In class, on Thursday, we briefly talked about the differences between the films we view and Disney/Pixar films. In terms of style, there is a huge difference, but the difference I am more interested in is popularity. Why are Disney and Pixar so much bigger than these types of animation? Why aren’t families running to go see a hand-drawn film? Loving Vincent was a very interesting film and how it was made is incredible and very difficult; however, they still shot live action for scenes in the film. I believe it’s this “lifelike” quality that makes these so popular. For example, the water in Moana is very lifelike, possibly even sharper and clearer. Similarly, the faces in Loving Vincent are very crisp and defined. Unfortunately, these films don’t require the same depth of thought as the films we watched in class. Which makes me wonder, do we want to think? Or do we simply want to stare at a screen and watch another story with a straightforward message?
RDR2, Realistic?
A brand new Rockstar video game that came out over a couple weeks ago has taken the electronic gaming world by storm. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a CGI and animated game that follows the outlaw Arthur Morgan in his doings throughout the wild west in 1899. I personally haven't played this game yet but from what I have seen, it is very detailed in the story and in-game characters. Everything from shooting a person's head off to walking behind a horse and getting kicked can happen. There is a way for each specific player in this game to change the look of the main character Arthur. What has always amazed me is that in Rockstar games if a character is changed in the open world then that character will remain changed in the cutaway scenes, where the player is not in control. This fact remains in Red Dead 2. So, in conclusion, I believe that the game is very realistic. About as realistic as a video game can get.
I believe the main draw to Disney/Pixar films is the familiarity and nostalgia. Because we grew up with them, we go into a Disney/Pixar film knowing what to expect in the way of style, narrative, and message. We know the films won't be necessarily challenging, but they will be connect with us and make us feel like we did when we watched their movies when we were younger. More independent or uniquely stylistic animated films challenge what we associate with an animated film, they aren't necessarily as clear cut as those from Disney/Pixar which can be jarring if that's all you have known animation to be.
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