Wierd
it was different, but i liked it
Reviews for "Surface Texture"
Quite Creative... But... O.o"
This flash movie is quite creative & unique by comparing with other flash movies. But I have a strange feeling while I'm watching it. Maybe it's because of the style... =P
MorrowDays responds:
It's actually because the character is standing behind you right now.
well I'm glad you liked it, thanks for the review!
Moro
Well earned Daily 3rd
I always love your artsy style. It always comes out so clean, and awesome.
I also like that you don't just animate willy-nilly (such as myself)
Your movies like this have deeper meanings.
One suggestion on this though, (taking an example from yourself,) don't tell what things represent.
It's cool to ask fro people's own interpretations. Then you can see what effect your movie had on people.
THEN tell them your own thoughts when making. Just as a little extra, for some interactivity outsude the movie ;)
As I already said, you have a unique style that I love to watch. Where do you get such I wide assortment of textures? I'm pretty sure at one point the walls were graph paper, but I think this is the first time I haven't seen paper towel in one of your movies.
My own views on this movie on an analytical level, are slightly different. But that's the point, different interpretations are good.
I kinda saw it as the little dude walking around, and exploring. But the lesson is something along the lines of:
People test their limits all the time, trying new things. But when we take it too far, our aren't cautious enough, it won't always have positive results.
I saw this when he decided to go into his table, and all of a sudden he was trapped in an endless void.
Once again, great movie, very well done.
Good job testing your own limits, (much like the guy in the movie). Learning new things.
MorrowDays responds:
I LOVE YOU GOATMAN! What you took from it was something I hadn't thought of at all, and it's a beautiful interpretation. BEAUTIFUL.
You make a lot of good points, about not explaining it before hand. I'll try that. What I found with some earlier work (vinto box/carousel) is that when you dont explain it as much, people review saying things like 'i dont get it' and they don't really enjoy the animation as much. But seriously, I will do that with whatever I do next. Promise :)
I'm kind of superstitious about checking for awards on my stuff, so when I wake up in the morning, eat breakfast, and then go see how the submission did, I go into 'My Account' and click submissions, see what the score is, and then read all of the reviews. For whatever reason, I'm really cautious about actually going to the submission page, so when I read you review header, I was like, AWESOME! Because I hadn't even checked myself! :D I don't know why I dont just check it, but for whatever reason, I dont like to. Takes all kinds I guess.
Yeah, no paper towels! I wanted this piece to be on sort of a new level for me, which meant not using things I was really comfy with, etc. So thats why there wasn't any paper towel. I guess I could have used it as the sky in the window, but other than that there also really wouldnt have been much use for it.
You'll be the first to hear if I need help getting out of an endless void.
Thanks goat-man :)
Moro
Interesting
The flash uses the same concept used in the cartoon "Chowder" on Cartoon Network.
And that music I recognize from GarageBand. Simple, yet pleasant.
MorrowDays responds:
Yeah, I dont have any totally amazing audio programs like reason, but Garageband actually works pretty well for most of what I need to do. I'm going to try and connect it to my piano keyboard so I can rely on the premade loops less and less.
I just googled chowder and it's really awesome. And you're right, they do use the same style. It's used quite subtly as well, which is quite nice. Everything CN does is so amazing.
Moro
Pidgeon Boy has this effect, I believe.
It's kinda cute, this animation.
Loved the end credits.
MorrowDays responds:
awesome, thanks, I'll have to check pigeon boy out, I dont think I've seen it.