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As the cycle continues, the beads eventually turn into humans. The chronological arrangement demonstrates how civilization has dealt with conflict inspired by creatures of the past, only now, with the advancement of technology in terms of the weapons used. For example, in its earliest sequence, it
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created the musical background to the Bead Game. The music creates a more intense dynamic that complements the overall theme of the short film. The animation ties perfectly with the beat of the music, producing smooth transitions when the creatures transform.
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which eventually transform into creatures. These creatures magically ingest each other then mutate into other mythical beings. For example, a monster eats a
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then transforms into a seal. This sequence displays how creatures deal with conflict without the control of brain power.
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