I had a lot of trouble coming up with an idea for an analog animation. I didn't want to use other people, because it has yet to work out for me, and I didn't want to use my go to method of capturing still frames from video because I wanted to try something new. When I found the wooden mannequin video last week, I got inspired to use inanimate objects, as I said in my last blog post.
While perusing the magazine aisle at RiteAid, I came across a wrestling magazine, and I finally found my inspiration. While it is far more silly of a topic than I would usually take on, I really liked making the project. I used Wooden men, colored their outfits on them, and posed them in different positions to create a narrative. It was a huge challenge, because they don't bend quite as much as I wanted them too, and they are not stable enough to stand on their own. I ended up using sticky tack to get them to stand, or to stick them together to put them in dynamic poses. It worked out, however wasn't strong enough to hold them for as many frames as I needed, so there are less frames than I would have liked to have.
As far as the sound goes, I tried to make it just as ridiculous as the images themselves were. But I have to admit to not having much experience with sound. Overall, I think it worked out. It's funny to me, and something completely outside my realm of comfort.
I have also used a wooden mannequin in the past to create a stop motion video. It seems like it would be easy at first until you start working with it. That's when you realize how many more tools and tricks you need that would make the filming process more simple. It's easy to see how some of these films can take months to years to create.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing your video!
I wonder if it would be easier if you tied fishing line to the mannequins and manipulated them like a puppet. You would probably need at least 2 people because someone else would have to man the camera. I enjoyed the hitting noises you added in the video. They accented the commotion well.
ReplyDeleteNice video - very entertaining and clever. For keeping them up you could cover the mat with Velcro (or a fabric that works with Velcro and likewise stick some to the bottoms of the mannequins (heavy duty though)...
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to take on a fresh perspective and be able to experiment. Even though it is silly, as you said, you probably got inspiration on new ways to work and not depend on others. :) I really enjoyed your piece. I especially enjoyed the use of the inatimate as animate and the use of magazines and materials. I'd love to see more of your work in this way...for a first time, this was very good with sound and execution
ReplyDeleteI was really impressed with this video, I thought the content matched the sound effects and was nicely put together. Like I said in class, nice use of fade - it made it very more dramatic and humorous. Looking forward to seeing some more of that humour in your future works.
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