Studio Killers - Ode To The Bouncer
Gorillaz - 19-2000
For the same reasons another video on my list of inspirations is the 19-2000 music video. The mix of different moving image methods makes for an interesting overall look. And though not directly linked to animation, I very much enjoy the art style of Jamie Hewlett.
Timber - Vivienne Medrano
Different from my other inspirations is this animated short by Vivziepop, which is all 2D animation done in TV Paint. The colours used and the scenery and general atmosphere are amazing, the story is clear and emotive and the characters are expressive and individual without having voices. The background music, though not the focus of the piece, goes along with it nicely to show the mood each second.
Kinetic Typography
Portal 2 Soundtrack - Want You Gone
Zombieland - 'Rules For Survival' (Warning: Graphic Imagery/Gore)
Kinetic typography is something else that inspires me. The first example of it being used to show song lyrics and large amounts of text is something I enjoy, especially to create movement that links with the meaning of the words and the beat of the piece. In my second example, it is used sparingly throughout the film 'Zombieland' but is perfectly placed within the scenes and fits in well with the comedic atmosphere of the whole movie.
Great start to your research here Hannah. Like the way you are open to multiple possible routes to look at from the outset, and I would encourage you to try out some of the example posted here. The Kinetic Typography animation is interesting and the success of this as with all animation lies in timing, and when successfully done is and engaging way to describe a visual story. A lot of your examples here are based on characterisation, and if this is something you would like to develop within the moving image format, then why not to begin with look into trying out some simple line tests or flip books so we can get a feel for the characters personality and feelings/emotions through your drawn style. Try looking at the website http://www.penciltestdepot.com for inspiration.
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