fandom has taken that blooper and ran with it as Tommy’s biggest fear and what he sees is gonna happen.

[averagejoe]

Honestly I think the frame at 2:45 where Sam pulls out his sword to kill Ranboo is really overlooked. The fact that the sword is entirely red, unlike how Techno and Dream were in the last frame beforehand. Shows that no matter who’s view is being looked in the eyes on, everyone agrees that Sams action of killing Ranboo was wrong, for he hadn’t done anything to warrant being killed for.

[TheCowokie]

THIS WAS INCREDIBLE, as always the colours were so pleasing to the eye, and the choice of music was awesome!

[crunch]

I love how Dream is always shown in red when around other people whom didn’t break him out, and people who don’t consider him an “ally”, or people whom consider him a villain

[warriorcatkitty]

omg, I love this frame at 2:45, where Techno and Dream aren't fully in red, but Dream has much more red on him than Techno. Someone mentioned that they seem to only be red when someone around them views them as evil, or they are doing something evil in that moment. So if you consider that, and the fact that you can see Dream running away here, and Dream saying he wouldn't come back to save Ranboo, then you can kind of get the symbolism here. In that moment, Techno did come back to save Ranboo, while Dream would not. So even though in everyone elses' eyes, both Techno and Dream were "bad", but they did see Techno try to save Ranboo- and Dream running away, meaning that they'd see Techno as less evil than Dream. (and yes, this could be Tommy's view as well)

although this is just one way to interpret this- there's several other ways I've already came up with lol ^^'

[Kikcsvibe]

Bro made some great animations then simply dipped

[iamr]

I love how our boi Connor wasn't forgotten in the animatic, he's the true main character.

Btw i love the animatic it's so majestic! Good luck in your college classes!

[lumidotexe]

Hey finn, even if this is short, we’re hella proud of you for it regardless. Your intricate art and work is wonderful, and make sure to take care of yourself too 🤩💚

[KazooDoesArt]

Dude this turned out amazing! The framework and expressions make it easy to follow, and the colors and style consistency make it incredibly visually pleasing! Regardless of how frequent you post, it's great to see you again; and I hope you're doing well! 💛💛💛

(btw I love Techno's "blind justice" design!)

[mr_blank]

Bro made 7 goated animations and dipped.

Chad. Hope your doing good.

[LibertyDraws]

“Short and simple” no no no this is a MASTERPIECE

[amintchoco]

I find it SO interesting how the red faded from Techno after Ranboo was killed. Almost like his rage/will drained out of him as he saw it happen? Sam was grey except for his sword which was bright red, which could show how the action of taking Ranboo hostage and killing him was out of his duty as Warden, not his true emotions. And Dream is just red throughout like always. So cool :D

[hoarderofhermits]

You said “short and simple” but omg, this was a MASTERPIECE!

[magpieacc]

The music choice, the colours, Wilbur and Tommy's hesitant relationship, everything about this is gorgeous!!

[dormant]

The Dream SMP was one of the things that really got me through quarantine. Without it, I don't know where I'd be.

Looking back on these animations now is so incredibly bittersweet, as one relives a time where everything was so unsure and scary all over the world, but we looked to Minecraft streamers for comfort - and that they did provide. We sought shelter in the elaborate fiction and lore and community to hide from all that we couldn't control. It was a safe place in a world where going outside was putting your life at risk.

So much has changed since then. I will miss the days of the Dream SMP. I will miss the days of scrolling through animations after watching every canon stream. I will miss the days of watching through all of the artistic interpretations of the story arcs instead of paying attention during virtual classes. I will miss the days of talking endlessly with my friends about our favorite streamers and doodling the dramatic action scenes on my homework.

I can't believe it has been three years. It hurts to move on.

[elitegreninja]

At last! Our long wait has been rewarded! Take your time, there’s no need to rush to a consistent uploading schedule if you don’t have the time. I’m so hyped for this!

[nellyyelling]

Hi, I know you moved on, and I am grateful you left us these pieces of art. I hope wherever you are and whatever you are doing is going in your favour. I still fondly remember when they came out how cool it was and how in awe I still am. I return from time to time simply to marvel at the composition and animation. Best of luck!

[lexabexa]

0:36 “if you let me, I’ll give you comfort- give you something to take away the pain, ” as Wilbur sits down and nudges him but Tommy looks away.
Or in Desolate “how can I admit that I would quit on you?” plays when Tubbo exiled him and later with Tubbo kneeling at his grave
Anyways I think it’s cool how you not only animate to the beat of the music but also the lyrics

[_lazarus_]

Watching this after techno’s passing feels really depressing.