Through out this year, I have carried out some stop motion face painting as part of a separate module. However, I have chosen to include a specific example I found on youtube in my blog because I think it is really well done, and it has made me want to do this again.
This animation below called "Ruby" is a stop motion face painted animation, which is based around the topic of death and rebirth. It sounds slightly grim, but it is actually quite a heart warming animation. The woman's is painted in way that makes it look as though she is ageing rapidly, it then moves onto death, so the skin gradually transcends into bone. Eventually, her skull cracks open and an array of flowers grow out from underneath. The black background works really well, especially when the colorful flowers grow outwards across her face, because there is no distractions or issues with lighting.
The emphasis is placed only on the face, because there is nothing else to be seen. I am unsure as to weather or not this was shot at 12 or 24 frames per second, but either way I think it looks great.
I would really love to produce another stop motion face paint, possibly over the summer. This is one of many possible ideas that could be used. This example has got me thinking of other themes that could be followed and how they could be represented.
I am aware that this doesn't hugely fit with my interest in concept design, but to be honest I just happen to enjoy it a lot, so if I find the time to spare I would love to produce another!
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