Library Ventures

Overall thoughts

I’m happy to have completed this project, as it marks a significant milestone in my journey. What began as a simple first-draft audio recording meant to document a brainstorming session evolved into a three-year rollercoaster of emotions and technical challenges. I did not anticipate how ambitious the project would become, nor the length of time it would take to complete, ultimately delaying or halting the progress of other projects. Despite these challenges, I’m grateful that I pushed through and brought it to completion, as it forced me to closely re-examine and revise my approach to time management while also improving my skills in video editing, artwork design, and audio design. It was truly a blessing in disguise, or better known as a happy accident. This video was created using HitFilm and After Effects for editing and visual effects, with rendering and audio handled through HitFilm, After Effects, and ElevenLabs. Additionally, this video was AI assisted with ChatGPT for the questions/suggestions, and upscaled using Topaz video AI.

BACKSTAGE LENS PODCAST episode

Listen to the Backstage Lens episode for a behind-the-scenes look at the project’s creation, from the initial concept and creative process to the challenges, discoveries, and lessons learned.

 

Project Tools

Explore the software used to bring this project to life, with estimated percentages highlighting each tool’s contribution to the overall production process.

Skills Applied

A combination of creative and technical disciplines brought together to develop the final artwork.


CREATIVE DISCIPLINES

3D Animation & Virtual Production
2D Animation & Motion Graphics
Video Editing & Post-Production
Audio Design & Voice Customization
Visual Art & Graphic Design
Conceptual Art
Graphic Design
Infographic Design
Digital Illustration
Visual Storytelling
UI/UX & Interface Design

PRODUCTION SKILLS

Concept Development
Visual Composition
Typography & Text Placement
Icon & Symbol Design
Visual Hierarchy
Concept Visualization
Asset Management
Improvisational Scripting and Outing
Branding & Identity Design
Motion Graphics & Keyframe Animation
Multi-Format Export and Rendering

Production Difficulty

Each production stage is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. Higher scores indicate greater difficulty encountered during development.


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OVERALL DIFFICULTY

01 – Concept Development & Creative Direction
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02 – Scripting, Storyboarding & Visual Planning
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03 – Visual Design & Asset Development
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04 – 2D/3D Animation & Virtual Production
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05 – Video Editing, Motion Graphics & Audio Design
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06 – Compositing, Rendering & Final Output
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References

A collection of visual references that helped shape the artwork’s creative direction, composition, atmosphere, and overall aesthetic, serving as inspiration throughout the development process.

Drafts & concepts

Early tests, visual explorations, and ideas that helped establish the final direction. Only the most meaningful iterations are shown.

Selected Frames

A curated selection of frames highlighting the finished artwork’s composition, visual details, atmosphere, and key creative elements, offering a closer look at the final result.


01 — Creative Discovery

02 — Acquired Skills

03 — Challenges & Limitations

04 — Lessons Learned

Project Overview

  • Status : Complete
  • Format : Video (Journey)
  • Platform(s) : YouTube
  • Difficulty : Advance
  • Collaborator(s) : Solo project
  • Software/Application used : 10
  • AI Assisted : Yes
  • Start Date : 2023-01-16
  • Complete Date : 2026-01-30
  • Project Cost : $357.54 CAD