Frame-by-Frame

 Untitled Stop-Motion Film
http://www.wimp.com/cooldrawing/

I chose to share this video because I thought it was very interesting. It was one of the first stop motion videos that I was ever really fascinated with. The use of the dry-erase board was a smart decision, given the redundant nature of frame-by-frame animation. I think the coolest part of this video is the fact that the artist "interacts" with the drawing so it seems like he is physically modifying it as it goes, but in reality it is just a series of creative editing and other camera trickery. I think the music enhances the viewing experience, and a lot of times it seems like it's the driving force behind a lot of what's going on, especially in regards to tempo and timing. The visuals themselves are very interesting. They go from natural to abstract, but in a way that feels very seamless. You should definitely check it out!


AT-AT Day Afternoon
http://vimeo.com/13135717

Although this video isn't exclusively frame-by-frame, I wanted to bring it to peoples' attention. I think it's important because it shows that frame-by-frame can be used in conjunction with conventional filming techniques. Here we see that there is a segment where the AT-AT appears to be running next to a dog that is fetching a ball in the park. In the "making of" video, it shows that they used meticulous frame-by-frame capturing techniques on a green screen to make this shot. In post-production, they edited each frame to make it seem like the AT-AT was running along side the dog. The subject matter of the video was very entertaining to me. In the video, they breath life into an old toy, which acts like a dog and shows a day in a life of this hypothetical creature. It was beautifully shot and was a perfect example of how frame-by-frame can be relevant outside of its own little world.

Ninja Moped - "Insert Coin"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFz_IuNTjts&feature=player_embedded#

Last but not least, I present you with this amazing stop-motion animation that is made with just a blanket and some coins. When I watched the animation for the first time, I was blown away with the technical skill involved with making such a complex animation in such a non-conventional way. They were able to "draw" some pretty realistic figures with the use of just coins, which is a very laudable achievement. The story is about a videogame type environment that is reminiscent of Tron. Watching movies like this are very inspiring and I hope that maybe one day I'll be able to make something just as fascinating!