My name is Bibechana Pun. I am studying Graphic and Media Design, and am currently halfway through a virtual animation bootcamp. I am using this opportunity to improve my 3D skills, which will benefit me both in the long run and in my self initiated project. My SIP is a short animation that aims to raise awareness about the effects of loneliness and isolation on people. My primary research focused on the effect that the pandemic had on increasing loneliness. My primary method of research was conducted through social media which allowed me to reach a wider audience. I utilised several different Instagram accounts I own, all of which have different audiences, to allow me to get a more diverse response. My questionnaire was anonymous, a feature that I felt would allow people to be more honest and open about their feelings. I included closed single choice questions and open ended ones that gave responders the opportunity to talk about their experiences. By being able to gain insight on personal experiences and situations people have gone through, I can pick out similar themes from the responses and base the plot of the animation off of how a majority of respondents felt. In my journey to create my short animation, I signed up for an animation bootcamp and was able to make the cut. As of writing I am halfway through and have learned a lot about animation production and pipelines in professional studios. The people I work with come from animation backgrounds or have years more experience in 3D than me. This has admittedly brought about some insecurities in my own skills, a feeling of imposter syndrome if you will, but I have learned to move past this and to instead take the chance to learn as much as I can. Part of discovering a new agency is about feeling discomfort in situations you feel inexperienced in. I have felt self-doubt and a lack of belief in my ability to translate my ideas from sketches to an animation, these are natural responses when facing a new agency, what's important is what you do to change them. Throughout the making of my SIP I have had two very strong influences. The first being ‘The Unsent Project’ which is an ongoing collection of messages posted by online users. Having followed it for numerous years I found it especially relative to my SIP. The premise of the project is that people may submit messages to their first loves (which is open to interpretation). You have the choice to address the person you’re referring to, or to leave the ‘to:’ section blank. The other influence in my work is ‘Sinking Feeling’, a short animation made by Blue Zoo Studios, the same studio running the animation bootcamp I’m partaking in. The short film is a huge influence on my SIP as they both deal with topics concerning mental health, relationships and convey similar messages. ‘Sinking Feeling’ has become somewhat of a target for me, and an example of how I want my short animation to come across to audiences. My SIP positions me well for the career I’d like to pursue. I wish to gear my work towards animation and storytelling, creating stories that are thoughtful and based on observation. I hope that the making of this animation will be a good addition to my portfolio, and will steer me closer towards the vision I have for myself. References
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