Animation - Pixillation Technique

Pixillation takes use of real life actors in different positions which is then photographed frame by frame to create an animated piece. In doing this the actor is morphed into a sort of puppet as the act of flying becomes possible, if you were to jump, move forward and jump again and take a picture in mid air you would gain the effect. Since the technique was invented it has seen constant use till present day.

The piece below is directed by Jan Kouen and is titled Gisele Kerosen, after watching the video you will realise that is would have an extremely lengthy piece short film to record but the effect created is incredible.

I think what is most obvious which pixillation compared to continuous shooting like in Gisele Kerozene is the fact we have characters flying on a broom which is obviously not possible without specially effects, we also notice when falling over and skidding on the floor they travel alot further as opposed to the amount you would realistically, what you are achieving is a very dramatic and exaggerated look. With this style of animation you can create some very unique and interesting ideas, you are not bound by gravity to a certain extent. Once again it sparks the imagination to what is not usually possible.