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Claude Chabot: Apnee

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Claude Chabot’s “Apnée” is a deceptively simple film that uses cleverly conceived 3D scenes to tell a story in a refreshingly innovative way. Each scene is meticulously constructed in order to be unpacked by the viewer, whose deliciously fun job it is to construct a narrative around the clues provided.

The moral: Mommas don’t let your babies grow up to be paparazzi.

Apparently, “Apnée” screened at the recent Platform International Animation Festival, but it didn’t net any awards. Seems like a travesty. I hope Mr. Chabot gets the laurels he deserves soon.

(If you have trouble viewing the video at the above link, try right-clicking to gain a little more control over playback. Or try watching it here.)

Bug ups to our very own Babe Elliott Baker for spotting this one and bringing it to our attention.

Posted on 6 July 2007 by justin
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11 Comments »

Comment by peiter
2007-07-06 01:41:51

Holy crappin heck. I wanna do that when I grow up.

 
Comment by EricE
2007-07-06 02:31:24

The people seem almost too photoreal to be 3d

 
Comment by Marc B.
2007-07-06 04:39:54

I like this a lot. The people seem camera mapped photos on the 3d models.

 
Comment by Ramin
2007-07-06 08:06:28

Amazing 3D really great work. Shame it didnt win any awards yet.

 
Comment by TheTofuFactory
2007-07-06 08:21:38

That is some crazy creepy shit. I loved it. Totally kept me glued to the screen the entire time. Nice job!

 
Comment by thelastmixtape
2007-07-06 09:25:40

in a word. wow.

 
Comment by Marc B.
2007-07-06 10:15:46

Yeah, now i know what i was thinking of! Fight club sex scene! :D

 
Comment by KGB
2007-07-06 10:50:15

Holly shit that was awesome. So seamless between the photorealistic and CG looking elements. Great idea to tell a short story as well.

 
Comment by dek
2007-07-06 12:29:01

Uhm. A little too similar to “Le foto dello scandalo”, ain’t it?

 
Comment by daveglanz
2007-07-06 15:08:08

Man I would love to see a “making of” short about this one.

 
Comment by Joe Clay
2007-07-06 21:39:24

A making of would definitely be nice! Very cool concept.

 

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