"Division" is a short animation created by George Nadeau. Mr. Nadeau created "Division" to partially fullfill the requirements of a Masters of Imaging Arts degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Technically, "Division" is an interesting piece. Models, lighting, and staging all have a minimalist theme. This visual simplicity is reinforced by the film's black and white coloring scheme. This scheme helps to center the focus of the film on the action rather than visual eye-candy. Additionally, the simple visuals show that an animation does not have to be overly complicated in order to tell a story.

The animation in "Division" is strong. Principles such as ease in, ease out, and arcs can be seen throughout the film. This especially is true in the fluid motion of the flowers and characters. A sense of solid drawing can be seen in shots such as when the easel is moved. Characters exaggerate their movements, giving the film a pleasing feel. The film also effectively uses secondary action through subtle movements of the flowers and the characters.

Color plays an important role in the film. While primarily black and white, important events in the film are shown through the presence of red. The flowers, the objects which are the center of conflict, are red. Blood is also depicted as red to help reinforce the power of the rules of the film's universe and also foreshadow the film's bloody ending.

Aesthetically, "Division" delivers. The entire film is a twist on "the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence" theme. In the film, we see the primary character grow jealous when he discovers that any action he takes, creates an action that doubles in magnitude on his neighbor's "side of the fence." This jealousy continues to grow and eventually sets rise to destructive actions. The film ends with the primary character stabbing his left eye in order to totally blind his neighbor.

Division builds the action in the story slowly, and masterfully illustrates the corruption of the primary character through the discovery of the rules of the world in which he lives. The slow build in action in also reinforced by the eerie soundtrack and jarring sound effects.

In conclusion, "Division" is an enjoyable film. Technically, the film is simple, and as a result does little wrong. Aesthetically, the film shines with a great story and an excellent ending.