Journey
Software: Cinema 4d, Redshift, Aftereffect, Ableton Live
Young ones ADC: Bronze Cube
Motion / Film Craft / Motion Graphics
2025 Communication Arts Winner
Student category
“My Symbolic Growth and Formation of Identity Throughout Life’s Journey”
This project stands apart from my previous work, as it reflects not only a narrative journey but also a visual representation of who I am. Through careful experimentation with textures, colors, and styles, I’ve sought to create a piece that truly embodies my story and creative vision.
I hope this behind-the-scenes glimpse offers insight into my creative process and resonates with you as much as it has inspired me during its creation.
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Scene 1
The Beginning
The journey begins with a symbolic moment, as the claw machine catches a gacha (a capsule toy), representing the start of something unknown.
Scene 2
Childhood/The start of the journey
Before the self is formed, everything is fluid and undefined, symbolizing the early stages of life. Objects gradually shift from 2D to 3D, reflecting the growth
Scene 3
School/The development of personality begins
As life progresses, the self starts to form and transform. The asset begins to be textured and gains more detail, representing the shaping of personality through education and experiences.
Scene 4
Struggles and adversities
The background constantly shifts, reflecting life's challenges.As the elements move down the stairs, parts of the form break off, symbolizing hardship and loss.
Scene5
Rebuilding After Hardship
Each break leads to rebuilding, with the character reforming in a stronger, more intricate way. The new textures reflect the personal growth that arises from overcoming struggles.
Scene 6
The Jar of Identity
The elements pile up inside a jar, symbolizing the accumulation of life’s experiences that shape identity. As the jar fills, it represents the completion of the self, with the design reflecting a restrained, minimalistic, bold, and metal aesthetic, embodying the qualities that represent who I am today.