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Writer's pictureAndy McIlvain

Cinema & The Arts as Sermons: "The Maker" - A Look at Animation Art!

Updated: Jul 27, 2023

The Maker

Video from Zealous Creative


"The Maker" - A Look at Animation Art!

"A strange creature races against time to make the most important and beautiful creation of his life. The Maker has screened at over 60 festivals and won 23 awards. For the latest news and updates, follow Zealous Creative." from video introduction


The Maker - Behind the Scenes

Video from Zealous Creative


"Go behind the scenes and check out the making of The Maker. From concept illustrations through to principal photography, this video covers six months of production." from video introduction

Check out their website: zealouscreative.com


Why Animation Art is One of the Most Important Art Forms of the 20th Century

"Animation art is beloved around the world, but, if we’re being honest, it’s also underappreciated.

How is that possible? How can it be adored and taken for granted at the same time?

It’s easy to see how much people love animation. Animated films are hugely popular worldwide. They’re often the first movies we fall in love with as children, introducing us to iconic characters like Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, and so many more.

However, even though those movies and cartoons hold a special place in our hearts, we often overlook the sheer artistry and technical skill that goes into creating animation. Those animated classics aren’t just artistic masterpieces when they’re viewed as a whole. Each animated film is made up of thousands of individual masterpieces, flicking by at 24 frames a second.." from the article: Why Animation Art is One of the Most Important Art Forms of the 20th Century


A Guide to the History of Animation

"The history of animation dates back to the ancient world. From the pottery of the ancient Greeks to the ocular toys of the seventeenth century to the computer-generated imagery (CGI) of the twenty-first century, animation has existed in many forms, evolving into the technological feat we see today.

What Is Animation?

Animation is the process of bringing illustrations or inanimate objects to life through motion pictures. Animation techniques manipulate photos and drawings to give the illusion of movement and present a narrative to viewers on screen. Some consider early Grecian pottery as an early form of animation, depicting scenes of movement and expressions along its surface, like a comic strip.." from the article: A Guide to the History of Animation


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