How to pack 100 3D animations in one delightful video
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Let me ask you a question: how often have you been amazed at seeing a great animation video on the internet? I believe the answer would be “quite often”. And that’s wonderful. However, let me share with you some results of my personal research, so to speak, in this area.
The thing is very simple: every time I asked somebody – not animators, though – about the most impressive thing about recently watched animation video clips or just a commercial or something that comes to mind animation-wise – I heard about style, “interesting use of colors”, “what the imagination!”, “fascinating plot”, or “it’s just amazing, I don’t know why”. And the variety of such answers. All of that sounds about right, do you agree with me? But that doesn’t really describe anything, is it.
However, I never heard about “a great experiment that showed me how vast animation can be”. Well, something close to that has been said when one of my friends was excited about “Love, death and robots”. Many people said it was “the anthology of styles”, so it affected how people defined it for themselves.
So. We rarely share with you guys pieces of animation that we find not just extremely great for some business goals, but that is just… marvellous. This time we decided to step aside a little bit and tell you about a video that is actually a great idea for marketing goals -we can’t leave you without it, never! – and simply an incredible piece – or even a masterpiece of animation.
Resource: Joel Machemer
So, what is that?
The video highlights 11 minutes of strange, interesting, and simply beautiful pieces of animation. Except for the fact that the very zest of the video is the variety of animation, there is another curious reason why this animation is worth watching and enjoying – all the videos here are based on the same original animation. Just one short video reinvented again and again and again.
Who is the author of a video?
There are many authors as well, but the original video was offered for “interpretation” made by one man.
So, meet Clinton Jones, or how his Instagram nickname is saying, “pwnisher”. He is actually a very popular Instagram blogger with 133 000 followers. So, what did he do? He launched a challenge. He asked animators to create their own 3D animation videos based on his simple animation.
“My name is Clinton Jones,
and I love creating meaningful, high-quality art. Whether that’s through VFX tutorials, short films, 3D art, or film photography on my Instagram and print store. I love to put my heart and soul into everything I do.
My life-long quest for creating meaningful, inspiring content will lead me to my first feature-film, so my goal is to share this journey with my closest supporters, so we can learn and grow together in the ways of 3D art, film-making, self-discipline and creativity.”
The challenge that wasn’t limiting anyone in any possible way: the artistic freedom was complete. And you can actually feel that in a video.
What is the outcome of the challenge?
Walking is the very first thing that is replicated and rethought here. But that sort of a given, just technical aspects. The real bliss, though, is the works of animators that no one would expect to see. There are a whole variety of styles: we can see Studio Ghibli style, post-apocalyptic worlds. Dragons, different equipment on the guys that are walking, green, kind of cyber light, and many worlds that amaze with their ambience.
Besides being a challenge, what is so interesting about this animation? Well, first of all, it pushes forward the boundaries of animation (is there some?!), and… helps to rethink the whole genre. That’s right. When dozens of professional animators take one idea and allegories it in all possible ways, they reimagine something about animation. Make it broader.
The experience of looking at such a challenge is rewarding – it is beyond all expectations.
What we eventually see in these 11 minutes of rethinking is just mesmerizing. A few seconds in this world, a few seconds in that, and then you are transported to another artist’s reality.
If you are familiar with cyberpunk style reality, or if you admire immersing yourself in that, you’ll have a wonderful experience of watching a video offered by Clinton Jones.
Each animation will make you feel satisfied with the number of details and precision.
Summary
If you think about it, the more something makes us wonder or simply draws our attention to itself, the more people want “to rethink” it. Animation as a genre in recent years evolved to new heights: nowadays it can be anything.
It is also a lesson of borders – borders so subtle animation shares with us its capability to reflect most luminous parts of our imagination.
If you want to have a video like that one or maybe that thought of “rethinking” some of the plots and narratives inside your project has crossed your mind, well… you know what to do. Contact us, describe your request, and wait for the results.
Ah, here’s the video itself.
Enjoy!
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Love, death & robots as a variety of animation styles
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Comments
Genious idea. And as soon as he came up with this.
The guys worked really hard on this video.
Wow! Very nice!
Good job. Of course, I didn’t watch all the videos from start to finish. Just rewound. But I realized that the video is cool.
Who watched the entire video?
Well done. No wonder they tried. Excellent result.
The number of views on YouTube. So people like this kind of content. So animated advertising is now also like it.
Is this a 2D animation? I don’t understand and I don’t know how to tell them apart.
Thank you for letting me know about the existence of the video. It was nice to watch. The quality, the idea and everything is perfect.
How much time was spent on making this video?
I am glad that such masterpieces are being created now. All such work is worth everyone’s attention.
What can I say, very good article, like your entire blog. Thanks for the great work.
How different is the animation! Great demonstration!
You seem to be inspired by this work. Understand. Me too)
How many people united their talent in one video. I am delighted!
This is more than amazing. I like it, that’s an understatement. I am impressed. That’s for sure.
A colossal amount of work. I honestly have no idea how long it took to create.
The theme is one, but how ingeniously the idea is embodied. A completely different vision of it and its implementation. History of our life.
I’m watching this mesmerizing work and I’m so sad that I can’t create anything like this at all (
All life is a struggle. This is true. But you also need to rest.
Just respect.
Everything is perfect!
Great job!
I was addicted to watching. But still did not master the entire video. Very long. But of course I liked it.
Excellent master work!
Thanks for letting me know about this video. I appreciated!
I wonder how the author came up with the idea for the video
Does this work have a specific purpose? Is it made for something, or just like that?
Deep meaning lies within the video. Talented and smart
How long did it take to create this animated video? I am impressed.
Awesome issues here. I’m very happy to peer your post.
Thank you a lot and I’m lkoking ahead to contact you. Will yoou please drop me a mail?
And the artists agreed to make a piece of the video with their own hands for free? Interesting. But this is a small advertisement for them too.
How many talents from different parts of the world have united in one magnificent work. It’s fine.
Thanks for sharing the information. It was interesting to read a new article on your blog
My favorite is in the third minute. Beautiful contrast image that stands out from the rest
Top animation, and the voice acting is chosen with taste. perfect combination
I review again and again. Some moments are particularly striking. This video is amazing!
I love animated films in general. And it’s almost like a movie turned out to be long. I like these kind of videos
I think it’s way too long and uninteresting. No plot at all
Didn’t get the point
Highly inspiring work! THIS IS THE MODERN ART SHOULD BE!
Stylish and new. Turned out pretty good
Every second is a lot of work. I respect the work of others and revised everything completely
There is just something in it. True connoisseurs of art will appreciate
Huge explosion of creativity!
I love animation. But this is just the pinnacle of animation art. The guys seem to have made every effort to create such a significant masterpiece.
Are there awards in animation?
3d animation looks great here
I haven’t seen this before. Thank you for sharing with me and I was able to feel all the emotions on myself
What programs were approximately used for this?
Every scene is good in its own way. They all come together in a powerful story. Very emotional
What are they all pulling?
Impressed by this work. Looks deep and strong. Respect to the authors.
They seem to have copied my dreams. Everything seems to be real, but as if not
I’m very interested to know how long it took to complete this animation as a whole. I can’t even give you approximate figures.
It’s so creative. Whoever thought of creating this is undoubtedly talented.
How deep is this
Bright, contrasting, effective. This is why I love modern animation
Mind-blowing!
Never seen anything like it. Thanks for the prehistory. I went to look.
I am a person far from creativity, I like that. Nothing special.
Mine turned out great. Kudos to such talented people!
The amount of beauty is just unreal
I hope that the success of their work will inspire them more than once to do something similar. Because it’s fucking cool.
I’m still so far from the skills that guys have. But when you look at things like this, it’s very motivating.
They all worked separately. But someone collected all these pieces into one work. Does that take too long?
Outstanding post, I think people should larn a lot from this web blog its rattling user friendly.
I literally loved it, it’s really cool!
Just wow!
What a rich imagination they have. So much to think of and bring to life.
Thanks for sharing. It was interesting to know your opinion on this.
Thank you, I’ve recently been searching for information approximately this subject for a while and yours is the best I have found out so far. But, what about the bottom line? Are you positive about the source?
Ordinary cinema does not have so many opportunities for the realization of fantasies. But the animation is just great in this regard. It was invented by creative people.
Great job. The guys are great fellows. This is where real talent is shown.
Very cool! Great job for sure
I respect such masters. People know how to do their job professionally. Maybe they just love their job.
And not a day they had so much to do for this video. I wouldn’t be strong enough.)
Effectively, I even envy a little such talent.
I wonder how this video was rated by critics