• On graduation which area or environment of production do you wish to focus upon and why?
When I graduate, I hope to focus on character animation. I think the most important thing in an animation is the story content, who determines the ceiling of the film, depending on whether it can evoke empathy. However, the character’s movement/speech/expression can determine the lower limit of the film, and even smooth movement/expression can make a better viewing experience for the audience.
• What skills will you need to attain the standards required for vocational practice?
I need to learn a lot about the basics of 3D animation, especially the group work aspect, which I am new to and still have very little experience with. Also I need to learn more about character animation.
• How will you showcase your FMP practice for the final shows?
I wanted to show FMP in the form of a film that takes place among a gang of killers, where the team members kill each other because of unequal distribution of money. I wanted to reflect more of the action of the characters.
• Is it important to directly connect the thesis research to your practical work?
I think it is important that by studying character animation, I can better understand the actions or expressions that the characters should make to fit the scenes in various episodes of the animation.
• Do you have an area of research you wish to conduct that is unrelated to practical element?
I have a great interest in Chinese history and culture. There are many interesting cultural elements in China, such as opera, origami, shadow puppets, etc.