URCAD Sneak Peek: Bella Possidente

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:04:55 -0400

Bella is a Visual Arts major with a concentration in film animation, a Linehan Artist Scholar, and a member of the Honors College. They will be exhibiting their film: "Lighthouse," at Virtual URCAD 2020!

Abstract:

Lighthouse is a two-minute digitally animated short film about a tiny lighthouse keeper doing his job. When a lighthouse is damaged by a violent storm, its keeper must go on a journey to fix it and restore light to the surrounding area. The film was inspired by an odd concept that stuck in my mind—a lighthouse standing alone in a field, surrounded by wind-blown grasses that mimic the movement of ocean waves. By telling one character’s story, the film showcases a very small part of that world. The sound design adds reality to the film and is paired with whimsical visuals to create a strong environmental mood. Having the freedom to record foley and compose an original soundtrack made it possible to match the emotional tone of the story and use the audio as an additional means to communicate information. The visuals make use of simple shapes and limited colors to clearly and efficiently communicate action, setting, and tone. Completing an ambitious project in a short time influenced many design decisions in the interest of making the final product achievable. Ultimately, the time constraint was instrumental in bringing out the level of quality present in the finished work.

Mentor: Corrie Parks

Come see Bella's film and other undergraduate research and creative work, April 22-29th at URCAD.umbc.edu!