Silent Note by Untitled Studio
Silent Note by Untitled Studio | Short Film by Dasein Digital Media | 23 Dec, 2024 | Project, Short Film A talented young artist, burdened by her mother’s unfulfilled dreams of academic and musical success, must confront the heavy expectations placed upon her and find the courage to pursue her true passion for art, breaking free from the cycle of living someone else’s dreams to forge her own path in life. https://youtu.be/MvU4ENR6mMM Behind-the-scene
Tomorrow by Today Production
Tomorrow by Today Production | Short Film by Dasein Digital Media | 23 Dec, 2024 | Project, Short Film Emily, a procrastinating programmer stuck in a repetitive time loop mirroring her stagnation, confronts her procrastination and reclaims her life, symbolized by a wilting flower on her desk that blooms anew as she breaks free from the cycle and embraces change. https://youtu.be/cVrk3kfAZrc Behind-the-scene
The Notes by Wong Jermaine
The Notes by Wong Jermaine | Short Film by Dasein Digital Media | 23 Dec, 2024 | Project, Short Film Under the weight of academic pressures and the struggle to find her identity, introverted college student Jamie discovers a well-loved book filled with personal notes in the library that inspires her to overcome self-doubt and pursue her dream of writing, leading to a journey of personal growth and the power of shared stories. https://youtu.be/YlGv7s0GtxI
imPERFECTion
imPERFECTion | Interactive Multimedia (Kancil Awards 2024 Winner) by Dasein Digital Media | 10 Nov, 2024 | Interactive Media, Project “imPERFECTion” is an interactive installation addressing the impact of social media-driven beauty standards and the resulting insecurities, especially among young adults. Using a physical clock to symbolize time, participants rotate it to view past and future animations that depict the main character’s journey toward self-acceptance. The project encourages embracing imperfections and promotes self-worth through engaging visuals and storytelling. Student 1: Amelia Chong Tsui TongStudent 2: Chan Rou HuiStudent 3: Ivan Lay Jiun Yu Issue & Challenges Social comparison with social beauty standards, influenced by social media, can lead to unrealistic beauty ideals. This often results in feelings of insecurity about one’s appearance and fear of judgement for not meeting societal expectations, particularly among young adults. This could potentially lead to extreme actions taken by these individuals, such as extreme alterations to their physical appearance. Young adults should be reminded to embrace imperfection and recognise their own self-worth. https://youtu.be/pwFUEl8Hw9o Concepts & Idea The concept utilises an interactive installation to explore the interplay of a reverse and forward timeline, symbolised by a physical clock. This allows viewers to actively manipulate the passage of time, participate in visual storytelling, and delve into the transformative journey of the main character towards self-acceptance through animation. Technical Execution The project uses Adobe Animate to create interactive animations depicting the journey of self-acceptance influenced by social beauty standards. Makey Makey acts as a bridge, connecting a physical clock interface to the computer, enabling users to control the animations. Rotating the clock clockwise triggers the future animation, while anti-clockwise rotation shows the past. Special actions activate the final scene. This integration of digital animation with a tangible interface provides an engaging, hands-on experience that reinforces the theme of embracing imperfections and recognising self-worth.