My favorite animation out of the list was the “Spin Fun Knowing Ya”, which was the first Happy Tree Friends episode. To start off with, the color of the animation stood out to me the most because of its use of vibrant colors that created a very aesthetically interesting scheme throughout. Although the video itself is very gory, the color allowed for a somewhat child-like feel to be at the forefront. The drawing style also played well along with the color scheme. The animals are each very distinct looking but have a similar quality that is different that anything I had scene before. The overall look of the animation was extremely unique, which was the reason why I found this one to be my favorite out of the list. I think that this video was the most professional looking also, while maintaining a unique animation style that has not really been used before.
As far as the story goes, I’m not normally one to be into gory things but I think that it was done in a way that was entertaining and lighthearted. I’ve seen a few of the videos before and think that they do a good job of setting the characters up into situations that are fun to watch. The animation is fast paced an upbeat which keeps you interested throughout the entire length of the video and there are not any points that seem to drag. Some of the other videos had points that were a little bit slow or awkward to watch. This video kept me entertained throughout the entire time. The music also helped to continue the narrative and added more to the playful feel that the animation style and color had created. I especially liked the music in the beginning credits and the similarity that it had to the music during the actual video.
Overall, I believe that this video is the most successful example of good animation in comparison to the other ten videos. The other ones were also entertaining but I believe that the Happy Tree Friends managed to create a narrative that was interesting and unique.
