Film Language Tag: dynamation

A stop-motion animation technique pioneered by Ray Harryhausen in which small, sculpted animated figures (filmed against a miniature backdrop) interact in a live-action environment with real-life actors. Molloy, Tim. "'Dynamation': the Golden Era of Ray Harryhausen. MovieMaker Magazine, 22 May 2021. https://www.moviemaker.com/dynamation-the-golden-era-of-ray-harryhausen/. Accessed 21 December 2022. With acknowledgments to Bowdoin College and University of Rochester students Chris Brown, Lizzie Budde, Ian Garton, Allison Kuck, and Sam Li.

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Good Days and Bad Days, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

Marcel (Jenny Slate) takes care of his grandmother, Nana Connie (Isabella Rossellini), and observes the attention they are getting. After ensuring privacy in his home, he goes on to "ice-skate" on a dusty table before he notices a squirrel in the house.

Help Me Find My Family, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

Marcel (Jenny Slate), determined to find his family, goes on livestream.

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