Originally posted by SeitseTo each his own, but the animation and the concepts in Akira were miles ahead of its time. In terms of artisanry I think that the animation in Akira was a beauty and one of the best I've seen. Ever.
If you like sophistication, I agree with you... but artisanry?
Come on, Akira is like a PS3 while watching Totoro has the magic
of playing an Atari 2005 nowadays
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But I'm no expert, so this is just a layman's opinion.
Originally posted by SeitseMany 2D animations are done with the help of computers nowadays and even 'back in the day' various techniques were used (such zooming out with the camera) that effectively means that not every effect is uniquely hand drawn.
Ever since traditional 2D animation died, and everything is a bunch
of geeks doing 3D stuff with the help of tons of servers, animation
does not interest me.
'Totoro' is the last masterpiece.
Also there are what look like 3d animations that are based on filming clay models not computer animation.
And why do you believe that art is only art if done with a paintbrush?
I would call a number of movies 'masterpieces' even thought they don't contain a single scrap of animation of any kind.
Originally posted by twhiteheadAs Palynka said earlier, it is a matter of taste.
Many 2D animations are done with the help of computers nowadays and even 'back in the day' various techniques were used (such zooming out with the camera) that effectively means that not every effect is uniquely hand drawn.
Also there are what look like 3d animations that are based on filming clay models not computer animation.
And why do you believe ...[text shortened]... ies 'masterpieces' even thought they don't contain a single scrap of animation of any kind.
I like 2D because I consider it less dependant on aids and more in
the pure magic of human talent. Yes, many 2D 'masterpieces' use
computers, but as aids, not dominating the whole thing. I like that:
Computer servicing and backing up dominant artistic talent, not
the other way.
Masterpieces or not, 3D (or predominantly 3D animations) do not
win my heart at all. We may disagree if it is "less art" or "no art at
all", but my taste was formed with real 'hand made' animation and
a software cannot replace that in my taste. I see it as 'lesser' stuff...
quite like some nice electronic music paired with Sibelius or Chopin.
By the way...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hercule_Poirot
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