Modern animation has come a long way since the beginning of film-making in the 19th century. The contemporary artists involved with animation and film-making are those who, in the modern day, have mastered the art of animation the fullest.
Brothers Quay
Stephen and Timothy Quay (Brothers Quay) are identical twin brothers from the USA. Their work in stop motion animation today is highly influential.
They created their first short films in England, these first short films created by the two brothers are damaged beyond repair. They then spent some time in the Netherlands in the 1970s, before returning to England, to team up with Keith Griffiths, who produced all of their films. In 1980, Koninck studios was formed by the trio. This studio is based in the south of London. The brothers Quay took inspiration from many animators and filmmakers, including Jan Svankmajer. They even named one of their films "The Cabinet of Jan Svankmajer", which is why he is stated to be such a major influence for the Brothers Quay.
Most of the Borthers Quay animations involve puppets comprised of doll parts, which are partially disassembled. The atmosphere of the films are dark and moody, fitting with the overall feel of their pieces.
Their best know work is "Street of Crocodiles", based on a short story by Bruno Schulz, with the same name. Street of Crocodiles was selected as one of the ten best animated films of all time by Terry Gilliam, and one of the ten best films of any medium by critic Jonathan Romney.
Their films generally lack in dialogue and speech (The Comb), whereas a few include multiple languages all spoken at once, of course, this is not intended to be understood.
Tim Burton
Tim Burton is an american animator and film producer, best known for his dark and gothic themes within his works. His best known works are pieces such as Corpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Unlike Brothers Quay, Burtons inspiration came from childhood heroes of his, Dr Seuss and Roald Dahl. He studied character animation at the California Institute of the Arts, where he made Stalk of the Celery Monster, as well as King and Octopus.
Tim Burton was inspired and influenced by George Melies, a French Illusionist and film director in the early days of film making.
Tim Burton's animations are aimed at teenagers, due to the dark and gothic themes contained within the pieces. These ideologies and themes are inappropriate for young children, yet do not attract the attention of adults.
In 1984, Tim Burton adapted "Frankenstein" in his own way, called "Frankenweenie". Frankenweenie was incredibly successful, due to this, he was given the opportunity to direct "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure".
Nick Park
Nick Park is an English animator who is best known for his works in Wallace and Gromit as well as Shaun the Sheep. He has been nominated for six academy awards, and has won of four occasions.First, in 1989 for "Creature Comforts". After this, in 1993 for "The Wrong Trousers", in 1995 for "A Close Shave", and finally, in 2005 for Wallace and Gromit.
Creature Comforts
The Wrong Trousers
A Close Shave
Wallace and Gromit
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