Animation Project: Pixilation Research

Segment from personal sketchbook

The principles of animation apply to the technique of pixilation. The equipment required for the production of pixilation animations is not versatile, as frequently the only tool animators use to produce such a film is a camera.

Examples of Pixilation:

"Sledgehammer" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJWJE0x7T4Q
- Effective use of a profound color palette
- Intertwining stop-motion along with pixilation
- Light-flicker omitted, assuring smoothness of illusion

"Neighbours", Norman McLaren, 1952 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YAYGi8rQag
- Sound effects complement action
- Live-action video intertwined with pixilation

Two general genres of pixilation:

- Personal Films
- Music Videos

Pixilation research from personal sketchbook