Post by SkyeWelse on Dec 12, 2009 23:16:12 GMT -5
Hi Everyone,
I just finished a project that I wanted to share with you all that I did as my Senior Animation thesis project in trying to combine 2D traditional artwork elements within a 3D environment. Little did I know how tedious and time consuming the process would eventually become, but in the end I think it turned out rather nicely.
There's a few things I'd like to change and probably will going forward, but for now I'm excited to show the current progress of it. : )
The working title for it as of now is Project Japan.
Flash Streaming Video
Mov. Download Link (70 megs)
The song I used is by one of my favorite classically trained traditional Japanese/opera singers/artists in Japan, Kokia from her new album, Kokia - Akiko Balance, released last September.
The song, "Hana Utage", is practically made for this sequence as it talks about Japan, Japanese culture, heritage, and Springtime, with pink winds of cherry blossoms, flowers, smiling mountains and a culture that even though is living in everyday modern times, still is able to remember their roots of Japanese culture.
Being very interested in Japan, and Japanese culture since I was very young, a project like this was something I felt I've always wanted to tackle and Kokia's music has always been very inspirational in my work as an artist. The two pretty much go hand in hand I think!
For that reason, I guess you could say that is also sort of a tribute to Kokia's body of work. : )
-Thomas
I just finished a project that I wanted to share with you all that I did as my Senior Animation thesis project in trying to combine 2D traditional artwork elements within a 3D environment. Little did I know how tedious and time consuming the process would eventually become, but in the end I think it turned out rather nicely.
There's a few things I'd like to change and probably will going forward, but for now I'm excited to show the current progress of it. : )
The working title for it as of now is Project Japan.
Flash Streaming Video
Mov. Download Link (70 megs)
The song I used is by one of my favorite classically trained traditional Japanese/opera singers/artists in Japan, Kokia from her new album, Kokia - Akiko Balance, released last September.
The song, "Hana Utage", is practically made for this sequence as it talks about Japan, Japanese culture, heritage, and Springtime, with pink winds of cherry blossoms, flowers, smiling mountains and a culture that even though is living in everyday modern times, still is able to remember their roots of Japanese culture.
Being very interested in Japan, and Japanese culture since I was very young, a project like this was something I felt I've always wanted to tackle and Kokia's music has always been very inspirational in my work as an artist. The two pretty much go hand in hand I think!
For that reason, I guess you could say that is also sort of a tribute to Kokia's body of work. : )
-Thomas
Indeed, that music is incredibly pretty and soothing~, as well as your animation. 
