“If abstract films are really abstract films… they deal exclusively with those abstract relations that can be expressed in terms of shape and motion” wrote Robert Fairthorne in Film Art in 1936. A mathematician and information scientist, Fairthorne saw aesthetic potential in an animation made as a teaching aid by Salt, and proposed this collaboration. (Tate.org.uk)
“If abstract films are really abstract films… they deal exclusively with those abstract relations that can be expressed in terms of shape and motion” wrote Robert Fairthorne in Film Art in 1936. A mathematician and information scientist, Fairthorne saw aesthetic potential in an animation made as a teaching aid by Salt, and proposed this collaboration. (Tate.org.uk)
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Delves deep into the anxiety, thrill and uncertainty of six aspiring animation artists as they are plunged into the twelve-week trial-by-fire that is the NFB's Hothouse for animation filmmakers.
Various introductions corners, card games, quizes, 'Making Of', and concert 'Backstage Footage'.
The "Completist DVD" from the blu-ray edition of "Rush: R40" contains content originally found in the 2005 "R30" DVD release that was not included on the R30 Blu-Ray Edition. Part 1 - Interviews: 1979 Ivor Wynne Stadium, Hamilton; 1981 Le Studio, Quebec; 1990 Artist of the Decade; 1994 Juno Hall of Fame Induction; 2002 Vapor Trails Tour Part 2: Rush Hits St. John's Part 3: Alex's Interview for Artist of the Decade. Part 4: The Anthem Vault - Anthem (Castle Session, 1975); Fly By Night (Castle Session, 1975); Finding My Way (mpeg1 from Rock Concert); In The Mood (mpeg1 from Rock Concert); Circumstances; La Villa Strangiato; A Farewell to Kings; Xanadu; The Spirit of Radio (Soundcheck, 1979 Ivor Wynne Stadium); Freewill (Toronto Rocks, 2003); Closer to the Heart (Canada For Asia, 2005) Part 5: Molson Amphitheatre, June 30, 1997 Toronto: Animate, Resist, Natural Science
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Submission for the Raindance Halloween 14 Second Horror Film Competition
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Follow a day of the life of Big Buck Bunny when he meets three bullying rodents: Frank, Rinky, and Gamera. The rodents amuse themselves by harassing helpless creatures by throwing fruits, nuts and rocks at them. After the deaths of two of Bunny's favorite butterflies, and an offensive attack on Bunny himself, Bunny sets aside his gentle nature and orchestrates a complex plan for revenge.
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A girl goes on the computer to download a shape
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