polydactylism
CONTEXT:
Polydactylism is A Poetic Journey" is a deeply personal animation project where I single-handedly undertook every aspect of production. From conceptualizing and crafting diverse landscapes to modeling intricate details, developing textures, and executing simulations for elements like water, snow, and leaves, inspired from taiwanese poet mengdie zhou, I ensured dynamic movement and expression throughout the journey while also storyboarding, editing, and integrating sound design to create a cohesive and emotionally resonant narrative.3D Design + rendering + compositing + texture
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lighting + simulation + Modeling + rigging
TYPE:
animation film
TOOLS:
blender 3D, aftereffects, houdini,
Photoshop, and After Effects
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under the puti tree
CONTEXT:
"Under the Puti Tree" explores the multifaceted nature of ancestral worship through a CG animation lens. It follows the traditional steps of joss paper, inspired by the mine deceased grandfather, to commemorate traditional customs of burning paper for ancestral worship. The film delves into five main steps of the ritual: lighting incense, candles, offering food, burning paper money, and setting off firecrackers. Through a blend of fantasy and reality, it evokes reverence and contemplation, inviting viewers on a journey of remembrance and reflection. Embedded within the narrative are personal memories and experiences, spanning generations and continents, which explore the enduring bonds of family, tradition, and cultural heritage. The project also grapples with broader themes of tradition, modernity, and the evolving landscape of religious and spiritual practices, prompting viewers to consider the role of ancestral worship in contemporary society.3D Design + rendering + compositing + texture
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lighting + clothes simulation + Modeling + motion retargeting
TYPE:
animation film
TOOLS:
Marvelous designer; blender 3D, aftereffects, Motionbuilder, daz 3d
Premiere pro, and After Effects
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