Who Is Me? A Journey to Self Discovery--3D Animation Creative Project

• Main Authors: Carol Shingai Jana, 卡蘿
• Other Authors: Ci-Hao Long
• Format: Others
• Language: en_US
• Published: 2015
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/b924z4

碩士 === 南華大學 === 視覺與媒體藝術學系 === 104 === 　　The basis for this project is to answer the intrinsic desire to search for answers to the fundamental question of human existence, Who am I? This project was to delve into the depths of human being beyond personality, psychology, faith, perception, tradition, expectations and emotions to discover at the very least, true identity with the author as the research subject. 　　A mixture of digital software was used to create the artwork including 3Ds Max, Photoshop and Windows Live Movie Maker. The aforementioned digital software was chosen and used to give a visual representation of the subject matter because by being virtual, it perfectly symbolises the internal spiritual and intangible aspect of one’s being. That is, real in all respects but intangible at the same time. It represents the inner self, the true person who though unseen is very much present. Digital software was also chosen because the 21st century is the digital age and digital technology influences almost every sphere of our daily lives making it both a powerful tool and relatable. 　　This project has found that the self is complex and yet so beautifully simple all at once. It is most importantly something deeper, intangible, and immortal. The self, though influenced by experiences and environments which intertwine and pepper one’s personality, is not a product of them. One is not one’s feelings, one’s experiences nor one’s personality. Even though we have feelings, experiences and personalities because we have a history but the true self is not them. It existed from conception. Understanding the self however, takes time and is a journey that must be taken and walked throughout one’s life.