Trojan War - Max Jacobs

Audiovisual Art
45-50 seconds

The Trojan Horse is a one-minute animated comic that modernizes the classic Greek legend through contemporary illustration techniques. This dynamic adaptation merges historical storytelling with stylized animation to create a fresh take on ancient mythology.

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Max Jacobs creates immersive narratives using VR, photography, animation, and graphic design. He holds a BA in the College of Media, Communication, and Information with a focus on immersive media from the University of Colorado Boulder, where he was on the Dean’s List. Max also completed the Business of Sports program at Leeds School of Business. Max’s artistic style expands across mediums, blending storytelling with visual and interactive elements to immerse audiences.

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The Trojan Horse is a one-minute animation that reimagines one of history's most celebrated mythological tales of military strategy through contemporary animation techniques. Inspired by the artistic approaches of Drew Litton and Alex Grigg, this project merges simplified character design with mature, stylized backgrounds to create a dynamic visual narrative. The animation employs a comic-style framework for key scenes, bringing each frame to life through fluid motion and expressive storytelling. Following successful historical adaptations like Joseph: King of Dreams and Hercules, this project aims to bridge classical mythology with creative artistic drawings. The production process encompasses extensive brainstorming, meticulous design planning, careful visualization of movements, strategic keyframe creation, and detailed motion refinement. By combining rich visual elements with concise storytelling, this adaptation seeks to engage viewers while maintaining the dramatic impact of the original Greek legend. It demonstrates how ancient stories can be revitalized through modern animation techniques.Ìý
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