Director Jon Busby used Flash to create this short animation for Kathryn Calder's song “Arrow.” A compelling mixture of an aesthetic of old mixed with modern animation methods gives this film a simplistic look to a dramatic event. It reminds the viewer of old UPA cartoons and TV commercials from the 1950′s. The only drawback was the plot which reminded me of countless interpretations of “Noah's Ark” legend.
Coincidently, I liked another animated short from Blatant Studios site - “Road Regrets” - much better. This music video by the same director - Jon Busby - for Dan Mangan’s hit single uses both 3D and 2D Flash animation techniques to illustrate the story of an old Ford Model T and its adventures traversing various extreme terrains. Truly abstract, this animation takes your imagination and runs with it beyond the conventional, predictable and banal tale. Visual complements the music and lyrics in creation of mystical, bizarre and surreal ambiance. The plot flows through borderless, phantasmagorical surroundings and keeps you on your toes in anticipation of tragic but triumphant finale. Unfortunately, the abrupt conclusion spoils a bit the overall impression of the film. Regardless, this is a great example of innovative animation which combines the visual and sound effects to create inspiring and intellectual work of art.
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