Thursday, April 25, 2013

Fast vs. Slow Animations

In the world of infographics and animations I've noticed a trend towards 2 specific types of animation, fast and slow. 

A fast animation keeps you going the whole way through. With fast transitions, constantly moving backgrounds and foreground elements. A fast animation gives the viewer theme and visual queues to tell the story. They always use voice overs because there's no time to read, just sit back and take it all in.

With a slow animation the viewer gets time to sit on each composition as it finishes transitioning. It gives the viewer time to think critically and have an "OIC" moment. Also with slow animations there's time for reading and voice overs aren't always needed (but I still recommend them).

There's great examples from both sides. Personally I lean towards the faster styled animation, but the animation by Sebas and Clim at the end is so damn good too. They make everything look very polished.

What do you think?


THE FAST

1 comment:

  1. 0:35 on SK PLANET there's a text transition I just noticed that has me boggled. Love simple stuff like that.

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