Comparing 9, the short, and 9, the full-length movie

 The short film really grasped my attention for the short amount of time it was. The plot was quickly developed. It was easy to see the setting and context right from the start. We were able to see how the characters were developed and what their purposes were. The conflict was introduced almost immediately. This was what should be expected from a short film, getting straight to the point. There were special efects sprinkled in, but the main focus was moving from one phase to another and completing the “full cycle”.  

As so the full-length film, “9” and other stitchpunks have distinct personalities and roles within the group, and their relationships with each other evolve over the course of the film. This is made possible due to the fact that it is a longer film. This would not be possible otherwise. The film's special effects are notable for its use of motion capture technology, which was used to create realistic movements and facial expressions. The director’s style is seen both in the short and full-length film. This is seen through its hand-drawn aesthetic and use of muted colors. In terms of conventions, "9" fits within the post-apocalyptic science fiction genre. This was to be depicted clearly in the short and full- length film.  

What we took away from this comparison is that the films are rather similar, but the full-length film has more detail and what we concluded as “more of everything”. But they both follow the same premises throughout.  



 

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