Wednesday 11 March 2015

Dinner by Birdbox Studio - Critical Understanding of Secondary Example

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp30_gF1GcY


The task of this assignment is to critically understand the secondary action from the Dinner animation by Birdbox Studio, and find which the main and secondary action is.

Firstly, the main action of the dog is the running as it approaches its food, and the eating of it when it reaches the plate.Additionally, as it eats, it moves its tail, which is the secondary action. This animation, is not necessary for the development of the plot, and it does not help the motion of the character while eating the food. However, I believe that this movement adds more character, because it demonstrates the joy of the animal while eating, and also gives a more natural feel to the animation, as dogs move their tails when in excitement.

Secondly, when the plate goes under the furniture, the dog wants to take it back. Thus, its main action changes from before, because the plot also changes. Its main action is supported with various movements, such as the stretch of its legs in order to reach the object and the use of other objects to help it get the plate back. Furthermore, there are also various secondary actions. For example, the motion of the tail, which has the same scope as before. In my opinion, the barking is a very efficient action, because it depicts its desperation, also the eyes blinking makes the whole animation more realistic, as its an appropriate action for most living beings. Plus, in my opinion, the way it moves its tail and ears down is also a secondary action, which helps the demonstration of disappointment, same for its facial expression. However, the same body parts and the expression on the end, when the plate is under the opposite furniture, have a different aim, they are very efficient secondary actions, because they portray the depression of the dog.

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