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SharpDressedReptile β€” The Last Moth

Published: 2013-09-02 15:38:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 1593; Favourites: 61; Downloads: 0
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Description This was just another idea floating around in my head, which has been a sea of ideas for short animated films. It's been a while since I've done anything moody or depressing, so I've been wanting to explore these feelings a bit further lately through my work.

The rough idea is that moths are powerful, yet fragile beings that keep a critical balance in nature's energy, and they're dying off. So this little critter steps up to the challenge of trying to save them. She is shown here cradling the last remaining moth. I wanted to show a lot of storytelling with this as well, framing the two with an indication of death and decay, the dead tree. Nothing is growing here but a few weeds and moss, and the sky is dreary and overcast.
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Don-Flick [2019-07-11 20:40:43 +0000 UTC]

very niceΒ  Β 

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Adreos [2013-09-13 01:12:06 +0000 UTC]

What can I say, the overall mood of the pictures fits the story you put in the description.

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SharpDressedReptile In reply to Adreos [2013-09-13 03:04:00 +0000 UTC]

Hey thank you so much!!

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AmandaDaHamster [2013-09-05 02:51:58 +0000 UTC]

Aww.. beautiful and sad scene... I love stories like this. Would love to see an animated film by you one day!

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SharpDressedReptile In reply to AmandaDaHamster [2013-09-13 03:03:46 +0000 UTC]

oh wow thank you very much DD!!Β  I love sensitive touching scenerios hehe!Β  Its a HUGE goal of mine to make more animated films!Β  So I hope to get the motivation to start one soon!

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Turquoisephoenix [2013-09-04 23:59:43 +0000 UTC]

Dang, this is very poignant. You really chose the right colors for this. Even the poor critter's red cloak is very desaturated and not at all cheery.
I also really like that the tree and the hill leads your eye to look at the creature immediately. The moth is a small, insignificant thing clutched in their hands, but just from their face and how everything leads to it makes you notice the poor dying moth instantly. So good.

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SharpDressedReptile In reply to Turquoisephoenix [2013-09-13 03:02:28 +0000 UTC]

oh boy, that was actually something I tried making effective, leading the view to the character through the compostion.

Im so glad it worked!Β  Thank you so much!

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CircusTent [2013-09-03 15:53:25 +0000 UTC]

Oooh this sounds like such a cool concept.

Seeing a more somber animation from you would be really neat!


Love the composition in this too! <3

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SharpDressedReptile In reply to CircusTent [2013-09-13 03:01:33 +0000 UTC]

hehe thanks, its always interesting to try darker stuff especially when you're known for cheery goofy stuff most of the time

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CircusTent In reply to SharpDressedReptile [2013-09-14 02:52:45 +0000 UTC]

I can relate to this well. Yes.

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secoh2000 [2013-09-03 12:50:40 +0000 UTC]

Very nice, you've crafted a great scene for your story idea!

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SharpDressedReptile In reply to secoh2000 [2013-09-13 03:00:44 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much man DD!!

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BoneSatellite [2013-09-03 08:50:50 +0000 UTC]

I love the atmosphere you created here. It's very gentle and forlorn, like the death of that moth.

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SharpDressedReptile In reply to BoneSatellite [2013-09-13 03:00:25 +0000 UTC]

oh man thank you so much!

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swift-whippet [2013-09-03 02:48:50 +0000 UTC]

I love this!! I like how it looks like a cel and you captured that dreary look perfectly. Keep exploring them ideas!

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SharpDressedReptile In reply to swift-whippet [2013-09-13 03:00:07 +0000 UTC]

youre so awesome thank you!

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Fuzzyhair [2013-09-02 21:45:14 +0000 UTC]

Looks like home

Fascinating idea btw
And you pulled off that dull, bleak look very impressively.

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SharpDressedReptile In reply to Fuzzyhair [2013-09-03 02:51:43 +0000 UTC]

oh that DOES makes me happy!Β  Im glad it's effective!

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Fuzzyhair In reply to SharpDressedReptile [2013-09-03 16:47:51 +0000 UTC]

Does it? xD

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Fuzzyhair In reply to SharpDressedReptile [2013-09-03 16:45:00 +0000 UTC]

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BruBadger [2013-09-02 18:45:46 +0000 UTC]

This pic certainly captures the premise and mood of your idea here! ^^

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SharpDressedReptile In reply to BruBadger [2013-09-03 02:50:57 +0000 UTC]

thank you dude!

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Ani-Sempai [2013-09-02 16:35:00 +0000 UTC]

nice I love the feeling in this picture and I certainly think this would make a good movie

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SharpDressedReptile In reply to Ani-Sempai [2013-09-03 02:49:42 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much!

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jinnyhinkle [2013-09-02 16:30:01 +0000 UTC]

That's awesome! Keep with it.

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SharpDressedReptile In reply to jinnyhinkle [2013-09-03 02:49:13 +0000 UTC]

oh thank you ^^

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ElLoboHugo [2013-09-02 16:07:45 +0000 UTC]

That's a sad story I think it would make a great short!

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SharpDressedReptile In reply to ElLoboHugo [2013-09-03 02:48:56 +0000 UTC]

thanks man!

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ElLoboHugo In reply to SharpDressedReptile [2013-09-03 11:05:49 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome ^^

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thazumi [2013-09-02 15:55:56 +0000 UTC]

Thats a touching Idea/Premise. Now you just need a good story within it.

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SharpDressedReptile In reply to thazumi [2013-09-03 02:48:40 +0000 UTC]

I totally agree.Β  Thank you!

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