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Final output of 'PULL'

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The major project Journey: The story of My creative decision-making and my new learnings

While I'm all in for the creative process, there's one thing that worries me. You know that brain-burning phase of generating ideas? Well, it can get a bit overwhelming. I tend to pull my hair out due to the stress and intense thinking. Yeah, it's like biting nails out of anxiety. The result? I lose a lot of hair and sometimes even develop patches on my scalp. Kind of crazy, right? this is a disorder – something I do unintentionally and can't just stop. But guess what? Instead of letting it drag me down, I decided to turn it into my project's theme. It's something rarely talked about in films, yet so many people struggle with it. So, I'm telling my own story.

I got inspiration from 2 animated short films, those are good examples of how animators can make impactful story from their own experiences. I made forefronts about those ones.

I've named this project as, Pull'. It's a quick two-minute short, centred around a 25-year-old woman who battles with a hair-pulling disorder, its known as Trichotillomania. You'll join her as she navigates her daily life, dealing with her unique condition. Now, why did I pick a female character when it's something I'm dealing with? It's simple, really. By shifting perspectives, I can better understand the issue and do deeper research.

Through her voiceover, she invites you into her mind, sharing her thoughts and even her weirdest dream. This is a condition where someone compulsively pulls their hair out to cope with anxiety, depression, or stress – only to get more stressed afterward. Can you imagine being stuck in this cycle of stress and anxiety? Well, I've been there, and who better to tell this story than someone who's experienced.

After locking down the concept, I've been diving into making the story even more intriguing. I'm structuring it around the character's voiceover, making her obsession with the word 'pull' a central theme. It's like she's obsessed with the concept of pulling, and it starts from there. She'll question how many times we pull things in a day – cords, blinds, lights. For her, even the simple act of holding an object becomes a representation of her pulling hair.

The thing is, what's normal for most people becomes a whole disturbing thing for her. She's hyper-aware of every pull and how it affects her. Throughout her daily life, she's preoccupied with this disorder, and everything seems to lead back to it. This constant worry and inability to focus on anything else consume her. In her journey, each pulling incident flows into the next, just like in a dream. These transitions between events are seamless, like they would be in a dream where anything's possible. This creative freedom lets me shape the story in a unique, flowing way. There are no boundaries here; it's like crafting a tale without any restrictions.

But then comes her struggle – a compulsion that she can't seem to control. It's like a battle within herself, one side desperate to break free from this disorder, the other ensnared by it. It's an emotional showdown, a fight between her own selves. Her fear of losing herself to this disorder is magnified in her dream. It's not just hair; it's her losing control. She envisions a nightmare where she's pulling out her own brain – a powerful representation of how this disorder can consume her.

This intense dream wakes her abruptly. The audience realizes that it's a glimpse into her inner struggle. She rushes to the mirror, examining herself. That reflection becomes a testament to her transformation, her journey towards recovery from this hair-pulling. As she gazes at her reflection, the realization hits her. It was all a dream, just a projection of her worries. With this newfound understanding, she shares her recovery journey with us. She discusses the challenges of seeking help, the fear of being judged as 'crazy'. People dealing with this disorder often hide their struggles due to societal pressure.

But the key to healing is support and understanding from loved ones. It's about creating an environment where they can openly discuss their battles. Her story underscores the importance of help from family and friends in overcoming this disorder. With their support, she found her way to healing. This journey – the struggle, the nightmare, and the eventual healing – it's all wrapped up within the frame of a dream.

Art journey

After creating the initial concept, I had multiple discussions with Katy. Finally, we agreed on the initial concept. The first step was to create concept art for the animation. I created a few frames as planned in the animation. I made concept drawings and struggled to move with next stage… then Sean suggested me the thumbnail method… created a short thumbnail storyboard to get an idea of what I needed to create in the coming months. This thumbnail storyboard approach helped save time and aided in the initial planning. After making the thumbnail storyboard, I got the idea and made multiple changes to the thumbnails. I then created the final storyboard. The initial storyboard consisted of the flow, and with discussions with the team, I made several changes in terms of voice-over and scenes. I spent about two weeks writing the internal thoughts of the character. After writing down my thoughts, I realized that stress and anxiety were causing me to pull my hair. So, I started writing my thoughts in my native language. I wrote around two to three pages of my thoughts. For the story's development, I refined the writing to make it rich in content. In the third step, I organized this script to align with the story. If the writing was independent of the story, I noted my feelings. As I progressed, I made several tweaks to the storyline, including changing the character's gender and daily activities. I changed into a girl's perspective also translate it into English and use it for the voice-over in the animatics.

Before proceeding, I received suggestions from Katie. She advised making the voiceover crisper and shorter, As visual conveys most of the content in the script. After a few days, I started working on the animatics. I created the first version using Photoshop and then switched to Procreate, finding it easier to draw in. For the drawings, I divided the scenes based on complexity. I began with the key drawings, then the in-betweens, and proceeded to clean up and adding colour. I planned to add shadows in the final stages, so I coloured accordingly, without incorporating any light or shadow.

I started with one scene, completing all the keyframes, in-betweens, clean-up, and compositing together. However, I realized that this approach was not efficient and didn't save much time for the entire film. Following a suggestion, I decided to prioritize keyframes first, followed by in-betweens, and then colour them separately later. After completing all the colouring stages, I exported the output as PNG files and composited them in After Effects, blending the background, light, and shadows.

In conclusion, "The Pull" is more than just an animated short film; it's a reflection of dedication and creative endeavour. This journey has allowed me to delve into the depths of storytelling through animation. From concept to storyboarding and execution, each phase has been a valuable learning experience. This project not only underscores the power of animation as a universal language but also emphasizes the significance of addressing lesser-discussed issues within our society. As the frames blend seamlessly and the narrative comes to life, it becomes evident that art has the extraordinary capability to convey emotions and life.

Bibliography

Short of the Week. (2023). Stay - a hand embroidered animated short film by Yu Sun. [online] Available at: https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2023/08/07/stay/ [Accessed 26 Aug. 2023].

The New Current. (2023). British Shorts 2023: Yu Sun. [online] Available at: https://www.thenewcurrent.co.uk/yu-sun [Accessed 26 Aug. 2023].

www.youtube.com. (2023). Stay | A Hand-Embroidered Short Film about Absent Parents. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SXZJs26UKY&t=105s [Accessed 26 Aug. 2023].

Short of the Week. (2022). Black Slide by Uri Lotan | Drama Short Film. [online] Available at: https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2023/01/12/black-slide/ [Accessed 27 Aug. 2023].

www.animationmagazine.net. (2022). You are being redirected... [online] Available at: https://www.animationmagazine.net/2022/10/director-uri-lotan-takes-us-on-a-ride-down-his-black-slide/ [Accessed 27 Aug. 2023].

www.youtube.com. (2023). Reckoning with Grief at the Water Park | Black Slide | The New Yorker Screening Room. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNgBJPzBobU&t=599s [Accessed 27 Aug. 2023].

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Forefront 10:  Black slide (2021)- Realms of story!

Black slide is a 3D animated short film by Uri Lotan it starts with a scene from water theme. A wide establishing shot explains where the story happening. Two kids sneak out from the park to an area where only elder can access. They both jumps out of a fence, while jumping, it makes a scar on the young Eviah on hand by the fence.  By going forward, we understand that this is not worrying challenge for him, more than that, something else worrying thing happening in his head. First, we will think by pressure from his friend, as he is a young boy doing things by peer pressure, so he tries to sneak out to adult water Slide. But he is worried about personal more serious things.

 According to the reviewer robe “It’s this layered approach to the storytelling where Black Slide really feels like it reaches another echelon, serving up not one, but two defining moments for young Eviah and hitting us with a double whammy blow where we feel both relief and devastation. It’s an emotional journey and one, unfortunately, influenced by Lotan’s own experiences”.

 After finding it directors personal experience or personal journey he experienced in his young age, I feel extremely sad by the story while he takes audience another level. He sneaks for that water ride experience other than that gives audience an emotional feel of devastation, unfortunately things.

He says that the film inspired by his own life when he lost his mother due to cancer. on the day she passed away, he was with his best friend at local water. If terrible things happen in a joyful day that remains unforgettable or makes a scar on his heart. So, he wanted to make a animation related to this incident. Until the world knows about this, it will remain stylish day, but we remember it as the most terrible day of his life. But he didn't directly tell the story uses depicting emotions in different visuals.

I watch this movie without knowing his personal experience, with this realisation about the story, I feel emotionally connected on the painful haunting feels. Even without knowing the personal angle anyone can connect the story with the emotion and feelings. After hearing directors talk about this devastating loss of his own mother then this story is adding emotional impact of his storyline even harder. The first thing happened with the Boy, is the scratch, it hurts but he's on a mission, he needs to complete that with all bravery so he patched up then he continuous.

 As it impressed with the storytelling, animation is in another level. They created in 3D animation with a stop motion feel, initially I think it created in stop motion later watching more closely I found it's 3D animation, the texture of every object looks like hand sculptured as the directed wanted it to be appeared as a puppet animation. He added additional fingerprints in character, on each character's face we can see fingerprints, that's adding personal elements. Keeping personal imprints on our artworks is interesting, this one inspired me in my own practise. It got shortlisted for the best animation Academy Awards and also win many awards.

Bibliography

Short of the Week. (2022). Black Slide by Uri Lotan | Drama Short Film. [online] Available at: https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2023/01/12/black-slide/ [Accessed 27 Aug. 2023].

www.animationmagazine.net. (2022). You are being redirected... [online] Available at: https://www.animationmagazine.net/2022/10/director-uri-lotan-takes-us-on-a-ride-down-his-black-slide/ [Accessed 27 Aug. 2023].

www.youtube.com. (2023). Reckoning with Grief at the Water Park | Black Slide | The New Yorker Screening Room. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNgBJPzBobU&t=599s [Accessed 27 Aug. 2023].

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Montage scene and creative decision-making behind this

These are her internal thoughts. She's greatly disturbed about losing time, as she's running late for the office and missing work. The estimated time of arrival (ETA) adds to her stress. While she's at the railway station, she misses the train. Similarly, when she's at the bus stop, she also misses important calls. When she finally arrives at her office, her boss heaps a heavy workload on her within a limited timeframe. These stressful situations escalate her anxiety, and the accumulated stress eventually leads her to compulsively pull at her own hair.

In this scenario, the individual is grappling with a series of stressors that cascade into anxiety. The fear of being late for work, missing out on important responsibilities, and experiencing constant stress-inducing incidents like lateness all contribute to her increasing anxiety levels. When she finally arrives at her workplace, the pressure intensifies as her boss assigns a significant amount of work within a restricted timeframe, exacerbating her stress even further. Over time, this cumulative stress takes a toll on her mental well-being, resulting in a physical coping mechanism like hair-pulling. This behaviour is often triggered by heightened anxiety and serves as a way for the individual to manage their distress in an unhealthy manner.

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creative decision making on Montage scenes and Compositing Version 2

I specifically opted for an isometric perspective to illustrate the scenes, as it aligns with her perception of situations in her dreams. This decision was rooted in the desire to present a consistent isometric dream, with uniformity maintained in every frame. Isometric perspectives offer the advantage of preserving consistent spatial relationships throughout, allowing for deformations within this framework.

To facilitate the animation process, I employed a isometric graph to accurately position each layer. Additionally, I utilized a reference layer to guide transitions, streamlining the animation process for each layer. took 6 more hours on this specific scene to composite.

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Production process: Compositing Montage scene Version 1

This scene is crafted from the life situations she faces in her day-to-day existence. The initial sequence involves her missing the morning train, while the subsequent scene illustrates her coping with a heavy workload in the office, intensifying her anxiety and stress. I utilized approximately five combination layers for this creation.

I employed the Procreate software to sketch each element on separate layers, incorporating strokes for consistency throughout my film. I referenced images of trains and platforms, as well as other elements like tables and laptops, to accurately depict the office space. Subsequently, I exported the Procreate file to a Photoshop format and saved it on OneDrive. This facilitated easy management and accessibility on both my iPod and Windows system.

Upon importing the file to Photoshop, I made minor adjustments to specific layers and also organized them into relevant groups. Later, I imported the refined work into Aftereffects and transformed it into distinct compositional layers, tailored to individual scenes. The animation process commenced by animating the position of each layer.

Bibliography

Guim.co.uk. (2023). Available at: https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/7178e226b4a31330bf5fd87770f3470c57014402/0_174_5326_3197/master/5326.jpg?width=620&dpr=2&s=none [Accessed 27 Aug. 2023].

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Forefront 9: Stay (2022) The red threads to be connected !

Stay is a 5-minute short, animated movie by Chinese animator Yu Sun using hand embroidery method on tracing paper, about family relationship. Sun created around 726 pieces of hand embroidery for this film, initially created digital animation in Photoshop and then she used hand embroidery to trace, then on that tracing paper added the shade. As name tells it’s a daughter’s cry to stay with her, to an absent father when she needed him. Also, director tries to remind audience to spend more time with the people you love even if you are busy.

I found this in Short of the week, and curator Row Munday praises the film for the using of endless possibilities of animation, by using a different medium for the treatment of this film. As we can see lot of animation's making out of sand, wood and wool. This is not the first animation which uses embroidery but this film reminders about the creative possibilities that are endless for the talented animators by making use of that. As we can see the girl mother and her father sitting by a triangle table and mother and kid start playing with the red thread whenever she waits for her father turn to continue play, he's been busy with the phone and then the triangle gets shrink. This indicates how he is making the distance with her daughter by not available whenever she needed him. This animation is an eye opener to those who spend less time with their children or loved one when by engaged with only their own world.

This animation helps me in my practise by, explaining how it deals with the personal experience of the director, by she found animation as the cure to the trauma she faced by the unattendance from her loved ones. It is very personal to the director. While considering her film is based on her own experience, she explains that she believes the healing quality of animation which I tried to bring through my work for me. Also, which has helped her through her in her hard times. Through animation it is universally connectable to the situations of so many people in different kind of family or in relationship irrespective of language and culture. So global audience can easily connect with their feeling of loneliness they faced especially in their younger age. Without any barrier, animation is the language, anyone can speak to the whole world. Telling and connecting the story with the red string, her movie keeps the continuity. In my own practise I use a specific word of action throughout the film. This use of an object or a single word for conveying a great message or an idea is impressing. Use of certain things to connect the storyline is much inspiring idea I connected from this movie to my own filmmaking process.

Bibliography

Short of the Week. (2023). Stay - a hand embroidered animated short film by Yu Sun. [online] Available at: https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2023/08/07/stay/ [Accessed 26 Aug. 2023].

The New Current. (2023). British Shorts 2023: Yu Sun. [online] Available at: https://www.thenewcurrent.co.uk/yu-sun [Accessed 26 Aug. 2023].

www.youtube.com. (2023). Stay | A Hand-Embroidered Short Film about Absent Parents. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SXZJs26UKY&t=105s [Accessed 26 Aug. 2023].

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Forefront 8: Robin Robin (2021) How magic can be done frame by frame !

I notice this film from the Oscar nomination list. And I found this was from the house of makers of ‘Shaun the sheep’ and ‘chicken run’ movies, the ardman studios. They're famous for the wonderful stop motion animations. After going through the interviews of directors and some behind the scenes videos I found while making of this video they tried to introduce or implement new technology to redefine or expand the boundaries of this special craft. The relation with the technology fuelled up stop motion into a new realm. Previously that was not obtained for anyone else, by this film they achieved a great extent. It is directed by two young directors Michael Please and Dan Ojari. Feasting with the authentic quality in handcrafted animation guaranteed visual treat is this film by Ardman studio. ‘Robin Robin’ achieved freshness of new textures and visual effects by this handcrafting techniques. The way they achieve this qualities it's mainly by capturing most of the effects or all of the effects by stop motion other than depending on CGI.

the production duration was two years, and they made the quality for the film up to the best level by this comparatively hi higher production duration. By the words of both directors, I got inspired how much effort we need to give for the pre-production stage because for an animation especially for a stop motion animation the retakes takes much effort ask it's too complicated to reshoot all the action. Considering all these facts they spend more time on pre-production stage. In my practise, working behind story, animatics, storyboard and finalising everything and then moving on to next stage was in inspired by this. A year of rigorous preparation and pre-production pave the way for the generation of wonderfully planned and executed film. While working on the initial stages play keep producing off animatics storyboard they planned creation of colour script for the entire film that resembles the mood and situations in the field film they created thumbnails of colour themes before going into production list tells or this explains me how colouring off each scene affects the mood of the character or what exactly conveying through frames.

Bibliography

www.netflix.com. (2021). Watch Robin Robin | Netflix Official Site. [online] Available at: https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81058433?s=i&trkid=258593161&vlang=en&clip=81340190 [Accessed 25 Aug. 2023].

www.youtube.com. (2022a). How Stop-Motion Movies Are Animated at Aardman | WIRED. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZvQzkFcKEM.

www.youtube.com. (2022b). Robin Robin | Official Trailer. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfHvKG4PmFQ [Accessed 25 Aug. 2023].

www.youtube.com. (2022c). Transforming Gillian Anderson Into The Purrfect Villain | Robin Robin | Netflix. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGiMiiiIe-Y&t=105s [Accessed 25 Aug. 2023].

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Forefront 6: Ice merchants- A Dreamy Tale of inner thoughts: personal inspiration

Ice merchants is a short, animated movie made by and going Silas this movie is about a father and his son who lives in a particular area or a place move in amount a tiny house on top of that mountain the mountain is made-up of ice maybe on AWS ice mountain tide by a rope this home is tired by a few ropes this seems strange but it's the way to tell the story better. Why I like this film or why I choose to review about this film is the special thing about this ice merchants is how it makes us dream with the real things the drawing of the place and the characters make it feel like a real world even though the story is like a dream that resembles my own work the pool resembles to the character create characteristics of my own work this makes off reality and dreams is something that animation does really well it helps talk about big ideas in ways that the regular movies can't.

Director Gonzalez he's really good at telling stories in a new way in his previous work the Nestor he talks about a disorder that he suffered from and I like his life on animation relating techniques he uses symbolic style of approach. Making animation other than fun director helping him learn about himself and his feelings this is the reason I take my animation style related to my therapy. In more ways I can relate his work to my own work because sometimes ideas generate just always before the time or just before it show to others in this story also Gonzalez got the idea just always before the presentation as it related to his own story or his own internal thoughts this show started great ideas can come at any time even at last moment so from his words I got inspired from or this ideas can be generated anytime. Use of colour that resonate the inner feelings, the red and this specific colour palettes, also proves how usefully we can use this in an animation, in a way it conveys the whole mood of story. This movie is a perfect example for that colour treatment. Setting up an angle of camera especially helps the movie to give the audience a realisation or easy understanding of visualisation of the scenario or an idea of the location, status of the characters with a daily routine. Transitions in this film are really striking, I like to sample one scene, how the son really adapted with the daily routine of his father, that, maybe his partner, boy’s mothers tired of, this routine life very much adapted by him. One transition of boy jumps into his father's hand to father jumps out of the house to the village down there in the bottom of mountain, really resonate how boy living a life that the young boy adjusted to fathers routine.

In my own practise ice merchants remains me the potential of merging the imaginative and concrete innovation can be found from unexpected moments of inspiration from our own life. Also, the film's ability to describe the profound themes, may be surely striking and emotionally resonant above approach which helps to delve deeper into my own creative exploration from my own experiences. From his words we can see he found catharsis through his filmmaking. For myself it’s to explore the same catharsis from my own filmmaking, interpersonal insights and healing through profound connection with my animation craft. Through his YouTube channel, director shares his artistic journey how he developed his team for the ice merchants and establishment of dreamlike equality or film exploding subconscious or most worried things into a story and then to an animation approach. He is also a master’s student who studies animation and how he achieved these milestones through his own experiences working with an animation movie and achieving Portugal’s first ever Academy nomination for an animation film and how he could achieve this as a student of animation. it's really encouraging, or his way of approach or treatment helps in my creative process also.

Bibliography

www.youtube.com. (n.d.). - YouTube. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVbOhZ8Vpbo&t=131s [Accessed 25 Aug. 2023].

www.youtube.com. (n.d.). - YouTube. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVbOhZ8Vpbo&t=131s [Accessed 25 Aug. 2023].

www.youtube.com. (n.d.). PART 1 - ‘Making-of’ Ice Merchants (by João Gonzalez) - Conceptualization. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGNHYT1dH1M&t=3s [Accessed 25 Aug. 2023].

www.youtube.com. (n.d.). RCA alumnus João Gonzalez on his Oscar nominated animation ‘Ice Merchants’. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOXmQCr1_uU [Accessed 25 Aug. 2023].

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Forefront 7: Steakhouse- A well cooked film by Špela Čadež

Steakhouse is an animated short film about an incident happening in a house of one wife and husband. Director places a steak in the central part of this story and the story tells about the growing tension within a relationship that truly capture our attention. As film develops, the steak and the tension, both heats up together, then the film takes audience through the realms of domestic violence especially psychological, between a couples. Most of the time this violence is unspoken or less addressed in animation films.

This film tries to convey more serious topic other than entertainment or kid’s content. the story follows frank partner of Lisa who's having her birthday. she's working in an office and she plans to go home direct after office hours always and it's visible in her face she needs to be home after  office hour.

A regular individual is always thrilled about returning home after work. We can easily notice the excitement and contentment on her face as she finishes and prepares to head home. However, in contrast to this, her expression is rather gloomy. The director excels in portraying this scene, capturing a look of unhappiness on her face. Perhaps she's tired or dealing with something. The audience can't precisely decipher the reason behind her expression, but the director's skilful portrayal communicates that something is amiss. The unexpected twist arrives in the form of a surprise party at her office. This causes her to be delayed in returning home. Meanwhile, at home, Frankie is preparing a steak for the two of them and waiting for his partner. While he's occupied with making the steak, another side of him emerges. He ends up overcooking the steak, revealing a contrasting aspect of his personality. This incident, where he goes against the gentle nature of cooking, introduces an intriguing layer of tension.

The film's synopsis mentions that the steak has been marinating perfectly for a few days, and as the pan heats up, Frankie's stomach growls. This aligns with the moment when Lisa's co-worker surprises her with a birthday celebration at the office. The question arises: will she manage to make it home on time? With this inquiry, the director skilfully sets the stage for the underlying tension that has seemingly existed within this couple for a while. The director also uses Frankie's grumbling stomach as a recurring motif, subtly reflecting his inner turmoil each time he's disturbed. The director addresses the challenging theme that often remains concealed within the confines of a relationship, hidden behind closed doors. Psychological violence is intangible, lurking in the shadows. The film brings this to the forefront, capturing a moment that symbolizes the eruption of hidden domestic tensions into the open world. Unlike physical wounds that leave visible marks like bruises and blood, psychological wounds impact the soul, leaving it shattered, depressed, and stripped of human dignity. Lisa's face bears the marks of these unseen wounds, exemplifying how character development is tailored to the story's specific needs.

The second visual treatment is particularly impactful. The scene where Frankie angrily pierces the steak with a fork, releasing smoke as he sits in its midst, reflects his inner turmoil and his harsh demeanour within the relationship. The director uses this visual to symbolize his personal disturbance within the relationship. Beyond mere storytelling, the director delves into the couple's privacy, inviting us to witness the mechanics of their relationship. Questions arise about what constitutes normal and abnormal in a relationship. The film's final scenes, where Lisa expertly cooks the steak to perfection, while visually disconcerting, serve as a powerful representation of the emotions she has harboured for so long – suppressed, silenced, and grappling with self-esteem and pressure. The cut-out and live-painted treatment, along with the smoky effects and the unsettling scene of cooking the steak, are particularly inspiring for animators and directors alike. The film's director, Špela Čadež, is a multi-award winner known for her outstanding films. She exemplifies how a small team of creative individuals can make a significant impact through their film, showing the possibilities within the realm of animation.

Bibliography

europeanfilmawards.eu. (2022). STEAKHOUSE. [online] Available at: https://europeanfilmawards.eu/en_EN/film/steakhouse.20013 [Accessed 27 Aug. 2023].

Short of the Week. (n.d.). Steakhouse by Spela Cadez | Drama Short Film. [online] Available at: https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2023/01/02/steakhouse/ [Accessed 27 Aug. 2023].

Shortverse (2022). Steakhouse. [online] Shortverse. Available at: https://www.shortverse.com/films/steakhouse [Accessed 27 Aug. 2023].

www.youtube.com. (2022). Špela Čadež (Steakhouse) | Interview - Anima 2022. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68q_TZKF3O4 [Accessed 27 Aug. 2023].

www.youtube.com. (2023). Steakhouse | Award-Winning Animated Short Film. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7itWOILlSw [Accessed 27 Aug. 2023].

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Reflecting on final stage of disorder: Drawing of last hair pulling scene

Character's most expected fear is losing her hairs. She is worried about pulling her last hair by the end result of her disease In her dream on the last scene after her thug of war pulling with herself she loses or reaches a stage of losing her full hair she books in the mindor and discovers she lost her full hair from head and she is bald now. She reached her most feared situation In this time lapse video I have created this scene where she realise she is bald and the about to created this shot in procreate and also animated in procreate.

We can also feel the distress, our character faces through this scene.

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Making of Plucking hair: medium shot

Created this medium close up shot to establish that she is plucking her hair.

By a compulsion that she can't seem to control. This is the scene where we start the battle within herself, one side desperate to break free from this disorder, the other ensnared by it. It's an emotional showdown, a fight between her own selves. Her fear of losing herself to this disorder is magnified in her dream. It's not just hair; it's her losing control. She envisions a nightmare in following scene, here she's pulling out her own hair.

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Making of Dog transforms into kite: Dream scene

How frame by frame animated scene of her dream created up to stage of colouring.

Each pulling incident flows into the next, just like in a dream. These transitions between events are seamless, like they would be in a dream where anything's possible. With this creative freedom, here are no boundaries here; it's like crafting a tale without any restrictions.

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Tea bag shot 2

Here is the timelapse video of the scene, the second close up shot. I've created this scene by taking reference of my own table and cup.

Created this in procreate. She is pulling out the tea bag from tea cup.

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Tea bag scene

Scene A

This is the timelapse video of drawing tea cup animation in Procreate.

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Thug of war shot update 6

Drawing timelapse of shot 7 in the thug of war scene.

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Thug of war shot update 5

Drawing timelapse of shot 6 in the thug of war scene.