Luxo Jr
To try out the video functionality of this fancy new iPod, I downloaded Luxo Jr from iTunes. It's been a while since I've seen the short, but it still amazes me. The animation is fabulous, and it's great how quickly you are drawn in just through the movements of the two characters. If you need any further proof that Mr. Lasseter is an amazing talent, then re-watch this short, since it's pretty much all him.
On thing though - I always thought that the big lamp was female, just through some its little movements. Some people agree with this, and others think that it's a paternal figure. Opinions anyone?
On thing though - I always thought that the big lamp was female, just through some its little movements. Some people agree with this, and others think that it's a paternal figure. Opinions anyone?
posted by Kevan at
10/25/2005 11:51:00 AM
9 Comments:
one of the things that ed catmull pointed out in reference to this was that the point came across. people at the time had only seen spheres turning in space at the old siggraph and the fact that there was character animation going on in this short was revolutionary. the fact that lasseter was able to convey character traits in the lamps was awe-inspiring and it is so cool that people are still talking about the characters.
-d
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Drew, at 2:50 PM
Hi Kevan,
I always read it that the big lamp was the mother.
I never tire of watching that short.
Cheers
Jon
By
Jon Baker, at 3:46 PM
Cool! Glad you agree with me, Jon!
: )
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Kevan, at 4:23 PM
Funny, I always assumed it was the dad. I think because "Luxo" sounds like a boy's name, and "Jr." implies that the parent and child are the same gender. But what do I know!
By
cassidy, at 4:31 PM
Flippin' heck,
I've been asking at work and everyone's saying they think it's the Dad.
Are we missing something Kevan?
;(
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Jon Baker, at 12:55 AM
It says on Pixar's website that it's the father, and yes Luxo Jr. is a wonderful short.
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Avi, at 8:15 PM
I thought that might be the case. Logically it makes sense, but without reading any blurb I just assumed it was a lady lamp! Mr. Lasseter needs to put some stubble on the light shade to make it super clear.
Heh.
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Kevan, at 7:57 AM
In my mind I always went to father, but I think female makes more sense once you consider it. The motions are very affectionate and the circumstance is more of a maternal one...
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Anonymous, at 11:41 PM
definitely female. To me, the reason is very simple. Unless John Lasseter grew up with a very emotional father (which is possible of course), it's usually the mom who is caring, or touchy feely like the bigger lamp is in this short. Snif snif!
Good stuff :)
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emilioG, at 2:08 AM
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