The Wonders of CGI Animation
Animation, in short, is a moving image through many stages of tracing and overlapping images. As technology evolves through generations, the techniques used to make animation have gotten more advanced. Today, computer-generated imagery(CGI) types of animation are prevalent in the animation industry. Using computers, animators can put 3D models in a 3-dimensional space and control the models with ease. Not only that, more details can be added on to models to make them more realistic.
Alright, but what are some CGI animations to check out?
“One Small Step” by TAIKO studios
A girl named Luna dreams to become an astronaut. However, the journey to achieve her dream is never easy. From family to college struggles, her discouragement kept her from moving on. Watch this animation to see how Luna bounce back from her obstacles and became the astronaut she always wanted to be.
“In A Heartbeat” by respective students at Ringling College of Art and Design
Having a crush on someone is hard, but it gets worse when your heart becomes personified and gives you trouble around your crush. “In A Heart” is animation about a shy boy named Sherwin who has a crush on the most popular boy in school, Jonathan. Sherwin’s and Jonathan’s paths crossed one day, and suddenly Sherwin’s heart popped out of his chest. In a panic, Sherwin must get his heart back before it confesses Sherwin’s feelings to Jonathan.
“Pharaoh” by Derrick Forkel and Mitchell Jao
A short animation film of a girl named Thiaa who inherited her father’s throne (presumably he passed away). At a young age, she lacked the bravery to rule the kingdom. One day, a criminal was presented before her with the crime of treason. Thiaa tried to save him from death, but was unsuccessful. Cornered by the elderly advisor, she was forced to witness the execution right in front of her eyes. As a result, Thiaa realizes something much more important must be done to the kingdom before the cycle repeats.
“Alarm” by Mu-Hyun Jang and Jeong-woo Choo
Waking up from a good night sleep is the worst thing ever. This animation focuses on a guy who has trouble waking up. He starts his day waking up from his radio music, but it proves useless. Consequently, an alarm went off from his cell phone. It didn’t work as well, and then another alarm went off from his clock. The clock stopped after a while, but every one of his alarm in his room rang 5 minutes later in discovering that his house has a great number of alarms to wake up him. Watch to see how he deals with it. Maybe you will wake up from the annoying alarms as well.
“The Wishgranter” by Wishgranter Team
A coin thrown into the fountain can make your wish come true? The wish granters job is to take note of the wish and make their wish come true. One night, a man came to the fountain wishing for some love. Coincidentally, a lady florist on the opposite side of the fountain wished for the same thing. Their coins collided and became stuck in wish granters chamber. Not knowing the coins are stuck, the wish granter press the button to send a puff of pink mist to grant their wish. The pink mist did not go through and upset both the man and the woman. Now, the wish granter must hurry to make their love real before they leave the fountain.
“A Fox And A Mouse” by ESMA
ESMA presents us with a cute little animation of a fox and a mouse in a Winterland. When the fox spotted the mouse among the white snow, it chases the mouse for food. However, the chase escalates, and the fox and the mouse ended up in the water. The fox was able to save the mouse, but not itself because it couldn’t fit through the gaps of the ice. Will the mouse be able to save the fox with the help of someone or will a miracle happen?
“Seasons” by Kim Na kyung and Yang Na rae
This animation focuses on the story of a flower meeting the four seasons. The flower is personified, meaning it has human characteristics. Not only the bulb is personified, but the seasons are also too. The flower meets Spring, in which he is kind and friendly. Then, Summer is strong and a show-off of his weather controlling ability. Autumn is evil and took all the colors away. Winter is a mighty king that freezes everything in its path. How will the encounter of each season change the flower? Check "Seasons" out to find out!
By: Connie Tan