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Unit 2: Shaping My Future Path:Working in Animation Industry OR Pursuing PhD Degree
As my graduate studies deepened, the question of “what’s next?” became increasingly real. My future seemed to be heading in two distinct yet equally compelling directions: Working in Animation industry and becoming an animation director or character designer, or pursuing a doctoral degree and engaging in academic research and becoming a lecturer. These two options…
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Unit 2: Industry Insights: Attend Playgrounds In Motion Festival & Nexus Studios & Zootopia 2 Q&A
In order to enhance my professional cognition of the animation industry and broaden my horizons, I attended the Playgrounds In Motion Festival in October 10th this year. The festival was vibrant, diverse, and packed with creators whose works constantly push the boundaries of storytelling. Among all the sessions I attended, a few stood out and…
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Unit 2：Directing with Purpose: What the LIAF Trailer Project Taught Me About Becoming a Director
It was an honor to direct the animated trailer for “Dear Fish”, the sting of the “Being Human” competition programme at the London International Animation Festival. This was my first time being director, a tense yet incredibly meaningful experience, and a huge challenge for me. Although I was the project director, I genuinely wanted everyone…
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Unit 1: The reflection of Simulated Work with Jing Gao
I have never work with senior before, so simulated work is a very new experience for me actually. When I heard that I was arranged to a CGI group I felt a bit happy but more than anxious. CGI is my pathway and I indeed want to learn more skills from it and do more…
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Unit 1: Lip-sync Practice Record
For the task record I decided to choose lip-sync. I think this task for me is very new experience. Because I have never manually drawn lip-sync frame by frame so it is also a big challenge. Additionally, I know that this is the last exercise for unit 1 so I want to make it completer…
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Unit 1: Shape Language in Character Design
Characters are important in storytelling in media. A well-designed character leaves a lasting impression on the audience, evokes emotions, and drives the story forward. In animation, shape language is a fundamental tool that uses different shapes and exaggerated deformations to convey meaning, emotions, and personality traits. By carefully selecting these shapes, animators enhance storytelling and…
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