The Perfect Shot
The Perfect Shot is a 3.5-minute-long 2D animated short film. The story follows three friends as they explore an abandoned facility in hopes of winning a spooky photo competition. Blending comedy, youthful nostalgia and mystery, the film, at its core, is about appreciating the fun and memories created with friends - all brought to life through a simple yet expressive art style.
My teammates, Blake Tai, Corina Huang, Sophia Aizon, and I wanted to create a film that evokes the same goofy times we've had playing co-op horror games. For our animation style and comedic gags, we also drew inspiration from various anime and the Saturday morning cartoons we grew up watching.
Throughout this project, I explored how visual style can enhance a narrative's storytelling, specifically through the use of colour scripts, background art, and compositing effects. Using programs such as Clip Studio Paint, TVPaint, and After Effects, I learned more illustration and animation techniques to use throughout all stages of the production pipeline.
