1. VERDANT SHADOWS
- THE WINGS OF AETHER
3D FILM
“In the sky above a quiet 1960s French town, a boy named René mourns the loss of his pilot father. Driven by longing and determination, he secretly embarks on a daring adventure with two close friends, building their makeshift airplane.
Meanwhile, rogue botanist Odette steals a potent morning glory serum with incredible powers.
By a twist of fate, their paths collide, unlocking the doorway to an extraordinary otherworldly adventure…”
·René [left]
“A reserved yet adventure-seeking 14-year-old boy with a rich emotional world he rarely expresses. His late pilot father left him a delicate pocket clock and a handmade paper airplane, which have deeply shaped his imagination and aspirations.”
·Hugo [right]
“René’s childhood friend, Hugo, is a quirky and imaginative boy with boundless energy and a wild sense of creativity.
Though his eccentric behavior often attracts strange looks or comments from others, Hugo never pays attention to their judgments.”
·Backpack weed trimmer(1800s) [left]
“Maxime’s family hailed from fallen nobility, leaving behind strange trinkets that seem useless but are oddly fascinating.
Maxime dragged it out of the warehouse when leaving. René and Hugo thought it took up too much space, but Maxime insisted it was cool. To their surprise, it played a major role in their adventure...”
Visual Development
2. METAMORPHOSIS
2D
CalArts BFA2 independent animated short film
This is the story of a caterpillar who contemplated ending his life because of fearing the fragility of life as a butterfly.
However, he was inspired and encouraged by a burl(the scar of the tree), which shared glimpses of the beauty beyond the forest.
This experience motivated the caterpillar to transform into a chrysalis, embracing life and rebirth by confronting death.
However, he was inspired and encouraged by a burl(the scar of the tree), which shared glimpses of the beauty beyond the forest.
This experience motivated the caterpillar to transform into a chrysalis, embracing life and rebirth by confronting death.
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3. AETHERIA: THE BYZANTINE SPELL
-THE ARCANE HEIR
2.5D Toom Shading
It is a dark fairy tale revolving around power struggles and the Black Death crisis.
Three hundred years after the outbreak of the Black Death in the early Middle Ages. (1030s)
Three hundred years after the outbreak of the Black Death in the early Middle Ages. (1030s)
Character references(historical figure):
·Michael V Kalaphates [left]
·Michael V Kalaphates [left]
(fostered son of Queen Zoe Porphyrogenita)
Personality:
“Soft-hearted yet burning with ambition, he walks the fine line between dreams and doubt. His indecisive nature binds him to the wisdom of his enigmatic goat godfather, John, upon whom he relies like a shadow to light.”
·John the Orphanotrophos [goat]
(A dual role as both a traitor and a loyalist. He was the central figure of court intrigues, manipulating the political situation and attempting to maintain power through Michael V’s succession.）
·The Farewell Chair
“At a glance, it is a magnificent chair, adorned with gold and gemstones.
But on its backrest lies a sorrowful legend—a father lost in the forest, his children falling into eternal slumber. A passing angel wept, and their tears became diamonds, scattered upon the earth.”
·Iaonnis's home
“A destitute wizard, alert and unpredictable, at times bordering on madness. Though he seems unreliable, he’s secretly trustworthy. From the mass graves of the Black Death, he unearthed and resurrected two corpses—Eudocia and her daughter, Vivia,—whose true identities hold dark secrets.”
