In Week 08 of Advanced 3D Computer Animation, Professor Ting Liu informed me Project 1 presentation preparation for the Final Major Project development. She explained how to structure an idea pitch, how to communicate animation intent, and how to connect theme, character, and visual direction into a clear proposal. She showed how strong presentation depends on clarity of concept, not number of ideas.
Step 1: Developing the Idea
The animation revolves around The Goddess Durga and her divine form with multiple hands, each wielding a weapon.
Her movements follow the music beats. Weapons strike in time with the rhythm, and the camera moves faster or slower based on the sound. The focus is on music-driven motion, showing her power and grace, creating a rhythmic, visual story without dialogue or full-body animation.
Step 2: Choosing the Styles
a) Character
Goddess Durga
b) Costume
Draped saree, gold jewelry, and vibrant crimson/red palettes.
c) Sound Design
Animation, camera, and lighting respond to each beat. Durga’s movements and weapon actions sync with the soundtrack, creating a rhythm-driven 3D visual experience.
d) Environment Design
Monolithic structures, vast negative space, and surrealist mythological landscapes.
e) Visual Style and Lightening
Soft Disney-Pixar style
Backlight silhouettes, ethereal rim lighting, and atmospheric volumetric god-rays
Step 3: Presentation at Theatre Screen
The presentation session took place in an outdoor performance space that featured theatre-inspired artefacts and a statue of Charlie Chaplin. The environment felt different from a normal classroom presentation because it was organised like a public showcase. Each student presented individually on stage using a microphone while the rest of the group listened and provided support. I presented my animation concept, explaining the story direction, visual style, character focus, lighting approach, and how the ten arms would move in coordination with the music. Presenting in an open performance setting helped me communicate my ideas more confidently and encouraged me to think about how an audience receives and interprets a creative project. After all presentations were completed, we spent time discussing each other’s ideas before ending the session with refreshments and informal conversations.