James – All I'm Saying (official music video) from Péter Vácz on Vimeo.
Small article and explanation of the video:
http://sploid.gizmodo.com/stop-motion-video-shows-what-its-like-to-chase-somethin-1658675405
In comparison to 'The Maker', 'All I'm Saying' (directed and animated by Peter Vacz) could at first seem simple in contrast to the more intricate sets and methods used to create the award winning short. However, the simple but effective use of materials and aesthetic make 'All I'm Saying' extremely impressive visually. Fabricating the set and characters from materials as simple as tin foil, strips of paper or screwed up tissue, Vacz proves how a small budget and basic components can still be incredibly stimulating.
Part of the charm of 'All I'm Saying' is the fact you can see the imperfections and methods that were used to fabricate it, e.g. the maquette beneath the mask and minimal costume hasn't been fleshed out, or made to look like a real animal, but instead adds to the overall aesthetic and style of the piece. The small details are evident where it matters; the worn texture on the mask, the crumpled sky created from black, screwed up tissue paper, or the fire made through clever lighting and red wool.
I feel that if this story were to be told with the same budget and style as 'The Maker', it probably wouldn't be as effective as it is.
Symbolism and imagery are extremely important aspects of making this a successful piece, as well as making the most of the textures and simple materials available. Overall, this is definitely the kind of thing I can see myself making and experimenting with over the course of this project.
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