Techno Gala Report
Booth Planning
The purpose of the booth is to show the working and making process of the
animation and explaining how 2D and 3D is being combined in the project.
Therefore, I used up a lot of space in showing the 3D models, concept art and the
process of adding 2D character into 3D scene. The two computers on the table are
used to displaying the environment model in Blender and the software I used to
make the 2D animation. Then in front of the computers are the rendered image from
the Blender scene. There will be images showing the same scene but one will be 2D
character added in. This to emphases the combination of 3D scene and 2D character.
Also, to show the steps and production process of this project.
There are the concept art and the standing cardboard of all characters. This is to
show how the colour tone of characters are different and related with their
personality. The design of the main character is basically dark blue and pink. Even
though her clothes change during each state of her life, the colour tone never
change. While her best friend in childhood age has a bright yellow colour tone that
reminds audience of her active personally. While, the concept art and the hand
sketches are to show the meaning and use of colour and elements in the short film.
Like the change of environment outside the train is representing the feeling and
thought of the main character. When she is a child, the outside is surreal buildings
and city view mixed with imaginate things like stars, unicorn and different plants. The
whole colour tone is much colourful and bright. To show the structure and design of
some 3D buildings and environment. There will be a space placing the 3D printed out
of them. Houses, buildings and the train are here to show the full look and let the
audience to have a chance to get a better look of them rather than the unilateral
showing from the animation.
The television standing behind is used to show the animation and the description of
the project is being placed on the table just in front of the television stand. The total
equipment I required is a table that is long enough to show my production process;
two display monitor and a television stand. I may require the 3D printer to get the
models printed.
The budget is not expensive as the equipment I required from school are mostly
displayer which can easily be found in MTI public room. While other display materials
are mainly made by my own as they are my design and artwork that shows the
concept and purpose of the animation. The concept art and rendered image need to
be printed out and laminate to prevent damage to the paper. Laminated work can
prevent any liquid damage and not easy to broken. The audience can pick up the
laminated card to take a closer look. To prevent any card lost during the exhibition,
the cards will be chained by ropes to the table.
Project Description
Title: Journey
Description:
生命是一趟漫長的旅程，每個人的生活圈都是一輛車，有人上車就必然有人下
車。離別難以避免，我們只能在一次次的離別中成長，並接受每個人最終都是
獨立的存在。短片展示了 2D 和 3D 的結合，挑戰不同風格的結合。強調立體的
場景與平面的人物，不同於其他動畫會將場景 2D 化的處理。這作品是研究立
體與平面相容性的實驗品，研究集中於平衡 2D 和 3D 風格的衝突，探索各種動
畫風格的不同。
Life is a long journey and social circle is a train. New passengers enter while the old
ones leave, parting with our love ones are unavoidable. The only thing we can do
when facing parting or losing someone is to accept, and we will eventually
understand that everyone is individual and independent. This project shows how 2D
and 3D graphics are combined, trying to mix and match different style into one work.
Different from other animation that faking 3D as 2D. I tried to emphasis the
difference of 3D environment and 2D character. Testing out the possibility of 2D and
3D art, seeking a balance in between.