Compiled Memories (The Making)

GENRE: Anime/Horror (April Fools)

Software Used:
Adobe Photoshop
Manga Studio
3ds Max
After Effects
FL Studio Mobile

[Diamonandia]

that's a lot of work for an aprils fools joke... o_o

[geraltdelete]

The Girl That Got *Stuck In A Gallery*
The Girl That Was *Friends With A Witch*
The Girl Who's *Father Was Mad*
All These *Memories That Live In A Fairy Tale*
*Girl Smirks*

[ISwearToKira]

after watching this i realize that only the ib parts have that sketchy overlay on them which makes sense because they're all in paintings and artwork in the game (i mean i think it was intentional??? maybe i'm just overthinking it). i'm just so amazed at this whole thing, too bad it was for a prank because some serious work went into this and it would be amazing to see as an actual series. fantastic animation, seriously wonderful job :)

[lil_baby_nothing]

I seriously admire this man's attention to detail, and how much time and effort he dedicates to each and every one of his videos and drawings. And not even in just his final pieces; this making-of video is beautifully put together with such wonderfully artistic undertones that the typical artist wouldn't even consider going to the effort for. For most people, they would just show step by step with simple transitions (ie: sketch, clean lineart, base colours, shading, effects), but with Mike, he does it in a wonderful way by showing multiple progressions in the one screen. Keep on amazing us with your talent, Mike!

[stephwazhere]

I have to say, Ib was my favorite. I loved that game so much.

[TheLightsmen]

Seriously now, if this were to be like a kickstarter project or something, believe me that I would be the first person on the list to hand over the money.

This is fucking gorgeous, it even makes me wanna learn how to draw and animate.

[pokemonique]

The model for Red Eyes makes me shudder every time.
You're AWESOME.

[TheDand]

Holy shit, now I realize how much time and effort was put into that video.
Good job, mike!

[BsideYuki]

Someone fund this guy so this can be a real series or something 

[GhostlyMess]

You have such talent! I absolutely love all of this, but I think I love the witch's house scenes the best! Just the way "Ellen" flickers on the bench, and then "Ellen" chasing "Viola" is so neat! I know this is an April Fool's joke, but it would be amazing if you actually did a small animation of them all, even if each was only a couple minute!

[Croaky_Pond]

This is damn amazing! I'm in love with all your work but this, this needs to be a real Anime or short anime movie(Omva or something). Even if this was just for April Fools. I'm in love with it

[marigoldbells]

Very nice use of modelling for Viola fleeing from Ellen, love the way that scene was animated!! (before anyone tells me, i do know the ending of the witch's house and the truth but for the sake of those who don't know let's just call the girls "Viola" and "Ellen" uwu)

[kisatorimuru]

To this day, I still don't understand how cross hatching works.

[scomister]

...I don't need it...
...I d-don't need it...
I

[Jollimark]

just wondering at 1:07, how do you do line smoothing? I've seen various animes in Japan and animations use the process but I was wondering how you do it.

[erzagutierrez]

OH MY IF I HAVE MY OWN MONEY I WOULD SUPPORT YOU FULL TIME. BUT IM JUST A HIGHSCHOOL STUDENT ;~;

[Fahmi]

Damn, I wish you really make the anime series. It's so cool >.<

[carissaferguson]

It's official: You are one of the most talented independent artists out there.

[shizenmarami]

Mike mah man ik this is 8 years old but damn I just wanted to say that I really look up to you as a artist and wish that one day I'll be as grand as an artist as you are! 💚

[karterthirteen]

This was the video that made me think as a middleschooler that I want to pursue animation and digital art. Now, I want to go in for a college degree in animation and digital art once I leave highschool in one and a half years. So, thank you for this beautiful piece that I used to watch over and over and over. For the piece that I attempted to replicate a million times. Thank you for this.