Max

[FatadeiFiori91]

congrats.

[FlipFail2]

Damn.... I literally almost cried because of how that's exactly how I felt most of the time in S1 at high school... everyone was trying to get in fights with me, I kept daydreaming in class because I was basically waiting to go home, craft and design was all the same, the teacher just angry when someone does something wrong, and it seems like the teachers hated me, p.e. was always football which I hated, and only gave kids chances to kick the ball at me... part of my life all over again...

[callous21]

That was heksa funny.

[OrangeStainedGlass]

This was pretty much me during my... first year in Junior High. Sat alone at lunch everyday, basically. I had/have friends but... they had a different lunch than me. And I didn't want to talk to anyone else at my lunch. They were... loud and annoying.

It's safe to say I was actually depressed that year. I think I'm still feeling that depression, but not quite as bad.

[skateskateskates]

you make this in adobe?

[Albion72]

I was like Max, however I chose to be that way.

I didn't want to hang out with all the other immature assholes that I came across.

I played sports and was involved, but everyone called me, "Not cool" haha but I don't care. I had better friends that went to different high schools that I could hang with. I went to HS for purely academic reasons.

[manserch]

Its a very good work, congratulations

[Haliel2012]

:O

that perfectly depicted my first day freshman year.....

[BiLLyo0S0o]

But why it called Max?

[megakirbymon]

his name

[supermroctavio]

what is the music?

[paxson001]

My friend David created it for this animation.

[KWIfilms]

lolz, it is funny

[yesmoncuraca]

the sistem is a shit, and we are part of it.

this video shows us how the sistem fuck us. is a great work.

congratulations, paxon

[XaneCrazy]

system.

[Alessandro474]

Max is the shit , fuck all those other kids.

[oldedrum]

Reminded me of Pink Floyd The Wall.

[paxson001]

Sweet, the animation in The Wall is sick.

[oldedrum]

Funny though, one never forgets the 'episodes' from those school days.

Even when we're older,

...It remains with us forever it seems.

[Lang638]

It seems universal the feeling this video expresses. We've all experienced this in some way, regardless of when we were in high school. That's the nature of the beast, I guess. I admire your work Paxson and I hope to see more videos like this in the future.

[paxson001]

Thanks, I'm glad it had some deeper meaning to you. I've done a few animations since this one, and I have two more in the works, so stay tuned.

[YukiKirai]

It's the human nature. If we all gang up on one kid, that means the rest of us are safe. If we all leave the table when max comes, it means we're all still safe.

Freeze one out to save yourself. It gives safety to the group. it's horrible.

[AdamsSeed]

In junior high, nearly half the kids in school enjoyed my company but come around high school I was a square peg in a round hole. :(

Thanks for this video paxson, it touched me.

[paxson001]

High school is a trip, but it ends, and people tend to get less shallow as they get a little older. There are a million "square holes" out there, don't worry.

[kyrakyramyra]

Yes, I definately understand that feeling of the video... I'm a bit of a loner- I talk to people and have friends and stuff, but I also tend to find myself alone and in that position a lot. I've gotten used to it, and actually grown to like being alone sometimes. But at times when I really don't have any friends, it is hard to break that shell.

[paxson001]

As long as you're not getting chucked through basketball hoops, you're doing better than this guy. But hang in there, high school is stressful for a lot of people, and there's no need to break a shell that's not broken.

[rainrko]

well maybe ppl dont want to spill their feelings out to a total starnger

[THEBADMOON]

Max is the man.

[hellfreak007]

this is the world we live in. and these are the hands we're given. use them and lets start trying to make it a place worth living in.

[lilgibbons]

Why don't you people go out and talk to someone. It isn't that hard. Do you want to be a loner? Join a team go to a party say something.

[Guardianwerewolf]

It's kinda difficult if nobody is willing to actually talk to you. As you saw, he went to the table with all those people and everyone left.

Some people don't exactly intend to be a loner, but everyone just kinda decides they don't like them due to something trivial such as appearence and such.

[ironcladgungrave]

true that man, I used to be a loner. was hard to get out of it too. :(

[gabster1010]

somone who understands!!

[Kairge]

its not just being unpopular that makes you a loner. Sure you don't have anyone to really talk to, but that doesn't mean you don't talk. Its mostly personality, not looks and general popularity. There are very many people born with mental orders that restrict social abilities, and many more kids growing up never gaining social skills that people like you and I take for granted. Its more likely that you were never in, rather than left out. It is in most cases -c-

[Kairge]

-c- not only difficult to make friends for people, but downright uncomfortable to get yourself outside of the mess. And having never really gained any social skills, you often lack the insight to pull yourself out of it without expensive professional help.

[StupendousEgoGirl]

Max reminds me of me and my sister.

<3

[svartsjel6]

yeah a nice and a sad one but still

i was kinda like this too but someday came and i wasnt..its how you are willing to break yourshell and mostly u can start with the ppl like u re ...

and yeah...

most artists..faced with grief or so in their lifes....including me lol :p

[luvbug55]

thats how i feel every day of my life.

[mb00063942]

Most artists, i'm not saying all, are loner and introverts.

[Yacoodle]

I wouldn't say most artists... i would probably say the best artists were introverted and loners early in their life.

Introverts tend to focus on every detail... which is why they are that way, they can't just let things go.

[hellfreak007]

edgar allen poe.

not the typical "artist" but his poetry is art in a way.

"the best artists were introverted and loners early in their life" not trying to claim to be the best. but thats how i am

[MoonlightxKisses]

Gee,max sort of reminds me of someone.... I cant put my finger on it..lol

[DragonchildX]

some kind of familiar : b

great! XD

[OVERLORD25]

wow thats a day in my life

[herogirl31]

sad

[newfriikki577]

I dont know what to say about this,its so brilliant and still so short:)

[catmanmovies]

yeah thats so true

[Jedinolan]

This vid is brilliant! & true ..

[rosepetal34]

wow really powerful

[paxson001]

the animation i made with photoshop and final cut pro

[paxson001]

haha.. old school program called a piano

[eferiko]

which programme did he did it with??

[paxson001]

my friend dave wrote the song and played the piano

[supermroctavio]

does anyone no the song?

[kaflo909]

true

[pauloesnegro]

whoa man, it taught me so fucking much...

[E9437]

this is sad. i feel bad for max. and there are many many max's out there. yet if we all feel so bad for max. y does everyone pass him on by in the real hallways. why do we melt away. especially if we do feel bad for him inside. with the exception of a particualarly cruel and heartless postes in here.

[superiorsantateresa]

Brilliant!

[gothlizard]

nice job, max... i mean, pax... love ya man. you are a wonderful artist.

[stepans20]

compared to the "reflection" this is meaningless.

[benwolf888]

wow, great animation

very true to life, with the throwing into the basketball hoop and what not

this song is perfect here too!

the intro reminds me of another song...hmmm

great job

[anarchy9393]

god how sad! i think max needs a hug

[lazylank]

WOW! Just Brilliant.

I felt so connected to this. I guess it is something we can all relate to on some level.

[gothangel99]

lolz...i'm sorry but this was kinda commical.

i know it's sad but when the drill goes into his arm he doesn't do nething. this might be about self-pitty more than it is highschool.

and when his house fell down was kinda funny too.

[difuntoownz]

yeah he nethings it up.doing nething is awesome.nething nething nething nething.

[gothangel99]

smurftastic

[lLikeCandy]

=' [

[50bop]

Poor Max, I'm sure everyone has those days...

[youhaventgotaprayer]

na cute

[PuzzledDragonVideo]

Murphys law of high school.... its good to be OLD. haha

[hamadamek]

Like the music although the drums i dunno neeeded somthing. but great vid. My highschool wasnt at all like that at least not what i saw, i try to treat ppl nicely

[jodokast34]

Love the music, very nice. Also the piano key hallway/lockers is a nice touch.

[veganlesbo]

I was the kid with cooties too. It wasn't funny at the time, but what sad humor is? This is all so true.

[Raisesorchids]

I felt like that in high school, I wonder if all, or nearly all of us feel that way?

[LoveHopeFreedom]

oh thats so true!

way sad!

but i just couldnt help but laugh when hes thrown in the hooop..

im sorry!

this is so like high school and even jr high!

♥mona

[mOmOCrAp]

i'm that kid

it isnt funny

[kiltedyaksman11]

My favorite video on youtube. Very well done.

[TREEFROG204]

Everyone think of the nerdiest kid at your school. If asking him or her to sit at you lunch table, or saying hi in the hallway would prevent him from suicide or another virginia tech.... how can you still be so cruel?

[wolfpupgirl]

nice vid=)I feel sad for that guy 8(

[granskare]

outrageously cleverly done! :)

[trpnssksw3217]

omg so amazing, it takes true, true tallent to make videos this like and reflection another video you have made, just amazing!

[roguemcfashion]

amazing!!

[nightangle66]

I haven't gotten to high school yet but understand this completly its the same with middel school here in mobile, alabama it's my job to make sure that no one feels like that

[lodroth]

Genious

[aerialblackbass]

liked how the lockers and people make a piano... i loved this video

[camomatt]

i don't think they were supposed to look like a piano

[aerialblackbass]

i just thought that cuz they lined up alternating idk just what i thought

[camomatt]

lolz, mkay

[Lycanooooo]

néha tényleg így néz ki a sulinap

[25bloodfang]

This made me cry

[prizmperfekt]

Ugh. Go do something constructive.

[shallowbthygame]

Lots of heart!

[TheBamSon]

Im sorry but when they were shooting the basketballs I thought the third one was gonna miss; having been thrown by max. But when he flew up there I kinda chuckled >.>

[babiicass]

thts cruel!

[georgemacfie]

its awesome the way this whole thing is original and they did all the music themselve and the music was orignal as well

[SkaterKitty118]

i think we should try to talk to people at school that seem like outcasts =)

[MorningGlory666]

I think youre right:) Its so sad for them:(

[bradless04]

Yeah we should

[bradless04]

Yeah thats pretty much how my life goes :(

[NextCrOSby87777]

aww i feel so bad 4 u

[bradless04]

thanks,

I think this guy that makes these videos is awesome,

I love the other one he made named Reflection, that one is so sad

[NextCrOSby87777]

i like that one but i dont really no the meaning

[bradless04]

Yeah i think it means like his brother died 8 years ago,

Why are there so many 8???

[NextCrOSby87777]

lol i dont no it is very confusing

[bradless04]

Yeah im not sure the meaning either but its cool,

I wish i could make animations like that

[NextCrOSby87777]

same

[NextCrOSby87777]

we can chat later i have to go bye

[bradless04]

ok,

well yeah,

what is your e-mail address cuz then we can talk on msn

[liesxforxthexliarsxx]

that ones my favorite <3

[Rinakra]

me 2.

[bradless04]

Me 2 what?

[NextCrOSby87777]

that is soo sad i hate how kids treat people sometimes:( sad video:(

[Immortalprogeny]

Aww...I love this...It's very sad and wonderfully simplistic. I hope you'll be adding more of your animations up soon.

[KellandProductions]

captures the feeling perfectly

[asianmanasian]

can someone tell me which programm he / she has used fot this video

and btw watch mine

[laxplyr1982]

asianmanasian, hes most likely using adobe flash cs3 or cs2 professional

[asianmanasian]

thanks

[LestatsLady92]

wow this is amazing...and quite sad. you're very talented!

[vlooie]

It's so good, and it looks so real, well done

[malchik17]

I think I´m gonna cry... :(

[videosaulyte]

me too

[SapphireFirefly]

Great work and many true things told with that (at least everything)..

But we all know, the last ones will be the winners in the end!

[ProjectNex]

poor kid :(

[Starhawk73]

I think someone had me in mind when they made this, and not just because my name is Max, too! Trust me people, life gets better later on but I certainly remember always being the outcast in hs.

[padoody]

wow that kid must hate his life lol

[filiker]

beautiful on so many different levels

[Filiger]

I like the song, what is it?

[muum22]

You're talented!

[Spuddfluff]

mwuhahaha he is different!! but sereously who can throw someone into a basketball net and stay in school after drilling throught thier hand?

[mrmaticus]

Very nice, its thought prooking, and it reminds me of people and situations I've been through. Nicely done.

[Starhawk73]

Couldn't agree with you more. My high school experience was kinda like that....I'm so glad it's all ancient history now!!

[FireCatty]

must be so sad going through high school alone T^T

[track3r1]

its bad to be alone in high school.. and everyone hates ya.. its a bit sad but the video is great

[cyrax140686]

what the hell??!!!!

[Starhawk73]

Obviously you live in a candy coated world were everyone is your friend and you can do no wrong! Ha! This little film expressed perfectly what many of us "regular joes" went through in high school and in life. Things do get better later on but I know how the guy who made this feels....

[XCore8800Ultra]

For such a simple amimation you did a great job. Almost brought tears to my eyes.

[angeelaLantano]

aww..no one should have to go through that

[TSWRgtivr6Vdub]

love the beat man. great vid

[sportyanimalgirl007]

great job, it points out that theres always one person everyone makes fun of and hates, the animation pointed it out from there point of view..... great job agin!!!!!!!

[georgemacfie]

i get it, hes just one of those kids that are different to everyone else and nothing seems to go there way

[qrtrbackdude]

that was cool and i get it and everything but weird jst like Reflections but it was cool. i think u needed just a little bit more like 1 more thing that happened to him but it was good man i like it.

P.S.

keep up the awesome work man

[JManNinja]

lol actully that IS quite sad.....=I

[MadPsyK0]

Reminds me of a kid in highschool named lee.......he everyone makes fun of him :|

[blusugar82]

good job man...Art is your way now

...anyway get more chance in Europe to have friends, point of wiew

[1234567pat]

,,,,,,,,

[Globalcalling]

*creepily

[Globalcalling]

hey cool man!

ur animations r 'creeply aesthetic'

brilliant job!

[jduffm]

again, fabulous!

[zellerkid13]

you're deep =')

[yourjanissary]

makes me very sad. i hope that doesnt happen to me in high school.

[deadbydawn123]

aw thats sad

[h00z00]

-_- shut up... just... shut up...

[nickykrone2]

my birds name is max hope he doesnt turn out like that. lol

[love101981]

im a big fan love your work hope to see more cause thats like so me!!! luv ur work bye!!!

[percussionprincess]

Depressing Dx

[jazzybell05]

I Felt the same way.. now im popular :) lol

[sk84lyfeeee]

Dude wtf i don't get it at all

[h00z00]

well to me it kinda seems like going to a new skool. u get there and u have no place to sit at lunch no one to talk to. and when u make mistakes your kind of on your own.

[sk84lyfeeee]

OHhhh I see now.

[cheese9647]

I love that video,it really tells about high school.That is really what happens to me sumtims.That is why i like pats videos,he expresses his feelings.way to go pat.!

[acobster]

high school = suck

this video = rock

this music = even better!

Don't ever make a hi-fi recording of that song. It's so perfect the way it is right now.

[Bugmuster]

Nice...I rly like what you can do with simple pictures...no complex animation needed...brilliant

[drowninjello]

sad music... When im at school i think "welcome to the jungle"

[LTm0rt]

you only se that because you dwell on racism...

[percussionprincess]

True dat.

[MouzerMalti]

lulz

[Buddy02322]

his emotions are just like mine, but this is really sad. did this happen to you?

[SPstarproductions]

thats sad =[ I had similar life in middle school I'm glad my high school life was great and fun ^^

Great video!!5/5

[eorozba]

excelent

[BlondeStatenGirl101]

that's sad

[TheFelixOfSuburbia]

Looks like somebody had no friends in high school :\

[Girl2Interrupt3]

What's the name of this song? Its sad, but at the same time is eases you. I want to download it.

[Girl2Interrupt3]

Wow, you've been stalking me. . . this is my story in grade school.  It's also the story of my emotions now.

Love the vids. Keep them coming.

[LinkScFi]

story of my life

[joejonasroxmysocks]

wow

[theimpkid]

his life is just like mine, lol