Scatter Brain Matter, or the Evolution of Mankind
From the shallow waters of the primordial soup, a primitive creature crawls ashore. The action starts when trees organically bubble up from a previously barren landscape. A being with a single eye jumps out from his hole in the ground. Under a big tree, a brain and a fleshy blob are playing a game together, though their rules seem incompatible. When the other creature knocks over their game, it sets in motion a chase that leads to the discovery of an electrified new world.
Blending and juxtaposing video with computer generated animation, the short film "Scatter Brain Matter, or the Evolution of Man" may seem oblique at first glance. But scattered beneath the surface there is more than meets the eyes (and brain) Given time, the mix of visual and conceptual experiments grows into a multi faceted audio visual parable.
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Wobbe F. KoningDirector
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Wobbe F. KoningProducer
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Wobbe F. KoningAnimation, Video & Sound
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Runtime:5 minutes 25 seconds
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Completion Date:November 15, 2014
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Production Budget:0 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Shooting Format:HD MP4 (for video sections)
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
Wobbe F. Koning is a digital artist combining video and 3D Computer Animation with audio to create mostly linear single channel works. His animations have been shown at the SIGGRAPH Art Gallery, Prix Ars Electronica and various other festivals. Earlier work includes on-stage videos for dance performances, and multi screen installations. He currently teaches animation at Monmouth University in New Jersey, U.S.A.