I&VN - TASK 3: ANIMATED COMPOSITION

9/6/25 - 23/6/25 (Week 8 - Week 10)

Lim Jia Xuan 0371026

COM61304 Illustration & Visual Narrative

Task 3: Animated Composition

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1.0 INSTRUCTIONS

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2.0 TASK 3: ANIMATED COMPOSITION

Theme: Cultural Prosperity - Celebration : Traditional Cultural Innovation

2.1 Documentation

Figure 2.1 Animated Composition Documentation 

2.2 Accessories Design

Figure 2.2 Accessories Design 

2.3 Overall Visual Design

Title: Zong Mount

Figure 2.3 Overall Visual Design 

2.4 Animation Design

Figure 2.4 Animation Design 

Techniques applied in this task:

• Overall Visual Design:
• Pen Tool (Bezier handles - smooth/ corner) - To draw the background composition and shapes for shadow and highlight
• Scale Stroke & Effects - To maintain consistent lines and details
• LivePaint Tool - Create LivePaint Group to fill in colour
• Eyedropper Tool - To select colour

• Animation Design:
• Position [P] - Bird movement, wind movement
• Puppet Position Pin Tool [Cmd+P] - Mountain movement, paddle movement
• Easy Ease - Make animation smoother

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3.0 REFLECTION

3.1 Experience

It was an enjoyable challenge figuring out how to animate the paddle while keeping the boat and silhouette moving. I experimented with different approaches until I managed to make the board silhouette and paddle movements stand out more effectively. This task also introduced me to Adobe After Effects for the first time. Although it felt confusing at first, things gradually became easier as I got more comfortable with the interface and tools.

3.2 Areas for Improvement

The colour scheme could definitely be improved, as the overall design still feels somewhat lacking in harmony. I also realized that I need to improve my spatial awareness—right now, the composition doesn’t have as much depth as I intended. Working on these areas would help create a more visually compelling and cohesive piece.