Bendito Machine IV - Fuel the Machines

Bendito Machine IV - Fuel the Machines from Zumbakamera on Vimeo.

http://www.zumbakamera.com/

Although I've mentioned in other blog posts, generally if somethings done in flash and it looks generic i won't waste my time with it. But this is one absolutely visually stunning animation created in Flash. I love how the creators have stuck with a silhouette theme and therefore the characters look like exquisite paper cut outs. I really like how throughout the entire piece theres a textured gradient background occasionally mountains, the black silhouette layer then the water layer on top. Theres usually three layers and this is good number to work with, this piece is just so successful at being simple yet intricate at the same time, it's such a difficult skill to master because it so easy to get bogged down in detail. And then there's the actual movement, so fluid honestly i wouldn't of been able to straight off say this was made in flash.

I think it's important to note that this piece is from a studio not an individual. It comes from Zumbakamera based in Barcelona who have cliental all over the world. They have some really good quality animators working for them and they have produced some very beautiful illustrations to go along with each project. It looks like a really strong team of creatives one that still up and coming and worth keeping an eye on.