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I don't understand the moral, the dragon was the one who didn't want to fight, and the griffin tried to kill it when it was down. The dragon still loose.
It seems to have not wanted to get into the fight, but at the end you can see it had a baby, so I’m guessing it began to worry that its baby might be injured during the fight and lured the dragon and chimera away from its territory. This comment is 5 years old but I’m still replying lmao.
HOLY CRAP! This must've taken you weeks or months! It used to take me about a week or two to do less than 14 seconds of very simple animation, when I started at school. I can't imagine doing something like this. I was always bad at calculating position and proportion, and had trouble visualizing my characters from different angles.
@@Alpha-Maia Wyverns CAN breathe fire, ice and whatever other element. I'm pretty sure you're thinking of an amphithere or another type of dragon- i honestly don't remember if there even if a type that can't.
The animations are very smooth, this was very well done. When I see works like this I always admire the time and effort you put into it. Thank you for showing us this.
Coming back to this animation is amazing. This is part of what inspired me to persue a career in animation, and I'm so excited knowing that you're remaking it! I feel like a little kid again haha Your stuff had been very crucial to the path I'm currently taking, and I'm really grateful for that. Also, because I see recent comments mentioning it for some reason, yes, that's a dragon, a quimera and a Griffin. Wyvern is a type of dragon, saying 'it's a wyvern, not a dragon' is like saying 'that's an apple, not a fruit.' Quimera's have a goat and lion head with a Dragon/snake tail (back then they were synonymous) and that's clearly a Griffin, not a hippogryph
Despite what people may say, it is acceptable that it is a Dragon. Wyverns being a distinct 2 legged dragon is only in English and Irish lore where they would also have to have barbed tails and snake like bodies to be considered a Wyvern. In other lore, there are dragons with any number of legs and wings which can include 2 legs and winged on its own, but this alone would not definitively make them Wyverns over Dragons. Where people get mad and say in a very uptight "Superiour than thou" manner that a two legged, winged dragon is a Wyvern, this originated from the D&D Crowd through parody where a circle of D&D Members would mock those out of the loop of not knowing this small, simplified distinction. A distinction that is based solely on D&D/Tolkein/etc as their source material, not actual history.
DarkmaneTheWerewolf I myself never went further down the rabbit hole to find out the wayvern's origin but I am glad you cleared that for me. this is still none the less one of my favorite animations. I hope to be just like this some day
I remember being seven years old and watching ANY video that had dragons in it, when I was watching this, I was rooting for the dragon! (I was dishearted the dragon lost... 😔) But now watching it, the nostalgia it lends me is absurd! I'll give you this, werewolf, you have some hella potential! And I'm proud of what you have become! Also, this whole video looks like it should be in a book!
Hey thanks for leaving this video up, your channel was really a driving force for me as a kid. I had to teach myself to animate, even though I went to an art school, and I was usually dismissed for making “lower art”. Your videos helped motivate me to keep learning. I ended up not pursuing art as a career, but I still revere 2D animation just as I did in high school lol
Okay, loved the animation! a few minor details: That is actually a *wyvern.* Dragons have four legs. Wyverns have two. That is literally the only difference but I'm sort of a dragon maniac so... Chimera was very nicely done! Especially the detail with no mane; the Chimera is a queen/female. She can breathe fire in some adaptions, or have a dragon head instead of a snake tail, but what you used was classic queen so *applause*
From what the artist themselves said, the whole wyverns only having two legs things comes from D&D, not actual history. This is a dragon, just with two legs. A wyvern is more of a snake-like creature rather than a dragon.
I just wanted to come back and say that this video inspired 12 year old me to get into animation, and I'm currently pursuing a career. Your art is truly an inspiration, I can't wait to see the remake ❤️
very good job. most people move past normal resting positions for composite animals but that coiled snake on the chimera was solid design. probably should be stretched out when running though, because tail is used for balance on that body type.
I listen to this song on full blast when I drive to work. First listened to it when I watched this animation a few years ago. Loved the animation and the song :3c
One thing I love about the dragon is the horns! ♥ It brings me back so much on those games I play. Drakengard 1-2. -3- God such good memories, anyway this animation was very nicely done, keep up the good work!
+Blizzard Claw (BlizzardVSGamming) Oh, I didnt think you were, I was actually replying to Luna the Night Fury's comment. With all of her exclamation and question marks, I wanted to clear up the fact that mythical creatures dont need to be the standard look.
This this shows that griffins are a force to be reckoned with and one should not mess with them. Be it a dragon or a chimera, a griffin can kill them both if pushed to far.
He was heavily inspired by the dragons in Drag-on Dragoon/Drakengard, specifically Legna from the second game, as stated in the very first piece of art I did of him on my deviART: darkmanethewerewolf.deviantart.com/art/Tormund-43433944
Dragon: minding their own business Chimera: FIGHT ME COWARD Griffin: yo why you messin with that poor dragon? He just tryina live bro. Chimera: YOU WANNA FIGHT TOO?! Dragon: FOOK ALL YALL YA DONE DID IT NOW Griffin: *with the power of friendship i can defeat both*
Nice fluidity, well timed to the music. I feel the staging was a lacking at times, however - it could be more clear why the dragon and chimera are fighting, for instance, and there were no cues to why the griffin interceded when the dragon got knocked out. Also you have an error throughout your chimera run/walk cycle (2:30) - the goat head is entirely missing, without even neck muscles near the back of the lion head to imply that it's there.
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When I look back the Griffin reminds me of trico cuz of the horns lol
Oh a recent comment! Hope you're doing well Darmane! I really like this short 12 years back and still amazes me!
@@zestoryseasand2342 Hey there =p I saw this was suddenly getting a lot of attention so I wanted to do a quick new pinned (Since Annotations are a thing of the past by like 5 years now...) and try and let people know I'm still alive and doing stuff XD I'm glad you still enjoy this and still came back to comment too.
bro this was 12 years ago, i bet you improved so much
@@2clouds1sunflower40 Thank you so much, I should hope so too and I aim to show a bit more of it at some point.
Moral of the story: Don't drag others into your conflict
I don't understand the moral, the dragon was the one who didn't want to fight, and the griffin tried to kill it when it was down. The dragon still loose.
its so inspiring yet difficult to even find another genius animation like this with a dragon
Reversal of the Heart is pretty awesome
I feel like this should've been in fantasia
Lesson learned:
Chimeras are jerks
Unaqi chimeras are awesome
They have extra firepower.
Let’s be honest here,
*society hates chimeras.*
@@tellmethesongoftherain6534 nah I love'em
So they wanna be ghidorah eh?
the griffin mostly did nothing
It seems to have not wanted to get into the fight, but at the end you can see it had a baby, so I’m guessing it began to worry that its baby might be injured during the fight and lured the dragon and chimera away from its territory.
This comment is 5 years old but I’m still replying lmao.
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@@MARMAL1S3D.RAND0M_14 EEEEEEEE
Yeah
I clicked on the thumbnail cause I saw a dragon booty. ....... not sure... why
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Same
Same
You are a furry.
Uh-
Dragon booty
*oh yeaaaa*
HOLY CRAP! This must've taken you weeks or months! It used to take me about a week or two to do less than 14 seconds of very simple animation, when I started at school. I can't imagine doing something like this. I was always bad at calculating position and proportion, and had trouble visualizing my characters from different angles.
This is my favorite animation!
But I have a question.
Why was the Chimera trying to kill the Dragon?
Alpha Maia *Wyvern
TheRqinbow Ching says its a dragon. Also, Wyvern's don’t breathe fire
Because I guess they all fought for territory
@@Alpha-Maia What? Thats a lie. Wyverns CAN breathe fire.
@@Alpha-Maia Wyverns CAN breathe fire, ice and whatever other element. I'm pretty sure you're thinking of an amphithere or another type of dragon- i honestly don't remember if there even if a type that can't.
WOah, I'm impressed! You've managed to describe the tales of the Chimaera, Dragon and Gryphon battling in such a majestic way :)
I love how detailed you were, especially with the lion's jaws and the inside of the snake's mouth. Great selection of music too!
The animations are very smooth, this was very well done. When I see works like this I always admire the time and effort you put into it. Thank you for showing us this.
2:49 the Griffin is like " I'm just gonna chill right here till it's over "
the flying animation was beautiful and i love that you put so much time into drawing all the feathers !!
omg ive always dreamed of doing these sorts of animations to music like this!!! Amazing job with... Everything!!!
Ok can we just talk abt the quality and how they made a FOUR MINUTE LONG VIDEO WITH 2008 ANIMATING TECH. THIS IS FUCKING AMAZING.
Coming back to this animation is amazing. This is part of what inspired me to persue a career in animation, and I'm so excited knowing that you're remaking it! I feel like a little kid again haha
Your stuff had been very crucial to the path I'm currently taking, and I'm really grateful for that.
Also, because I see recent comments mentioning it for some reason, yes, that's a dragon, a quimera and a Griffin. Wyvern is a type of dragon, saying 'it's a wyvern, not a dragon' is like saying 'that's an apple, not a fruit.' Quimera's have a goat and lion head with a Dragon/snake tail (back then they were synonymous) and that's clearly a Griffin, not a hippogryph
A THROWBACK. I saw this when I was a kid! You're the reason I want to learn animation!
this is still one of my favorite animations
but now that I'm a bit wiser I must ask
is that a dragon, or a wayvern ?
Despite what people may say, it is acceptable that it is a Dragon.
Wyverns being a distinct 2 legged dragon is only in English and Irish lore where they would also have to have barbed tails and snake like bodies to be considered a Wyvern. In other lore, there are dragons with any number of legs and wings which can include 2 legs and winged on its own, but this alone would not definitively make them Wyverns over Dragons.
Where people get mad and say in a very uptight "Superiour than thou" manner that a two legged, winged dragon is a Wyvern, this originated from the D&D Crowd through parody where a circle of D&D Members would mock those out of the loop of not knowing this small, simplified distinction. A distinction that is based solely on D&D/Tolkein/etc as their source material, not actual history.
DarkmaneTheWerewolf I myself never went further down the rabbit hole to find out the wayvern's origin
but I am glad you cleared that for me.
this is still none the less one of my favorite animations. I hope to be just like this some day
Seems like a proto drake to me. lol
Wyvern
A wyvern is a type of dragon, you morons =) Doesn't matter what you call it.
I remember being seven years old and watching ANY video that had dragons in it, when I was watching this, I was rooting for the dragon! (I was dishearted the dragon lost... 😔)
But now watching it, the nostalgia it lends me is absurd! I'll give you this, werewolf, you have some hella potential! And I'm proud of what you have become!
Also, this whole video looks like it should be in a book!
THAT WAS AMAZING! The flying action was crazy good, this has to be one of my favorite animations!
This... was a *noble* fight.
The climax gave me shivers. You animate beautifully.
This got my heart pumping! A truly amazing animation. Very dynamic and I love the choice of music.
your animating skills are pure gold as well as your art.. I LOOVE THIS
Wow, the Gryphon has horns, no tail, and can burrow underground like a weasel! That's awesome!
Hey thanks for leaving this video up, your channel was really a driving force for me as a kid. I had to teach myself to animate, even though I went to an art school, and I was usually dismissed for making “lower art”. Your videos helped motivate me to keep learning. I ended up not pursuing art as a career, but I still revere 2D animation just as I did in high school lol
You are an amazing animator and the song you picked is really makes the animation that much more amazing!
I admire the way you've used anatomy in movements, bone and even in perspective . You, my friend, can have a great future.
Okay, loved the animation! a few minor details:
That is actually a *wyvern.* Dragons have four legs. Wyverns have two. That is literally the only difference but I'm sort of a dragon maniac so...
Chimera was very nicely done! Especially the detail with no mane; the Chimera is a queen/female. She can breathe fire in some adaptions, or have a dragon head instead of a snake tail, but what you used was classic queen so *applause*
But wyverns don't breathe fire
Yes another Dragon maniac!!!
From what the artist themselves said, the whole wyverns only having two legs things comes from D&D, not actual history. This is a dragon, just with two legs. A wyvern is more of a snake-like creature rather than a dragon.
I have no idea why this was recommended to me twelve years later but I loved it none the less
You can see the improvement when watching from the start to the end. Amazing.
I just wanted to come back and say that this video inspired 12 year old me to get into animation, and I'm currently pursuing a career. Your art is truly an inspiration, I can't wait to see the remake ❤️
w o a h. Good job! I loved it!!! The movements were so smooth!
Hey! Important announcement!
Yes, this is a wyvern. But it is *also* a dragon!
All Wyverns are dragons, but not all dragons are Wyverns.
This is probaly the animation that inspired me to attempt pursuing animation as a job. Thank you so much for this, this really formed my chilhhood
Absolutely gorgeous animation, I could really feel the tension in the fight! Keep up the awesome work, you've earned a sub! :P
That was amazing! I love the way you made the chimera run and the movements... they were all beautiful!
This was amazing. You should be very proud of your animation
That should be a video game because that was badass and was an amazing animation
How come I didn't find this sooner?? It's amazing, and so well composed!!
I haven’t seen this in years! It’s just as good as I remember. This inspired me to animate when I was a kid :)
So well made!
very good job. most people move past normal resting positions for composite animals but that coiled snake on the chimera was solid design.
probably should be stretched out when running though, because tail is used for balance on that body type.
Wow, this reminds me of Disney's old movies. It's beautiful! Great job.
the ultimate version of rock, paper, sisscors, who will win?
This is SO GOOD omg this is forever inspiring
this feels like an old disney animation
This should be on Fantasia
nice animation. looks like alot of hard work went into this. great job.
I listen to this song on full blast when I drive to work. First listened to it when I watched this animation a few years ago. Loved the animation and the song :3c
One thing I love about the dragon is the horns! ♥ It brings me back so much on those games I play.
Drakengard 1-2. -3- God such good memories, anyway this animation was very nicely done, keep up the good work!
I found this on Google while searching for images of griffins. I'm really happy I did.
that my friend, is a wyvern
Exactly!!! And also, where exactly is the griffin's tail and nostrils?!?!? And why does it have horns?!?!?
+Luna the Night Fury I asume that is a creature he/she made up.. mythical creatures dont have to be 'by the book'.
+Nexu Opolis exactly. Stop being so picky guys
Luna the Night Fury Nexu Opolis MoarTaffy I really didn't mean it in a mean way...
+Blizzard Claw (BlizzardVSGamming) Oh, I didnt think you were, I was actually replying to Luna the Night Fury's comment. With all of her exclamation and question marks, I wanted to clear up the fact that mythical creatures dont need to be the standard look.
I wish work like this got more respect and attention, nice job!
I love how the goat head on the chimera looks like it wants to be anywhere but here a good 90% of the time XD
When the music turned up and he attacked I got a shiver trough my body
I know this is super old, but I just love mythical creatures like this. 10/10!
I also love how the animation story goes along with the music.
after man years, I have found my way back to this animation ages ago XD
4:19 Hehe reminds me of the movie *Forest Gump*
Wow! That was so long and detailed! You must have put a lot of work into it!
You never learn, do you chimera and dragon, the griffin always wins! (SPLENDID JOB)
Someday, I will be an animator or cartoonist like this...
Got here 11 years late but wow, it’s beautiful :’)
That animation is amazing
Wow, the animatipn work was really well done.
I'll have to see if you have any other posts to see how you've improve over a decade ...
how does this not have a million views? I love mythical creatures, my favorite is a dragon
Not going to lie that griffin dodging skills where on point
whos watching this in 2017 and still loves it?
me
me
Wow this is so old-
I wonder what your animation looks like now let me look :O
Dude this animations are so clean and anazing!!! I assume 10 fps? It's the best and I use it too :D
This is just animated SO well!!!
Woah, this was made a while ago- and yet is incredible.
U deserve more appreciation
Getting a decent meal in the fantasy world sure is a chore.
they realy want that dragon dead dont they
King Gex and the chimera
Farm Saelee how
Hecc!! SOO COOL!
THIS IS SO GOOD!
Amazing animation!! Holy crap this is good!
as an animator, I can't imagine HOW long it took to make this.
This this shows that griffins are a force to be reckoned with and one should not mess with them. Be it a dragon or a chimera, a griffin can kill them both if pushed to far.
THIS VIDEO IS 12 YEARS AGO!!!! OMG
you know that dragon looks exactly like angelus' first form from drakengard
He was heavily inspired by the dragons in Drag-on Dragoon/Drakengard, specifically Legna from the second game, as stated in the very first piece of art I did of him on my deviART: darkmanethewerewolf.deviantart.com/art/Tormund-43433944
That was amazing!
i love this sm i cant wait for the remake
This is really good!!
Damn the chimera is such a savage beast
I always thought the chimera would be smartest because it has three brains...
Dragon: minding their own business
Chimera: FIGHT ME COWARD
Griffin: yo why you messin with that poor dragon? He just tryina live bro.
Chimera: YOU WANNA FIGHT TOO?!
Dragon: FOOK ALL YALL YA DONE DID IT NOW
Griffin: *with the power of friendship i can defeat both*
Lesson learned:
Griffins are awesome
the dragon wars killed by the Griffin WTF
Griffin are counter to dragons
The anatomy of the dragon is perfect how
Wow the griffin won and this is the best thing I have EVER seen 😊
So cool! Can you do a tutorial on the dragon only please?
I feel like the dragon misunderstood that the griffin was helping not hurting. That chimera caused a real problem.
This feels like a movie from the 1940s for some reason, absolutely stunning
Woah this is soo amazing
this had such amazing smooth animations, im guessing that was all a story the Griffin was telling to its kid?
THIS IS AMAZING!!!!
Nice fluidity, well timed to the music. I feel the staging was a lacking at times, however - it could be more clear why the dragon and chimera are fighting, for instance, and there were no cues to why the griffin interceded when the dragon got knocked out. Also you have an error throughout your chimera run/walk cycle (2:30) - the goat head is entirely missing, without even neck muscles near the back of the lion head to imply that it's there.
Whose Idea was it to get rid of the dragon head on chimeras! The dragon head looks so cool and is just as easy to draw as the other two heads!