Whirlwind's Waltz
Sound Synchronizing Animation
Computer Animation, Individual Project
September 2023
'Whirlwind's Waltz', a brief yet enchanting animation depicting the interaction of a falling leaf, dancing raindrops, and a soaring bird. Set to the backdrop of a tranquil color palette and the seamless choreography of nature unfolds in perfect sync with the soothing melody, drawing viewers into a captivating journey through the delicate beauty of the natural world.
Background
Given an 18-second instrumental piece, the assignment entailed creating an animation that is precisely synchronized with the accompanying sound. The objective was to emulate the gestures of the actions and articulations heard in the recording, emphasizing expressive movement, purposeful camera work, and the adept use of color to render the subject and environment explicit. The modeling approach was intentionally kept simple yet elegant, allowing the focus to remain on the seamless choreography of the narrative woven within the composition.