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Stella Chen

BFA in Illustration - Motion Illustration — Illustration
Course:
368 Sequential Design 2
Faculty:
Ming Tai

Dear Ex

"Dear Ex" is a Taiwanese drama film directed by Mag Hsu and Chih-yen Hsu, released in 2018. The story revolves around three main characters and explores themes of love, forgiveness, and self-discovery. The concept is to show the conflicts between the mother, Liu Sanlian, and her son, Song Chengxi. Chengxi and Sanlian have completely different attitudes towards Jay, a free spirited man who is both the lover and insurance beneficiary of Chengxi’s recently deceased father.
Learning Outcomes:
I used chess pieces to symbolize characters and the chessboard to represent the protagonist. My progress involved experimenting with various angles and lighting setups to enhance the narrative. This project allowed me to learn about visual storytelling through photography. This was my first motion project completed using my own photography. I learned about lighting, hierarchy in images, and use of angles.
Project Website:
https://stellachen.info/dear-ex-1