Mytho Loguque!

While were on the subject, here's another Esma student animation I like.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=U5Bo04Uuh4M

I love this one! The character designs are really cool the environments are pretty and frame the actions. the theme is interesting and informs the story. It’s really funny and there are a few nice little twists, as well as attention to detail.  

I suppose I should really talk about the animation part thou. So, towards the end, when they are building the anticipation/tension, just before he learns to lie (about 4:20) I really like the subtle way they express tension in his eyes by shaking his irises, before dilating them when the idea occurs.  This is also a good way to avoid over-animating and moving them too much. (They also do this nicely with the enraged big horse guy the first time he appears)

Also keep an eye on Zeus, he has some awesome expressions. As does Bibiche at the beginning as she gets steadily more irritated.

I just hope one day I can produce something as good as these guys have!