In this paper I will be focusing on comparing the difference between falling from a waterfall as demonstrated in two different movies, Pocahontas (1995) , and The Hobbit:The Desolation of Smaug (2013).
Pocahontas (1995)
- Very stylized feel.
- Usage of silhouette and color to focus on the narrative
- Slow and float-y timing.
- Utilization of the lot of cushioning and unrealistic hair movement
- Time is dragged out for visual appeal and effect in the “colors of the wind” sequence.
- Sequence was created in traditional 2D manner, and digitally colored.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
- Extremely realistic timing.
- Water flow is lifelike and timing goes accordingly.
- Color is very lifelike and not exaggerated
- Accurate tragectories and speed
- Sequence is a mixture of minimal footage, but mostly laid-in CG and special effects.
- Used the layering method: Footage, Base animation, Characters (3D animated), Atmosphere overlay, More tweaks to the sky, and then overall filter for continuity.
Conclusion
Comparing both sequences together was almost comedic. Its funny to think that they are both showing the same basic idea of the characters falling down a waterfall and yet they are in such different situations. Seeing the way that 2D was used in order to stylize the film in Pocahontas made it feel effortlessly timeless. In stark comparison the realisticness of The Hobbit will ultimately lead to the unraveling of this work, because the 3D CG will eventually look outdated and won’t last. The difference in the timing and usage of this effect suited both movies and what they were looking to accomplish though. Ultimately, they both achieved their desired effect whether it was highly stylized and unrealistic, or hyper-realistic and believable.
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