Red Parrots' Update: June

Red Parrot · 07-03-2014

Thanks for the kind words. I agree that Lori is amazing. You'll definitely be seeing her again.

I appreciate you all going out on a limb and indulging me in this fast-shrinking, low-process experiment. I really wanted to branch out and try something different.

If I may be allowed to ramble on for a minute...

I was inspired by two stories from Sumguy: 'Fraternization' and 'Mad Science Fair.' As a process-lover myself I kept trying to figure out why his fast-shrinking scenes are so HOT. It made no sense to me. I shouldn't like those stories by my god, I really do.

I finally figured it out, though. Good process-based transformations are based on the idea of the person being surprised. Their tension slowly builds as they figure out what's happening. To me, this is like female sexuality. Slow to build, but climbing ever upwards. The further you get the more the sensation builds.

But what if we flip it and make the person expect what's coming? Well then the tension is front-loaded and the final act of shrinking is the RELIEF of that stress. I view this as more like male sexuality. It's the anticipation that matters most and the final event is quick, intense, and signifies the end of the tension.

Sumguy absolutely nails this in his stories.

This is what led me to making these shrinks so fast (they're the stress' relief, which always sweeps through you swiftly) and the music before-hand is so creepy and the camera's beeps so logical and un-feeling. I wanted to explore that scary feeling of knowing something is coming and it's out of your hands to stop it.

I consider the whole thing a success but am ultimately left thinking that this sort of thing is better left to the story writers. I think video really is made for slow process shrinking and so all of my future plans revolve more around that. So never fear! This was more of an experiment than a shift in style for me.

I'm happy that it ended up being an entertaining experiment, though! I really love this video myself.

So now if I can just somehow mix the two styles together...hmmm. I'm not even sure what that would look like but now I've got something new to ponder!

Thanks again, everyone.

07-03-2014	#17
Red Parrot Visual Innovator Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 171	Re: Red Parrots' Update: June Thanks for the kind words. I agree that Lori is amazing. You'll definitely be seeing her again. I appreciate you all going out on a limb and indulging me in this fast-shrinking, low-process experiment. I really wanted to branch out and try something different. If I may be allowed to ramble on for a minute... I was inspired by two stories from Sumguy: 'Fraternization' and 'Mad Science Fair.' As a process-lover myself I kept trying to figure out why his fast-shrinking scenes are so HOT. It made no sense to me. I shouldn't like those stories by my god, I really do. I finally figured it out, though. Good process-based transformations are based on the idea of the person being surprised. Their tension slowly builds as they figure out what's happening. To me, this is like female sexuality. Slow to build, but climbing ever upwards. The further you get the more the sensation builds. But what if we flip it and make the person expect what's coming? Well then the tension is front-loaded and the final act of shrinking is the RELIEF of that stress. I view this as more like male sexuality. It's the anticipation that matters most and the final event is quick, intense, and signifies the end of the tension. Sumguy absolutely nails this in his stories. This is what led me to making these shrinks so fast (they're the stress' relief, which always sweeps through you swiftly) and the music before-hand is so creepy and the camera's beeps so logical and un-feeling. I wanted to explore that scary feeling of knowing something is coming and it's out of your hands to stop it. I consider the whole thing a success but am ultimately left thinking that this sort of thing is better left to the story writers. I think video really is made for slow process shrinking and so all of my future plans revolve more around that. So never fear! This was more of an experiment than a shift in style for me. I'm happy that it ended up being an entertaining experiment, though! I really love this video myself. So now if I can just somehow mix the two styles together...hmmm. I'm not even sure what that would look like but now I've got something new to ponder! Thanks again, everyone.