Rubber hose animation is a type of animated technique. The characters in this type of animation are shaped a little bit like rubber hoses and from Japan. Matsuzaki Ken picked up the rubber hose style to develop a cartoon strip that teaches people to draw faces.
Key Features of Rubber Hose Animation
Limbs: “Rubber hose“ characters’ arms and legs bend freely to and fro without any indication of joints. It gives the animation an exuberant and cheerful feeling.
Exaggerated Movements: That it allows very smooth movements only serves to bring out the fanciful and often humorous character of the animation.
Simplified Design: To improve the speed and flexibility of animation by reducing labor and increasing efficiency through removing unnecessary clutter form the designs of characters (e.g., Superman has no muscles).
Historical Influence of Rubber Hose Animation
Rubber hose animation was widely used in the 1920s and 1930s due to its simplicity. Animators such as Walt Disney and Max Fleischer used the technique in their early works. At that time, animation technology was limited, so that the rubber hose type “facilitated” quicker animation production.
This style had a profound impact on the golden age of animation, and is still celebrated today for its expressive and energetic quality. Modern animators often revisit rubber hose animation they long lived its charm, and it has even had a revival in projects like the video game Cuphead, which mimics the aesthetics of 1930s cartoons.
Modern Application of Rubber Hose Animation
In modern animation, rubber hose animation may be used to give viewers a nostalgic feel, or for artistic projects which are intended to embody the much-touted `whimsical’ spirit of early animation. In addition, the exaggerated and simplified style is easier for people who have just started learning animation.
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