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 From
November 7 to 11, the 10th PISAF (Puchon International Student Animation
Festival)부천국제학생애니메이션페스티벌 was held at Boksagol Culture Center복사골문화센터.
A large number of students
from all around the world participated in the festival and showed off their
own creations. There were also
various workshops where visitors could learn more
about animation.
On November 10, The Kids Times and 4 kid reporters visited Boksagol
Culture Center and participated in one of the workshops which was
led by Michel Ocelot, a world-famous French animation
artist. He is also known
as the “Magician of Light.” He has produced numerous great animated films, gaining great
popularity with works such as Prince & Princess,
Azur & Asmar and Kirikou & The Sorceress.
 While our Kids reporters
were waiting in a classroom, a gentleman in a colorful shirt entered with big smile on
his face. It was Michel Ocelot! During the 2-hour class,
he led us through the fantastic and magical world of animation.
With a sheet of paper and a pencil,
he showed us a simple but interesting animation production technique. The Kids reporters
folded and cut papers following Michel Ocelot’s
instructions. Then, we drew
a bird with its wings up. On the other side of the paper, we drew
the same bird with its wings down. Then, we rolled the paper around a
pencil and tried to flip it fast! Wow! It looked like
the birds we drew were flapping. It was really fun!
 After the
class, we learned more about animation while having a pleasant talk with Mr. Ocelot.
He showed us the paper dolls that were actually used in the film
Prince & Princess.
He even showed us how to make sound effects for animated
films.
Mr. Ocelot said he had loved drawing since he was young, and one
day he decided to become a director of animated films.
“I am happy because I am doing what I like to do,” he said. “You should
also try to find what you truly like.”
The time we spent with him went really fast. The meeting with Mr.
Ocelot was a memorable time for all of
us. Here’s what our four Kids reporters have to say about their special
experience.
Park Yeong-yo (Seoul Doseong Elementary School,
6th Grade)
Before I meet Michel Ocelot, I watched some of his works
such as Azur and Asmar and Prince and Princess, and I liked them very
much! I’m just glad I had a chance to actually meet him. I really
had a great time. I will remember what he said to
us: “Finding what you want is the most important thing. When you find
what you really want to do, do it. And do things that can help you
to do the thing you want.” Well, I want to be a scientist when I grow up. So I guess I’ll
have to study science harder!
Kim Hyeon-min (Incheon Elunji Elementary School,
4th Grade)
I was very happy to meet Michel Ocelot. He taught us how to move characters
in animated films. It was very interesting. However, I was sad because
time flew so fast! I think silhouette animation is really
amazing. Silhouette animation
is made using black shadows of paper dolls. I
think it is the best animation I’ve ever seen! As Mr. Ocelot said,
I want to enjoy doing my favorite thing.
Choe Yeong-joon (Kwanmoon Elementary School,
6th Grade)
When I first saw Mr. Ocelot, I was very impressed. He was wearing a sweater with red,
yellow, and blue colors and he looked very happy. Following his direction, we made our own
animation. We made our own birds that looked like they were flying
and moving their wings! After making this short animation, we took
pictures with him. We also got his autograph. It was really
great to be with him!
Kim Seong-ha (Seoul Daegok Elementary School,
4th Grade)
Michel Ocelot was born in France and he is now 65 years old. He has
loved animation since he was young. So he decided to become an animation
producer. So far, he has created countless animated films.
He said that we should enjoy what we are doing. He looked very happy
because he loves his job very much. I guess he won’t get tired of his job! It
was a great pleasure to meet him. Like
he said, I will try to truly enjoy and love what I do! |
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