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The short films in this collection juxtapose an impressive technical sophistication with simple, derivative ideas, many of them borrowed from old Warner Bros. shorts. But the jokes are badly timed, and the animation lacks the feeling of weight and the sense of character that made these gags work. "The Physics of Cartoons, Part 1" attempts to evoke old cartoons, but the timing is so leaden, the designs so unappealing, and the animation so lifeless, it falls flat. "Pets" is a shameless rip-off of Nick Park's "Creature Comforts." Various domestic animals describe their lives, but the voices and animation are devoid of the charm that won Park his first Oscar. "Carved Journey" and "H20" are technical exercises, with no narrative or point of view.
A few films rise above the mediocrity. In "Ticked Off," a pair of wart hogs debate joining Noah's voyage, a situation that recalls Gary Larson's "The Far Side." The idea of illustrating the old hand game is a clever one, but "rockpaperscissors" goes on far too long. "Bingo," a very elaborate, obviously costly effort at Absurdist theatre, takes just short of forever to go nowhere. --Charles Solomon
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From award winning animation artists on four continents comes "Computer Animation Marvels," a spectacular collection of computer animated short films from today's top CGI artists and storytellers. Watch the multi-award winning film "Bingo," a reality-bending take on an identity crisis. Also included is another installment of "Luxo Jr.," with animation from Pixar, the creators of "Toy Story." In "Pets" you'll be surprised to hear the innermost secrets of our furry friends. Study the hilarious scientific principles involved in "The Physics of Cartoons," and enjoy 13 other funny and thought provoking films from the world's top computer animators. "Computer Animation Marvels" is a blending of high-tech and high art you won't want to miss. Presented by Odyssey Productions, creators of the internationally acclaimed "Mind's Eye" series of computer animation video's. The films: Pets, The Persecution, Vache Folle, Ticked Off, Carved Journey, The Hungry One, The Physics of Cartoons--Part 1, H2O, Bowtie Blues, CPU, Last Call, rockpaperscissors, A Narrow Martian of Error, Love & Rockets, Fly Hard, The Sitter, Bingo.
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The short films in this collection juxtapose an impressive technical sophistication with simple, derivative ideas, many of them borrowed from old Warner Bros. shorts. But the jokes are badly timed, and the animation lacks the feeling of weight and the sense of character that made these gags work. "The Physics of Cartoons, Part 1" attempts to evoke old cartoons, but the timing is so leaden, the designs so unappealing, and the animation so lifeless, it falls flat. "Pets" is a shameless rip-off of Nick Park's "Creature Comforts." Various domestic animals describe their lives, but the voices and animation are devoid of the charm that won Park his first Oscar. "Carved Journey" and "H20" are technical exercises, with no narrative or point of view.A few films rise above the mediocrity. In "Ticked Off," a pair of wart hogs debate joining Noah's voyage, a situation that recalls Gary Larson's "The Far Side." The idea of illustrating the old hand game is a clever one, but "rockpaperscissors" goes on far too long. "Bingo," a very elaborate, obviously costly effort at Absurdist theatre, takes just short of forever to go nowhere. --Charles Solomon
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From award winning animation artists on four continents comes "Computer Animation Marvels," a spectacular collection of computer animated short films from today's top CGI artists and storytellers. Watch the multi-award winning film "Bingo," a reality-bending take on an identity crisis. Also included is another installment of "Luxo Jr.," with animation from Pixar, the creators of "Toy Story." In "Pets" you'll be surprised to hear the innermost secrets of our furry friends. Study the hilarious scientific principles involved in "The Physics of Cartoons," and enjoy 13 other funny and thought provoking films from the world's top computer animators. "Computer Animation Marvels" is a blending of high-tech and high art you won't want to miss. Presented by Odyssey Productions, creators of the internationally acclaimed "Mind's Eye" series of computer animation video's. The films: Pets, The Persecution, Vache Folle, Ticked Off, Carved Journey, The Hungry One, The Physics of Cartoons--Part 1, H2O, Bowtie Blues, CPU, Last Call, rockpaperscissors, A Narrow Martian of Error, Love & Rockets, Fly Hard, The Sitter, Bingo.
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Odyssey Productions, creators of the internationally renowned "Mind's Eye" series of computer animation videos, proudly presents an all new collection of 18 short films from award-winning computer animation artists and visionaries from around the world. "Computer Animation Extravaganza" follows the hilarious antics of the "Fat Cat on a Diet" from Pacific Data Images, the creative geniuses behind the hit feature film "Antz." View the stunning visuals and intriguing story of "Tightrope" from Digital Domain, the Academy Award-winning studio behind the blockbuster movie "Titanic." Plus many more amusing and enlightening tales that truly test the bounds of computer animated artistry. From award winning animation artists on four continents comes "Computer Animation Marvels," a spectacular collection of computer animated short films from today's top CGI artists and storytellers. Watch the multi-award winning film "Bingo," a reality-bending take on an identity crisis. Also included is another installment of "Luxo Jr.," with animation from Pixar, the creators of "Toy Story." In "Pets" you'll be surprised to hear the innermost secrets of our furry friends. Study the hilarious scientific principles involved in "The Physics of Cartoons," and enjoy 13 other funny and thought provoking films from the world's top computer animators. "Computer Animation Marvels" is a blending of high-tech and high art you won't want to miss. Presented by Odyssey Productions, creators of the internationally acclaimed "Mind's Eye" series of computer animation video's. The films: Pets, The Persecution, Vache Folle, Ticked Off, Carved Journey, The Hungry One, The Physics of Cartoons--Part 1, H2O, Bowtie Blues, CPU, Last Call, rockpaperscissors, A Narrow Martian of Error, Love & Rockets, Fly Hard, The Sitter, Bingo.DVD:
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