It’s hard to believe that 60 years have passed since Eleanor Roosevelt wrote the moving words within the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and then learn that less than 5% of the world is even aware of its existence.
Seth Brau’s black and sepia tone animation not only celebrates this milestone but also makes the words come alive. His captivating clip took just over a month to produce, and he used the complete artistic freedom he was given to great effect. He used a mix of After Effects and Illustrator to flawlessly connect the 30 articles of the declaration.
His work helps spread the message of this remarkable declaration and make more people aware that there are so many other places in this world where freedom is still just a word.
Animated Historic Documents
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Trend Themes
1. Animated Historic Documents - Opportunity to use animation to visually enhance and engage with important historical texts.
2. Increased Awareness of Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Opportunity to educate and raise awareness about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights through creative animation.
3. Artistic Freedom in Animation - Opportunity to explore creative expression and storytelling through animation techniques.
Industry Implications
1. Animation - Disruptive innovation opportunity for animators to utilize their skills in creating visually appealing and engaging content for historical texts.
2. Education - Disruptive innovation opportunity to integrate animated content into educational platforms to enhance learning and awareness of important historical documents.
3. Human Rights Advocacy - Disruptive innovation opportunity to leverage animation as a powerful tool for human rights organizations to spread their messages and engage with wider audiences.