Making a Flipbook out of GLASS

6 місяців тому

This flipbook might not survive. Willow Glass is paper-thin and flexible, but very fragile.
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@QuIqUe190m 6 місяців тому

Did I just got a life lesson, a touching metaphor, some chaotic art and a classic Andy flipbook in just one video? Amaizing!

@johnshedIetsky 6 місяців тому

garfield

@thunderbirdice 6 місяців тому

You explained perfectly 😊

@thecreativekid9538 6 місяців тому

*amazing

@janicaschutte6986 6 місяців тому

All in 7 minutes ❤😭🫶

@soofiashamim3072 6 місяців тому

Exactly

@MissTBP07 6 місяців тому

I stumbled upon this by accident. It was suggested on my home page and I thought it looked interesting. But … I got so much more than I expected. This was deeply heartwarming, encouraging and inspiring. I didn’t expect to hear this very unique analogy on resilience- but I definitely needed it. I’m glad I came across it today. Thank you, Andy.

@andymation 6 місяців тому

Thank you 🙏

@Nerdsmusic 6 місяців тому

Same here

@amiramz7869 6 місяців тому

sameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

@GrizzneyGames 5 місяців тому

This. All of this. It interested me and overdelivered.

@sashag6565 5 місяців тому

What she said ❤️

@spencer881 5 місяців тому

who knew a "simple" glass animation would turn into a therapy session. keep up the amazing work

@SUKISTARSS Місяць тому

@akivaraza946 5 місяців тому

I loved how he put the inflatable on bed than blow it up with air and showed it having enthusiasm for life again. That was the best part. Absolutely loved it. It carries the message so well.

@vibhavrock 4 місяці тому

Yessss

@adrilor8088 2 місяці тому

Yesssss

@Imtrexboyah 6 місяців тому

How is bro so inspirational while just making a flipbook💀

@l0vetogame 6 місяців тому

Because even the simple things can inspire and help people

@samitpaudel7886 6 місяців тому

I think its because he gets to live out his absolute dream everyday with very few compromise. Its all so authentic. The more and more I analyze the world, authenticity is the most inspirational quality that a human can possess. All of this is just my interpretation of course.

@ashleyr6809 6 місяців тому

I wish people would stop calling other people "bro" and call people by their real names. Stop talking like some dumb surfer dude.

@JazminsLogic 6 місяців тому

Right

@jatrillion 6 місяців тому

Tbh it just made me laugh

@nuitarik 6 місяців тому

I was really inspired by your son, seeing the flipbook from the opposite angle as you, and seeing this yellow trail that was happening and questioning whether your whole intention could be flipped upside down and flipped the flipbook backwards to enjoy that even more than front. I think to be really creative. We have to stop assuming that our intentions when creating art or even correct. Things have to be able to change, and we have to be able to find things from a new perspective and value that potentially more than what we thought we were setting out to do.,

@andymation 6 місяців тому

Yes I love that thought ❤️

@Yuki_lol660 6 місяців тому

You are instantly correct. You should be pinned no matter what because this is the best comment I have ever agreed on

@KEuphema 6 місяців тому

I screenshot this comment and saved it to my favorites. This was a beautiful thought, thank you for sharing this. And thanks @andymation for making this video

@atomicdiamondx 4 місяці тому

I love that in that final flip of breaking glass, the pose that stands out is so dramatic -- like the slide was saying "TADA! Look at this magnificent, fragile work of art!"

@Rannalovewatchvideos 4 місяці тому

The bending and breaking in the process is actually magically beautiful

@aimr8929 6 місяців тому

You're not just an animator, you're an amazing storyteller! I've always loved the carefree but grounded nature of a balloon man, but never seen the angle you put out, of his resilience from constantly getting filled up by the things that make him who he is. ☺️

@malijames12 5 місяців тому

Jesus loves you and actually sent His Holy Spirit to continually fill us. We can be so much more when He comes into our hearts. ❤

@calerussler288 Місяць тому

It says Ai so is it AI?

@jairofesworld8630 10 днів тому

He actually made a movie

@QuestAnimations 6 місяців тому

This is so inspiring. You took a concept like a balloon man and used it to show how it is so resilient and always Comes back and is also fragile like glass. This video is easily my favorite. Thank you.

@i2grills1cuphead70 6 місяців тому

Oh, I can tell the same... Very good one

@hubbletrubble7875 6 місяців тому

I happened to see this on the trailing end of a panic attack, and it's so meaningful.. especially when what helped me out of it was the 'filling force' of my girlfriend being there for me and loving me so much. thank you.

@calupoh9788 6 місяців тому

showed this video to my therapist and he started crying, said he'd never felt so seen and understood before in all seriousness tho this was such a cool concept, I don't know much about art but I feel like the fact that this piece would inevitably break apart while being viewed really adds to the meaning of it

@xxSuperFrogxxGaming 6 місяців тому

I came for the glass, I stayed for the incredibly inspiring philosophy of the inflatable tube man. This is my first video of yours but wow am I impressed by the beauty of the storytelling here! Thank you!

@andymation 6 місяців тому

Thank you!

@Shivankpro23 5 місяців тому

lol same

@MyUncleWorksForNintendo 5 місяців тому

Same here!!

@KPopFanGirlie 6 місяців тому

I’m really impressed about how you still went ahead with this even though you knew there was a chance the glass would break and all your hard work wouldn’t give the desired result. Maybe there’s a lesson in here for artists to take risks even if it may not work out the way you want. Definitely something I struggle with.

@annagloria2332 5 місяців тому

We all struggle with pulling through. But watching Andy fail soooo beautifully at flipping a glass book like an paper book is so oddly satisfing. Worth a try?! And, how much his kids cheered him on, was just heartwarming!

@biankaveszteg1387 5 місяців тому

I thinks that’s the whole part of it, letting things go, even if you gave your 100% (that’s why it is important to enjoy the journey, bc then you can gain joy from it, even if things do not turn out as you wanted)

@islanderdraws 6 місяців тому

The slo-mo breaking was really kool to see! Thanks for putting in the effort. Its also really special to see how your boys are just as excited to see the outcome, GREAT WORK! 👍

@user-io9sl5yk9o 6 місяців тому

Andy, I was deeply moved by the emotional vulnerability you poured into this piece. It felt like your dedication to your artistic craft gave you a safe space to explore difficult feelings. It seemed like the love you share with your family allowed you to prioritiez your shared experience with them (and us) with out getting too precious with the thing you had spent countless hours crafting. instead you allowed us to feel joy, anguish, excitement, connection, loss, and hope all simultaneously. Thank you for crafting such a beautiful story. You inspire me

@msufiyan 6 місяців тому

This is one of the most inspirational videos I’ve watched in a while Andy. Thank you for this. Let’s just enjoy every frame while it lasts, and hope you get a few unbroken moments to cherish. Be kind, make art. ✌🏼

@andymation 6 місяців тому

I love that. Thank you

@johnshedIetsky 6 місяців тому

@@andymation No, thank you

@Br4dleyBrown 6 місяців тому

@johnshedIetsky 🫵 I get knocked down, then I get up again, no your never gonna keep me down 😄

@johnshedIetsky 6 місяців тому

@@Br4dleyBrown what

@imlistening1137 6 місяців тому

@@johnshedIetsky90s music, mam! Hunga bunga!

@alidemir2179 6 місяців тому

I cannot remember the last time I got touched by something that is told in such a simple yet meaningful way. Thanks Andy!

@asesg29 6 місяців тому

This is sincerely an AMAZING video. Not just for the making of the glass flipbook but the quality message you just gave. Amazing. Truly wish there were more content creators like you! :)

@emeri2505 5 місяців тому

While flipping the glass pages and hearing “do it again, Dad. Keep going!” There’s your constant force. I hadn’t seen you prior to this video coming up on my homepage, and I’m so glad it did. Amazing.

@andymation 5 місяців тому

Yes!! ❤️

@LorenHelgeson 6 місяців тому

Very inspirational, Andy. I saw the runtime and expected a crazy step-by-step breakdown of a charming, quirky balloon man animation. What I was not expecting was to take an existential journey. I've been through a lot of ups and downs these past two0 years. Currently, I am in a rehab facility, on week 3 post-amputation of my left leg. It was the inevitable conclusion of those two years. And your "fragile balloon man" story really hit home for me. We can always bounce back, even when things get so down we cannot imagine them possibly getting any worse. I have spent the last three weeks pushing myself as hard as I can, because when I go home, I'm all that I have. No family, no close friends. Thank you for the inspiration, Andy. And well done on the flipbook. It looked amazing.

@andymation 6 місяців тому

🙏❤️❤️❤️

@Mustangsinfinity 6 місяців тому

Praying for you!! You've got this!

@LorenHelgeson 6 місяців тому

@@MustangsinfinityI do. And thank you so much. ❤

@jimbones1158 6 місяців тому

❤❤❤ you give me hope

@sarajanewebster5321 6 місяців тому

That sounds like a lot to deal with on your own; I hope everything heals well 🫶

@justinransburg5560 6 місяців тому

Came for glass flipbook attempt, left with a deep metaphor that I can carry with me through the tough times in life. Thanks Andy!

@MrBoat15 6 місяців тому

AWW MY PLANT! ITS GROWING 6:46

@randomly_bunny 6 місяців тому

6:04 inflatable balloon guy just yeeted

@DerpyDraws 6 місяців тому

Andy is the person to use a flipbook and a baloon man to make an inspiring story

@blazeatron373 6 місяців тому

6:25 RIP Andy's glass flipbook

@KateCarew 6 місяців тому

Oh my goodness! The balloon man is maybe my favorite bit of roadside comedy (?)art (?)joy(?) He’s never ceased to make me laugh and the unbridled joy enthusiasm for life he expresses is just sublime 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

@hobag11 6 місяців тому

Art is so vulnerable and I appreciate you sharing your whole story, not just the successes but your doubts and fears, giving a small piece of your struggle allows space to feel connection. Thank you. I feel less alone. ❤

@unliving_ball_of_gas 6 місяців тому

Finally, the youtube algorithm brings a gold mine🌟 This is the first video I've ever seen from you, courtesy of the algorithm, and as a photographer and a film enthusiast, you're a great storyteller. Not just the editing, the filmography (that camera fast-forward camera pan is perfect), but also the way you formed an idea and the way you told the story was just like one by a good writer. And of course, great flipbook skills. You got talent sir. Subscribed. 🫡

@demian8439 6 місяців тому

That was really cool! The smooth slomo of the glass breaking with the artwork going spiraling away is like nothing I've seen before.

@PaulPistore 4 місяці тому

Such an emotional journey! I went in thinking, "How cute." but ended with a tear in my eye. That is true artistry!

@astola_studio_official 24 дні тому

The music at the end expresses the feelings. The pain caused by watching your art, your efforts getting wrecked in front of you, and you can't do anything about it.

@teptime 6 місяців тому

I love that you even conceptualized such a project. That you actually got it off the drawing board is just crazy. If you ever had the gumption or interest, I'd love for someone to replicate and demonstrate the 5,200 year old animation painted on a clay cup unearthed in Iran. I think it's an astonishing artifact, and you seem like the man to bring it to a wide audience. The oldest verifiable animation on Earth!

@Sliver-Animations 6 місяців тому

Watching you ink and color the glass felt like painting animation cels 😊

@gw5479 6 місяців тому

You must always feed your soul to maintain your resilience. Thanks for this message. Ive been struggling with my self esteem and opening up to people and this shed a new perspective that could genuinely be lifechanging for me. Thanks.

@Cheburashka_420 7 днів тому

I found you yesterday. I have been thinking about getting back into drawing. Life has taken me from drawing my classroom and all the objects and people in it in school to tattoo artistry, then into the workforce where I forgot all I knew about drawing. I came across your videos and you definitely made it a permanent decision to draw again. I've never done flip books but that is where I'm going to start. I very much appreciate you. Thank you for sharing your art and your life with us.

@alexlik4197 6 місяців тому

Oh my goodness. I think this is your best video of all time! I mean, all of your videos are good; I've enjoyed all of them. But this one, just wow! The symbolism! The spirituality! The message! The art! All tied in so perfectly with the glass medium and tube-man subject. Perfection!

@andymation 6 місяців тому

Thank you!! 🙏

@justinekaskel 6 місяців тому

Hi Andy, I love your storytelling ability-- taking something as mundane as a balloon man and filling it with your own narrative. A narrative that a lot of us can relate to. Thank you for sharing this story. Hope that all is well!

@timg2727 6 місяців тому

I was not expecting a heartwarming and relatable meditation on self-esteem and resilience when I clicked this video, but I'm so glad that's what I got. I really needed to hear this. Thank you.

@thephoenixsystem6765 6 місяців тому

Imagining holding the finished flipbook around 4:50 be like "Yeah. I see through time now."

@graceli6476 6 місяців тому

This is so cool! The concept of a glass flip book is so ingenious, and the metaphor that goes along with the balloon man is very well portrayed! Keep up the great work!! :)

@gormaline1024 6 місяців тому

A storyteller through and through ❤

@wesplybon9510 6 місяців тому

I love absolutely everything about this. Thank you Andy! Hang in there and know you're not alone in your feelings!

@AntoniTolwinski Місяць тому

This is a masterpiece. Every "imperfection" captured here functioned as a blessing, which makes this whole short film all the more special (calling it a "video" feels inadequate). Thank you for being compassionate, wise and trusting enough to include your children in such a delicate passion project - making for one of my favourite moments as a unique perspective was pointed out. I hope what you've created here helps you as much as it helps others; your timeless art is sure to keep any soul from feeling deflated! PS: I'm someone with zero interest in flipbooks, but just as some of my favourite filmmakers invested me in sport-oriented drama... you've captivated me completely, and I thank you for that!

@andymation 29 днів тому

Thank you 🙏

@srlaranjaaa 6 місяців тому

3:12 straight out of a horror movie

@corinnemaggio5116 6 місяців тому

This video made me happy in a way I can't quite explain. Between the music, the theme, and the cinematography, it just felt nostalgic for me. It was more than just making a flipbook, it was a short film that has inspired me to be more like a flappy tube man. No matter how weird that may sound.

@Ricky-Dicky-Do-Dah-Grimes 5 місяців тому

1:54 i can relate to that 😢💔

@ethandelaske8243 6 місяців тому

Beautiful art, beautiful editing, and a beautiful message, an absolute breathtaking experience.

@quentinmstudios9037 6 місяців тому

Andy you did such a great job even though the glass flipbook got destroyed in the end you still tried to make the creation work and your entire speech about the balloon man was very inspirational and I give that advice you gave a 5 star rating!

@LPTobey 6 місяців тому

The inflatable tube guy laying in bed gave me a good chuckle. Enjoyed this. Thanks!

@vyshnavivinayan4953 6 місяців тому

I cried while watching this. I realized I could relate to every word he said, and I needed this push in life.Thank you Andy

@JackofWhitechapel 6 місяців тому

Something beautiful about the animation breaking free of the book and the panels shattering everywhere. The art came alive a bit in that moment.

@digitaluddite 6 місяців тому

I never imagined by your humble title how touching a video this would be. I regularly curate a list of videos to watch with my son and I look forward to showing him this one in the hopes that the very important message comes through. We all should be the fans to inflate each other's balloon spirits. Thank you so much.

@achen997 6 місяців тому

I love the glass flip book! Especially how you could see the animation from the front and the top. Very cool!

@ajinaabu-bakr7356 4 місяці тому

This was excellent! Loved the part where the glass started breaking ONLY because it looked like Balloon Man was breaking the 4th wall.❤❤❤

@FromAnshuman 6 місяців тому

When you see your hard work breaking and still keep smiling, it shows your belief in your skill as well as the respect towards the ultimate truth. kudos my friend ♥️

@Lyds18 6 місяців тому

That is such an inspirational idea. And the fact that he actually made a glass flip book is mind boggling

@allie_w 6 місяців тому

I love this! I found out that I failed the bar exam today and really needed this bit of inspiration. Thank you so much. 💜

@Skeazix 6 місяців тому

I'm sorry. That is hard. I hope you will try again! ❤️

@baby_brii42069 6 місяців тому

Spectacular art and a beautiful message, thank you for sharing something so wonderful with us all. This genuinely healed a good chunk of my soul

@desireeellison 4 місяці тому

I just wanted to say I was very greatful to be entertained while also being encouraged spiritually! Thank you for being bold! Also you are very talented

@ginniegill1026 6 місяців тому

1:49 ngl this clip is hilarious

@oneofthefools0 6 місяців тому

This is so unique and creative! Glass may not be the ideal material for a flipbook but you still made something really awesome out of it

@pacoalsal 5 місяців тому

I love everything about this. The concept, the storytelling, the editing, the animation itself. Thank you for making this! I randomly got this in my recommended a few weeks back and really enjoyed it, but don't usually comment on UKposts. However, for whatever reason a thought about this popped into my head while having a shower yesterday haha, and I figured I would leave it here in case it is useful for you or another artist: if you have access to a 3D printer, maybe you could design some sort of compliant hinge that the glass panels slot into, allowing you to bend the pages further without them breaking. You could make the hinge stiff enough that the glass still has to bend a fair bit to preserve the flipbook feel. Although I think the flipbook shattering as you flip through it fits the message beautifully.

@sosso780 5 місяців тому

Wow thank you so much for this ! I watched this video thinking it would be interesting and fun since I am interested in glass, but I didn't expect it to be so heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. It was the video I needed, at the time I needed it. Thanks again for this great message of resilience. And I also want to point out the amazing animation, so smooth ! It really made the balloon come to life. Great job !

@zoua. 6 місяців тому

2:35 look away from the screen for FIVE SECONDS AND HEAR THIS LMFAO

@stick117 4 місяці тому

Cum

@RonSavelo 6 місяців тому

That was an awesome video, philosophically, creatively, and visually! And from the reaction of your kids, a whole bunch of fun. Thanks for all of that!!

@lukevaldez4066 6 місяців тому

Hey andy I just re discovered your channel after a few years. I used to binge your videos and I would try to make my own flip books out of stacks of sticky notes. Thank you for inspiring my past self so much!

@sonofgodalmighty Місяць тому

Not only did you just show your inquiry and creativity, but you bared your soul for everyone. God bless your courage, God bless your curiosity and art.

@mishkac927 6 місяців тому

Thank you. I needed to see all of this today- the fragile, the hope, and the creative.

@lecolintube 6 місяців тому

Love the art, love the video, love the flip book, love the spiritual analogy: ‘rivers of living water will flow from within them’. Thank you for a beautiful, artistic and poetic video.

@opalessense 6 місяців тому

This video is so touching, I’ve watched it four times and showed my family. The music is so fitting too. My favorite part was when the balloon guy got out of bed and walked outside, I didn’t know they could do that.

@Yardmastr 5 місяців тому

It’s about making art not what’s left behind. Creation is key , and art mimics life. Existential flip book so cool

@KiemPlant 6 місяців тому

Why did the glass breaking at 0:32 scare me

@RII7EisSEVEN 6 місяців тому

Same 😭

@lorenzo_Angeles 4 місяці тому

😅 same

@satoriwabisabi 6 місяців тому

THE STORY BEHIND IT ALL WAS A MASTERPIECE ALL ON ITS OWN. 🏆🏆

@misschristmas2052 Місяць тому

So beautiful ❤ I'm happy your kids got to see that. It truly connects life and art in the simplest and most complex way. Good work 👏

@salmaamr-378 5 місяців тому

Idk why UKposts randomly recommended this video to me but I am glad it did. Every thing about it was just perfect from the quality of the camera, the music, the voiceover, the ballon man and everything else! I am in love with this channel, keep going❤

@andymation 5 місяців тому

thank you! ❤️

@drawingcrazyyy 6 місяців тому

I think that video was epic, nobody did that and putting together like a story while making an experiment .. THAT WAS TOO COOL!!! 🔥🔥😎

@captbolt 6 місяців тому

I absolutely LOVE the metaphor! "Resilience." Beautiful.

@Namnu. 5 місяців тому

I love this Andymation. It's just what I needed to hear today. Thank you. You are so creative and inspiring ❤️

@sundalosundalo 5 місяців тому

I've been putting off this video and finally decided to watch it today when I'm feeling sick and sh*tty. Thank you so much. The message in this video is very touching 😭 and I feel inspired to try my best again tomorrow

@Papa_Scorch7 6 місяців тому

6:14 Balloon Man is finally freeeeeee!

@thewolf6260 6 місяців тому

It's hard to see all your hard work is just breaking , however you're drawings are insanely amazing ❤

@AnimeLover-xt6he 6 місяців тому

well andy bro this is really inspiring it randomly popped in the homepage and i saw this video damn i feel so happy , it reminds me that i have people around me who help me to be happy but what if i am alone i have to be out of my comfortable zone , and my resillient like the balloon guy , he is constantly up with that smile no matter what hits him through life , his constant connection with the wind helps him to be inflated with the soul of happiness , that spiritual touch of being connected with god is an amazing thing so yeah thanks andymation for this amazing video

@user-em8be3yk7d 6 місяців тому

Just watching this vid made me feel relaxed. His voice is soothing for some reason. Glad I clicked this vid!

@MrBoat15 6 місяців тому

At 5:01 I was like “PUT ON GLOVES” “ITS GOING TO CUT YOU” “I CANT WATCH”

@sajeedproject241 6 місяців тому

Thats amazing andy keep up the good work!❤

@ces7423 6 місяців тому

love the art, the message and the effort and the chaotic energy!! >>>>>>

@ethanclark8552 5 місяців тому

This inspirational, spiritual, motivational work of art is 110% underrated. Cheers, this is the video that redeems the internet.

@melsyoutube 6 місяців тому

this was so beautifully told ❤️😭 thank you!!!

@erinWNC 6 місяців тому

Love it! Your kids are gonna grow up to be some cool little dudes that have a cool dude for a dad! And definitely a super awesome mom! So good to see the family experiments!

@nolanschultheis6664 4 місяці тому

Love the deeper meaning. True art

@zayneharbison 6 місяців тому

The after image is amazing!

@trees4channel 6 місяців тому

5:59 glorious

@Fishgirl1107 6 місяців тому

The glass hit the flipbook guy 6:20

@chills_tiny_mom 6 місяців тому

Came to watch a glass flip book, left with tears of joy and a new profoundness 🥹

@turtles717 5 місяців тому

I’ve been having a terrible week so far. It’s the occasional bad week of the month and for some reason this video ended up on my feed. Never searched or watched anything about animation or flip books, and I’m not even yet subbed to the channel but this is everything that I needed to hear and more so thank you :)