APART-MENT
GUIDE
Dr. Delwyn Jude Remedios
Assistant Professor
Department of Design
IIT Hyderabad
OVERVIEW
This project presents an animated short film that explores the challenges faced by elderly individuals in adapting to a rapidly changing technological world. The story follows an elderly protagonist as he navigates various technological devices and applications, struggling to keep pace with younger generations. Through this project, the aim is to raise awareness about the digital divide and the impact it has on elderly populations while also showcasing the potential of animation as a medium for storytelling.
This project presents an animated short film that explores the challenges faced by elderly individuals in adapting to a rapidly changing technological world. The story follows an elderly protagonist as he navigates various technological devices and applications, struggling to keep pace with younger generations. Through this project, the aim is to raise awareness about the digital divide and the impact it has on elderly populations while also showcasing the potential of animation as a medium for storytelling.
THE SUBJECT
The digital divide refers to the gap between those with access to digital technologies and those without access. This divide significantly impacts older people, who may face challenges in adopting and using digital devices and online services. The lack of digital skills and limited access to technology can lead to isolation, exclusion, and difficulty accessing essential services and information.
The project aims to produce an animation video that explores the theme of modernization and the digital divide. The film features a father and son from Kerala, highlighting the struggles faced by the father in keeping up with new technology and machines.
THE SUBJECT
The digital divide refers to the gap between those with access to digital technologies and those without access. This divide significantly impacts older people, who may face challenges in adopting and using digital devices and online services. The lack of digital skills and limited access to technology can lead to isolation, exclusion, and difficulty accessing essential services and information.
The project aims to produce an animation video that explores the theme of modernization and the digital divide. The film features a father and son from Kerala, highlighting the struggles faced by the father in keeping up with new technology and machines.
PROJECT GOALS
THE STORY
Listening to the stories shared by people around me about their own experiences or those of their parents has provided me with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by the elderly in this fast-paced digital era. From fumbling with smartphones to grappling with social media platforms, each story reflects the determination and resilience exhibited by the older generation as they strive to adapt to a rapidly evolving world.
These tales of confusion, frustration, and eventual triumph serve as the foundation for my animation, which aims to capture both the humor and the heartwarming moments that arise from these intergenerational encounters.
THE STORY
Listening to the stories shared by people around me about their own experiences or those of their parents has provided me with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by the elderly in this fast-paced digital era. From fumbling with smartphones to grappling with social media platforms, each story reflects the determination and resilience exhibited by the older generation as they strive to adapt to a rapidly evolving world.
These tales of confusion, frustration, and eventual triumph serve as the foundation for my animation, which aims to capture both the humor and the heartwarming moments that arise from these intergenerational encounters.
THE RESEARCH
THE PROBLEM
THE RESEARCH
CHARACTER
DESIGN
used the latest and most advanced digital character design tool known as Metahuman, powered by Unreal Engine, to create the characters, and they narrow the boundaries between the real world and virtual ones. These amazingly lifelike virtual people are created to be easily animated and given life.
With a simple interface and a wide selection of pre-made animations and facial expressions, we can quickly create lifelike performances, giving these digital beings personality and emotion.
CHARACTER
DESIGN
used the latest and most advanced digital character design tool known as Metahuman, powered by Unreal Engine, to create the characters, and they narrow the boundaries between the real world and virtual ones. These amazingly lifelike virtual people are created to be easily animated and given life.
With a simple interface and a wide selection of pre-made animations and facial expressions, we can quickly create lifelike performances, giving these digital beings personality and emotion.
MOTION
CAPTURE
For real-time face and body motion capture, I used tools like Live Link Face (by Unreal Engine) for facial tracking and Mixamo for full-body motion capture. These enable high-quality, real-time animation syncing with 3D characters
MOTION
CAPTURE
MOTION
CAPTURE
For real-time face and body motion capture, I used tools like Live Link Face (by Unreal Engine) for facial tracking and Mixamo for full-body motion capture. These enable high-quality, real-time animation syncing with 3D characters
MOTION
CAPTURE
COMPOSITING
3D compositing integrates rendered 3D elements with digital environments, enhancing realism and adding visual effects. It involves layering, color correction, lighting adjustments, and effects like motion blur to create a seamless final animation.
MOTION
CAPTURE
COMPOSITING
3D compositing integrates rendered 3D elements with digital environments, enhancing realism and adding visual effects. It involves layering, color correction, lighting adjustments, and effects like motion blur to create a seamless final animation.
MOTION
CAPTURE
THE TRAILER
THE TRAILER