The Fallen Feather

Team Y.L.M.

See it On Campus: Level 1

Visitor Info

Viewing our film in D1375 (first floor, near the east entrance).

Live event: The Show 2023 | May 13, 7:00 pm

Viewing our film on the big screen in the Reliance Theater.

Synopsis

“The Fallen Feather” is a fantasy story set in ancient China that follows the journey of two unexpected strangers, An Xia and Ling. One day, after an accident befalls Ling, the unlikely duo found themselves embarking on a mission to search for a remedy to recover the fallen feather. As they spend more time together, their relationship evolves. 



Artist Statement

As the creators of “The Fallen Feather” we wanted to showcase our love for the toon shader style and 2D Japanese animation, while incorporating elements of our Chinese cultural background. Our use of bold colours and expressive character designs, along with dynamic animation, serves to enhance the overall style of the film. Through our lighthearted story, we hope to explore themes of friendship and trust, while also incorporating a fantastical element that reflects our culture. Ultimately, our goal was to create a work that is visually captivating and emotionally resonant, with a universal message that speaks to viewers of all ages and backgrounds.


Film Stills


Credits

Yuqi Yin

  • Director
  • Story
  • Concept Design
  • Character Model & Texture
  • Rigging
  • Visual Effects
  • Lighting
  • Compositing
  • Sound Design

Lily Manli Liu

  • Director
  • Story
  • Concept Design
  • Environment Modeling & Texture
  • Animation Assistant
  • Cloth Simulation
  • Editing
  • Sound Design

Maxine Cenling Xia

  • Director
  • Story
  • Concept Design
  • Animation Lead
  • CG Layout
  • Rigging
  • Storyboard
  • Editing
  • Sound Design

Music: Rosylia

Special Help: Andy Shin, Roxy Lee, Sophia Sumin Mok, Yu Lu

Special Thanks: Adriana Jaroszewicz, Alex Zinan Liu, Andreea Jebelean, Bob Mcafee, Chrissy Chen, Israel Yang, Jiwoon Kim, John Li, Matt Stephanson, Woonam Kim


Directors

Yuqi Yin

Yuqi Yin is a 3D lighting and compositing artist born and raised in Shandong, China. She is passionate about creating stylized and imaginative artwork. She is skilled at expressing her whimsy with skill and bringing the audience into the world she creates. Yuqi is constantly pushing the boundaries of her art and mastering new techniques to enhance her professional craft.

Contact: yuqi.yin.0012@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuqi-yin-b957b322b/

Website: https://yuqiyin0012.wixsite.com/yyin39563


Lily Manli Liu

Lily Liu is 3D modeling and texture artist from Guangdong, China, and she was born and raised in Gaborone, Botswana. Growing up in a culturally diverse environment, she would be constantly inspired by her surroundings. She specializes in modelling and texturing stylized and semi-realistic 3D characters, props, and environments.

Contact: lily.1199.liu@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilymanliliu/

Website: https://lilymanliliu.wixsite.com/lilyliu


Maxine Cenling Xia

Maxine Xia is a 3D animator and 3D layout artist, born and raised in Chongqing, China. She is interested in creating 3D works in Japanese anime style and 2D shading. She focuses on good character animations, camera language and environment lighting to help tell the story, and video games’ powerful motion animations.

Contact: sagi.for.beta@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxine-xia

Website: https://sagittariusx1938.wixsite.com/maxx


Team Y.L.M.

Team Y.L.M. is an ambitious team of student 3D animation enthusiasts who are passionate about bringing their imaginations to life through animation. With a deep love for storytelling and a commitment to mastering the art of animation, Team Y.L.M. is dedicated to honing their craft and developing their skills. Through collaboration and experimentation, they create stunning and engaging animations that showcase their technical prowess and creative vision.

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