Cut Out Tests - Silhouette - Reiniger

Introducing Tom to the work of Lotte Reiniger (1899-1981) and her Silhoutte Animation gave him the encouragement to try this technique. We used acetate sheets to layer the flame effect on top of the background while looking at running cycles to attempt for some 'realism' into the sequence.  I took a lot from this test as it brings home how the simplicity was also very effective.

The Write Up

Rudimental split pins to create the limbs proved to be effective.