Flick analysis

Published 5th July 2007, Bob Darwen,  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_poqjXuthg

Here is an analysis of the short film "Flick" It relates to OCD and is a 3D animation. At first the animation seems quite simplistic and robotic, lacking the fluidity of motion that it should have. The characters look odd but the timing and pacing of the story works very nicely. The movement at the 1:30 mark is simplistic but manages to nicely reference the trouble that many have with OCD. This is something that I noticed when I was planning my ice idea. The small subtle things are enough in this animation to accurately portray everything that is going on. One event within this really stands out to me and helped me with my own idea generation. There was a major section in the short where the character manages to inadvertently cause a series of disasters to happen to his elderly relative. This takes OCD and analyses it by giving it deeper thought and visualising the irrational concept that little things such as stepping on a crack can cause disasters.

       The pacing of the overall story takes a while to build up but without dialogue although simplistic, the character's and their motivations are clear, the story being told very well through just emotion and character direction. Camera shots also aid this, zooming obviously in on things so the audience can clearly process them.       

In conclusion, this animation is a good piece to look at to see how others have tackled the topic of OCD through the use of animation. It seems common to take a harsh topic and try to create some understanding of it. That is my plan with this project.