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Ever wonder who would win in a shape fight? Animator Rui Gomes‘ “Square v. Circle” answers the question with an epic battle (and soundtrack!).

Channel Frederator: Where did you study animation?

Rui Gomes: I learned animation all by myself…tryout and making mistakes. I’ve only been “working” in this area for two years- I’m a beginner. This animation was a university work, although I don’t study animation there.

What are you favorite films/cartoons?

RG: My favourites are all of Disney’s 2D classic films and Japanese animation. Besides those, I like some sci-fi films like The Matrix and Artificial Intelligence.

CF: Why can’t squares and circles just get along?

RG: Circles and squares are opposite objects. The circle represents the organic world (the freedom of movement and expression) while the square represents the geometric world (full of rules and barriers that define his attitude). The idea may be a bit confusing…but I think it ended ok.

CF: Are you working on anything new you can tell us about?

RG: Now I’m developing an animation in flash just for fun…to fill my free time. The animation it will be about a battle between two bottles of juice.

Thanks for the interview, Rui!

You can check out “Square vs. Circle” right here on Channel Frederator!

-Bailee DesRocher