HUM 203: The World in Motion, Animation in Theory and Practice

Assignment 1

Assignment 2

Final project

Three weeks of wrist-wrenching hours on the computer in the comfort of my room surrounded by continuous music and iridescent lights brings the production of the animation created through Photoshop. The only sources used were, the technical tutorials, some snacks here and there, and the personal ideas and inspirations of my imagination. I wanted to create an enlightening mood. It is fairly colorful and somewhat amusing to capture the attention of the audience.

I am very interested in the idea that without time there can be no movement. On the other hand, it is possible for time to elapse without the presence of movement. For this animation I wanted to enhance the images and the flow of the short film using the ideas and themes of vitality through an angle viewpoint and through extreme posture. These themes interconnect with the relationship of time and movement. The themes of vitality are portrayed by illustrating the key figures in a slant as well as the positioning of the character. Time and movement are represented by using the method of static medium (lines of movement) and placement within a frame. Also I incorporated the transformation of objects within the animation to show that morphing into a completely different entity is gracefully possible.

My experience while creating this piece allowed me to grow aware of the physical and ideological art of reality. Through extremes and intensity the presence of vitality is possible. With the simulation spanning about thirty seconds, the graphics were carefully produced with my apprentice skills of computer animating. This work will be premiered between 4:30-6:20 at the location of Kane Hall Room 210 on the campus of the University of Washington. This production was made possible by the assistance of Professor Phillip Thurtle, Professor Stephanie Andrews, Instructor Giorgia Aiello, and Instructor Ryan Irilli.