DPI - Week 13: Animation & Finishing

Name: Caitlin Alina Anthony - ID No. 0383177

Module: Digital Photography & Imaging

Group: 1

Practical

Title: Echoes of Celebration

Summary and Thoughts:

I was really focused on making the animation feel alive, but in a way that wasn't too overwhelming. I kept coming back to this idea of a moving frame, something playful that could dance around the main character and keep the viewer engaged throughout the 15 second loop. 

I also thought a lot about how culture moves, how it's passed down, remembered, and celebrated. That's where the traditional patterns and festive details came in. As the movement happens, I wanted these elements to slowly come to life, like the space was at a celebration. It wasn't about flashy animation, it was more about a gentle kind of energy.

The patterns around the figure became really symbolic for me, and frankly my favorite part of the composition. I wanted them to feel like they were protecting the person, but also giving the scene a subtle sense of movement and rhythm.

Color was another thing I obsessed over. I wanted the palette to feel warm and inviting, with a cool tone, something that doesn't scream modern but still feels fresh and alive. Purple is also my favorite color, so I wanted to try and bring that into this project.

Figure 1 - Adobe After Effects Process

Once they were final and I was content with them, I uploaded them to YouTube: 

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