Sunday, October 16, 2011

Blog Number 6

Animation Deconstruction:


SpongeBob SquarePants






            There are many similarities and differences between the two pictures I chose. I decided to pick two pictures from the same animated television show, SpongeBob SquarePants. Both pictures are very similar with regards to color or hue. The main color that stands out in each picture is green. Although the first picture with SpongeBob has many different colors, the green background seems to stand out the most. In the second picture, there are many different shades of green between Squidward, the background, and the floor. The other color that stands out the most between the two pictures is brown. The burgers in the first picture stand out on the green background because they are contrasting colors, which make the burgers look like they are advancing. Squidward’s shirt also stands out the same way as the burgers in the second picture. Also, saturation is used in the second picture with the color brown. There are many different shades of brown within the picture, which helps things stand out. For example, Squidward’s shirt, the garbage bag, and the stains on the garbage bag are all different shades of brown. The stain is a much darker brown, which emphasizes the stain and shows that the garbage is greasy and full. Squidward’s shirt on the other hand is a much brighter brown because it allows him to standout from the background.

            The biggest difference between the two pictures would definitely have to be the lighting. The first picture does a much better job of using lighting than the second picture. In the first picture, there is lighting around SpongeBob SquarePants’ body and his left hand, which not only makes him stand out, but also makes his hand look like it is advancing. Also, the lighting around SpongeBob verifies the fact that the burger ingredients are floating in the air. This contrasts with the second picture, which has no lighting. The lighting in the first picture also affects the mood. The lighting around SpongeBob not only helps emphasize the fact that he is extremely happy, but it also gives the picture a happy mood. The colors are very bright and SpongeBob appears happy so the mood is happy. The second picture is completely different as there is no lighting and it is clear that Squidward is not happy. The darker tones give the picture a much more somber mood. 

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