Review: We Got Time by David Wilson

We have previously looked and researched into the productions of film director and animator David Wilson, and this will be no different. This time, I will be reviewing the film he directed, which is 'We Got Time'.

All of the animations in this production were all hand-drawn, designed and coloured by David Wilson. Using the mechanism of rotation and looping as a starting point, he's able to create a journey using simple yet hypnotic animations. David Wilson stated in an interview ''Throughout the whole production, all of the animations seen were created by camera. No CG, no compositing animation loops onto footage - just taking advantage of the way film and persistence of vision works.'' David also stated the the theme of the video was based around the life cycles and the cruelty of nature. Within the production, there are many animations that show with there being a death of one creature, another is reborn. 

When one creature dies, another is reborn

Turntable animation is a simple yet incredible way of being creative in the world of film production. All it takes is a circular piece of paper, 16 lines and a few drawings/prints that change every now and then. There are 16 lines drawn on to one of the disks and the mirrors turn to create the moving animation. If there were only 15 discs, the animation will move from left to right as the animation is moving  faster than the turntable. In relation to this, if there were 17 discs, the animation would move from right to left because, this time,  the turn table is moving faster.

The making of 'We Got Time'

I really like the concept of this video as it shows a simple design and idea can be made to look incredible. The designs David Wilson created worked absolutely beautifully on the turntable. There are many reviews from audiences on YouTube and Vimeo stating how wonderful this production is: 

''Dear David, Your work is a truly inspiring and beautiful work of art. I look forward to seeing more from your wonderful creativity. And thanks so much for the insights shared in this follow-up video. Best of luck!''

''Thank you David and all of the team who helped to create this. Much love and respect also for sharing your behind the scenes x''

Cheerio. :o)

- Olivia.