75 minutesReal materials and analogue techniques are back in vogue, even with animators who are hooked on the computer. Many computer animated films are heavily inspired by traditional techniques or even try to look just like it. Watercolors, paper, clay, wood - you name it and CGI faked it (brilliantly, we might add). Such digital eye candy gives food for thought: when CGI can fake the unique features of real-life materials so well, then what are those features exactly? The mash-up of CGI’s endless possibilities and the limitations of traditional techniques makes for one magical show.
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Alameda – New Leaf
Alameda's video for the track New Leaf has truly been a labor of love for us. We started the project as a way to explore new animation techniques, specifically rotoscoping over 3D animation. The goal was to combine the hand-made feel of painting with the perfection of 3D camera movement and environments. The project unfortunately took a back seat to client work more often then not, leaving little
Aubade
A black sun rises on Leman Lake. In a surrealist backlit scene, swimmers and birds witness the spectacle of the dawn, hypnotized by the music of a cellist.
Canal
Harry and his huge, oblivious son run a moving company together. When they help a girl move apartments, their dull, tiny lifes are disrupted.
Eneco – Dutch Wind
A story about the importance of wind and what it can do for us in the future.
Evolution
Air ID for Cartoon network. Evolution turned backwards to discover the orgin of life.
La Poste – Pliages
A commercial for Le Groupe La Poste.
Miffy – The Farmer
When Miffy wants to be a farmer, the real farmer gives her a single seed to take care of. It’s not easy being patient with it, but she sticks to it and grows her first sunflower.
Mona – Wereldtoetje Spanje
Leuk, leuker, leukst. Sjors vind alles toetjes van de maand even leuk!
Monuta Uitvaartverzekering
For Monuta Polder Animation was asked to create a pop up book and integrate it with live action footage. Both the image as well as the dynamics of the animation had to appear handcrafted, yet had to integrate well with the live action footage.
Mr Probz – I’m Right Here
Music video for dutch hip-hop artist Mr. Probz and his song I’m right here.
My Happy End
What if a dog's tail was more than just a part of his body that it can wag? What if its tail became his best friend? This cute short dares to ask that question and explains what happens when a dog succeeds in catching his own tail.
Now You Know It Anyway
At a sunny flea market, Robin tries to sell her own made-up stories.
Paperman
An animated short that follows the story of a lonely young man in mid-century New York City, whose destiny takes an unexpected turn after a chance meeting with a beautiful woman on his morning commute.
Paths of Hate
’Paths of Hate’ is a short tale about the demons that slumber deep in the humansoul and have the power to push people into the abyss of blind hate, fury and rage.
The Great Harlot and the Beast
How will the naive innocent mind of a freshly carved prince puppet and his co-actors withstand their audience's insatiable appetite for entertainment?
The Tumblies – Hide and Seek
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