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Connection between puppet animation and sculpture in art education
Rybová, Jana ; Arbanová, Linda (advisor) ; Francová, Sylva (referee)
Bachelor thesis Connection between sculpture and puppet animation in art education Jana Rybová, DiS., April 2018 ABSTRACT The bachelor's thesis deals with a topic of an untraditional animated puppet film and its links to a three-dimensional creation. The theoretical section of the thesis looks into the particularity of both art forms and looks for their mutual components. Diverse techniques and attitudes are presented on several examples regarding the work of acclaimed creators. In the practical section we track the progress of the author film from the production of untraditional puppets, sketches and a storyboard to the final animation. In the didactic section, the thesis focuses on a relationship between a child and a three-dimensional creation and it is enriched with a series of projects within a leisure activity.
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Erotica in a puppet animated film
Žák, Vojtěch ; DĚCKÁ, Eliška (advisor) ; Vaněček, Matěj (referee)
Eroticism and pornography in animated puppet film is a niche genre. Nevertheless, it deserves attention for its unique means of expression. The subject matter of this thesis is a reflection on the relationship between corporeality and the puppet in film. It also includes selected auteur independent films and their analysis, in which sexual behavior is the prevalent topic or which contain explicit erotic scenes.
The puppet functions as a representation of human body; specifically, within the context of this thesis, of the body in erotic situations. The body of the puppet becomes a representation of our own body. With the emergence of new technologies, we can become a representation of the puppet, which in turn becomes a puppeteer, an animator. The principle of identification with the main protagonist is essential for interpretation of the role and function of the puppet in film. One of the key instruments of interpretation of the role of the puppet in film and understanding its function in film. The chosen theme is accompanied by definitions of key terms and a brief overview of legislation concerning pornographic animated film.
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Robinson Crusoe - comparison of animated movie and live action movie
Nováková, Hana ; KUBÍČEK, Jiří (advisor) ; DUTKA, Edgar (referee)
The topic of this bachelor thesis is comparison between screenwriting for animated film and live action film and a search for differences in both types of writing. Specifically, this thesis compares two films based on the book The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner, by Daniel Defoe. Using this book I am able to describe the possibilities of both literature and film, and to demonstrate which parts of the book are preferred for film adaptation and why. I also briefly mention the evolution of the story of Robinson Crusoe, and show how animation and live action films deal with these changes. In the final part of my thesis I compare the 1954 live action film Robinson Crusoe, directed byLuis Bunuel with the 1981 Czech puppet film The adventure of Robinson Crusoe of York, mariner, directed by Stanislav Látal. Comparing these two films enabled me to understand and describe specific rules and procedures in scriptwriting for an animated film.
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The Little Man
Máj, Martin ; DĚCKÁ, Eliška (advisor) ; KUBÍČEK, Jiří (referee)
This thesis presents an analysis of the film "Malý Pán" ("The Little Man") directed by Radek Beran. The analysis mostly focuses on the technology used - theatrical puppet in a film. It examines the literary model "Velká cesta Malého pána" ("The Little Man's Great Journey") by Jiří Stach and Lenka Uhlířová, its adaptation into a film screenplay, the screenplay itself, acting of puppets, visible controlling mechanism and finally the visual processing of puppets, animation and overall mise en scene. Alongside with the analysis, several general rules for the use of theatrical puppet in films are defined and illustrated on examples from the "Malý Pán" movie.
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Puppet Animator
Mrázová, Martina ; KLOS, Jan (advisor) ; Žabka, Michal (referee)
This master thesis deals with the problematic position of the Czech puppet animator. Based on interviews with two puppet animators, representing the current puppet animation and the last century Golden era, I am trying to figure out how the puppet animator worked in the last century and how he works today. For the current generation I draw from the experience of puppet animator Jan Štencl. For the past generation I draw from the experience of Mr. Jan Klos. I'm trying to clarify what puppet animator has had to know and if these kind of skills varies according to the period in which the animator works/worked. Furthermore, this theoretical work deals with the problems that animators are facing today and how to puppet animators respond to the expansion of 3D technology. In conclusion, I outline the various solutions to the current situation.
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Theatre Puppets in Film
Volánková, Tereza ; BEČKA, Marek (advisor) ; KUBÍČEK, Jiří (referee)
This thesis mainly deals with the matters of transferring the experience with puppet theatre or theatre in general into the motion picture environment. Despite the fact that this is an actor's graduate work, it is trying to adopt all the main differences, and vice versa all the conformities between film and theatre from the author's and creator's point of view.
This work is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on comparing these two media (theatre and film) and tries to determine the terminology comprehensible by both, the theatre and the film community. It discusses some of the possible variations of film animation, always in relation to certain one, which is central to this work, which is real-time performed anti-illusive puppetry.
The second part describes the process of creating two specific events in the film directed by Tereza Volánková; authors own work, where the puppets are lead in this way.
The third part is a mere outline of a possible principle reversal, where the author uses some film practices in the theatre environment.
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Cut-out and puppet animation
Rosová, Helena ; KLOS, Jan (advisor) ; KLIMT, Aurel (referee)
This thesis deals with the technology behind the cut-out animation and the puppet animation, the relationship between the script and the selected animation technology, typical attributes of puppet animation and cutout animation, their advantages and pitfalls. The main topic of the work is the creation of the animation puppet for both technologies, the options of its structural design, mechanics of joints, properties of employed materials, technological processes used in its creation.
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Kinds of puppets and their use in Czech film
Bartošová, Kateřina ; KLOS, Jan (advisor) ; KUBÍČEK, Jiří (referee)
The purpose of this thesis is to acquaint the reader with the possibilities of usage of puppets in film, both animated and hand-held. It concentrates mainly on productions made in the Czech Republic. This thesis contains the division and description of individual techniques and types of puppets, a brief history of Czech and and international puppetry and a brief insight in to film and the beginnings of animation and the history of Czech puppet film. It contains analysis of specific films, compares animation and theatre techniques from different perspectives and also concentrates on specific qualities of puppets and some means of film communication. The conclusion of this thesis contains an interview with Jan Švankmajer.
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Live-action Film Puppet
Máj, Martin ; KUBÍČEK, Jiří (advisor) ; KLOS, Jan (referee)
The topic of this thesis is the live-action film puppet that has evolved
from the theatrical puppet. In contract to the animated puppet, the
purpose of the non-animated puppet is to create live-action motion. As of
now there were no attempts to formalize the theory of this cinematography
field. The first step towards this goal is to divide the puppets into the
following technological categories: marionette, hand puppet, animatronic
puppet and costume and digital puppet. Several types do not clearly fit
any of the above criteria and are thus described in the chapter entitled
?atypical puppets?. Puppet types are demonstrated on their example movies.
The thesis further deals with the correct placement of the puppet to the
scope of the movie which is closely related to the previously established
puppet categories.
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Jim Henson
Cechl, Jan ; KUBÍČEK, Jiří (advisor) ; MALÍKOVÁ, Nina (referee)
Intention of this thesis is to introduce the reader the work of Jim Henson and his contribution of the puppet used in the field of movie and television. It is mapping not only the history behind the puppet called Muppet and the animatronic characters but also describes their characteristics in the style of Jim Henson. First part is dedicated mainly to his person and is about introduction of Jim Henson to reader unfimilliar with his cult. Contains brief biography and splits his work into three life stages. The second part is about Muppet phenomenon, what is the Muppet, his characters, his style and the technology in the relation to movie and television and Henson success in this field. The third part is about Henson animatronics, Henson relation to the first appearance of this technology and analyzes its impact and its success in the field of movie and television for Jim Henson and his Creature shop. The last part is dedicated to Jim Henson Legacy.
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