I think this film relates to the Re-imagining Animation reading as it teaches kids many life lessons such as dealing with death.
The animation style is quite elaborate for example the sceneries are painted beautifully:
In the beginning of this scene the camera tracks along with Simba and Nala and the background moves with them. The sequence shows a variety of shots and angles for example an aerial shot and a canted angle shot:
In the musical sequence, the visuals subvert the conventions of real life. The colours are inverted appearing more abstract. This emphasises Wells' reading in which animation does not need to replicate real life:
In the musical sequence, the visuals subvert the conventions of real life. The colours are inverted appearing more abstract. This emphasises Wells' reading in which animation does not need to replicate real life:
Moreover the animation transcends physical boundaries of real life, showing multiple animals structured on top of each other, creating a fantastical, circus-like atmosphere:
In terms of story line I found it quite interesting how this movie flouts the usual convention of children's film as the main character is quite unlikable. Kuzco is arrogant, selfish and puts other people in terrible situations. When he himself is turned into a llama by the antagonist, Yzma, the audience are somewhat lead to believe that he deserved what he got, rather than empathising with him.
When analysing the visuals, I noticed how the backgrounds were still whilst the characters moved on top. The characters appeared to be less detailed in comparison, which makes it easier for the animators as they have to move and be changed a lot.
Other backgrounds featured just plain, gradient colours:
These were quite effective in emphasising the movement of the characters. It works especially well with the character Kuzco who is extremely self indulgent, therefore isolating him from the background exaggerates his persona.
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