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Month: January 2023

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Thesis

Week 3: On the choice of topic and the direction of the thesis

Through the topic selection of last semester, I noticed the problems that happened last time. The topic of the thesis last semester was too broad for me to grasp the topic well, so I will focus on the topic selection and scope of the thesis this time, so that I can better grasp the paper this time

Therefore, I began to think about whether I could focus my thesis on animation characters. Because I was in charge of 3D characters through the cooperation project of the school, I wanted to improve my thesis by starting with the design of characters and the suitable characteristics

Because the shaping of a character is not only the result of production, but also can clearly show the character’s personality traits and so on through the character’s body parts and some decorations

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Collaborative

Week 3：Collaborative projects

We will focus on the futuristic aesthetic of cyberpunk.
We relate this aesthetic to making environmental scenes and combine it with a cyberpunk fashion style.
There are many different perspectives on this style and we want to discover how we can interpret this style in our own creations .
This will be visualised in a 3D animated film.

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project 1

Week03 – Continue hand set-up

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Thesis

Week 2: Experimental Animation

Experimental animation Spread, which depicts a variety of cells constantly moving in a love and marriage manner, accompanied by unique sounds, adding to the appeal of the work.
In the whole work, the movement of cells always seems to have a certain logic and structure, which enhances the visual sense of the picture as well as the auditory sense. Immerse people in the picture.
On the other hand, the seemingly chaotic way of animation can also show certain logical results.
The phagocytoses of virus cells are also for survival, existence is reasonable, and a thing does not exist because it makes sense. The only reason it exists is that it’s not dead yet, and it’s going to keep spreading. Viral cells, like rioters, are forced to transform from law-abiding citizens into targets of the government (the immune system) because of the pressure to survive.
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Collaborative

Week 2 ：Collaborative

In this week’s session we had a collaborative type game.
We each passed a piece of paper, but we would divide the paper into three parts, each of us not knowing what one of the parts would be, and finally combining them to become one piece. I thought this was interesting because this way we would create something interesting

The second game, which was each person out set three rules and continued the game. I also thought this was interesting

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project 1

Week 2: Idea Developments

I finally chose the third idea for this attempt
Because the reason for the third idea could be because it presents an interesting twist that can surprise and amaze the audience. By revealing that the duel is actually only part of a virtual game, this twist allows the audience to think about the boundaries between the virtual and the real, and the relationship between the characters and the players in the game.

In addition, such an ending can also present a light and humorous atmosphere, adding some entertainment and joy to the overall story by revealing that the duel is just two players competing against each other in a game.

George helped me with the revisions and suggested some changes that I needed to add to the building to give people an idea of the setting.
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project 1

Week 02 – Fingers Modelling

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project 1

Week 01 – 3 Ideas

IDEA 01

Create a futuristic technology-themed animated short film about the adventures of a young engineer who uses advanced robotics to solve a crisis and ultimately discovers the power of human emotion.

IDEA 02

Design a fantasy adventure animated series about a group of children with special abilities who search for lost treasures in a mysterious magical world, while facing challenges from evil forces who use friendship and courage to overcome the odds and achieve their mission.

IDEA 03

In a virtual game world, two players take on their respective roles, one as a swordsman and the other as a dueling opponent. They engage in a fierce duel for revenge in this realistic and adventure-filled game.

I can’t find a suitable reference for this idea at the moment, but I think the movie Top Gun might have some similarities to this idea, as there is human controlled technology involved ):

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Thesis

Week 1: FMP thesis proposal

1.On graduation which area or environment of production do you wish to focus upon and why?

When I graduate, I will continue to study in the direction of 3D animation, maybe 3D animation in film and television, or 3D game animation, etc. I studied 3D animation in both undergraduate and graduate stages, and I love it very much. Since the major of 3D computer can cover the knowledge I need, I may continue to learn knowledge related to 3D animation.

2.What skills will you need to attain the standards required for vocational practice?

First of all, in the stage of 3D animation, everyone has a different division of work, so everyone is responsible for different parts. I think my favorite direction is the post-effect and synthesis part. At present, I think my ability is not very perfect. Although I have completed complete works from the early stage to the late stage, I still need to learn more knowledge to improve myself, so that I can reach the industry standard.

3.How will you showcase your FMP practice for the final shows?

As for the FMP project, I will first complete a video work to express my own ideas, because video can express my own ideas more accurately. Second, I want to complete some of my own ideas, through the story or lens language, or some effects to express the story.

4.Is it important to directly connect the thesis research to your practical work?

I think this is important, because through the way of the paper, we will guide us to continue the correct production.

The reference part in this paper will help me to regulate my story plot or lens language, or the rhythm of the story and so on.

5.Do you have an area of research you wish to conduct that is unrelated to practical element?

One area I want to study is the direction of combining virtual reality with 3D animation. I’m not sure this is related to my practice content, but I think this direction is very interesting. Think about it, if one day I use virtual reality technology to enter the body of a 3D animation character, I can vividly express the character’s characteristics and emotions. That must be a cool thing to do.

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Collaborative

Week 1 ：collaborative meeting

This week we decided on our theme and we mainly wanted to use cyberpunk elements as our theme this time.

Secondly, we discussed the techniques we might use, the characters, the set, the camera design and so on, and I think that’s a good place to start.


We also divided up the work and each of us did our own part, I was responsible for the 3D model of the whole character. Mapping.

I had to work with the 2D animation students and I would take the character models that we had discussed and implement them in MAYA.