23/4/26 - 14/6/26 (Week 1 - Week 7) JING KEYAO | 0370732 Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media | Taylor's University Advanced Interactive Design Exercises Table of Contents 1. LECTURES (Weekly) 2. INSTRUCTIONS 3. EXERCISES Exercise 01: Asset Creation Exercise 02: Motion Exercise 03: Animation 4. DOCUMENTATION LINKS 5. FEEDBACK 6. REFLECTION Lectures WEEK1： This week, Mr.Shamsul introduced us what we are going to do through this semester. He then give an example for the good thematic website from fwa.awards.com . Our task for this week is to start installing adobe animate and find 3 ideas for the Task 1 Proposal. WEEK 2： Practice How To Trace This week we g...
Video & Sound Production - Final Project: Stop Motion
26/09/2024 — 03/01/2025 (Week 01 — Week 15) JING KEYAO / 0370732 VSP 60104 / Video and Sound Production / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / Taylor's University
I am attracted by the animation in the middle of this video. The small character's hunger is expressed by squeezing clay, which is very vivid with the background music, and the magnification of the eyes when the two characters look at each other is particularly good.
The first two pictures are the scene before the girl walks into the room, I love the setting of the scene, creating an atmosphere of horror and suspense.
After entering the room, that is, the following two pictures, the overall tone of the video screen has changed to a warm tone, depicting a warm scene.
The stop-motion short film "To Fit In" focuses on the theme of individuality and the pressures of conformity. It uses meticulously crafted character designs that highlight the contrast between those who stand out and those who blend into their environment. In addition to the scene layout, I also like the creative significance of this video. The idea that the producer of the video wanna convey to us is to let women learn to be brave and be themselves. Every woman deserves to be respected and pursue her ideal jobs or life.
The reason why I like this stop-motion animation is that it is good at switching shots, shooting from different angles, overlooking Angle, full view Angle, front and side, combined with the background in the picture. and the contrasting colors to reflect the emotional journey of the protagonist, who finds peace in solitude. And the contrasting colors to reflect the emotional journey of the protagonist, who finds peace in solitude.
Creating a stop-motion project is a meticulous yet rewarding process that offers many learning opportunities. During our first group assignment, we encountered several challenges that tested our patience and problem-solving skills.
One significant issue was the size of the paper cutouts. Initially, we made the cutouts too small, believing it would allow for more detailed animation. However, when we began shooting, the small pieces became incredibly difficult to handle. The slightest movement would disrupt the intended frame, causing inconsistencies and frustration.
Despite the challenges, the process taught us the importance of preparation, teamwork, and adaptability. Each problem pushed us to refine our techniques and improve communication within the group. Moving forward, we plan to allocate more time to pre-production, test ideas more thoroughly, and continuously seek innovative solutions for any technical or creative obstacles.
This experience not only enhanced our technical skills but also strengthened our collaboration as a team, laying a solid foundation for future projects.
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