Month: March 2026

Dialogue Shot – Reference & Rough Blocking

Week 10 was the final class of Unit 2. During this session, we mainly discussed the assignments that we needed to complete over the spring break.

The first assignment was to create a blocking animation based on an audio clip. The second was to interview an artist and reflect on what we learned from the experience.

For the animation assignment, I chose an audio clip with the message, “Go live your life.” I first recorded myself acting out the dialogue as reference footage. Using this reference, I created the blocking for the animation. Following the advice my tutor gave me earlier in the term, I focused on creating strong key poses, set keyframes first, and worked in stepped mode in the Graph Editor. I feel that this was one of my strongest blocking exercises so far, and I could clearly see my improvement.

The Professional Artist Interview

For the interview assignment, I contacted many artists during the spring break through email, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other platforms. Fortunately, one artist agreed to speak with me. Since I have been thinking a lot about how AI may change creative industries, I wanted to interview someone whose work could be greatly influenced by AI. Therefore, I chose to interview an illustrator whose warm and heartfelt artwork I have admired for a long time.

The 30-minute interview was an incredibly valuable experience. Before the meeting, I was nervous and spent a lot of time preparing questions, wondering what I should ask. However, the artist was very kind and answered every question thoughtfully, making the conversation both enjoyable and insightful.

The most memorable part of the interview was our discussion about AI. The illustrator told me that they were not overly worried about AI because they clearly understood the value of their own work. They believed that this confidence in their unique skills and creativity was something that AI could not replace.

This conversation made me reflect on my own concerns about AI. I realised that my anxiety may come from not yet fully understanding the true value of my own work and creative practice. As I continue my studies and develop my projects, I want to become more aware of the purpose and value of what I create. I believe that understanding this will help me grow not only as an animator but also as a creative professional.

Project 1 Presentation PPT

During these two weeks, I had to prepare a presentation about the progress of Project 1. In Week 8, I created a PowerPoint presentation that summarized my project. Then, in Week 9, I presented my work in front of the class.

My project is about a postman as the main character. There are several reasons why I chose this idea, but the most important one is the message I want to share. Everyone has the same 24 hours in a day, but the value of that time depends on how each person chooses to spend it. Through this story, I want to encourage people to think about how they use their time.

Another reason for choosing a postman is that letters connect people with one another. Although AI technology is developing rapidly, I believe that human connections are still very important. Therefore, I decided to use a postman delivering letters as a symbol of bringing people together.

I also want to create a unique visual style for this animation. The main character was inspired by Hayao Miyazaki. In addition, I studied heartwarming storytelling by analysing films from Pixar and short films by Tonko House. My goal is to create an original animation style that combines the charm of picture books with animation.

Presentation Reflection

The presentation took place in a large museum hall outside the university. The venue was filled with many antique objects, which made it a very inspiring place. I really enjoyed the atmosphere, although it also made me feel nervous.

I had given presentations before, but this experience was different. Standing in front of a large screen under the spotlight and presenting to an audience was something I was not used to. At first, I felt quite nervous. However, after watching my classmates present their projects, I became inspired by their passion, creative ideas, and hard work. Seeing their efforts reminded me that I should focus on sharing my own project instead of worrying too much.

Fortunately, I was able to finish my presentation successfully. During the event, I carefully listened to every presentation and took notes on each project. I wanted to learn from my classmates and have meaningful conversations with them afterwards. Because I had taken notes, I was able to discuss their work in more detail, and I realised how important it is to actively engage with others’ ideas. This experience taught me that small habits, such as listening carefully and taking notes, can make a big difference in my personal growth. I would like to continue doing this in the future.

Overall, preparing for and delivering this presentation taught me many valuable lessons. I will use what I learned to improve my Final Major Project and continue working hard to create the best animation I can.