A Few Reasons Why Animated Videos Are Amazing

Animation is a form of storytelling that appeals to vision in a way live action movies sometimes cannot. They can present vibrant colors, unique characters, and stylistic art in order to tell a story. An animated video can tell a story in a unique way and there are many reasons for that. 1. Creativity One of the main appeals of animation is its ability to tell a story in...

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What Are The Best Uses For Original Video Animation?

Original video animation, or animated films and series made especially for release in home video formats, has become a burgeoning enterprise in the entertainment realm, particularly in Japan, where it originated. But OVA also holds promise here as a unique means to convey a corporate promotional message, especially when your audience is techno-savvy and entertainment-minded....

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Revisiting Woody, Wonder Woman and the Fantastic Four

I have not written much lately. I used to write daily but that was a long time ago. It is true that work, family and a home business have taken up a lot of my time. But, I have not felt as driven to write as I used to feel, too. This entry is my attempt to get back into writing and discussing comic books and classic cartoons. I have not watched any old Woody Woodpecker...

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Paprika Anime Analysis

Paprika is an amazingly complex and entertaining anime. It takes us into a different world and shows us incredible events mainly from the perspective of Doctor Atsuko Chiba and Detective Toshimi Konakawa. Chiba leads a research team in the development of a device to be used for psychotherapy called the DC Mini. She starts using it to treat Konakawa, but somebody steals the...

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Animation - It Has Life In It

'Animation' the word itself bespeaks loud that it has life in it. It is all about putting life into characters and models and making them look real and life-like. The story goes, to a couple of years back when becoming an animator was like a dream come true. But going down twenty years, the dream was practically impossible, for many to achieve. Then becoming an animator meant...

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Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie

Utena is the perfect example of a shÅjo anime. The movie is complete with a naïve fantasy of princes and princesses and adolescent girls with characteristically big eyes, flowing hair, and magic powers. ShÅjo themes remain clearly present throughout the film. It includes intensely emotional scenes overflowing with roses and relationship conflicts. But this story is not a...

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Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie

Utena is the perfect example of a shÅjo anime. The movie is complete with a naïve fantasy of princes and princesses and adolescent girls with characteristically big eyes, flowing hair, and magic powers. ShÅjo themes remain clearly present throughout the film. It includes intensely emotional scenes overflowing with roses and relationship conflicts. But this story is not a...

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5 Reasons to Use Animation to Reach Younger Audiences

As an advertiser, you know the importance of capturing your target audience's attention with appealing and relevant ads. For years, static ads have been good enough to do just this. However, in today's market, animated ads offer an exciting and effective way to garner you the kind of customer attention you need to successfully grow your company, especially if you wish to...

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TV Characters All Men Should Try to Emulate

Although TV is mainly for entertainment, with an open mind and an eagerness to learn, everyone can get something useful out of it. The TV series characters sometimes portray behavior that should be included in one's arsenal as well. Here is a list of five TV characters that men should try to emulate.   Steven Hyde (That 70's Show) - Hyde represents the rebel that...

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Far From the Madding Crowd - Review of 2015 Remake of Historical Romance

When poor orphaned Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan) unexpectedly inherits a mansion complete with servants and a working farm, her options expand tremendously in this historical romance based on the classic Thomas Hardy novel. She's simultaneously courted by three men, a wealthy older man, a brash sergeant, and a quiet sheep farmer. The strong-willed, fiercely independent...

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3 Things to Know About the Changing State of Cable TV

Like all things related to technology, the cable TV industry has changed dramatically in the last ten years. It wasn't that long ago when families gathered in front of the television at 8pm and watched only a handful of network channels together. Nowadays, families may opt to watch different channels in different rooms of the house, play on their tablets or smart phones...

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Is There Light at the End of the Tunnel?

I am a fan of science fiction! There are times when I yearn for television, films and comics that fit into that genre. Babylon 5 for all its faults is probably the only television show in the last twenty years that does. Solaris and Interstellar are the only films that I can't remember that I felt really satisfied me in what I was looking for. I feel frustrated when I talk...

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A Game of Entertainment: The Lannisters

The most powerful and feared man in all of Westeros,Tywin Lannister was the Hand of the King. He once led the Lannister armies against the Stark armies of the north and was awarded the title of "Savior of the City" after his victory against Stannis Baratheon at the Battle of the Blackwater. He was the patriarch of the Lannister house and was willing to do anything at all,...

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Ideas for a Great Wedding Location

If you haven't looked at your destination for your wedding day, you should, getting married in a special venue is a great way to enhance the experience of your wedding. A wedding is likely to be the most important event of your life so why not make it a special as possible. There are many different places that you can choose as a venue for your wedding. Here are some ideas...

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Great Wedding Speech Quotes

A wedding is all about words... I mean at least literally. The clergy says their words and ask for the bride's and the groom's words. The bride's father says his words in his wedding speech and the groom and the bride say theirs in their wedding speech. Then there are the welcome words, the words of gratitude, the words of praise, the words of wit and humour... the wedding...

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Get Great Wedding Favors at Your Local Grocery

A wedding favor is pretty special in the wedding because apart from the reception food and activities, these are one of the two tangible items that the guests can take home with them as a memento of your wedding (the other one would be the photographs). Even if photo thank you cards are sent, wedding favors are special because unlike wedding photographs, you can show your...

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Always Great Wedding Speeches - Groom, Best Man

Delivering a wedding speech doesn't have to be a daunting task. With a bit of preparation those few moments at the microphone can end up being the most memorable ones of your life. After all, this is one of your best days and the beginning of a new chapter in your life as well. In wedding speeches a groom has a lot to cover in just a couple of minutes. With a checklist, you...

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Your Wedding Day - Great Wedding Gifts For Bridesmaids

Finding gifts for your bridesmaids can be quite challenging. Traditionally, brides often give away small trinkets of jewelry, like pearl earrings, brooches or necklaces. However, with the rising costs of weddings, it may no longer be economical to think of very expensive gifts for your bridesmaids. One great idea for a wedding gift for bridesmaids is salon or spa gift certificates....

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How to Throw a Great Wedding on a Budget

Everyone knows that weddings can be very expensive events but you can easily cut the costs of your wedding by carefully planning out a few details. Considering that an average, full wedding and reception can cost between $10,000 and $20,000, it is easy to see why most couples these days are looking for clever ways to dramatically save money. Wedding clothing is generally...

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Great Wedding Invitations For Your Big Day

Nowadays, when a lot of couples are in the process of searching for ideas for invitations, you would find that they would prefer to settle for unique. The traditional type of wedding invitations is still a good choice but the modernistic world that we live in right now demands a more alternative and a hipper option is usually required. Others opt to have unique wedding invitations...

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Outdoor Wedding Themes For a Great Wedding

We are so used to having bridal events indoors that they almost become a bore. Everyone wants to have a wedding inside the church hall, at the hotel or at the town hall. We have almost forgotten that the outdoor life is still exciting and that events taking place in the sun are very exciting for many people. You can have your wedding at the beach or in the open. The best...

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Your Second Marriage - 3 Great Wedding Etiquette Tips

Not very long ago, people believed in celebrating second marriage as a very low key affair by inviting only close friends and family. It was supposed to be a more formal occasion without any kind of lavish celebrations, especially if the bridegroom or the bride were divorced. However, it does not hold good anymore as people have understood that there is no point in stopping...

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Best Man Speeches - Great Ideas For Great Wedding Speeches!

Best man speeches are one of the most important aspect of any wedding, whether big or small, as the speech not only details some important cues about the newly weds but also showers them with good wishes and prosperity in their forthcoming life! Generally the best man appointed for the wedding by the groom, considers writing wedding speeches to be an arduous task requiring...

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Wedding Party Gift Ideas You Will Love

It is an honor to stand in the wedding of a relative or close friend, but the wedding party also has to organize events for the couple and provide support. Bridesmaids are responsible for getting the bride ready and to plan the bachelorette party as well as the bridal shower. The groomsmen are responsible for the bachelor party and they assist the groom on the wedding day....

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