What a gorgeous and amazing film! How profound that I have watched it today as we all wait for word on Tokitae (Lolita). I found myself hoping that this is how our beautiful girl dreams, Heaven will reach you in one way or the other sweet girl! Great job Lauren!
I've always loved orcas, as do my daughters. Some would say captivity is better because they get cared for, but really it's not natural for them. So as much as I love to see them perform, I'd still have to say "leave them be". Nice vid!
Very touching. I am privileged enough to see the southern residents almost everyday as part of my job, and it breaks my heart that Lolita had what they have taken from her. I think she remembers her former life too, and this animation made me tear up a little.
On a more technical note, great work with the animating the movement of an orca, its rather accurate. Well done.
cute animation. I saw that you created this from rocky mountain college. I was thinking of going there, that's how I found this animation. I'm not so sure now after seeing the unrealistic quality of the flow and movement of the character animation and water particles used for splashing and all. I love Orca whales, they are one of my favorite creatures, I've painted a lot of them, but the animation needs some work. Nice story line and very touching though.
youtube won't let me reply maybe it will let me comment thank you for clearing that up. Another quick question could I use some of this for a video about Lolita I'll credit you and everything? I understand if you don't want to but i had to ask.
Rick told me to check this out and I'm glad he did , it's fantastic! and I absolutely agree with the message. Your very talented and a very progressive thinker , thanks for sharing.
beautifuly done one possiblely stupid question the whale at the end the one with the bent fin is it one perticular whale or is it just a random whale with a bent fin?
I keep trying to respond to this post, but youtube hasn't been letting me. Anyway, in regards to your question: That's very observant of you to notice that. The whale with the bent dorsal fin is actually Hugo, Lolita's old tank mate. :)
@SolaceSkiesStudios Thus the evils of youtube I've had the same problem, I kind of figured it was Hugo but I wanted to make sure. Another quick question could I use some of this for a video about Lolita I'll make sure I give to credit.
Congratulations on a job well done. The only whale I've seen in captivity is Lolita...I cried the whole show. People thought I was nuts. I filmed the whole thing but can't bring myself to watch it again.
By make this, do you mean software? If so, I used Autodesk Maya for modeling, animation, etc. Adobe Photoshop for textures, and Adobe Premier Pro for editing. The music was done by Valentine Pro Productions.
LOVELY. BEAUTIFUL.
Zinniah 2 months ago
great job this video is amazing. Love Toki poor girl. and RIP Hugo.
ForeverKeiko 9 months ago
What a gorgeous and amazing film! How profound that I have watched it today as we all wait for word on Tokitae (Lolita). I found myself hoping that this is how our beautiful girl dreams, Heaven will reach you in one way or the other sweet girl! Great job Lauren!
sylonis55 1 year ago
I've always loved orcas, as do my daughters. Some would say captivity is better because they get cared for, but really it's not natural for them. So as much as I love to see them perform, I'd still have to say "leave them be". Nice vid!
SnowbirdFlock 1 year ago
Very touching. I am privileged enough to see the southern residents almost everyday as part of my job, and it breaks my heart that Lolita had what they have taken from her. I think she remembers her former life too, and this animation made me tear up a little.
On a more technical note, great work with the animating the movement of an orca, its rather accurate. Well done.
Tazzyfish 1 year ago
Very well done. May she someday be free.
scrubjay93 1 year ago
beautifully donee , i love it .
& its so sad how a whale so beautiful is in captivaty ..
i hate the human race , id NEVER go to any seaquarium or zoo ..
NishaCupcakes 1 year ago
cute animation. I saw that you created this from rocky mountain college. I was thinking of going there, that's how I found this animation. I'm not so sure now after seeing the unrealistic quality of the flow and movement of the character animation and water particles used for splashing and all. I love Orca whales, they are one of my favorite creatures, I've painted a lot of them, but the animation needs some work. Nice story line and very touching though.
3Deditor 1 year ago
wow, grea job. this was amazing, tugged at my heart.. poor lolita! come home sweety <3
freakishej 1 year ago
i cried Lolita has to come home now
Beautiful work x
DarkTripods07 1 year ago
This was so beautiful.... I hope Toki can be free one day....
FreedomForOrcas 1 year ago
awesome video. very sweet. although it makes me feel bad for lolita. she must miss her pod so much. poor girl :(
OrcaLuver5 1 year ago
Awesome video! Everyone who loves orcas have to cry!!!
Wonderful work!
Marhi02 1 year ago
I started crying...
LaFloful 1 year ago
youtube won't let me reply maybe it will let me comment thank you for clearing that up. Another quick question could I use some of this for a video about Lolita I'll credit you and everything? I understand if you don't want to but i had to ask.
namuchildtake2 1 year ago
Rick told me to check this out and I'm glad he did , it's fantastic! and I absolutely agree with the message. Your very talented and a very progressive thinker , thanks for sharing.
Cheers , Dallas.
wiebelhausatgmail 1 year ago
Thanks Dallas, Glad you enjoyed. :)
SolaceSkiesStudios 1 year ago
This is amazing! I would love to see more of these from you, great job!
Really beautiful.
Splashlover 1 year ago
beautifuly done one possiblely stupid question the whale at the end the one with the bent fin is it one perticular whale or is it just a random whale with a bent fin?
namuchildtake2 2 years ago
I keep trying to respond to this post, but youtube hasn't been letting me. Anyway, in regards to your question: That's very observant of you to notice that. The whale with the bent dorsal fin is actually Hugo, Lolita's old tank mate. :)
SolaceSkiesStudios 1 year ago
I thought it might be but I just wanted to make sure. you are so talented to be able to do this very well done
namuchildtake2 1 year ago
@SolaceSkiesStudios Thus the evils of youtube I've had the same problem, I kind of figured it was Hugo but I wanted to make sure. Another quick question could I use some of this for a video about Lolita I'll make sure I give to credit.
namuchildtake2 1 year ago
Lauren this is so WOW!!
Congratulations on a job well done. The only whale I've seen in captivity is Lolita...I cried the whole show. People thought I was nuts. I filmed the whole thing but can't bring myself to watch it again.
orcaJayP 2 years ago
Beautiful I really love it thank you for making it..
WildOrcas 2 years ago
How did you make this? Its amazing
Orcakid360 2 years ago
By make this, do you mean software? If so, I used Autodesk Maya for modeling, animation, etc. Adobe Photoshop for textures, and Adobe Premier Pro for editing. The music was done by Valentine Pro Productions.
SolaceSkiesStudios 2 years ago
Beautiful. <3 I love it.
OrcaLova 2 years ago
this vids awsome great job!!!
germanshepherdlvr100 2 years ago
Oh Lauren, this is so beautiful... I was honored to be among the first to see it, I remember it bringing me to near tears. Fantastic work!
WolfNymph 2 years ago
Thanks Katie. <3
SolaceSkiesStudios 1 year ago
beautiful, wery beautiful
serbianlider 2 years ago
Wonderful, sad, poignant, and beautiful.
Thanks you.
KnightHawk111 2 years ago
Wonderful video! Poor Lolita... hopefully one day she'll be free...
Thanks strangelittlegirl for sharing :)
FreedomForOrcas 2 years ago
Make me cry.. incredible work.
BelieveLover 2 years ago
FREE LOLITA !!! Im a German and i hope that she will be free and beeing together with her family !
Wohnprinz 2 years ago
This is incredible and beautiful :) Great work <3
Thank you so much for speaking for Lolita and her freedom which she so richly deserves.
peepchick101 2 years ago
Very touching, exellent work.
OrcaAgainstCaptivity 2 years ago
This is one of the most beautiful things , Ive ever seen, I cried so bad. Thanks for sharing this <33
strangelittlegirl27 2 years ago
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this is the most beautiful short i have ever seen of lolita. i hope so that she will be free again and that she will be with her family again
shadowlightmew 2 years ago
this is the most beautiful animated film i have ever seen. i hope so that lolita will see her family again and that she will finally be free again
shadowlightmew 2 years ago
Ashley pointed me this way, and this video is beautiful! Absolutely wonderful job artistically and symbolically! <33
ReigningFyre 2 years ago