Canon

19649 min 13 secFilm: Animation

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Direction: Norman McLarenGrant Munro

Norman McLaren and Grant Munro use three different animation techniques to provide visual representations of canons in a film designed to teach viewers about this ancient musical form. The soundtrack combines both recorded classical music and sounds produced by a synthesizer.

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Subject categories


  • Music > Animation and Experimental FilmsClassical MusicComposition
  • Arts Education > DanceMusicVisual Arts

Credits


director
Norman McLaren
Grant Munro
optical effects
J. Gillissie
camera
Robert Humble
sound
Ron Alexander
music
Eldon Rathburn

Awards


  • Bronze Peacock - 2nd PrizeInternational Film Festival
  • First Prize - Best Animation FilmCongrès du spectacle
  • Diploma of Merit - Category::Arts and ExperimentalGenie Awards
  • Bronze Peacock - Second PrizeInternational Film Festival