Claude Chabot: Apnee
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.
Friday, July 6th 2007 at 1:41 am |
Holy crappin heck. I wanna do that when I grow up.
Friday, July 6th 2007 at 2:31 am |
The people seem almost too photoreal to be 3d
Friday, July 6th 2007 at 4:39 am |
I like this a lot. The people seem camera mapped photos on the 3d models.
Friday, July 6th 2007 at 8:06 am |
Amazing 3D really great work. Shame it didnt win any awards yet.
Friday, July 6th 2007 at 8:21 am |
That is some crazy creepy shit. I loved it. Totally kept me glued to the screen the entire time. Nice job!
Friday, July 6th 2007 at 9:25 am |
in a word. wow.
Friday, July 6th 2007 at 10:15 am |
Yeah, now i know what i was thinking of! Fight club sex scene!
Friday, July 6th 2007 at 10:50 am |
Holly shit that was awesome. So seamless between the photorealistic and CG looking elements. Great idea to tell a short story as well.
Friday, July 6th 2007 at 12:29 pm |
Uhm. A little too similar to “Le foto dello scandalo”, ain’t it?
Friday, July 6th 2007 at 3:08 pm |
Man I would love to see a “making of” short about this one.
Friday, July 6th 2007 at 9:39 pm |
A making of would definitely be nice! Very cool concept.