A Snail Tale - VFS Entry, What Matters to You? Resubmit

What Matters to me?

My Family.

This is my entry for the VFS / Youtube Scholarship.

This animated short follows a Tuba playing Snail and his realization of what really matters more to him.

I based this story off of my own life. I used to do nothing but lock myself up in my room. Eventually that became my life and I did not spend very much time with my family. I have realized that it is my family that matters most to me.

My name is Thomas Nguyen,I have been a self taught animator for 3 years.I am a senior at Southside High School. Computer animation is my passion and I would love to go to Vancouver Film School to further my education. But unfortunately there are financial road blocks between me and my dream. Winning this scholarship will change everything.

A Snail Tale was a learning experience for me. I have learned so much by participating in this competition. Even if I do not win, I believe I have become a better animator because of this.

I hope you enjoy my animated short.

*Note*: the movie turned out a little darker than I wanted to (picture quality wise.) You may have to up your brightness just a little bit.

*this is a resubmit, the first one did not meet the competition requirements.*

Ah May 20th.

Am I disappointed that I diddn't even get an alternate spot? Of course I am.

Do I regret ever taking on this challenge.

No, not at all.

For a couple weeks this was life: Modeling, Animating, Rendering. Repeat repeat for hours and hours.

I wanted to win so bad. I have nothing else in my life but to do CG. I'm not remotely as good at anything else. Not to say I'm any good at CG. I'm still a learner.

I didn't win. But I walk out of this competition without regret. I have gain skills that will make me a better CG artist in the future.

For those who didn't win. If you have a passion for your trade, don't let something like this effect you. Keep at it. Never give up!

Thank you VFS and Youtube.

Good Night.

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[Manimation1]

I gave you five stars on all your videos, so now you have to do it to me........ or you will get cholera!LOL!

[Thewaterofthepool]

Adorable!

[katiebodatie85]

This is really fun - great job. Keep up the good work!

[animationsun]

Nice one. Well done!

[roxpox]

i love the idea of your video :) its really cute and touching! keep it up! you are very talented! 5 stars for you

[stickitothemaneosis]

Hey man, no fully animated piece made it to the finals, I was surprise. Still think you did a great job! Keep on keeping on and good luck!

[johnyzt]

Great video :). I like the idea of those snails and the way it's cutted (Idk if this is the right word here :P). Good luck :)

[manolitov]

i like, i like!

reminds me of those pixar shorts. good job!

[ramirezperez]

cool video !!! i wish i could do 3D animation .. maybe i'll learn it someday. :)

thanks for your comment and good luck !!!!

[operationhavoc]

This is impressive. You definitely have a future in animation. I can't believe you taught yourself how to do this. VFS says they are looking for people who would benefit from a scholarship and I think you fit that criteria. If you're serious about going to the school, you should go even without the scholarship. They have a loan program. It's only money dude. Best of luck. Oh, and I think you did a good job on the shots. That's cool, since you had to imagine it all.