Animation success

Jake Razor · **Posted:** Tue Jan 08, 2008 1:06 pm

I think it depends on the content of the movie more than how it is conveyed. Certain movies work best in a given medium. For example, it is hard to imagine some of the great animated classics such as Balto or LBT in live action. On the other hand, some good live-action movies would probably stink if they were animated.

Kelev · **Joined:** Thu Jan 12, 2006 10:13 am **Posts:** 331

Animation done right (Good 2D, like Lady and the Tramp) will always top the other options for me!

Canis Lupus · **Posted:** Wed Jan 09, 2008 1:30 pm

It depends on the concept that the filmmakers have in mind. Take Balto for example. Yes, it is based on a true story but it's also meant to be a funny and exciting adventure. If it was done with real huskies you'd have to computer-animate their lips so they can talk. In my opinion, I find 'real-life talking animal' films unbearably cheesy, aside from Pride.

UKthewhitewolf · **Posted:** Wed Jan 09, 2008 1:45 pm

It depends on the movie...a movie like Finding Nemo or Shrek or Lion King wouldn't have looked right as a live action movie but on the other hand Lord of the Rings or Eight Below wouldn't have looked right as an animated movie.

Jake Razor · **Posted:** Wed Jan 09, 2008 1:47 pm

Whitewolf(uk) wrote:

It depends on the movie...a movie like Finding Nemo or Shrek or Lion King wouldn't have looked right as a live action movie but on the other hand Lord of the Rings or Eight Below wouldn't have looked right as an animated movie.

That's basically what I said.

Moo's Magic · **Posted:** Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:12 pm

well.. animated movies got kicked outta features cause' nobody watched them..well...in New York anyways... i think computer animated movies are MUCH more successful. look at Shrek..

IchiRuki fanatic · **Posted:** Wed Jan 09, 2008 5:59 pm

Dragon Tamer wrote:

I think it depends on the content of the movie more than how it is conveyed. Certain movies work best in a given medium. For example, it is hard to imagine some of the great animated classics such as Balto or LBT in live action. On the other hand, some good live-action movies would probably stink if they were animated.

I agree. I like both so I chose "Uh pressure!" :roll:

don't ask why... :drunken:

but I prefure Real Life Movies, because you get to see the actors, and not just hear them. :mrgreen:

Jake Razor · **Posted:** Wed Jan 09, 2008 8:52 pm

Wolf 'Fang' Princess wrote:

Dragon Tamer wrote:

I think it depends on the content of the movie more than how it is conveyed. Certain movies work best in a given medium. For example, it is hard to imagine some of the great animated classics such as Balto or LBT in live action. On the other hand, some good live-action movies would probably stink if they were animated.

I agree. I like both so I chose "Uh pressure!" :roll:

don't ask why... :drunken:

but I prefure Real Life Movies, because you get to see the actors, and not just hear them. :mrgreen:

Yeah. On the other hand, I'll bet Bambi would have stunk in live-action.

Spirit_Fan · **Posted:** Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:24 pm

Definately animation.

Bound By Blood · **Posted:** Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:29 pm

Animation!! I love drawings...that's probably why, I guess. But there are some real life movies that I'd watch over a few certain animated movies.

Squival · **Posted:** Wed Jun 18, 2008 3:54 pm

I went for animation, whilst I do like live movies a lot (who doesnt) It's the animation that took the prize for me, saw more of em as a kid and I felt that most of them portrayed really good stories... even though that was their purpose as "family entertainment films." I obviously watch way more live movies as there's loads more out there and being made over animation films. Also nearly all animation movies I own are on video and are about a decade old so they have a nice value to me as it can remind you of the joy of being a kid when you watched these movies

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