It's been 84 years...

Wtf the editing of this was masterful. The isolated animations, sketched animations over the normal ones, the transitions. Maybe that's why Kristian was gone so long?

"Animation has all the possibilities of life without any of its limitations"

Halfway through I was more interested in how to edit like Kaptain rather than how to animate like Disney

Unlike Walt Disney, kaptainkristian has returned from his cryogenic sleep to create beautiful works of art.

Your channel is the definition of quality over quantity. The fact that you haven't uploaded for a while but people still diligently waited for you is proof of that.

Professional Animator and Animation teacher here. This is, without a shadow of a doubt, the single best video on the 12 principles of animation I have ever had the privilege to slap my eyeballs onto. I am showing it as an introduction video, in every single lecture on animation I give, I send it to my students and encourage them to rewatch it a couple of times, I shared it with most of my fellow animator friends and animation nerds, and I thank you from the bottom of my animation filled heart, for this gorgeous, beautifully edited, concisely, accurately and well written, soothingly performed and executed piece of video essay art. It is an absolute privilege to have this in my arsenal as a means to explaining animation to peeps. thank you.

(7:15) Gorgeous transition.

We’ve missed you.

Holy shit. It happened.

I can’t believe my sub box. Welcome back king

A KaptainKristian video is almost like a Frank Ocean album. You gotta wait, but when you get it, damn. This video is a 10.

I thought you pulled an Every Frame a Painting.

Is it weird to want to tear up at the sheer production quality of a KZfaq video? Extremely stellar work, man. Absolute perfection.

Dude, your videos are unreal. Majority of people pay attention to the content you're talking about (animation) but the video itself is incredible. It tells the story you're trying to tell in such a mesmerizing way that it's easy to get lost in the world you're fabricating. I can't imagine how much time it takes for you to do whatever rotoscoping or keying and key framing to put this together but holy crap you have a gift. The video animation is pretty much imperceptible and I can only commend you on your excellent skill and abilities for putting these together.

As an artist who draws cartoon, I gotta say, you have broken down some the core principles of cartooning and animation AND explained it really well. Takes a good eye to break this down and understand it

The legend is back

Holy crap, I didn't think this was real at first!

Editing is out of this world

Oh Kaptain, my Kaptain.

>kaptainkristian has joined the server.

Kaptain Kristian is back!!!

The wait felt like thousands of years....... [Edit] It was worth it tho.

I wonder how many people actually appreciate, (or even realize), the time put in to mask out all those characters and put this whole thing together.... This is not an easy project to undertake but I am very glad you did.

The info in your videos is great as usual, but I always find myself mesmerized by your editing. It's just SO smooth and SO cleaver that it all flows together like butter and you can't help but get a little lost in the bones of the video itself. Top notch work.

HE IS BACK

Once in a while, you find a gem on this platform. This is one those videos that will be forever remembered as one the greatest.

God-Tier editing. Holy crap.

slay king

Welcome back Kap! Top quality video as always.

Your editing is just as magical.

I've found your channel a few weeks ago, this video is unlike anything I've seen on KZfaq. I feel like I've found a well made documentary that's been pirated onto KZfaq. Incredible work, can't believe this was free!

The editing in his video is INSANE

dawg im really gonna cry. came back just in time for the fourth quarter.

Please, tell me you're gonna come back. You're my biggest inspiration, honestly. I've learned so much from your videos. God knows how many times I've rewatched your videos, man

This is probably the most polished, accurate, well edited video on KZfaq. Thank you.

I will now celebrate October 3rd instead of my birthday for the rest of my life.

And on the third day, Kaptainkristian rose from the grave

Look at you. You're the captain now.

Quality over quantity, that was one hell of a wait but that was merely time to rewatch your videos... 3-4x over.

Welcome back, Kaptain 💙

HE'S BACK LADIES AND GENTLEMEN

Anticipation Staging, Arcing, Secondary Action, Exaggeration, Solid Drawling, and Appeal. Are not just principles of character animation but also character design.

You've set the bar so high and yet this is still your best video so far. Didn't realize I could feel genuine love for a KZfaq channel, but here we are.

This video took longer to make than most Disney Movies.

A truly fantastic video. As someone studying animation, it is astounding and a little bit worrying how you were able to distill a year's worth of classes into a fifteen minute video. This could really serve as a beginner's course for someone interested in the field. Not to mention the truly superlative production quality. The effort you put in was apparent. Welcome back.

Thanks SpaceFrogs, for this link to this great video.

usually when people do video essay's on animation, they usually get a few details wrong, but everything is spot on, amazing research

It's great to have you back.

Kaptain Kristian: The God Animator

Wow the amount of animation and effects that went into making this video alone are amazing to say the least thank you so much for your tireless effort for quality in these vids

You deserve *SO MANY MORE* than half a million subs. These videos are simply incredible. Some of the best editing I've ever seen in my entire life.

You never cease to amaze me with your editing and ability to break down a very complex topic and have the average person be able to follow along and keep up with the subject! When I see your videos pop up I know I’m gonna come back from it with knowledge I’ll keep.

You’re back. Thank you

You, my friend, are a master editor. It’s very difficult to find anyone on KZfaq who edits as well as you.

It's upsetting how well thought out and put together your work always is! Always worth the watch.

I'm a veteran animator, so often I meet youtube video-claims about my craft and my industry with skepticism. I entered this video wary of your ability to succinctly and with accuracy describe the nuances of animation principles and I came away impressed. Bravo!

this is one of the best edited youtube videos i’ve ever seen

Every one of your videos is beautiful. The music, the editing, and the pacing is second to none. I hope you have the opportunity to continue making videos even though they take a long a long time to make. Never stop and never settle, Kaptain.

I'm so glad to see you're back. I really enjoy your essays

Oh Kaptain my Kaptain!

Finally...the king has returned.

Omg this video helped me so much while trying to make an animation about the developement of disney animation. This helped me analyse the different technical components a lot easier. Love your content :3

Thanks for including The Rescuers Down Under at the end. Legit one of the most underappreciated Disney films. I went in expecting nothing, and it's one I always go back to every few years. That opening sequence is so good. Wonderful video too; your effects, editing, and pacing are sublime.

And it makes me sad that Disney hasn't put out a 2D animated movie in years...

Damn, just this morning I rediscover your channel and thought to myself "shame that he doesn't make videos anymore". To say that I'm happily surprised is an understatement 😁

It’s impossible to hate this channel. From the editing to the pacing, the writing or the voice behind it all. The content is wholesome and brings this feeling of satisfaction no other channel I’ve found could ever bring. This channel is just perfect in practically every way. I can’t wait for the next master piece to arrive in my notifications and only hope this channels community and support only grows from here.

This has got to be one of the most insanely well edited video essays I've ever seen on KZfaq + it was still highly informative and entertaining! Deserves a million views and more!

Holy crap, all that rotoscoping must have taken 5ever :O Amazing job!

Welcome back Kristian. This for me is your Magnum Opus.

I just discovered you yesterday. You produce some of the best video essays I've come across on. Well done man. This is beautiful work.

This will forever be my favorite video on KZfaq.

You’ve proven yourself to not only be the king of the video essay but one of the best content creators around. It’s hard to express how much I appreciate you opening my eyes to the greatest things about the things I already love. From the FLCL video I was hooked, and you are one of the very few youtubers that can say they don’t have a single ounce of bad content. It’s all sparkling gold. Thanks for giving me more reasons to love my favorite stuff kap.

This guys transitioning and editing are top notch, like god damn.

This is amazing. Every 30 seconds or so I was having an "oh my god" moment. Animators are absolutely incredible.

I've been going through some rough shit lately but honestly your videos make me feel so happy again. Every video is a gift and as a viewer I appreciate all the hard work you've done and I hope you continue to post more videos.

Holy crap....I waited a year for this video and it did not disappoint. I hope you've been working as a professional editor for the past year because my God, I don't think there's anyone better. Can KZfaq videos win Oscars?

After a year he's finally back! I still watch the Calvin and Hobbes video you made.

I'm glad you're back. I was afraid that you were no longer going to upload more videos. You have always been an inspiration for me. And I love how you're not like any other video-essayist out there. I will gladly wait another year just to see one of your videos.

I don't even mind waiting for your videos. The production is amazing and each video is always a step up in style , small details , smooth and refined. Keep it up

OH KAPTAIN MY KAPTAIN, WELCOME BACK. EXCITED FOR 28 MORE VIDEOS THIS YEAR!!!

I was smiling the whole time watching this. There's something about watching someone do what they were born to do that makes you feel inspired and full of admiration; Kap's videos do exactly that. The cadence, music, color, structure, and distinctive editing create a fully realized product that is just so damn good. Glad you're back man!

I think what I love most about your videos is that you have this uncanny skill to talk about a subject that on any other day I wouldn't give a second glance at, only to later find myself looking up extensive articles on the subject upon completion of the video. You're not just a youtuber and an artist, you're a teacher. And a damn good one because you can do something that most teachers only wish they could do; you make me want to learn. Keep up the good work, my friend.

The editing and the flow of the video is just amazing. Really well done! You deserve much more regconition & view.

holy shit he’s back

Good to have you back.

Great video. Loved the longer, in-depth format. Good to have you back Kap!!

Beautiful work! Welcome back! I just recently started getting into video editing and you work has really inspired me. Keep it up!

You win, best video on KZfaq I've seen this year. Taking notes now

I thought you were dead. Welcome back

Omggg a new video! So excited!! Glad to see you’re back

I can't state enough about how much impact you have made with these videos, I share them with everyone and regard this channel above every other channel on youtube. Your ability to relay this information that goes largely unnoticed in a way that just about anyone could appreciate will live on for as long as our species does. THANK YOU.

Every time kap posts it’s a blessing Happy to see you back sir

To quote a favorite villain: 'It's been a long time. How have you been?'

So glad you're back. Your pieces are just incredible

Love these videos. Please don’t go on another hiatus. We want more. We want more!

I just went on a marathon of his videos yesterday and now he’s back. You can all thank me for his revival.

Are ye ready, subscribers? *Aye Aye, Kaptain!*

The level of skill on display here is awesome. Your after effects transitions and timing is as admirable as the masters you're analysing. Superb work.

Missed your work. Awesome piece, I'm always left lingering thoughts whenever I watch your stuff days after I watch them.