awesome butz! I've been excited for this matchup since like intermediate round, and it turned out fantastic
also, you totally nailed stejk's character designs
Reviews for "'Chicken Castle'"
Butzbo responds:
Thank a lot Dylan; the least I could do was to try "Stejk"-ing the protagonist, despite being one of the few more stylized characters, hahah!
OH well, what a round!
As usual cute and fun...and as usual gave you a maximum score ^-^
Butzbo responds:
Thank you very much :)!
I don't envy the choice the judges have to make between this entry and Stejk's. I think i'll give my compare/contrast in this review:
'Chicken Castle'
- The idea feels more complete compared to the other short... a clear beginning middle and end, simple story that flows as it should. I feel the pacing and general shift between the various phases of the Chicken Castle short (especially the beginning) are substantially better than Stejk's entry. Maybe just my opinion but that's my thoughts on it.
- I like how you seemed to purposely use your style against the "NATA theme", then reveal the protagonist as the central point to link to its relevance. The idea of using your style as the "antagonist" puts some really fun irony in the mix!
'Animate in Your Opponent'
- I feel Stejk did a better job of capturing the look and feel of the "opponent style" and I'd personally yield more points for that judgement category. In terms of adaptability, I feel this short came out on top.
- While Butzbo's "style" is already known for its creative, whacky, unique visuals, Stejk's short was complimented with well-balanced lighting, smart camera work, and quality drawings. I actually thought I was watching a Butzbo production when I first played the file. I can easily see this short earning extra points for raw skill and adaptability.
In any case, you guys worked hard and rocked it in NATA!
Butzbo responds:
I think I pretty much agree with your points, and after all it certainly fits with the overall perspective of the judges, at the end of the day; the theme was the bigger focus of the round (and the main source for expectations), so it's a pretty clear conclusion.
Thanks a lot for dropping by and sharing your comparison!
Man, you are KILLIN IT. I really enjoyed this one!
Loved it!