While waiting on the sound production for "Effigy House", I thought I'd do this little test of a 2D technique. It's the story of Life in the Universe in 88 seconds. Sound up for best enjoyment!
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Entropy micro-short
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Not sure i get it, but i like it 
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I've been trying to understand physics--both astro- and, specifically, quantum--lately, and entropy is a big big deal: the movement from high-entropy states to low-entropy states, and vice versa, is hard to get one's brain around. As is, of course, quantum mechanics itself.
(And, parenthetically, I've learned enough, now, to take sides: I am a Bohmian! And hekk you Sean Carrol and the many worlds you rode in on.) But anyway.
I really like the idea and the execution of your "micro-shorts."--a minute or so film where every second shows care and thoughtfulness. Some of the other ones, in the Vimeo link, as well as the longer ones, are kind of stunning. I respond to this kind of stuff--a unique POV, and what seems to me to be a real artist's sensibility.
Anyway, thanks for posting this. Really nice work.
.I've been trying to understand physics--both astro- and, specifically, quantum--lately, and entropy is a big big deal: the movement from high-entropy states to low-entropy states, and vice versa, is hard to get one's brain around. As is, of course, quantum mechanics itself.
(And, parenthetically, I've learned enough, now, to take sides: I am a Bohmian! And hekk you Sean Carrol and the many worlds you rode in on.
) But anyway.I really like the idea and the execution of your "micro-shorts."--a minute or so film where every second shows care and thoughtfulness. Some of the other ones, in the Vimeo link, as well as the longer ones, are kind of stunning. I respond to this kind of stuff--a unique POV, and what seems to me to be a real artist's sensibility.
Anyway, thanks for posting this. Really nice work.
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Just watched Epicycle, from the link above. Dang! The colors, the sound, and the images in this surrealistic dip are cool. And there's an intellectual component, here, that gets me: something like the pointless, claustrophobic, mechanistic nature of life and universe--I don't know.
Brief Candle. Another micro with, again, great music and visuals, and again, with a point, not immediately graspable without the title, but unquestionably there.
Full Fathom Five. It seems I should have--but somehow never had--known about Robert Johnson, a lutist who composed stuff for Shakespeare. The song is beautiful, as is your playful animation. Thanks.
Just watched Epicycle, from the link above. Dang! The colors, the sound, and the images in this surrealistic dip are cool. And there's an intellectual component, here, that gets me: something like the pointless, claustrophobic, mechanistic nature of life and universe--I don't know.
Brief Candle. Another micro with, again, great music and visuals, and again, with a point, not immediately graspable without the title, but unquestionably there.
Full Fathom Five. It seems I should have--but somehow never had--known about Robert Johnson, a lutist who composed stuff for Shakespeare. The song is beautiful, as is your playful animation. Thanks.
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Hey - thanks for checking it out! I love doing micro-shorts...being constrained to a certain (very short) runtime boils everything down to essentials!Not sure i get it, but i like it
I've been trying to understand physics--both astro- and, specifically, quantum--lately, and entropy is a big big deal: the movement from high-entropy states to low-entropy states, and vice versa, is hard to get one's brain around. As is, of course, quantum mechanics itself.
(And, parenthetically, I've learned enough, now, to take sides: I am a Bohmian! And hekk you Sean Carrol and the many worlds you rode in on.
I really like the idea and the execution of your "micro-shorts."--a minute or so film where every second shows care and thoughtfulness. Some of the other ones, in the Vimeo link, as well as the longer ones, are kind of stunning. I respond to this kind of stuff--a unique POV, and what seems to me to be a real artist's sensibility.
Anyway, thanks for posting this. Really nice work.
Wow! Thanks for diving into some of my other stuff! "Epicycle" was a LOT of work but it never seemed like work if you know what I mean. I'm pretty proud of that one and it's doing really well at festivals right now (mostly experimental and animation fests).A few more words:
Just watched Epicycle, from the link above. Dang! The colors, the sound, and the images in this surrealistic dip are cool. And there's an intellectual component, here, that gets me: something like the pointless, claustrophobic mechanism of life and universe--I don't know.
Brief Candle. Another micro with, again, great music and visuals, and again, with a point, not immediately graspable without the title, but unquestionably there.
Full Fathom Five. It seems I should have--but somehow never had--known about Robert Johnson, a lutist who composed stuff for Shakespeare. The song is beautiful, as is your playful animation. Thanks.
Really nice work! The sound design is good. In animation, it really makes a lot of sense to do these smaller pieces to get experience with specific techniques.
In this one I really liked the use of lower contrast and transparent layering to create an unconventional aesthetic. Looking forward to your next film!
In this one I really liked the use of lower contrast and transparent layering to create an unconventional aesthetic. Looking forward to your next film!
That would make a great short animated film!
Thanks! I came up with the technical idea about a week ago and just played around with it. That was fun! Oh - and hopefully the next one will be ready ina couple of weeks. It's longer (the one I posted the stills for recently). Just waiting on the music.
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..Going to echo what was said before, ...I enjoyed your animation, but not sure i "got" it. I see your skills!