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Description Here's to a happy film launch!

They're essentially the same - this one is probably more ideal for people whose computers don't handle Flash well.

P.S - please feel free to share this as you see fit


Here's a copy of the description from the original flash version :

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Gift of Ages is an animation I made in about a week and a half for my church's Christmas program.

Ah, there's so much to say about this one, but I somehow feel that explaining it will make it weaker. I should hope that the piece is strong enough to stand on its own without my having to prop it up with words.

And so for some of you I might have ruined Christmas. But to everyone else, I hope you've enjoyed this presentation and that it brings new meaning to the secular symbols we see annually.



Programs used: Flash 8, openCanvas, 3D Studio Max, and Sound Forge. All 3D work was done by my brother Brian (thanks!), and the music is Chopin's Etude in E major Op.10 No.3.
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Comments: 2535

Pete-Puma [2017-08-31 05:45:12 +0000 UTC]

wow...that brought tears to me eyes...

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Captain-Savvy [2015-12-24 13:30:37 +0000 UTC]

I also come back every year to watch it again. Merry Christmas, all!

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szarosen [2015-12-21 22:01:07 +0000 UTC]

OK. I watch it EVERY year before Christmas and EVERY time I cry a lot.


FEELINGS.

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AndrewMcWherter [2015-11-27 21:18:53 +0000 UTC]

John may I share this on Christmas day to my friends on facebook in my father's memory? He loved this flash dearly and it would mean a lot if you'd allow me to share it with my friends and his loved ones.

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Jinchengfan [2015-11-27 16:02:12 +0000 UTC]

Could I use this as an online Christmas greeting, giving you all due credit and even telling others to come view your work?Β  This is incredibly beautiful.

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JohnSu In reply to Jinchengfan [2016-01-02 00:37:34 +0000 UTC]

Hi! I'm sadly a week too late to respond, but if you already did this or want to do it next year, you are welcome to do so!

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Jinchengfan In reply to JohnSu [2016-01-25 16:40:28 +0000 UTC]

I did'nt do it but with your permission, could I use it next year?

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JohnSu In reply to Jinchengfan [2016-02-03 20:49:32 +0000 UTC]

Certainly!

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Chanz-diri [2015-04-08 07:34:56 +0000 UTC]

wow this is intense....I was watching it with my mouth wide open until the end//
This is something I really want to share even though it's not Christmas ; w ;

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SSJgokuVSshinymewtwo [2015-03-18 21:52:38 +0000 UTC]

I am not a Christian, nor do I have any religion, but...
This touched me on a deeper scale than all other Christmas Movies.



...kudos.

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AttackonTheOtakus [2015-02-21 20:19:23 +0000 UTC]

A present~Β  Β 

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andreadesign47 [2014-11-18 11:55:08 +0000 UTC]

submit Β category Β for the my movie animated ??? Β  category ? in mp4 ?

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lemur-llama [2014-09-20 00:56:17 +0000 UTC]

You know, this impacted me so much as a young artist. To this day Chopin's Etude Op.10 No.3 is my favorite song mostly due to this animation.

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kilaroka [2014-09-09 00:23:12 +0000 UTC]

DOH! Santa! Dont touch the baby!

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kilaroka [2014-09-09 00:21:38 +0000 UTC]

WAIT-Is that Santa? Is this how Christmas was made? .O.

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kilaroka [2014-09-09 00:20:16 +0000 UTC]

Open a random present that came from the sky...Nothing bad will happen!!Β  Β 

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Rodegas [2014-07-18 19:23:33 +0000 UTC]

what is given can be taken!

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xXAwesomeArtXx [2014-06-12 22:43:49 +0000 UTC]

this made me cry!

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Muisha [2014-05-14 11:05:19 +0000 UTC]

;____________;

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Umeka1 [2014-01-16 13:08:00 +0000 UTC]

I wanna ride a moose to!

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SpiffytheCreative [2013-12-09 05:00:30 +0000 UTC]

Still one of my favorite things you've made. Beautiful stuff, man, and it's nice to be reminded that not everyone's afraid of religion and the meaning of Christmas.Β 


I find it funny when movies try to talk about the true meaning of Christmas and it ends up being, like, all about having fun with friends and family. Then it tries to act like that's enough to make it the almost magical time that it is. I mean, would it make sense for enemy soldiers in WWII to stop fighting and celebrate Christmas together if sentiment was all the holiday amounted to?

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JohnSu In reply to SpiffytheCreative [2013-12-31 05:47:56 +0000 UTC]

I like to imagine that "Xmas" and "Christmas" are actually two very similar but distinct holidays celebrated at the same time.


People often confuse the two.

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SpiffytheCreative In reply to JohnSu [2013-12-31 06:03:21 +0000 UTC]

Lol you are awesome.

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alistairchambers [2013-12-04 21:44:00 +0000 UTC]

That's beautiful.

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Xoloitzu [2013-11-02 00:16:57 +0000 UTC]

I've watched this video every year as we get closer to Christmas since it was posted. I've shared it with many others, especially my younger cousins as they grow into a better understanding of a faith they've chosen to continue. This really helps tie in the meaning of Christmas-as a Christian-with the secular version of Christmas that we see all around us. Thank you again for posting this. I look forward to watching this again next year, and for as many years as it's available. A bit too early, but Merry Christmas and happy new year!

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RarestPaladin [2013-10-30 17:24:20 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely beautiful.

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Auramiyonautica [2013-10-25 11:44:18 +0000 UTC]

omg that was so beautiful ^^

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rew711 [2013-10-06 02:19:52 +0000 UTC]

this is so beautiful

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rew711 [2013-10-06 02:19:19 +0000 UTC]

@00.30 this is such a good mixture of christianity with st. nick

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TriBecki [2013-09-22 18:13:32 +0000 UTC]

this is so perfect!
it's a mixture of both Christian and Belief of Santa, and it's just AMAZING!!

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Nyekii [2013-09-19 13:18:02 +0000 UTC]

AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO THOUGHT OF ANIMAL CROSSING BALLOONSΒ 

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Dandara-AB [2013-09-09 16:39:40 +0000 UTC]

oh man... you touch my feelings! this movie is amazing, dude. nice job!

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ievawolfgirl [2013-08-30 13:58:42 +0000 UTC]

This is just amazing....I don't even have the words for it, it's just outstanding....

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Twirrleyseed [2013-08-02 01:59:52 +0000 UTC]

Santa rode a moose

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Lutenant-Cheeta-Fang [2013-05-30 21:14:31 +0000 UTC]

that was so cute!

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GiantTomatoes [2013-04-05 15:18:21 +0000 UTC]

I love this version a lot better than cocacola turned santa red. Omg this is great. ; 0 ;

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MysticMenace [2013-03-26 21:45:29 +0000 UTC]

I think I just found a new Christmas tradition. Thank you so much!

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TheAnonymousPen [2013-03-24 20:49:50 +0000 UTC]

This was absolutely beautiful.

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lolnyny [2013-03-17 21:13:55 +0000 UTC]

Omg! I love this video, I love the idea!!! Beautiful!

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lolnyny [2013-03-17 21:11:50 +0000 UTC]

The pole star!!!!

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Centor111 [2013-03-16 20:09:38 +0000 UTC]

It's a bomb!!!

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Centor111 In reply to Centor111 [2013-03-16 20:13:09 +0000 UTC]

Whoops sorry, I thought it wasn't going to be something that intense or deep

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imisshome [2013-02-17 17:38:31 +0000 UTC]

@00:31 its so ...amazing../strange.. to see santa claus and jesus together..

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Mumume [2013-02-07 16:20:11 +0000 UTC]

Oh the emotion! The feels! The simplicity! The Beauty! So fantastic! So deeply moving! I love it.

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WesBrindley [2013-01-31 22:45:56 +0000 UTC]

there's a little tear in my eye, lol πŸ‘: 0 ⏩: 0

Solanaar [2013-01-30 19:09:53 +0000 UTC]

I got shivers because of the idea that Santa got his red coat because it soaked up Jesus blood! That's kinda disturbing... Disturbingly awesome!

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NycterisA [2013-01-29 04:10:07 +0000 UTC]

All I can say is, Thank you so much!

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A-C-L [2013-01-29 03:25:11 +0000 UTC]

That's such a beautiful way to connect the true meaning of Christmas with what we see today as the more "commercial" side of it.

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The-Nightsister [2013-01-29 03:12:20 +0000 UTC]

Ho-ho-holy cow!

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esnym [2013-01-28 09:11:59 +0000 UTC]

I haven't cried for years. Until now.

I'm not even that religious but... my God, this was so sad and... poignant.

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