Thursday, 24 September 2015
Monday, 14 September 2015
Post it note animation
Today we were introduced to the new and somewhat unnerving world of animation. First on the agenda was to explore a a very simple form of stop motion animation. We were asked to search for some inspiration online regarding animation created, by using 'post-it' notes-so inevitably a very simple form of animation, so we thought anyway..
Below are some examples of this particular type of stop motion animation, that appealed to me in one way or another.
The above animation really appealed to me as it's something exceptionally simple, yet very effective. Although it may be a very short clip, we as the audience are able to grasp the 'story' portrayed to us through some simple drawings. I especially enjoy the idea that the story is so simple yet fairly quirky. It is obvious that it is fairly unlikely that a seabird would be eaten by a fish, yet this animation presents the opposite outcome. It also gives out a little humour, shown at the end when the fish is then caught by the seabird. There seems to be a slight form of irony, which works well as a comedic effect.
As I myself am not a budding artist, I enjoy simple drawings that are 'easy on the eye'. This animation is very simple, which I think is what completes it. The drawings match the simplicity of the story being shown with each 'post-it' note, which allows us as the audience to enjoy watching a 'flowing' animation.
The animation has very good flow too. This is evident throughout the whole piece, but one example in particular is the continuity of the seabird's wings. The bird has been drawn in a way to mimic the wings, in which actual birds would use during flight. It has been drawn so that it uses the exact movement of which a bird in the 'none animated world' would act. Flow is also present in the ending specifically, with the joining of "The End". The artist drew this as if the font was actually writing itself which is quite clever, and very common in animation to add abit more interest.
Me and a friend had a go at doing our own 'post-it' animation. It's fair to say we won't be winning any film festivals soon, but at least we tried..
Below are some examples of this particular type of stop motion animation, that appealed to me in one way or another.
The above animation really appealed to me as it's something exceptionally simple, yet very effective. Although it may be a very short clip, we as the audience are able to grasp the 'story' portrayed to us through some simple drawings. I especially enjoy the idea that the story is so simple yet fairly quirky. It is obvious that it is fairly unlikely that a seabird would be eaten by a fish, yet this animation presents the opposite outcome. It also gives out a little humour, shown at the end when the fish is then caught by the seabird. There seems to be a slight form of irony, which works well as a comedic effect.
As I myself am not a budding artist, I enjoy simple drawings that are 'easy on the eye'. This animation is very simple, which I think is what completes it. The drawings match the simplicity of the story being shown with each 'post-it' note, which allows us as the audience to enjoy watching a 'flowing' animation.
The animation has very good flow too. This is evident throughout the whole piece, but one example in particular is the continuity of the seabird's wings. The bird has been drawn in a way to mimic the wings, in which actual birds would use during flight. It has been drawn so that it uses the exact movement of which a bird in the 'none animated world' would act. Flow is also present in the ending specifically, with the joining of "The End". The artist drew this as if the font was actually writing itself which is quite clever, and very common in animation to add abit more interest.
Me and a friend had a go at doing our own 'post-it' animation. It's fair to say we won't be winning any film festivals soon, but at least we tried..
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