direct animation Archives | Animate Materials

7m50s

1949

Canada

Norman McLaren

Following the spirit of its jazz soundtrack, this film is a virtuosic performance of direct animation with an…

4m

1952

Canada

Len Lye

Cameraless animation using textiles and stencils transform celluloid film into layered synthetic cloth.

4m 30s

1999

Canada

Richard Reeves

Sea Song embraces celluloid film as its canvas, continuing a long tradition of direct animation using India inks.