From the animated short film "TREJUR" created by Thomas Kim
Welcome! We’re going to be looking at a lot of stop motion animated
short films here so if you are new to this blog I’d like to share with you what
to expect as well as recommend a short film for your enjoyment.
Let’s first go over what you’ll find in my reviews. I
structure my reviews into 3 parts: Plot,
Let’s Talk About It, and My Critique.
Plot: This
part is pretty self-explanatory. I go over the setting and closing scene as
well as important events in the story. Since it is a short animated film, you might find I include almost everything
that happens. This part does have SPOILERS so read at your own discretion if
you have not watched that short yet.
P.S. I think you’ll enjoy my content a lot more if you watch
the short film before reading my review!
Let’s Talk About It: This
is my discussion section. Here is where I discuss how I felt about this short,
what I think the moral is and any symbolism I found in the film. I also like to
leave a question for you to think about and answer in the comments if you like!
My Critique: Here is where I summarize what I felt were
the highlights of the short based on the criteria I observe when watching these
films (see below). I also emphasize how the use of stop motion animation
enhanced the story. Finally, I like to include “my key takeaway from this short”
which is a significant point I found that I want to share with you as my
closing remark.
CRITERIA
1.
Short Film criteria
a.
Plot – the story’s moral, pace and impression
b.
Characters – character performance, relatability
and likability
c.
Visuals – visual appeal of the settings and
characters and how well they enhance the story
d.
Music – if the music is an important part of the
film and aids in the storytelling
2.
Stop Motion Animation criteria
a.
Visuals – how the visuals showcase the unique
features of stop motion while enhancing the story
b.
Characters –if creators managed to bring life to
the characters
Recommended Short
Film: “Head Over Heels”
Now for my recommended short film!
“Head Over Heels” is a British 2012 animated short film written
by Timothy Reckart.
I chose this short because it’s one that I feel does a good
job in all areas of my criteria. It also has realistic characters and a
thought-provoking moral about the hard work that is human connection- something
we can all relate to. It is visually appealing and uses stop motion animation to
enhance its realistic story, rough characters, and touching moral. Enjoy!
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