Evolution of Animation Storytelling Techniques
Animation Mastery - A curated collection from kaptainkristian
About this Rabbit Hole
Ever wondered how animation can come alive before your eyes? Dive down the rabbit hole with kaptainkristian as he explores the secrets behind Studio Ghibli's magical animation, the enchanting world of Disney, and the eerie brilliance of horror classics like The Shining. And here's a twist: did you know that Quentin Tarantino once had to learn the art of silence to perfect his craft? Discover this and more as you journey through kaptainkristian's Animation Mastery. Watch in order or skip around — each video adds a new layer.
Videos in this Rabbit Hole
How Studio Ghibli Makes Animation Feel Alive
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Studio Ghibli's animation is so vivid, I half expect the characters to jump out of the screen and start chatting with me about the weather. I swear I saw Totoro wink at me.
Disney - The Magic of Animation
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Watching Disney's 12 principles of animation is like uncovering the secret recipe for bringing drawings to life - Squash! Stretch! Ease in! Out! It's an art form that's equal parts magic and meticulous skill, creating a captivating illusion so seamless it's hypnotic.
When Tarantino Learned To Shut Up
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So Tarantino finally learned to let his characters do the talking? Must've been a game-changer for the guy who loves the sound of his own dialogue. Love to see that evolution play out on screen.
The Invisible Horror of The Shining
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The Overlook Hotel: where the carpet patterns are as unsettling as the supernatural entities haunting the halls. Jack Torrance should've taken those as a sign to run.
The Melancholic Comfort of Late 90s Horror
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Nostalgia for the days when horror movies were more about atmospheric dread than jump scares hits different. I miss being creeped out by a static-y TV screen, not just a cheap CGI monster.
100 Years in 100 Films
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A century of cinema condensed into a mesmerizing journey through time and film, each movie a snapshot of history. It's like taking a time machine through Hollywood's greatest hits, with twists and turns that keep you guessing until the very end.
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