Happy New Year

by | Saturday, December 25, 2010

For the past couple of years now, our family has been creating new year’s greetings using stop-motion video. This year was no exception. Here it is (on Vimeo)

http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=18164777

A very wonderful holidays and a very happy new year to all of you,
from Shreya, Soham, Smita & Punya

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14 Comments

  1. The Riddle Guy

    Cool video Punya, I need to learn how to do that!

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  2. Subhash

    awesome

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  3. Ryan

    Great post, that is fantastic. I love doing stuff like this with my family. It creates a great bond. In fact, for Christmas we learned how to draw portraits for our family Christmas card.

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  4. waterproof mp3

    Nice video. I initially though that you were going to set up a domino chain reaction. By the way, was the “Happy 2011” on the table a real shadow effect?

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    • Punya Mishra

      Thanks for kind words. And yes, it absolutely was! It was exactly the shadow you would find when the entire setup was lit from the back!

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  5. Punya Mishra

    Thanks April, always nice to hear from you. ~ punya

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  6. April Niemela

    what a gentle reminder to share ourselves with others, to utilize even the tiniest gift we have, to see with new eyes! thank you for sharing 😉

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  7. Argawa Manushabom

    Very cool…very cool. Happy New Year, mate!

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  8. NatashaW

    Amazing idea, made my New Year Happy! Most creative

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  9. Steve

    Loved it, Punya & co.!

    In fact, I’m going to steal … ummm, adapt … the idea for one of my classes next year.

    Happy New Year to you all.

    Steve

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  10. Alicia T.

    Amazing work Mishra family! I was truly surprised by the outcome! Art (and creativity) outwits me at times in compelling ways! Happy New Year!!!

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  11. Qaiser Malik

    Punya,
    You are simply outstanding and I feel so great to have worked under your dynamic and innovative guidance.
    Wish you a very happy new year and hope to remain in touch.
    Qaiser

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  12. Ara

    Punya

    Great creativity using shadows.

    Even silence can be a powerful language if used appropriately. Even shadows can throw light if used creatively.

    Wish you the same

    ara…

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  13. goodparent101

    Artistic and Awesome! Family activities help create a strong family life. Keep it up!

    Reply

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