'A Boy and His Atom' has been deemed the smallest stop-motion film in the world by Guinness World Records. An impressive feat on many levels, it may astound those who hold a soft spot for big block-buster films. Directors like Michael Bay might scoff at the effort put into making this microscopic movie, but others will see it as the accomplishment it really is.
A collaborative effort between the research division at IBM and ad agency Ogilvy New York, the 'A Boy and His Atom' stop-motion movie tells the story of a stick figure who befriends one of his own. Partaking in a slew of adorable activities, the film is as endearing as it is entertaining.
Record-Breaking Microscopic Movies
'A Boy and His Atom' by IBM is the World's Smallest Film
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Stop-motion Animation — There is a growing trend in stop-motion animation, which could offer new creative opportunities for filmmakers and animators.
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