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TBTabby t1_jdgc2fk wrote

The description says they're hoping to make a feature-length film. I hope that comes to pass.

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theartfulcodger t1_jdgfgf4 wrote

As someone who dabbled with stop-motion back in the Seventies (Plasticene, utility lights, 16 mm Bolex camera) it makes me very happy that someone, somewhere, has simultaneously achieved this remarkable level of imagination, this level of visual sophistication, and this eye-popping level of technical competence!

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vs3a t1_jdgmlwy wrote

Wowwwww, how come this only has 200k view. Topnotch quality !!

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Keasar t1_jdgr9pk wrote

Replying to theartfulcodger (#2,331,008)

There have been multiple impressive stop motion films in the past couple of years. Kubo and the Two Strings is a remarkable achievement and the new Del Toro movie Pinocchio looks really good as well (still gotta see it).

This is however really damn good looking considering it's all wooden puppets, which requires a whole other line of creative thinking.

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lordchew t1_jdgu3u7 wrote

There’s a game called The Spirit of the Samurai with a similar stop motion style in development, worth a look for those interested in this

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iliveoffofbagels t1_jdgxmpz wrote

I really love that just acknowledge the are made of wood in how they initially do the sawing motion to cut someone in half. I don't even want to think about how much of a headache it was to stop motion so many different poses for wooden figues.

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busilyroast12 t1_jdgxvms wrote

This is amazing, a product of so many painstaking hours to make it so fluid and detailed. Definitely check their kickstarter if you want to support them in making a full length film of this.

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stormy2587 t1_jdh03r3 wrote

Samurai champloo meets sekiro meets evil dead meets wes anderson

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jamsounds t1_jdh1hxt wrote

From the title I was expecting blood and guts, not... errr... sawdust :)

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ShiraCheshire t1_jdh2mu4 wrote

Replying to Keasar (#2,331,851)

The Pinocchio movie is a lot of wasted potential imo. The story is incoherent, and tries to do so many things that Pinocchio never gets to grow or decide things for himself. It's an incredibly well-animated movie, but doesn't play to its strengths. The blue fairy and her sister are amazing creations, but we barely get to glimpse them, and most characters are just regular people. A bit of a shame when they can create such amazing creatures. There are also some absolutely gorgeous atmospheric shots I wish they had held longer, but then nope they're zooming in on a character's face now and the environment is mostly unseen.

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Pippin1505 t1_jdh4vtk wrote

Starts with a chainsword and a power fist... Unexpected White Scar Space Marine

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fingers58 t1_jdh7n0f wrote

Replying to 255kb (#2,332,058)

Not to mention the story is set in the Edo period of Japan and the wood that they used for the puppets and set were made from the wood of a warehouse from the Edo period.

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OffTerror t1_jdh9thn wrote

Replying to ShiraCheshire (#2,332,715)

I agree, I think stop motion as a medium suffers from unique problems regarding storytelling. It's easy to go technical first and story second and indulge in cool ideas. This is why I think Coraline is the best stop motion movie because they clearly had a good story and complimented it with the technology.

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Acidick t1_jdhex6r wrote

This is amazing! Love it!

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wazzawalla t1_jdhhdzh wrote

I would go see the full length film in theaters for sure!

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IOnlySayMeanThings t1_jdi1230 wrote

That was one of the coolest short films i have ever seen. Love the Cat moment.

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you-cant-twerk t1_jdi9bfe wrote

Replying to MadHatter69 (#2,333,473)

While I agree with the points in this video - I still want to see it with more frames. Not saying it would be better, I just want to see it. I'd like to look at this as if it wasnt a stop-motion, but a 3D animation or real life figures moving around in front of my face.

Kinda like how people take real life footage, and add effects to make it look animated or cartoony, but backwards.

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fuzzyblackyeti t1_jdkjxbu wrote

Replying to Keasar (#2,331,851)

Kubo and the Two Strings was such a fucking mind blow for me.

I was pet sitting for someone and fell asleep watching Moana (I think?) on their couch and woke up to Kubo either starting or just recommended.

That shit was so fucking good in ways I didn't expect.

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WutsUp t1_jdl566f wrote

Hidari 左 means 'left'

This guy only has his left arm.

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obedezu t1_jdlo4ze wrote

Needs more upvotes!!

Amazing project, kickstarter goal is met and pre production starts early 2025 with hopefully a post-production in 2027 and release 2028 with a full FILM. HOLY!

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RichardCheeseLicker t1_jdq1yfy wrote

Replying to 255kb (#2,332,058)

For anyone looking to pitch a feature animation project, create the whole film using rough sketches / stills, usually taken from the storyboard. Add your placeholder sound, music, voiceovers etc.

  1. If people are engaged by the above, you’re on to a winner and more likely to get the desired funding.

  2. if the story still needs work, or has pacing issues, you can fix all of that before committing to the animation.

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