Gaku, a charcoal animated short film

A project in Brooklyn, NY by Xueyan Wang
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A 4 min analogue animated film metaphorical of my emotional experiences about finding the self and the longing for wholeness.
Backers: 12
Average Pledge Per Backer: $32

Funded: $388 of $1,800
Dates: Dec 3rd -> Jan 7th (35 days)
Project By: Xueyan Wang
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Thanks everyone for supporting!

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Made 12 more frames on this shot. This will be my last update on this campaign on Kickstarter. Seems the campaign is not meeting my goal this time.  Everyone thank you very much for your interest and support in my film. I'm glad. This was my first... (Read More)

Made 22 more frames to this shot

January 4th - via: kickstarter.com
A tranquil moment of the two figures at undisturbed peace. The camera slowly moves to a close-up on their hands and countenance; the music quiets down, until rain drops into the peaceful water. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this... (Read More)

19 frames on this shot

December 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Starting this shot of a tranquil moment in the film. The reflection will be made red in post-production You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

"Reaching towards its reflection" scene - pencil test

December 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
The figure reaches into the water towards its reflection. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

"Gestural Movement" - Got 13 frames for this shot

December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
This is one of the opening shots in the film (prior to color correction), where the figure intends to touch its own reflection.   You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  Story... (Read More)

Got 13 frames for the Rising Wave Sequence

December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
The waves gain strength and gradually forms a tsunami that later engulfs the two figures. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Making a Wave shot

December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
- A Process Video - I'm working on a frame in GAKU's big wave scenes! Thanks to my friend Angie for recording. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

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