‘Bears on Stairs’ is a stop-motion animation depicting bears climbing up sets of stairs. It is created from 3D-printed frames. With the availability of highly accurate 3D animation, it’s refreshing to see animation made the old-school way, with each frame individually made.
‘Bears on Stairs’ shows an animated bear walking up a never-ending flight of stairs, with each frame in the animation being individually 3D-printed.
To create the animation, the UK-based design agency DBLG designed and printed 50 3D sculptures, each of which featured a bear walking up a flight of stairs. Each sculpture was precisely placed on the set, photographed and used for the final two-second video, with the entire process taking 4 weeks to complete.
3D-Printed Animal Animations
‘Bears on Stairs’ Was Created Using Individual 3D-Printed Sculptures
Trend Themes
1. 3D Printing Animations - Creating stop-motion animations using 3D-printed frames introduces new ways of storytelling through precision and customization.
2. Artisanal Animations - Nurturing handcrafted animation techniques can rekindle a sense of craft and beauty in modern digital landscapes.
3. Sculpture-based Motion Graphics - Leveraging sculpture to create motion graphics allows for the creation of intricate and unique imagery.
Industry Implications
1. Animation - This trend could disrupt the animation industry by increasing the availability of personalized and unique storytelling through handcrafted techniques.
2. Design - Handcrafted animation techniques in industries such as advertising, gaming, and film could create a niche market that values the beauty of artisanal work.
3. 3D Printing - This trend could stimulate innovation in 3D printing by exploring new applications such as stop-motion animations that involve intricate and personalized structures.