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In an age of AI, Wildwood is a film that reminds us human creativity is irreplaceable Original
Animation has long had the unique ability to transport us to other worlds. But stop motion takes this further, with a level of skill and intentionality that provides a perfect counter to the droning hum of AI slop infecting our feeds. Laika Studios’ latest stop-motion offering is Wildwood, a project that took an extraordinary 16 years to complete. That’s a long time, even by stop-motion standards (most of the studio’s stop-motion films took between three and six years to develop).
In an age of AI, Wildwood is a film that reminds us human creativity is irreplaceable
Laika Animation has long had the unique ability to transport us to other worlds. But stop motion takes this further, with a level of skill and intentionality that provides a perfect counter to the droning hum of AI slop infecting our feeds. Laika Studios’ latest stop-motion offering is Wildwood, a project that took an extraordinary 16 years to complete. That’s a long time, even by stop-motion standards (most of the studio’s stop-motion films took between three and six years to develop).
The Pout-Pout Fish visually exemplifies contemporary animation - but something is lost in translation
Adapting the much beloved and best-selling picture book series The Pout-Pout Fish is no easy feat. Staying core to the source material, the new Australian animated movie follows surly Mr Fish (Nick Offerman) as he goes on a journey with youthful and bombastic leafy sea dragon Pip (Nina Oyama) to have a wish granted by the mysterious Shimmer (Jordan Sparks). The film is one of emotional self-discovery.
The Lost Tiger: first animated film by an Indigenous woman explores heritage and identity through a thylacine
Director Chantelle Murray’s new family film The Lost Tiger is the first animated feature written and directed by an Indigenous woman. Continuing with a long history of Indigenous storytelling, Murray has embedded the film with themes of identity, heritage and adventure. In doing so, she tells a story that is utterly heartwarming and wholly unique to place. In Murray’s own words: I didn’t have anything like this growing up.
The Lost Tiger: first animated film by an Indigenous woman explores heritage and identity through a thylacine
By Ari Chand, Lecturer in Illustration and Animation, University of South Australia Director Chantelle Murray’s new family film The Lost Tiger is the first animated feature written and directed by an Indigenous woman. Continuing with a long history of Indigenous storytelling, Murray has embedded the film with themes of identity, heritage and adventure. In doing so, she tells a story that is utterly heartwarming… Read complete article © The Conversation -
The Lost Tiger: first animated film by an Indigenous woman explores heritage and identity through a thylacine
Director Chantelle Murray’s new family film The Lost Tiger is the first animated feature written and directed by an Indigenous woman. Continuing with a long history of Indigenous storytelling, Murray has embedded the film with themes of identity, heritage and adventure. In doing so, she tells a story that is utterly heartwarming and wholly unique to place. In Murray’s own words: I didn’t have anything like this growing up.
200% Wolf is a visual triumph - and a reminder that Australian animators could lead on the world stage
In the past decade, Australia’s animation industry has matured well beyond its domestic context – to the point of competing on a global scale. StudioCanal Australia’s latest release, 200% Wolf, is perhaps the perfect example of this. The film picks up where its predecessor, 100% Wolf (2020), left off – continuing the journey of poodle protagonist Freddy Lupin (voiced by Ilai Swindells).
200% Wolf is a visual triumph - and a reminder that Australian animators could lead on the world stage
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200% Wolf is a visual triumph - and a reminder that Australian animators could lead on the world stage
In the past decade, Australia’s animation industry has matured well beyond its domestic context – to the point of competing on a global scale. StudioCanal Australia’s latest release, 200% Wolf, is perhaps the perfect example of this. The film picks up where its predecessor, 100% Wolf (2020), left off – continuing the journey of poodle protagonist Freddy Lupin (voiced by Ilai Swindells).
Scarygirl: the richly built world of this new Aussie film tells a story of human-nature connection
Arkie was created by illustrator Nathan Jurevicius 21 years ago. She has evolved into graphic novels, console and virtual reality games, collectable vinyl toys – and now an animated feature film. Arkie (Jillian Nguyen) lives on a vibrant peninsula with her dad Blister (Rob Collins). Blister has the ability to regenerate life, and uses this gift to tend to the organic life of the peninsula.
Scarygirl: the richly built world of this new Aussie film tells a story of human-nature connection
Arkie was created by illustrator Nathan Jurevicius 21 years ago. She has evolved into graphic novels, console and virtual reality games, collectable vinyl toys – and now an animated feature film. Arkie (Jillian Nguyen) lives on a vibrant peninsula with her dad Blister (Rob Collins). Blister has the ability to regenerate life, and uses this gift to tend to the organic life of the peninsula.
Scarygirl: the richly built world of this new Aussie film tells a story of human-nature connection
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Big Mouth, an animated series about periods, masturbation and anxiety. What's not to like?
Animation and character design allow us to hold a mirror up to society. We get to see humanity, warts and all, and understand the complexity of what it means to be human. But this reflection of ourselves ties back to a very old artform: the ideas of masking our real selves in the festivity of the Roman Catholic concept of Carnival. One of the strongest contemporary adult animated shows right now is Big Mouth, the nuanced, lewd, coming-of-age series on Netflix.
Big Mouth, an animated series about periods, masturbation and anxiety. What's not to like?
Animation and character design allow us to hold a mirror up to society. We get to see humanity, warts and all, and understand the complexity of what it means to be human. But this reflection of ourselves ties back to a very old artform: the ideas of masking our real selves in the festivity of the Roman Catholic concept of Carnival. One of the strongest contemporary adult animated shows right now is Big Mouth, the nuanced, lewd, coming-of-age series on Netflix.
Dobell Biennial showcases drawing today as we consider its future in the real world
Review: Real Worlds: Dobell Australian Drawing Biennial 2020, Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney Why do drawers draw? Drawing is historically connected to creative practice, but also truth and accuracy. It helps materialise story and culture, perhaps because it’s often the fastest way to get an idea down on paper. But drawing can also be slow, meditative and reflective. When the artist is in the flow state, a drawing can take hours and hours to resolve itself.
Dobell Biennial showcases drawing today as we consider its future in the real world
Review: Real Worlds: Dobell Australian Drawing Biennial 2020, Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney Why do drawers draw? Drawing is historically connected to creative practice, but also truth and accuracy. It helps materialise story and culture, perhaps because it’s often the fastest way to get an idea down on paper. But drawing can also be slow, meditative and reflective. When the artist is in the flow state, a drawing can take hours and hours to resolve itself.
Explainer: what is storyboarding for film?
Images are all around us. But what about the images you may never have seen, which influence the storytelling you watch every day? Storyboarding often forms a crucial part of the pre-production process of film, television, animation, game design, advertising, comics, children’s book illustration, even UX Design and other forms of visual communication. Developed at Disney Animation Studios in the 1930’s, it was first used in live action film for Gone with the Wind (1939).
Explainer: What is Storyboarding for Film?
Images are all around us. But what about the images you may never have seen, which influence the storytelling you watch every day? Storyboarding often forms a crucial part of the pre-production process of film, television, animation, game design, advertising, comics, children’s book illustration, even UX Design and other forms of visual communication. Developed at Disney Animation Studios in the 1930’s, it was first used in live action film for Gone with the Wind (1939).
Explainer: what is storyboarding for film?
Images are all around us. But what about the images you may never have seen, which influence the storytelling you watch every day? Storyboarding often forms a crucial part of the pre-production process of film, television, animation, game design, advertising, comics, children’s book illustration, even UX Design and other forms of visual communication. Developed at Disney Animation Studios in the 1930’s, it was first used in live action film for Gone with the Wind (1939).
Great time to try News, Research and Analysis - The Conversation
Displaying all articles Shutterstock April 26, 2020 If you haven't already, join the sourdough revolution. Being home means you can tend to your starter, satisfy carb cravings, bake healthier bread and impress your friends on social media. Brooke Lark/Unsplash April 17, 2020 Humans have been pickling for at least 4,000 years. Maybe it's time you tried? Ari Chand April 15, 2020 Drawing lets us look outward and inward simultaneously. It doesn't have to be perfect and practice makes progress.
Great time to try News, Research and Analysis - The Conversation
Displaying all articles Shutterstock May 3, 2020 The enduring popularity of knitting lies in its practicality, portability and mental health benefits. As the mercury drops and we head outside for bracing walks, it's time to knit a woollen scarf. Shutterstock April 26, 2020 If you haven't already, join the sourdough revolution. Being home means you can tend to your starter, satisfy carb cravings, bake healthier bread and impress your friends on social media.
It's a great time to learn to draw
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Now Is The Perfect Time To Learn How To Draw
Image: Apple What can take you somewhere untouched by the clanging outside world? What can help you synthesise your thoughts right now? Drawing, and our fascination with it, can stimulate your imagination, mindfulness, focus and introspection. Drawing can allow you to enter the flow state: that is, the optimal experience of being so invested in an activity, time passes you by. Drawing can make you feel good.
It's a great time to learn to draw
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Great time to try: learning to draw
Being in isolation might be a great time to try something new. In this series, we get the basics on hobbies and activities to start while you’re spending more time at home. What can take you somewhere untouched by the clanging outside world? What can help you synthesise your thoughts right now? Drawing, and our fascination with it, can stimulate your imagination, mindfulness, focus and introspection.
Great time to try: learning to draw
Being in isolation might be a great time to try something new. In this series, we get the basics on hobbies and activities to start while you’re spending more time at home. What can take you somewhere untouched by the clanging outside world? What can help you synthesise your thoughts right now? Drawing, and our fascination with it, can stimulate your imagination, mindfulness, focus and introspection.
Why is teaching kids to draw not a more important part of the curriculum?
Drawing plays a big role in our cognitive development. It can help us learn to write and think creatively, develop hand-eye co-ordination, hone analytic skills, and conceptualise ideas. But drawing is rarely used as a tool for learning in schools. Generally, most high school teachers aren’t trained in visual education. Drawing is not something that should be confined to art lessons – it’s a skill that can play a role in many different subject areas in school education, and later on in the workplace.
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