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[About]

This project was inspired by technical complexities of lighting and 2D character animation, showcasing the integration of diverse technologies to bring the scene to life in a timely fashion without compromising the animation's quality.

[Project Type]

Personal Project

[Year]

2023

[Main goal]

Lighting exploration, 2D character animation

[Techniques]

Digital Art, 2D Animation, Compositing, Color Grading

[software]

After Effects, Photoshop, Live2D

[Timeline]

3 days

[Services]

The original character was crafted in Photoshop and brought to life through animation in Live2D software. The dynamic movement of the character's cape was achieved using the rotation of Puppet Pins in After Effects. To enhance efficiency in animation, the glowing eyes and tattoo were separately exported from Live2D and composited on the character, avoiding the need for intricate masking techniques. The immersive environment was carefully crafter by integrating animated plant assets in the form of PNG sequences arranged on the Z-axis. A careful composition of lights, shine, light rays, particles, clouds, and atmospheric haze further enriched the scene. The final touch was applied through color-grading, resulting in a visually captivating and professionally polished presentation.
Plant
Plant
Little Spirit
Little Spirit
Character
Character
Shaded Character
Shaded Character
Environment without lighing
Environment without lighing
Environment with basic lighting
Environment with basic lighting
Animation Pre-final look
Animation Pre-final look