Samantha+Animation+Research

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// Out of Sight // is a mainly hand-drawn animation that was created by three students (Ya-Ting Yu, Ya-Hsuan Yeh and Ling Chung) as a graduation film. I first watched this animation a few years back after hearing about it online, and, despite adoring it, I had promptly forgotten about it within the month. However, it came up again while I was searching for videos and I instantly remembered how creative and unique the storyline had been and how well it had been portrayed. The animators primarily use color, line and shapes to portray what the little girl is imagining at the time, making creatures and objects alike appear from seemingly nowhere. The sudden images are accompanied by different sounds, such as dripping water or a metallic ring to show what might have caused these thoughts and realizations. There is also some quiet music as well, used very well to emphasize the childish wonder and peaceful happiness.

@https://vimeo.com/41219207
 * [Unfortunately, Vimeo does not work on school computers, and since the artist has requested it not be uploaded onto other sites I can only provide the link for now. This will be updated later if I can.]**

// Night Light // is a hand-drawn animation created by Qing Han. This is another animation I learned of online, and frankly, I’m shocked that so little people know of it. While it is very short, the animation is simply gorgeous -- The expressions and movements are incredibly fluid and the color choice is beautiful. The music highlights the scenes and makes up for the lack of dialogue and sound effects, resulting in an amazing, well-made video.

media type="custom" key="27807061" // The Owl Who Married a Goose: An Eskimo Legend // is a sand animation created by Caroline Leaf. I stumbled upon this animation and instantly was amazed at the amount of work that must have been put into creating it. While the voices are in a language I don’t understand, the story still comes across well, and the contrast created by the method she used makes it remain interesting throughout the entire time. The perspective occasionally changes in unique ways, as well.

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// The Feast // is an animation produced by Disney Animation Studios. The video was created through a mix of hand-drawn and computerized animation. I first found this animation when going to see Big Hero 6, and while it is short, I found it surprisingly interesting. The story is told through a limited perspective but it still manages to get the point across well through the use of sound and things changing over time.

media type="custom" key="27807063" //Mindscape// is a pinscreen animation created by Jacques Drouin. Considering the overall uniqueness, I feel like I’d be hard-pressed to find someone who wouldn’t be interested in this video. With elaborate shading and an unbelievable attention to detail, this animation is sure to inspire thought in anyone who watches it. While at times it may become hard to understand because of the monochromatic palette, the music makes the emotion of the current scene clear.

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//Street of Crocodiles// is a stop motion animation by the Brothers Quay. I was attracted to this video after having been told that their animations were usually rather creepy, and I definitely wasn’t disappointed -- This excerpt of one of their creations was surprisingly unsettling, using sound, lighting and characters that enforced the frightening atmosphere very well.