From my storyboard, I made my animation using fineliner on paper and taking photographs after each line. I put all these images together digitally and experimented with the speed to make the animation flow. I decided to make the final image last longer than the others, so the viewer can think about its meaning.
I intend to project the animation onto a photo of the sky, so that it lines up with the clouds. When the lights dim, the viewer can see the scene appear onto what was thought to just be a photo of the sky. It symbolises how contemplation can change the everyday things we see, particularly in these times of hardship and reflection. I took the photo on the birthday of a deceased relative, so it already had a deeper, personal meaning, as I thought it to be a symbol of closeness to him.
When I tried to project my animation, I realised the projection was distorted by the projector I was using, which also didn't have enough detail to see the lines of the animation. If I was to make my installation in a gallery, I would use a more professional projector to fix this problem.
I asked relatives about how the pandemic has changed their thoughts about mortality, and they said that the increased awareness of the death and disease surrounding them. This has made them contemplate what comes next, whilst also valuing what they already have. If I was creating this installation professionally, I would record these interviews using a microphone and then play the sounds in the gallery.
Overall, I am pleased that this outcome follows the themes of mortality and the afterlife that were inspired by my initial site research, and that they have evolved through active and collaborative research. It is disappointing that the final outcome cannot be properly realised without professional equipment, however I have still thoroughly thought out and experimented with each of the different aspects and come up with an impactful final piece.
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