Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
This short animation was created completely by hand using Blender’s Grease Pencil tool, then finished in Adobe After Effects. Every frame was drawn and animated manually. No artificial intelligence, no generative tools, and no automated shortcuts were used at any point. Just traditional frame-by-frame work, exploring a mix of 2D and 3D digital art.
I wanted to share this project to show what you can do with Blender and After Effects, especially for other independent artists or animators who prefer a hands-on approach. If you are interested in frame-by-frame animation, digital drawing, or exploring animation techniques without relying on AI or automation, I hope you find this useful.
Feel free to share your thoughts or questions in the comments.
Thank you for watching and for supporting independent, handmade animation.
iamYork is a boutique Animation and Visual Effects studio in Hell's kitchen, New York city created by Nicolas Fenrir Tengri, a mixed media artist, animator and anti-designer...
iwato Hyena AKA Drown the Riot is a neo-classical composer and sound architect... @DrownTheRiot
Music by obstacle Null : Somatic Instinct
STREAM here: artists.landr.com/TellMeImNotDrowning
iamYork X Iwato Hyena Website iamyork.com
Lossless ALBUMS: iamyork.bandcamp.com
Synth Patches: iamyork.gumroad.com
Insta: instagram.com/i.am.york
My "traditional" Digital Animation and Independent Experimental Film Work can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVWl_nVCEeEzujp534UtDOzOEcbFrA2k2
We reject the grip of algorithms, refusing to be defined by sterile metrics and empty validations. Life passes swiftly, but the things we create linger quietly beyond us. We don't aim for fleeting clicks or passing trends, but rather hope to offer something genuine. In our brief moment, we simply choose to craft, to shape, and perhaps gently speak some beauty into the silence. In the end, maybe our voices matter, not because they drown out silence, but because they dared to speak at all.
If comments have been disabled, it's because we've noticed that often those who contribute the least creatively have the loudest opinions, and anonymity can sometimes encourage negativity rather than thoughtful discussion. We genuinely apologize to anyone seeking meaningful exchanges. While turning comments off might affect how widely the video is seen, it's just become necessary for maintaining our own peace of mind...
#iamYork
This short animation was created completely by hand using Blender’s Grease Pencil tool, then finished in Adobe After Effects. Every frame was drawn and animated manually. No artificial intelligence, no generative tools, and no automated shortcuts were used at any point. Just traditional frame-by-frame work, exploring a mix of 2D and 3D digital art.
I wanted to share this project to show what you can do with Blender and After Effects, especially for other independent artists or animators who prefer a hands-on approach. If you are interested in frame-by-frame animation, digital drawing, or exploring animation techniques without relying on AI or automation, I hope you find this useful.
Feel free to share your thoughts or questions in the comments.
Thank you for watching and for supporting independent, handmade animation.
iamYork is a boutique Animation and Visual Effects studio in Hell's kitchen, New York city created by Nicolas Fenrir Tengri, a mixed media artist, animator and anti-designer...
iwato Hyena AKA Drown the Riot is a neo-classical composer and sound architect... @DrownTheRiot
Music by obstacle Null : Somatic Instinct
STREAM here: artists.landr.com/TellMeImNotDrowning
iamYork X Iwato Hyena Website iamyork.com
Lossless ALBUMS: iamyork.bandcamp.com
Synth Patches: iamyork.gumroad.com
Insta: instagram.com/i.am.york
My "traditional" Digital Animation and Independent Experimental Film Work can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVWl_nVCEeEzujp534UtDOzOEcbFrA2k2
We reject the grip of algorithms, refusing to be defined by sterile metrics and empty validations. Life passes swiftly, but the things we create linger quietly beyond us. We don't aim for fleeting clicks or passing trends, but rather hope to offer something genuine. In our brief moment, we simply choose to craft, to shape, and perhaps gently speak some beauty into the silence. In the end, maybe our voices matter, not because they drown out silence, but because they dared to speak at all.
If comments have been disabled, it's because we've noticed that often those who contribute the least creatively have the loudest opinions, and anonymity can sometimes encourage negativity rather than thoughtful discussion. We genuinely apologize to anyone seeking meaningful exchanges. While turning comments off might affect how widely the video is seen, it's just become necessary for maintaining our own peace of mind...
#iamYork
