The animation in this fast-paced short is deceptively sparse, which is not to say that it is simple or uninvolved. It's just that Chris Hinton only puts the key information up on the screen and plays fast (very fast) and loose with the normal placement and size conventions. This, paradoxically, actually brings another layer of involvement to the viewer. It also makes the characters' emotions come across clearer and easier.
There are many amazing things about this film which tells the tale of one generation passing into the next. To begin with, it had been many years since he had last created a film (8 years since the distribution of his last one). Then, to keep it as fresh as possible for himself, he did not storyboard (!) but instead just created a list of events from which to work off. He also eschewed working with a computer on this piece and instead did each frame himself, by hand, sometimes actually painting the ink with his finger.
I highly recommend catching this kinetic, enjoyable, family film. It's available over at www.Filmporium.com for five dollars together with the moving animated documentary "Ryan" and the farcical "Eat" by Bill Plympton.
There are many amazing things about this film which tells the tale of one generation passing into the next. To begin with, it had been many years since he had last created a film (8 years since the distribution of his last one). Then, to keep it as fresh as possible for himself, he did not storyboard (!) but instead just created a list of events from which to work off. He also eschewed working with a computer on this piece and instead did each frame himself, by hand, sometimes actually painting the ink with his finger.
I highly recommend catching this kinetic, enjoyable, family film. It's available over at www.Filmporium.com for five dollars together with the moving animated documentary "Ryan" and the farcical "Eat" by Bill Plympton.