Length: 09:12
Logline: A philosophical man is constantly distracted by thoughts about time perception.
This is a brilliantly animated short where attention to detail is everything. The model making is absolutely awesome, flawless, intricate and yet starkly simple at the same time. With complex and difficult shot compositions, this film doesn't scrimp on being a visual treat. The black and white colour choice allows the shadows of the flat surfaces to create great depth without crowding shots. Don't get me wrong, there is often a lot going on in the set design but the monochrome palette helps dissolve a busy scene and makes it easier on the eye. That or it was a deliberate decision to give the film a pretentious arty-farty look.
Sound design is also of a high standard. Music is used minimally but the sound effects are spot on and as thorough as the visuals. Story-wise, it's a bit lacklustre though. The main character suitably voiced by David Cann, is rather droll and uninteresting. This is a bitter-sweet tale but not a compelling one. Yes, it's highly original but the 'weighty' dialogue runs the risk of making audiences tune out. But, at the same time, you'll no doubt catch something new every time you watch this as there is so much compressed into it. That's if you can be bothered to watch it again of course.
This is a brilliantly animated short where attention to detail is everything. The model making is absolutely awesome, flawless, intricate and yet starkly simple at the same time. With complex and difficult shot compositions, this film doesn't scrimp on being a visual treat. The black and white colour choice allows the shadows of the flat surfaces to create great depth without crowding shots. Don't get me wrong, there is often a lot going on in the set design but the monochrome palette helps dissolve a busy scene and makes it easier on the eye. That or it was a deliberate decision to give the film a pretentious arty-farty look.
Sound design is also of a high standard. Music is used minimally but the sound effects are spot on and as thorough as the visuals. Story-wise, it's a bit lacklustre though. The main character suitably voiced by David Cann, is rather droll and uninteresting. This is a bitter-sweet tale but not a compelling one. Yes, it's highly original but the 'weighty' dialogue runs the risk of making audiences tune out. But, at the same time, you'll no doubt catch something new every time you watch this as there is so much compressed into it. That's if you can be bothered to watch it again of course.
Best Bit: Model design without a doubt.
Worst Bit: Bit boring.
Final thought: Wonder how long that took and if that had anything to do with the time perception theme?
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