Of late, I've been posting a lot on this blog about inspiration. where and how I get them. I decided to post some of my most favorite short animated feature. The choices however cannot be exhaustive because new things come out almost everyday and to cover all the possible pieces that might have made it onto this list would take forever. My selections however, are governed by those same aesthetic principles of good animation namely use of great narrative arcs, stylistic lighting or color grading techniques like cell shading and creative animation techniques be it in stop-motion or full CG animation.
Big Bucks Bunny by The Blender Foundation
A funny story of a giant rabbit with a heart bigger than himself and how the crafty tricks of three rodents make something snaps inside him and the rabbit isn't a bunny anymore! I really liked the way the story unfolds and the general animation of the environment.
Big Buck Bunny from Blender Foundation on Vimeo.
Mac 'N' Cheese by Colorbleed
A crazy and energetic chase by two guys that spills into desert territory leaving a huge trail of destruction in its wake until they are out of places to run all over a game of tag. There use of cell shading has inspired me to want to use this technique in my work as it gives that stylistic feel to it that makes colors richer and more vibrant.
Mac 'n' Cheese from Mac 'N' Cheese on Vimeo.
The Tale of Three brothers by Stateless Films
First seen in the Harry Porter Movie, the tale of the three brothers highlights the story of three brothers and the decisions they made to acquire and use power and the repercussions of their actions.
The overall contrasted color style really worked and helped serve the mood and animatics of the story.
Harry Potter - The Deathly Hallows from Michael Blackshore on Vimeo.
Bridge by Ting Chian Tey
The story of four animal characters trying to cross a bridge, but ending up as obstacles to one another and the decisions they make. For me the most interesting thing was the way the animator uses a cartoon-like animation to communicate some life lessons about the many disagreements or competing paths in life people face, and the possible results of pride, obstination, and compromise.
Bridge from Ting on Vimeo.
Swing of Change by Harmony Bouchard, Andy Le Cocq, Joakim Riedinger, Raphael Cenzi for ESMA (Ecole Supérieure des Métiers Artistiques) in France
The story about how Harry, a racist barber changes his mind at the arrival of a magical trumpet in his barber shop! I loved the animation in itself and the brilliant balance of weight and detail. Finally, the ability to use animation to challenge a moral issue is also well displayed again in this piece.
Swing of Change from Swing of Change on Vimeo
Oktapodi by Gobelin
Big Bucks Bunny by The Blender Foundation
A funny story of a giant rabbit with a heart bigger than himself and how the crafty tricks of three rodents make something snaps inside him and the rabbit isn't a bunny anymore! I really liked the way the story unfolds and the general animation of the environment.
Big Buck Bunny from Blender Foundation on Vimeo.
Mac 'N' Cheese by Colorbleed
A crazy and energetic chase by two guys that spills into desert territory leaving a huge trail of destruction in its wake until they are out of places to run all over a game of tag. There use of cell shading has inspired me to want to use this technique in my work as it gives that stylistic feel to it that makes colors richer and more vibrant.
Mac 'n' Cheese from Mac 'N' Cheese on Vimeo.
The Tale of Three brothers by Stateless Films
First seen in the Harry Porter Movie, the tale of the three brothers highlights the story of three brothers and the decisions they made to acquire and use power and the repercussions of their actions.
The overall contrasted color style really worked and helped serve the mood and animatics of the story.
Harry Potter - The Deathly Hallows from Michael Blackshore on Vimeo.
Bridge by Ting Chian Tey
The story of four animal characters trying to cross a bridge, but ending up as obstacles to one another and the decisions they make. For me the most interesting thing was the way the animator uses a cartoon-like animation to communicate some life lessons about the many disagreements or competing paths in life people face, and the possible results of pride, obstination, and compromise.
Bridge from Ting on Vimeo.
Swing of Change by Harmony Bouchard, Andy Le Cocq, Joakim Riedinger, Raphael Cenzi for ESMA (Ecole Supérieure des Métiers Artistiques) in France
The story about how Harry, a racist barber changes his mind at the arrival of a magical trumpet in his barber shop! I loved the animation in itself and the brilliant balance of weight and detail. Finally, the ability to use animation to challenge a moral issue is also well displayed again in this piece.
Swing of Change from Swing of Change on Vimeo
Oktapodi by Gobelin
The struggle of two octopus to free themselves from their persistent owner. The detail in the animation is astounding and the overall humor in the piece was balanced by the narrative path it employed. Very good work.
Oktapodi from Mauro Flamig on Vimeo.
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