101 Final Stop Motion Clip

This is my final stop motion film, I decided to leave out sound because it didn't flow nicely and made the clip jumpy. My clip is simple but I hope it communicates the message clearly, I slowed down the speed of each still to 0.2seconds so it moved more smoothly.


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111 Final Joint Model Images

111 Joint Model Progress Images

171 Blog #5

Blog 5:

Locovisual

The building I have chosen in the Wellington region is above a shoe store on Cuba Street, and in the art deco style. I feel that this particular building shows aspects of art deco style. It uses geometric pattern in its colour scheme and layout, this is showcased through use of contrasting bright, pastel colour in the building. Meisler and Stanley (2004) talk of art deco containing “geometric patterns-circles, zigzags, squares-classical motifs, bright colors”. These add to the luxurious and modern (at the time) ideals that are associated with the art deco movement. This movement was a response to the curvilinear and organic style of the art nouveau movement.  This style was focused on “anything that hinted of speed. There is pizazz and energy in Art Deco, as well as glamour and luxury” (Meisler & Stanley, 2004, p.56-60) and having an “elegant craftsmanship [in] true deco” (Annonymous, 2005, p.26). This style was also influenced by past art movements including neoclassical, constructivism, cubism and modernism; it uses more of the linear and geometric lines from these past styles as opposed to fluid and flowing shapes from other styles before it.

            This building represents these ideas through its use of symmetrical design layout as well as its clear and rounded windows; these features add to the modernity and crispness of the building. Adding to this, its location in central Cuba contrasts to the style of the buildings around it. While most of the architecture around central Wellington is either modern apartment buildings or shops, this one stands out with its striking colours.

References:

Meisler, Stanley. (Nov 2004). Art Deco: High Style. Smithsonian, 35 (8),
56-60.

Anonymous. (May 2005). North York Storeys [art deco condominiums], 39 (5), 26