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How this research has helped me in my creative endeavors

This research has given me guidance on how to explore my artistic style in the future. When creating new works, I will refer to the traditional Chinese ethnic styles emphasized in this study to make my works more unique and distinctive. Moving forward, I will explore how to combine unique Chinese aesthetics with modern advanced techniques, aiming to create animated works that meet current demands while also having an independent style

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Report conceptualization process

In the past two decades, Chinese animated films have undergone a significant transformation. This paper aims to explore the reasons and outcomes of this transformation by examining representative works from the Chinese animation film industry.

The impact of globalization has played a crucial role in shaping the evolution of Chinese animation. As the international market became increasingly important, Chinese animation started to be influenced by American animation. In order to cater to the demands of the global audience, Chinese animation gradually transitioned from a style driven by national culture to one guided by market trends and Western modernism.

This transformation is evident in both the art style and narrative approach of Chinese animated films. With the introduction of Western animation works and the intensification of market competition, Chinese animators began to imitate and incorporate elements from American animation styles. However, this exploration has not yielded optimistic results. By imitating Western styles, the traditional Chinese animation style has lost its uniqueness and artistic charm. As a result, Chinese animation now lacks a distinct competitive advantage in the global context.

The shift in art style and narrative approach has consequences for the identity and recognition of Chinese animation on the international stage. By aligning with Western modernism, Chinese animated films risk losing their cultural heritage and failing to stand out among global competitors.

In conclusion, this research highlights the transformation undergone by Chinese animated films in response to globalization and market demands. The imitation of Western styles has resulted in the loss of unique cultural characteristics, undermining the competitiveness of Chinese animation in the global market. It is essential for the industry to strike a balance between embracing international influences and preserving its own cultural identity, in order to create animated works that are both globally relevant and distinctly Chinese.

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UE5

Unreal Engine Basics 2

In the past few days, I have searched for basic tutorials on ue software on the Internet, and learned some operations independently to prepare for the final project.

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UE5

Unreal Engine Basics

In the past few days, I have searched for basic tutorials on ue software on the Internet, and learned some operations independently to prepare for the final project.

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Design for Animation, Narrative Structures & Film Language

Critical Report 02

Based on the previously formulated topic I mapped out and framed the structure of the paper

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Critical Report 04

Based on the information given on moodle, the framework of the presentation and the key points of what to say were formulated.

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Design for Animation, Narrative Structures & Film Language

A research on ink style animation

Chinese ink animation is a unique form of artistic expression that combines traditional ink painting techniques with modern animation production techniques. This style of animation usually features black and white or gray tones, and creates a unique visual effect through the use of ink strokes, waterline effects and mood.

Ink animation originated from the traditional Chinese art of ink painting and calligraphy, which dates back hundreds of years. In the past few decades, with the advancement of digital technology, ink animation has begun to make its presence felt in the modern animation field and has attracted the attention of both domestic and international audiences.

Chinese ink animation works are highly acclaimed for their unique aesthetic and cultural values. They are often presented in an elegant and minimalist manner, emphasizing the expression of mood and the transmission of emotion. Often philosophical and deep, ink animation works are able to explore themes such as human nature, social issues and cultural heritage through simple images and dynamic expressions.

When producing ink animation, artists and animators usually need to utilize traditional ink painting techniques, such as the use of ink stains, water patterns and ink hairs, as well as expressing dynamic effects through the movement of lines and shapes. At the same time, digital technology has been widely used in the production process of ink animation, enabling artists to create a variety of visual effects with greater flexibility.

Chinese ink animation has also gradually emerged on the international stage, recognized by more and more audiences and critics. It not only demonstrates the unique charm of traditional Chinese culture, but also incorporates modern innovations and expressive techniques.

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MAYA

Animate The Shark

I started by finding lots of videos of sharks swimming online, observe its motion curve, and found that it is similar to the pendulum animation. So I animate the shark swimming in place, but it is not very natural, Then I continued to observe it,it looks much better after add head rotation. Then I designed the traveling route of the shark, which is the most satisfying part of the project for me and it makes the shark swimming look more flexibly. Finally, adjusting the direction and range of the shark’s body swings the animation is almost finished. I’m having some problems when importing animation files into Unreal Engine,the texture was miss! so I try found the solution on the Internet.then i export one fbx format file which save the model and texture, and export another file in alembic format which save the animation data, Then import them into Unreal Engine separately and the problem was solved.

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Reflections on the report

The globalization of culture is an inevitable process, which has compelled China’s animation production and business model to undergo transformation in the past two decades. However, the exploration of new forms has not been entirely successful thus far. In order to navigate this transformation effectively, it is crucial to strike a balance between preserving one’s own unique culture and learning from advanced cultures, rather than simply accepting them at face value.

In terms of research methodology, it is essential to adopt an interdisciplinary approach that combines elements of cultural studies, animation theory, and technological advancements. By conducting