Today I will be discussing about an intricate piece called "Modern Times" by Chris Coleman.
This is a Flash animation and i find it excellent in the form of art. Now I am going to discuss about Coleman's piece, but in 5 relevant aspects.
Style: The style of the flash animation is very intricate. The details in the animation are very precise. The flow of the piece is fast and smooth as well. The use of color is minimal and Coleman only uses three main colors which are red, yellow and blue. The minimal amount of colors is a smart choice because the viewers won't feel overwhelmed with new objects entering the frame. All in all, the style of Coleman is very simple and precise.
Space: The spacing of the piece is very open. A lot of the times, the characters in the piece will be surrounded by a lot of empty space. When an image is transitioned to another image, Coleman shows a big gap of space between the transition. In conclusion, the way Coleman manipulates space is very key to his simple but yet effective film. The spacing keeps the film flow properly and keeps your brain from being overloaded with different images.
Character: The characters in the piece are images of different objects. The film is about modern times and the objects are things we humans use everyday to technologically advance our lives. There are a lot of computer objects in the piece, as well as safety signs and arrows. Final thoughts, The characters help move the film along because of the constant new objects that flash before us. By showcasing new objects, the viewers will be captivated and will be anticipating for more.
Liveliness: The liveliness of the film is truly remarkable. The fast transitions and the arrows help bring the story alive. Every image is connected with one another and transitioned perfectly. The use of minimal colors also help the liveliness of the images. By making some objects with color, the viewers will focus their attention on the object. By focusing on the object, we are interacting with the frame.
Purpose: The most important aspect of all, purpose. I find purpose to be important because a piece of work is suppose to have a meaning. Coleman delivers on the part of meaning. At the end i find myself sitting next to the one thing that can destroy me, technology. Coleman's piece is a tragic beauty of art because he is showcasing the death of society by our advancement of life/modern times.
In conclusion, "Modern Times" is simple and precise to the point. If anyone ever wonders about the future, "Modern Times" is a scary adaptation of what the future will be like for human kind. Also if anyone is interested in an intricate flash film, then look no more because "Modern Times" is just that.
Link: "Modern Times"
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-Ling Mai
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