Still motion

Still motion is a method of displaying many images one after another as frames, using the technique of "frame-by-frame", similar to the concept of stop motion. The difference between this and stop motion, however, is that still motion is not a method of animation and therefore, each frame does not have to be related in any way. It is a style of editing which is usually used to create an intense effect.

Overview

Still motion started as a method to intensify a scene. Mostly used in horror films, a sequence of images would appear on screen at a relatively fast speed to intensify the moment. It is also usually accompanied by unnerving music. It could also be used to signify flashbacks, dreams or summaries and lead to a conclusion of some sort. Sometimes, it could be slower and pictures fade in and out, like a slideshow.

The attributes of a still motion movie are less confined than that of a stop motion movie. A still motion movie can contain images of anything and need not have any composition relation with its predecessor frame. All frames should have the same dimensions, however, each image may have its own dimensions within a frame.

Still Motion (band)

Still Motion is a 3-piece rock and roll band from Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. They draw heavily on the music of the past, namely the rock era of the 60s and 70s, typified by bands like The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and The Beatles. Classic in spirit yet contemporary in scope, Still Motion's sound is both derivative and dynamic, nostalgic and new. They have recorded several demos but have yet to release a full length album.

Still Motion has played numerous shows in venues in and around the greater Philadelphia area, including the Trocadero Theatre and the North Star Bar. On August 1, 2006, they appeared on NBC (WCAU)'s 10! morning show. Footage of the performance can be seen on YouTube.

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