Fawn Chen

The Cantonese Style Beef Brisket Soup was a special dish that I had been perfecting for weeks. I had a passion for cooking and loved experimenting with new flavors and ingredients. This soup was my latest creation, and I was eager to share it with my family and friends.

As I stood in the kitchen, I was struck by the sound of the soup boiling. It was a comforting and familiar sound, one that reminded me of my childhood and the times I spent cooking with my grandmother. I realized that the sound would make a great addition to a video advertisement for the soup.

I quickly grabbed my phone and started recording the soup. The camera captured the steam rising from the pot, the sound of the boiling liquid, and the soft and tender pieces of brisket. I then found a box container online and used Photoshop to change the brand and food name.

With the video and the container in hand, I opened After Effects and started working on combining the two. I added special effects, transitions, and animations to make the video more dynamic and engaging. The final result was a visually stunning and mouth-watering advertisement for the Cantonese Style Beef Brisket Soup. I was proud of my creation and couldn’t wait to share it with the world.

Here is the video:

https://youtube.com/shorts/lXwcAB6Ht7U?feature=share

Hi my name is Fawn. I used to design software products for businesses and make them easier to use. Currently, I’m a graphic design student, looking to transition into a creative role. I love combining my technical skills with my creativity to create beautiful and effective designs. It sounds like you do similar work—I would love to keep in touch to learn more about what you and your company do.

Here is the video:

https://youtube.com/shorts/b9PLo3vmYQo

In terms of things not going exactly according to plan, I have to say it must be the first project of  Narrative film making. Thinking of all the projects I went through, filmmaking is the hardest  thing to stick to the plan  for me. 

In the program, we need  to shoot a short story on the theme of “The Stalker”. At the beginning , we need to draw a storyboard  to plan what we want to capture in the story. In the storyboard,  draw the image I want in the box, then below describe the shot type, and a brief note on what is happening in the shot.  Besides, we need to use a minimum of 5 shots to cover the action/scene.  Secondly, we need to shoot our storyboard.  At last, adjust footage/shoot additional content as needed.

However, things started to go wrong right from the start. The weather was not cooperating, causing delays and forcing us to change our shooting locations. Besides, as a beginner getting into the filmmaking area, there are lots of things to be modified in the storyboard after I see what we shoot in the camera. Although I only need to  have 5 different shots, I have moved my camera more than 5 times to enrich the story.  I also had technical difficulties with my equipment, which added even more time to the already tight schedule. 

Despite these challenges, I pushed forward and adapted my plans to accommodate the circumstances I encountered. I used the unexpected change in cast to bring a fresh perspective to the story and explore new angles. I utilized the weather to the advantage, incorporating it into the story and creating unique and moody visuals.

In the end, I was able to complete the shoot and put together a short film that exceeded my expectations. The challenges I faced taught me the importance of being flexible and creative. The final product was a true testament to the power of resilience and determination.

In terms of a personal project which I could start now and continue working on during my time at the Creative Academy, I would like to say AI generated poster design.  Nowadays, GPT and Midjourny is becoming more and more popular. I saw a video last week which is about earning money by selling Midjourny-generated poster in Etsy. The first thing is searching idea for poster in specific scene via GPT. With the help of GPT, I can reduce the time to brainstorm what kind of poster I would like to make. And then, input the idea of poster into Midjourny, wait for it to generate and select the specific image I like. When I get my poster, sell it in Etsy.

I think it could be a daily project for me.  But the problem for my not start it is I always feel tired after school and feel hard to concentrate. The information I received in the daytime is nearly full in my brain. To solve the problem of timing, I think I should get into the habit of waking up early like Erik who wakes up at 5 or 6 am to some personal project before my brain and body feel overload.

Talking about how much would this project cost to produce, I think it is zero. 

OK, let’s start it.