PROCESS
A short animated film by -
Sivraj Roy
Overview
As a child, I loved flying kites. Drawing from real-life experiences, I created 'Grandmother,' a short animated film. This was a college project centered on the life story of a mischievous boy with a love for kite flying.
Project Timeline
NoV 2020 (Concept, Storyline,
Animation)
Tools
After-Effects Procreate
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1.
Why 2D Animation?
2D animation is awesome! It's flexible, lets you tell stories in any style, and can be really fast to make. Plus, people love the classic look and it can really tug at your heartstrings!
I love what Norman McLaren said: "Animation is not the art of drawings that move but the art of movements that are drawn." It reminds me that it's all about breathing life into those drawings, making them dance and tell a story.
Project goals?
To not just create a project, to create something which i can enjoy creating
To create a film to which I can relate to.
2.
Storyline
Synopsis: A little boy obsessed with kites gets one as a gift. He loses it in a playful fight with another kite, but his loving grandmother steps in, creating a new one and flying it with him, making their bond stronger.
Character design
Grandmother:
Age: 72
Characteristics: Healthy, hunch back, cute, round, hair bun, glasses,
Grandson:
Age: 8
Characteristics: Naughty, healthy, fun,
Storyboarding
We conducted multiple rounds of user testing with the wireframes, iterating on the design based on user feedback. This helped us refine the flow, prioritize booking options, and simplify location selection.
3.
Final animated film
While the focus of this project was on improving user experience through layout and flow, visual design elements like clear calls to action and user-friendly interfaces were also incorporated.
"The Grandmother" was selected as one of the top 10 finalist nominee at the
Taiwan International Student Design Competition(TISDC)