JiuFen (Part Two)
JiuFen Title Sequence
Create a mock title sequence for a potential story/documentary of JiuFen. Capture the essence of the culture, and the mood of being there; what it feels like over what it looks like. Use appropriate typography and typesetting that compliment the visuals. Manipulate time and principles of animation to create interesting visuals that entice the audience while setting the mood for the rest of the movie/documentary.
Background/Concept
The movie will star an elderly lady passing on her story of her experience of the events, good and bad, during the 228 incident in Taiwan. The story is calm and not solely focused on the tragedy of the incident, but also on how the people pushed through a time of suffering and terror; where humans are able to find the sliver of hope in the toughest situations. The movie is simply just the reminiscing of the past happenings, no grudges, no regrets, but just a recollection of her life as she calmly moves on from it. Mimicking the sense of relief and hope that the annual lantern festival represents, where hopes and dreams are written and released into the night sky, and sending their hopes to the gods.
Research & Analysis- Title Sequences
Putting it All Together
From the gathered research in part one, the elements of the architectural and textile patterns were graphically translated and incorporated to add texture and context to the title sequence panels. Furniture designs and patterns were often a significant part of JiuFen culture that is commonly overlooked. The brilliance of the lanterns brought out he energy that the people and the village embrace. Watercolour textures and reveals, showcase the traditional calligraphy, and enforces the mood of the mystery on the 228 incident, as well as convey the misty mountain landscape that JiuFen has to offer. The title sequence maintains the rhythm while introducing the setting and context that the movie will offer.
Word Mark Story Board
Music & Source Clips
