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Skeletal Motion Puppetry

Bad Man He Comin' by Mr. Cat & the Jackal is Hilariously Bizarre

— September 29, 2011 — Art & Design
If you delight in old school puppetry and innovative musical videos then, Bad Man He Comin' by Mr. Cat & the Jackal will probably fill you with joy.

Using skeletal puppetry and funny story plots, the producers of this music video takes a bizarre musical puppet in action to a whole new level. It can only be described as an epic project that will steer you into a creative stream of animation. The video was shot on a Fresian Stud Farm in South Africa and almost everything used in the video was picked up or salvaged on the farm. With about 8000 images shot in total and amazing editing and self-built sets the producers surely brings a stunning video.

You can find this track on Mr. Cat & the Jackal’s album ‘Sins and Siren Songs’ produced by Yesterfang Puppetry & Animation in South Africa or view the video above.
Trend Themes
1. Skeletal Motion Puppetry - Innovative use of skeletal puppetry in music videos opens up opportunities for creating visually stunning and unique animations.
2. Bizarre Musical Puppet - Exploring bizarre and unconventional musical puppetry in videos can lead to entertaining and captivating content that resonates with audiences.
3. Creative Stream of Animation - Embracing creativity and innovation in animation can result in the development of visually captivating and imaginative storytelling techniques.
Industry Implications
1. Music - The music industry can explore the use of skeletal motion puppetry to create visually appealing and distinctive music videos that enhance the overall storytelling experience.
2. Film and Entertainment - The film and entertainment industry can leverage the trend of bizarre musical puppetry to create unique and captivating content that appeals to diverse audiences.
3. Animation - The animation industry has opportunities to tap into the creative stream of animation, incorporating unconventional and visually stunning techniques to enhance storytelling and engage viewers.
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