The MOVE IT Animations
The MOVE IT Animation project, centred in Dundee, Scotland, attracted in excess of 750 people to open competition events run by Dundee Contemporary Arts, (DCA). None of the participants had previous experience of animation although some had their own creative interests such as story writing and illustration. 251 ideas were entered for consideration from which twenty potential animators were offered master classes from industry professionals as well as mentoring from university students. Each of the twenty then pitched an idea to a panel of judges and eventually four ideas were selected as finalists. These four then went on, with the help of ink Animations, to produce their ideas as short animations. The final four pieces were aired on Channel 4 in July 2005.
'Minty Cool, Minty Cool' by Inglis Thorburn
A guy whose toothpaste has a cooler effect than the normal minty–fresh. One morning when he brushes his teeth, a surprise awaits him, when he realises that his two front teeth are in fact the bellbottoms of a miniature Elvis' jump suit.
You'll see more of 'Minty Cool, Minty Cool' throughout this tutorial when we refer to it to explain some of the processes involved in producing animation. Click on the View button to get an idea of what's possible with the right knowledge and some practice.
Other MOVE IT Animations...
'The Star'
by Dawson Murray
A boy finds a tiny star that has fallen into his garden. He sees wonderful things in it. His schoolteacher demands the star from him. He refuses, swallows it, and rocketing into outer space, becomes a brilliant star himself!
'How Evil went to Paradise'
by Petros Papadopolous
Featuring a small devil with the word 'evil' on his chest but who really wants to be good. He prevents a man from committing suicide, by turning his back on him. If we read the word 'evil' backwards it reads 'live'.
'Ruftoon Zoo'
by Mary Simpson
Some 'Ruftoon' schoolchildren go to see a zoo swap at the Wildlife Centre; two sad pandas. There is an incident with an 'Alkie pop'. Two years later, back in London, the cage crammed full, the keepers mutter darkly about 'Ruftoon'.