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Metamorphosis is a generative animation video that was created by Glenn Marshall. This work is not a commercially used animation, it also shows the usage of technology, and exposes the process of rendering the technology through algorithmic animation programmed in Processing. As a generative animation, I thought this animation was very intriguing because it shows different movements through butterflies as well as having great transitions. Not only the project is aesthetically pleasing, the music plays a great role in showcasing this video, which I believe adds a lot to the mood of the overall piece. The color palette in the animation is eyeopening and the different strokes and movement of the piece expresses great nature in a technological way.
This piece is inspired by this previous short film made in 2007, called Butterfly. This film used experimental techniques using traditional 3D and 2D software. Expanding his creativity and experimental aspects in digital art, he created this algorithmic animation a year after. Overall, the interaction between the video rendering with animation, music and transitions created a beautiful and inspiring project.