Client: Peter Wang
Production Duration: 6 months
(Concept / designing / animating )
Medium: Adobe After Effects/ Illustrator/ Photoshop/ Cinema 4D
Production Duration: 6 months
(Concept / designing / animating )
Medium: Adobe After Effects/ Illustrator/ Photoshop/ Cinema 4D
Fall 2023 & Spring 2024
Project SCP
Senior Capstone Project
“What is the reason to create?” is a concept that focus on the essence of creativity and the motivations behind our creative pursuits, particularly as a motion designers.
Overview
“What is the reason to create?” is a minute long video that focus on the discussion of three major topics: Why human create, Personal Creative Journey, and the universal appeal of creativity. It is a compelling exploration of creativity, skillfully integrating the insights on the topic with the techniques we’ve honed at SCAD. The video’s focus on the broader human impulse to create, our personal journey, and the universal appeal of creativity offers a well-rounded narrative while highlighting our motion design abilities.
Credit
Special thanks to: Tucker Ziegler, and Gabriel MedinaProfessor: Brandon Sugiyama
Hightlights
Creating Process
Touch Designer
The opening shot of this project is likely the most captivating, created using TouchDesigner.
One of the key goals for this project is to explore new software, and TouchDesigner is a tool that many creatives are currently diving into.
I love using touch designer because of its procedural nature and its flexibility for creating organic forms.
Shapes in Motion:
A Study of Forms and Lines
This project explores the creation of dynamic shapes and forms rooted in geometric elements. By experimenting with the interplay of forms and lines, the work transforms simple shapes into engaging visual compositions that convey movement and rhythm.During this process, I discovered unique shapes that naturally emerged from experimentation. These shapes became key components of the piece, blending structure with fluidity to create a visually compelling narrative.
3D Zen Garden
The process of creating the Zen Garden was hectic, particularly due to working with the sand. Initially, I aimed for close-up shots to showcase high-quality sand textures on screen.
However, I soon realized this approach wasn't efficient given the limitations of Cinema 4D and my own lack of 3D expertise. After several tweaks and consultations with professors and 3D experts, I was able to achieve the shot with an acceptable effect.