Genre: Drama / Surreal / Folktale
Type of Animation: Cut-out Animation
Creator: Radha Pandey
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CINEMATOGRAPHYCHARACTER ANIMATIONPRESENTATION OF STORY OVER-ALL"Roopaantar" (Metamorphosis) is a stop motion animation created using wire frames and paper cut-outs. The story has been adapted from a Japanese folktale, (translated by Rafe Martin) called Green Willow. It is about a lonely guy who meets a girl formed from the leaves of a tree. He learned to love him but one day the girl saw the deforestation in the mountains. She fell and turned back into leaves.
The story is environmentalist and it aims to show the importance of nature. Man can't live without the lush trees which supplies us from our clothing, to our food, and for our protection. The girl symbolizes mother earth who withers whenever we destroy the environment.
On the technical side, I really admire this animation because it chose to use paper cut-outs instead of using tons of paper for frame by frame 2d animation. It does not only show the side of the story but also the creativity and resourcefulness of the animator. It may have a poor character animation but the heart and the intention makes the film worth watching.
Cedrick S. Zabala "CSZ97" is a multimedia artist based in the City of Zamboanga. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology major in Multimedia and Computer Animation. Currently he works at the City Government of Zamboanga under the Mayor's Office as a Public Information Officer, and as a part-time Instructor in Ateneo de Zamboanga University. He is currently taking his Master's Degree in Public Administration in Western Mindanao State University. He lives a life with a passion for the arts, culture, and travel. This blog contains his works and travel journals. Carpe effin' Diem!
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