Aim
Create a scene with the idea of stillness in 2D animation.
I chose the theme of magic elements that I used in my studio and created a frame-by-frame animation.
Method
After Effect & Studio Paint
Result
For this theme, I would like to make the presence of a calm magician using complex magic in a seemingly quiet but stressful scene. Therefore, I designed a male character that looks serious and remains still. There are three looping in the animation, the background that seems to be still but the clouds are constantly rolling, the magician's flowing hair, and the special effects made by using particle plug-ins, and also a little change in light and shadow according to the change of the special effects.
Discussion
In my opinion, making the character stand still and let the details change (light, hair, etc.) is a nice way to render the atmosphere. Especially when creating tension, it is not necessary to make everything moving. Let the expressions and movements remain still for a short time so that the audience can expect what will happen next.
By Yutian Cai
Email Yutian Cai
Published On: 20/10/2021