Messrs Daedalus and Icarus – Animation

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Mr Martin alerted me to the presence of this little animation that uses only panning and still frames.  Telling the Steampunk version of the classic, tragic tale of Daedalus and Icarus, and done by the gentleman responsible for the Steampunk comic/illustrated book, Emma, it swaps a Greek setting for Victorian theme, and instead of wax-attached feathered wings, fragile and explosive balloons (hydrogen perhaps?)

A nice little anim, and impressive how so much can be done with so little (in terms of frames – I in no way intend to belittle Mr Brunel-Brutman’s efforts, but instead applaud his efficiency).  Thank you, Mr Martin!

  • Very nice, though I agree with what everyone and his sister has said about the music.

    Have you seen the creator's webcomic?
  • I know the song and the vintage and the movies it has been in, but I just don't think it fits this story line. I think the quiet style of the music fits, but the lyrics are, as Ulysses says, "distracting."
  • Emerson
    Tears For Fears, Mad World (I think d.d.'s is a cover). I think it fits nicely, and some of the lyrics work.
  • The song I find to be very distracting. "Went to school and no one knew me..."? However, the visuals are very nice. It would have just been a whole lot more effective with just ambient sounds or perhaps a score.
  • kiskolou
    That song is pretty much the theme song of donnie darko (a wonderful movie with mental illness, psychotic bunny rabbits, time travel, and sparkle motion!)
  • Jezah
    i realy like this video, it was one of the best things i´ve found in youtube, and it is great to see this video again in here =)
  • I think the art is great, but I could do with a different song.
  • Very shiny! I love the visual style :)
  • Cylver
    It looks quite like an animated storyboard... Perhaps a more inefficient (but polished) version is in the works?
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