Rue RosŽ: A Twist on Rose-Colored Glasses
Another time-saving device enjoyed by students,
and again, accountants, is the use of levels. However, the levels here
are used quite creatively to assist in telling the story. The animation
is drawn on semi-transparent paper which allows us to see two levels at
once. Unlike cel animation, the levels in Rue RosŽ are easy
to differentiate. The lower drawings have a pale color and soft edges because
of the top sheet of paper. The top drawings are bright and clear. Schlecht
uses this visible difference to focus the viewer's attention. Characters
move to the top level becoming sharp, when the animator wants us to look
at that figure, much like a director pulling focus in a live-action film.
Download a Quicktime movie from the film Rue RosŽ by Volker Schlecht. © Volker Schlecht.
Rue RosŽ is a witty, and rather scary, look at the hurried
pace of life through a child's reflective glasses. The film has already
won awards in the festival circuit and if you get a chance to see it, step
off your treadmill and take a seat.
Don Perro is an animator and designer currently coordinating the Commercial
Animation Program at Capilano College in North Vancouver, Canada.
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