On The Water

The superojective in this piece is life, as the video serves as a metaphor for the cycle of life, with the protagonist shown progressing from first development to the end of his life. This piece is highly successful in following the aspects of a making cuts that Walter Murch  names as the top three (out of 6) most important, Emotion, Story, and Rhythm. Although all scenes are created by the artist instead of taken by the cameraman, animation can be a great place to analyze shots, as each frame is carefully composed to convey the intended feelings and progress the story through proper flow. For example, the first shot gains the interest of the viewer through its slow growth into something recognizable, new life, introducing the story and theme of the piece in a way that makes the audience feel curious and wondrous, and flows gently to match the action of the scene.