In class today we looked at a range of examples of how genre is explored in animation. Many of the pieces we looked at were hybrid genres.
Persepolis (2007)
- Documentary animation, with elements of comedy and romance
- Black and white, flat images
- Based on graphic novel of same name, which is based on the writer's life
The Congress (2013)
- Sci-fi, drama
- Mixes animation and live action
The Triplets of Belleville (2003)
- Comedy, period film
- Time context - references to Josephine Baker
Waltz With Bashir (2008)
- Animated war documentary
- Based on Lebanese war
Chico and Rita (2010)
- Musical, romance, adult
- Animation influenced by Jazz music
Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
- War, drama
I think the typical perception of animation is that it's usually fairytale based and aimed at children. But this class proved the diversity within animation.
In the second half of class, we explored using the Adobe Animate software. I found it much more tricky to use than what I was used to (i.e. Illustrator and After Effects), and I thought it took much longer to do simple movements.
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