I recently came across a video on youtube which made me feel a bit sick! This video compilation demonstrates to what extent Disney recycled animation from various films.
I must admit, I remember a few years back watching Robin Hood for the first time and noticing instantly that they'd reused animation from Snow White. It stuck out like a sore thumb and frankly, looked terrible.
I don't care if they didn't have the funding to animate new stuff! They shouldn't have done it >.<
Perhaps it has touched a nerve with me because of my current Dress-up-Game project. I am being super careful not to have repetition in my outfits, because I am fully aware that lazy repetition IS obvious and WILL be noticed by critics.
xLouisax
Showing posts with label Animation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Animation. Show all posts
Thursday, 17 March 2011
Friday, 25 February 2011
Digging for Gold - Old work
Rooting around some old projects for Uni, I stumbled across a project in the first year that I enjoyed very much. Though I can clearly see that my skills have improved since then (phew), to this day I am still very proud with the work I put into this.
The project was to create a digital interface, about anything we wanted, so I decided to make an interface about Gaming and its effects on communication. All of the graphics were found 'sprites' other than the DS cover, I drew that myself (wasn't I clever?).
Click on the Image below to reach the actual Digital Interface :)
This has also given me some confidence for making my Flash Dress-up game. It proves that I did once have basic skills in Flash, deep down inside, and that with my new skills I can only make my next digital interface even better!
Can't wait to start getting my fingernails into the programming for my Dress-up game, but patience is a virtue, I need to make the graphics first!
xLouisax
The project was to create a digital interface, about anything we wanted, so I decided to make an interface about Gaming and its effects on communication. All of the graphics were found 'sprites' other than the DS cover, I drew that myself (wasn't I clever?).
Click on the Image below to reach the actual Digital Interface :)
This has also given me some confidence for making my Flash Dress-up game. It proves that I did once have basic skills in Flash, deep down inside, and that with my new skills I can only make my next digital interface even better!
Can't wait to start getting my fingernails into the programming for my Dress-up game, but patience is a virtue, I need to make the graphics first!
xLouisax
Saturday, 19 February 2011
Female Role Models - The Princess and the Frog
I watched 'The Princess and the Frog' for the first time the other day and was delighted to find it a refreshing and uplifting film. Going back to traditional 2D animation brought back these amazing nostalgic feelings I last had as a child, watching the Disney 'classics'.
In order to save the money for this dream she works two full-time jobs and double shifts. Her complete focus and determination pays off for she finally saves enough money to buy her restaurant. At the last minute, however, she is cut short by somebody outbidding her - yet another set-back for her to overcome.
After this point the story really takes off as she meets a penniless Prince, disguised as a Frog and she accidentally turns into a Frog herself. Tiana and the Prince are sent on a wild adventure looking for a way to turn themselves human again.
On reading reviews for The Princess and the Frog, I was disappointed by the bad feedback this film has been bombarded with. It has been highly criticised for sensitive and incorrect stereotyping, which confuses me because these critics have clearly missed the point of the film, and indeed the message I feel Disney was trying to deliver.
Disney have portrayed Tiana as a strong young woman, who has set a goal for herself and stops at nothing to achieve it, sacrificing many things along the way, (without losing sight of the important things of course). What a great message to give to young children; that dreams do come true if you focus and work hard.
I liked The Princess and the Frog and highly respect Disney for pulling this out of the bag, for trying something a little different, and for sending positive and sensible messages to young girls.
Based in 1920's New Orleans, The Princess and the Frog features an array of colourful Jazz songs, written by the walking ball of talent that is Randy Newman.
The main character is a young African-American woman called Tiana, the first and long overdue Black Disney Princess. Tiana is an extremely determined and hard-working young woman - an amazing role model for just about every living person. The film is based around her accomplishing her dream - and what a big dream - to open her own restaurant!
In order to save the money for this dream she works two full-time jobs and double shifts. Her complete focus and determination pays off for she finally saves enough money to buy her restaurant. At the last minute, however, she is cut short by somebody outbidding her - yet another set-back for her to overcome.
After this point the story really takes off as she meets a penniless Prince, disguised as a Frog and she accidentally turns into a Frog herself. Tiana and the Prince are sent on a wild adventure looking for a way to turn themselves human again.
On reading reviews for The Princess and the Frog, I was disappointed by the bad feedback this film has been bombarded with. It has been highly criticised for sensitive and incorrect stereotyping, which confuses me because these critics have clearly missed the point of the film, and indeed the message I feel Disney was trying to deliver.
Disney have portrayed Tiana as a strong young woman, who has set a goal for herself and stops at nothing to achieve it, sacrificing many things along the way, (without losing sight of the important things of course). What a great message to give to young children; that dreams do come true if you focus and work hard.
Watch this clip it's incredible!!
Its also refreshing that the love story isn't the main theme of the film, and that she doesn't wait for a 'Prince' to come along before starting her life, as other Disney Princesses have.
I liked The Princess and the Frog and highly respect Disney for pulling this out of the bag, for trying something a little different, and for sending positive and sensible messages to young girls.
Damn you critics!!
xLouisax
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