Guacamole Spaghetti Sandwich
One of the most visually inventive animators I know of is PES, an American animator whose stop-motion films often incorporate everyday objects in clever, unexpected ways. In addition to short films, PES has also done some very interesting ad work. Check out the following examples – there are tons more on his YouTube channel as well.
Keeping It Real
Animation is often (unfairly) pigeonholed as a medium for children’s fairy tales, but it can be used to tell all kinds of stories. Here are a few short documentaries that use animation to great effect.
Hip Hop, Wolves, and Drowned Venice
After Effects might seem overwhelming at first, but once you understand the essentials, you’ll be animating in no time. Here are a few of the many weird and wonderful projects that previous students have done.
https://youtu.be/Y0IleYo9pu4