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Hi
Opal is here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1pVLJl_snc

I have a ton of bts stuff

For starters, here's a concept sketch from 2019.

Here are some more initial character design sketches

Above is one of the glass tables I made to animate top-down without shadows. This was a tool that made Opal possible. I'd put a sheet of green paper beneath it and photograph from above.

Opal was fully storyboarded and then made into an animatic to follow along to.

Here's a small clip of an early animation test.

I tossed together a 3 ring binder with the storyboard inside. This was very helpful.



Opal was hard to make but I'm happy.

I am building a small studio now and am very eager to return to music making.
Warm wishes and good moods,
Jack


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TypicalSunny 123

this video was a voice for my story i never had. you spoke for me in ways i wish i could.

Anonymous

Loved it

Anonymous

Jack this short was magical with all its twist & turns I loved it,I can’t wait to see what you do next

Anonymous

poggers

Anonymous

I’m so glad I was able to come back to your Patreon. I missed you, I love you and your work! ❤️

Anonymous

one of your best yet. absolutely amazing

Anonymous

a true masterpiece

Anonymous

I’m happy you went through all that trouble. Every second of work you put in shows!

Anonymous

Would love to see pics of the studio when you build it. Hope you are safe and healthy Jack! It's great to see you again

Anonymous

I loved Opal! Thank you for making it!

Anonymous

I loved Opal, thanks for everything you do!!!

Anonymous

glad you’re back!

Anonymous

Awesome work, man. I’m curious, what came first for OPAL? Did you have an idea for a short film or did Adult Swim offer/ask you to make a short?

Anonymous

If I wear the keyman shirt, jack will post on patreon! Much love, can’t wait for more tunes

Anonymous

i loved opal so much. it really hits close to home and made me cry quite a bit, lol! love seeing the process, and keep up the amazing work jack :)

Anonymous

i absolutely loved the short and i love how all the characters are written so realistically. i can't wait to see your future projects jack

Anonymous

It was amazing can’t wait for what the future holds

Anonymous

Pogggg 💜💜💜❤️

Anonymous

What do you think of needlejuice records?

Anonymous

Opal was awesome! I’m excited to see what you have in store for us in the future!

Anonymous

I LOVE OPAL SO MUCH, THANK YOU. FOR EVERYTHING JACK

Anonymous

one of my favorite works of urs jack, u never fail to amaze

InvyNel

Incredible work !

Anonymous

I can’t believe you’ve been making this since last year! I would say that my favorite part is definitely the story. By the by, how do you come up with your story concepts? They are so deep and whimsical and yet true to life I love it. (If you read this, are you ever planning on making an extension to Elder or Sod?)

Anonymous

(I also noticed that you sneaked in the wallpaper from your library short film.)

Anonymous

i absolutely adored opal, i find myself watching it almost every day now... the way you portray emotions is so raw and real, and i have so much respect for that! i plan to make opal fanart very soon- keep up the great work!!

Anonymous

I knew there’d be more projects with adult swim. I rly like what you two have going on, it’s a real treat watching your videos on TV

Anonymous

I LOVE Opal I've been watching it over and over and writing down my interpretations of the story and it's themes, and really trying to soak in all of the little details. Thank you for making it it's lovely! I'm excited to see what u make next!

Anonymous

YESSS I WAS HOPING WE'D GET SOME BEHIND THE SCENES STUFF!! Opal is seriously one of my favorite things you've ever made, truly a magnum opus. Excellent work Jack!

jackstauber

Held this story in my head for a long time, felt like I was pregnant. Adult Swim wasn't sure for a while and this wasn't greenlit until around spring this year. I never told them the ending in my pitches.

Anonymous

Whooaaa! A studio?! I'm so proud, Jack! I can't wait to see how it comes out! :) Also I'm curious, about how long would you say the animation itself took you?

Anonymous

Side note Jack I just realized that the Clip in beginning from John & Nancy is from Rossei’s, I’ve visited it when I flew to see my cousins In Pennsylvania & We went around Pittsburgh so I felt like I know where it was.Then Bingo It’s the announcement that plays for Brian’s fresh strawberries in the Market place was anything that helped you make Opal from Rossei’s?

Anonymous

Hi Jack, just want to say Opal was absolutely amazing and I am excited for what you will be doing in the future.

Anonymous

Is there a particular scene or part in Opal that sticks out to you, or that was the most difficult?

Anonymous

Love you jack😼😼😼😼😼😼😼😼😼😼

Anonymous

absolutely loved this short film jack. thank you for sharing some BTS!

Anonymous

Thank you, Jack. Good luck on crafting your studio. I hope everything goes as smooth as synthetic whipped butter.

Anonymous

Thanks jack! Opal was a great little film, I enjoyed every minute of it.

Anonymous

Heard any good tunes lately, Jack?

Anonymous

Thanks for this Jack! Much appreciated (:

Anonymous

Thank you for all you do, Jack. You are an inspiration to us all

Anonymous

I could tell that a lot of work was put into this project, especially with the miniature models for the houses and billboard. I imagine those would fit right in with a model train set with how detailed they are.

Anonymous

Opal was amazing :) I've rewatched it several times

jackstauber

Nancy gave me the remote that's in the opening shot and a yes record I listened to while I was working. she's a pistol, that one

Anonymous

in love with all of the hints and symbolisms in OPAL, what inspires you to make something like this?

Anonymous

Opal is a masterpiece, I think about it everyday since I first saw it. It's a huge triumph in a world saturated by forgettable media.

Anonymous

should we be seeing the return of monthly patreon posts again?

Anonymous

excellent work, jack!

Anonymous

Great stuff Jack! The visuals were really well done, the houses reminded me of the model buildings they used in Thomas the Tank Engine!

Anonymous

Another incredible video love your stuff Jack

Anonymous

Congrats on getting this out, and can't wait to see the studio once it's finished!

Anonymous

Ooooooooh, you're getting a studio? Congratulations!

Anonymous

Congrats on the Opal release, you never fail to impress. Looking forward to whatever it is you work on next

Anonymous

HI OPAL

Anonymous

I absolutely love this. Your hard work paid off, and I'm excited to see your new studio and the art you create with it!

Anonymous

Opal was absolutely breathtaking, I’m so excited for the studio!!

Anonymous

❤️❤️❤️

Anonymous

Happy for you jack!

Anonymous

Dirty Harry Extended?

Anonymous

Also I love you Jack

Anonymous

good job jack. :)

Anonymous

congrats jack!!! thank you for always bringing amazing content

Anonymous

Very swag Jack !

Anonymous

AWESOME!!! I loved opal, it was so amazing. These behind the scenes sketches are so cute!!! Congratulations on the huge project, it was awesome. :)

Anonymous

We all love you Jack and are so proud <3

Anonymous

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous

Amazing! I am extremely happy with Opal too, and I loved it. I want to ask a question though, I recently went on the Jack Stauber subreddit & found a post talking about a lost song made by you, named "JJ and the Barnical Bunch". Do you have any information about it? Is it real? There's some other lost songs made by you, but I don't want to bug you. Thanks, for Opal and possibly answering my question too. Have a good day Jack.

Anonymous

Opal was great and it was also great to see how you made it and what went through your mind. The early sketches are truly inspiring. It's great to hear that you are building a small studio, to work on your music and animations. People like you deserve to have that. Hope it goes well, have a good day Jack.

Anonymous

Jack can you send us a video of JJ and the Barnical Bunch????

Anonymous

Wow. I just realized that there are 4 light reflections in Opal's eyes when she's in her happy place. These little details make Opal my favorite Jack Stauber piece to date.

Anonymous

Petition for jack to extend all the songs in opal. Loved all the music in it and the visual storytelling was beyond genius. Keep up the good work Jack!!!

Anonymous

I watched opal 8 minutes after it came out and was stunned I’ve watched it too many times to count by now and I love it more each time I watch

Anonymous

Opal is wonderful! It somewhat reminded me of the horror-tinged Irish language short film 'Cáca Milis' students in Ireland are forced to watch when learning the language. IT'S BIZARRE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW-tdaO2s9o

Anonymous

Opal was amazing to watch! It was jam packed with a lot of emotion and was truly beautiful, thanks Jack!

jackstauber

That is not real, unfortunately. Here's a short tune from my computer though https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z-TsotNljz86Zb2IQ2ptq2f3W51Xd2Tv/view?usp=sharing

Anonymous

Yo is everything alrighty with your Spotify?

Anonymous

He got hacked. He said it on a youtube comment for summer sickness, uploaded on his topic channel.

Anonymous

Is Jack Stauber-Topic an official thing or someone else releasing song?

Anonymous

I’m referring to YouTube

Anonymous

We missed you Jack, thanks for coming in and making 2020 just a little more bearable. We couldn’t do this without you.

Anonymous

YEAH THATS WHAT IVE BEEN WAITING FOR WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Anonymous

Missed you jack! Love the early artwork!

Anonymous

ok jack i love your style and your art, and i gotta ask, does cheeseburger family correlate with opals dissociation of family from the burger advertisement

Anonymous

Wow, I'm talking notes!! What sort of clay do you use? Much love

Anonymous

Loved OPAL thanks for making it.

Anonymous

I'd pay absolutely anything to get another Opal, it's perfect in everyway

Anonymous

Is the body of Opal in the animation test a G.I. Joe?

Anonymous

Hey Jack quick question, are you going to do anything with joose again?

Anonymous

So proud of you Jack, Opal was amazing!

Anonymous

Opal was amazing, Jack! I'm so proud of everything you make, but now that I've seen some BTS, I couldn't be prouder.

Anonymous

Hey jack, are you going to restock the pop food vinyl for christmas? I really want one

Anonymous

Hey Jack, I just recently made a bank account! I promised to myself the first thing I'd do Is come right here. I really love your newest short film Opal I've watched it about 1000 times already ^-^

Anonymous

opal was so amazing really loved the trailer and was super hyped was not disappointed! the grandpa's song is without a doubt my favorite, keep up the good work!

Anonymous

Hey Jack do you have any Behind the Scenes content on the Mirror Man? I’m really interested on how you got the mirrors to work without reflecting the camera or anything you didn’t want them to reflect

Anonymous

Opal was great jack! I was not disappointed! Sorry to annoy you but may I use your music for a film I am making?

Anonymous

I love your art and music so much!! I’d pay all the money in the world if it meant I get to see more of your art :) good work

Anonymous

Can we see the Animatic

Anonymous

I didn't think the grandpa could be any more unsettling but here it is clear as day XD

Anonymous

Hey Jack, do you own the channel "Fan Arthur" or at least have some sort of association with it? The videos there look like something you would make and the voice sounds vaguely similar to yours.

Anonymous

I really loved the animation! I think we’d all love to see you do movies eventually! I also am in love with the music and and I’m dying to hear full versions of the Mirror Man and Easy to Breath! Great work!

Anonymous

would it be possible to get some of the background music from opal? one of my favorite parts was around when they tucked her into bed, it sounded very nice

Anonymous

I know I am super late to the game for responding to this, but I just finished my deep dive into Opal. It really was an interesting perspective and, once again, I am blown away by the creativity and dedication you have.

Anonymous

Hi jack. My name is E.M.Philyaw. Since the DMCA law passed and I could get arrested for using copyrighted Music, I want to ask. Can I use your music in my fan music videos of your songs? Thanks - Evan

Anonymous

best 5$ ive ever spent

Anonymous

I think he should upload songs where he lowered the pitch of his voice, like in Easy to breathe, and then pitch them up to his original voice

Anonymous

Hi Jack! I love your music, I went into a deep depression due to my abusive father, your music helped me through it. I'm only 12 and you're what I aspire to be, you're my role model. Thank you so much for your creations - Alex

Anonymous

I remember seeing one on YouTube, for Easy To Breathe. I saw another one for Cupid, they speed it up to be his original voice. I should find them again.

Anonymous

Phenomenal

Anonymous

amazing

Anonymous

Man I've always wanted to see bts footage/pictures this is awesome

Anonymous

you are so creative.

Anonymous

This is amazing. I love it

Anonymous

omg i would love to see the full Opal animatic :'3

Anonymous

Will you ever release the full test animation? Loved Opal btw!

Anonymous

I loved your short animation OPAL. it made my concerns feel heard and seen, and was very comforting.

Anonymous

we see you jack

Anonymous

All you animation are years away (from now)

Anonymous

Opal is such a tuching movie

Anonymous

what did you use for claires hair?

Anonymous

Really good short film, really addictive stuff to re-watch 👍

Anonymous

I've wanted to see how you made opal since it's probably one of your biggest projects ever!