I will be doing Flow (2024) for my final presentation. I chose Flow primarily for the delivery of its story that combines both surrealism and emotional realism. The overall aesthetic of the film, through its fluid, painterly animation style, caught my attention because it effectively showcases the emotional state of a cat. The accompanying soundtrack with its mostly instrumental movement aligns nicely and magnifies the film’s introspective intimacy which made it interesting to engage with as a source of analysis.
Outline of Research and Analysis
Narrative Structure: brief synopsis and thematic exploration of the film
Visual and Sound Design: Discussion of the animation processes utilized, the colour in visual design and sound designs, if any, to achieve narrative and structure effect.
Context and Production:
Director, studio, and key creators
Production timeline and budget
Distribution and reception
Relation to Animation History:
To previous animated works discussed in class.
From other media: i.e., painting, live-action, comics.
Any advances made in animation style or technique.
Personal Analysis:
Based on my interpretation of what I took away message or significance was and my assessment of how effective it was.
