Journey To The West
Reflecting on the current dilemma of Chinese traditional Shadow Play,
the project seeks to improve the ecological environment of the art
form by integrating new media technologies. It takes one of the most
popular stories of Journey to the West as its starting point. By using
the motion tracking technology, the project actively engages audience
and breaks the boundary between audience and performers by allowing
participants to create their own journey to the West.
Reflecting on the current dilemma of Chinese traditional Shadow Play,
the project seeks to improve the ecological environment of the art
form by integrating new media technologies. It takes one of the most
popular stories of Journey to the West as its starting point. By using
the motion tracking technology, the project actively engages audience
and breaks the boundary between audience and performers by allowing
participants to create their own journey to the West.
TIMELINE
First Iteration: September 2018 - December 2018
Second Iteration: June 2022 - December 2022
PROJECT PARTNER
Emma (first iteration)
TOOLS
Illustration: Procreate, Adobe Creative Suite
Animation: After Effects
Motion Tracking: PoseNet
Stage Design: Rhino
->Research
Main factors of traditional Chinese shadow play includes “Techniques”, “Performance”, “Stories”. Together they contributed to the cultural
gem of traditional Chinese shadow puppetry. However, the ecological environment for shadow play nowadays is worrying.
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->Ideation
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->Character Design an Story Board
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Animation: After Effects
Motion Tracking: PoseNet
Stage Design: Rhino
->Research
Main factors of traditional Chinese shadow play includes “Techniques”, “Performance”, “Stories”. Together they contributed to the cultural
gem of traditional Chinese shadow puppetry. However, the ecological environment for shadow play nowadays is worrying.
->Ideation
->Character Design an Story Board
FINAL WORK
