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What are UFO's: Title Animation Influences

The title sequence for the film 'What Kid's Think about UFO's' will consist of paper stop-motion animation, in which objects will be drawn onto paper, cut out and photographed frame by frame.

Here are a few of the influences that inspired this:

1. Paper cut-outs - The drawings in this video are childlike and drawn with pencil. This is the effect the film title sequence should achieve but by adding a little extra colour and vibrancy, it should appeal more to children as well as make it more fun and engaging to watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbSbZDnsA-8

2. This film uses coloured paper cut-outs in the form of animated origami. The paper unfolds and refolds to create different shapes and sequences. Added fast paced music also helps to engage the audience and moves with the piece.



3. This animation uses tiny objects to create a short narrative such as pennys, pins and different fabrics. The use of small things adds a theme of innocence to the film as well as emphasising the 'childlike' theme.



4. This animation is far more complex. The filmmakers worked to create three-dimensional sets and props made completely out of paper and then animated them frame by frame. The use of human hands in the animation again adds to the 'small objects' theme.



5.  This film also uses human hands as the main source of moving the paper. Each time the hands touch the paper it spurs on an action - whether it be that the paper changes shape or colour. The film is also extremely colourful and vibrant, which draws in the audience further.

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