I was impressed, and I can see you garnered inspiration from 'Black Rock Shooter' or whatever it's called. I was so impressed that I was left in the dark when it ended so soon. While it didn't have any lines in it, the emotions were well proportioned to the setting and mood. A lot of the 'magic' of the world was explained through the character's interactions (i.e. the sword appearing and the neon portions). A good effort, but it left me wanting more. I think you can push yourself a bit harder.
Reviews for "The Distortion"
celestrial-hardrave responds:
Thank you very much for your comments ! Indeed BRS is a huge inspiration to me and has influenced my style and design very much so. Im glad that the setting and aura worked well with you and that you felt a little something by our protagonist Celeste.
As previously mentioned though, i would love to do a full blown animation using the same scenery and concept, but given the 40 seconds i had to animate something, all i could do was experiment.
Hopefully if the time gods of the future allow it, ill be able to expand on this scenario.
I think i get it a little... Its probably something about the power of music that can inspire people to do great things! But it whas to short and kind of left us there... I think the main point of it is that music can be an entirely difrent world... The meaning is probably that.
At least i say that if you bring such a great context whit awsome music and weaponry, at least give us something to watch! I would considerer it a prototype or something like that. I say it would just be shameful to let this potential die...
celestrial-hardrave responds:
Hey there ! thats a really beautiful interpretation there and is almost exactly spot on ! But as i have mentioned in description, this was a university project which only allowed up to 40 seconds, i went over that by at least 12 seconds. To tell the story and set up the battle i wanted in this time was almost impossible. If anything, i would like people to consider this a preview or test animation involving Celeste and not to consider it as a complete animated piece.
Again, thank you for your comments and interpretation.
Just didnt relay the message well, good animation though.
Well done but the animation is too short and didnt get what it mean --"
Lovely face :3
It's a shame that you didn't touch up your flash after your 2D Character Animation unit, because you had such an amazing build up for a fight... that ultimately failed to deliver.
It also didn't help that the music just stopped to match the anti-climatic feel of it all.
Regardless, it was a pretty good flash, and I can't wait to see what more you have planned for this world, and how your character Celeste will interact with it. If there will be a continuation of some sort?