Project 2: Group Project- My part

Inspiration & Concept

This project explores the idea of pseudo-nature – a closed space that imitates nature but is artificial and suffocating. We imagined a concrete room filled with hair-like forests, hanging plants, moss, and a projected horizon. These elements symbolize bloodlines, growth, and entanglement inside an enclosed system, while also expressing the desire to break through and see the real horizon.

My Contribution

Since I joined the group later, most of the modeling and VFX tasks were already taken. My main contributions were in the early stage and atmosphere design:

• Organized references and mood boards in Figma
• Sketched simple scene references and drew several storyboard frames in Figma, to visualize how the camera might move through the pseudo-nature space
• Designed two material spheres to test texture possibilities (one focused on organic hair-like growth, and another exploring moss/green surface coverage)
• Created and edited the background music for the final video

I especially enjoyed the sound part. I divided the video into sections and matched each one with different layers of music and sound effects. For example, I used low drones and echoing wind for the enclosed opening, soft piano and rustling sounds for the middle growth stage, darker tones and tearing noises for the climax, and fading echoes for the ending. This process taught me how sound can guide emotions and strengthen the atmosphere.

Group Collaboration & Breakdown

The project was a team effort. My teammates focused on 3D modeling and VFX, while I supported with concept and sound design. We also produced a group breakdown video to show the process step by step – from modeling and texturing to VFX, compositing, and sound. This gave me a clearer view of how all parts came together to form the final piece.

Reflection

This project tells me that I can make meaningful contributions by shaping concepts, references and voices. This also inspired me to continue exploring sound design and to think about how audio and visuals can work together in my future visual effects practice.