Final Year Project

My story ‘Connections’, visually explores the emotional and invisible link which can bring two people together. This ‘something’ which connects people can be coincidental or not. It has the power to create unbreakable friendships, no matter how contrasting individuals may be. My animation follows the paths of two characters who begin the story living apart in two different worlds.

My initial inspiration for this piece came from a strong bond which my friend and I created through many years of dancing together. Despite long distances and life’s difficulties our friendship has remained strong ever since. I have explored the techniques of traditional animation, combining hand-drawn imagery and compositing those drawings digitally, to tell my story. 

This animation was originally intended for two screens. The girl on the right side and the boy on the left. 

Final Year Project

My story ‘Connections’, visually explores the emotional and invisible link which can bring two people together. This ‘something’ which connects people can be coincidental or not. It has the power to create unbreakable friendships, no matter how contrasting individuals may be. My animation follows the paths of two characters who begin the story living apart in two different worlds.

My initial inspiration for this piece came from a strong bond which my friend and I created through many years of dancing together. Despite long distances and life’s difficulties our friendship has remained strong ever since. I have explored the techniques of traditional animation, combining hand-drawn imagery and compositing those drawings digitally, to tell my story. 

This animation was originally intended for two screens. The girl on the right side and the boy on the left. 

Showreel

Exhibition Space

                               

                                 Here is my Exhibition Space for the LSAD Graduate Show 2016 

Final Year Project Teaser

To see the full thing come to LSAD Graduate Show 2016 on the 11th of June.

My story ‘Connections’, visually explores the emotional and invisible link which can bring two people together. This ‘something’ which connects people can be coincidental or not. It has the power to create unbreakable friendships, no matter how contrasting individuals may be. My animation follows the paths of two characters who begin the story living apart in two different worlds.

My initial inspiration for this piece came from a strong bond which my friend and I created through many years of dancing together. Despite long distances and life’s difficulties our friendship has remained strong ever since. I have explored the techniques of traditional animation, combining hand-drawn imagery and compositing those drawings digitally, to tell my story. 

Assessments

All set up and ready for Assessments

Drawings for Scenes

Some drawing parts from Scenes I have done so far. 

Production Begins

I turned my room into a little Studio and finally started the production on Monday the 7th of April. It was a bit delayed due to illness. 

FYP Animatic

FYP Storyboard

Colour Test for FYP

This was test to see how I will colour in my characters for my FYP. I wanted the original pencil marks still to be visible so tried different paintbrushes in Photoshop.