The Duplicators - Cartoon Network. from Olov Burman on Vimeo.
In Anima I attended a talk by the Chapel Films, who presented the works of some of their directors. The 2 that stood out to me were Burman and Strom.
I loved Burman's 3D work due to how much personality it has. Jonas Oddell said it was "CG with attitude" and I wholeheartedly agree. Despite being 3D, Burman pushes the squash and stretch to the extreme. He also textures his models to look like plasticine, which combined with the wet hyperrealistic eyes creates a visually engaging contrast. I love the asymmetry to his worlds and characters as well- it makes his animations very unique. This is the exact type of 3D I love to watch.
Out of Strom's work, "Baltimore Clap" was my favourite and is one of my favourite music videos ever. I love it because:
- The editing is perfect - it's well timed with the music and each cut is used to its maximum effect
- The graphic style is gorgeous
- The colour palette is striking
- The shot choice reveals just the right amount of the story and world
- The humour of it
- The monster character designs are so visually interesting
- The ending loop reveal is brilliant
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