Throughout my previous experiences in animation, I have primarily worked as a 2D animator. During this time, I explored a wide range of animation styles and approaches, including abstract animation, action animation, and narrative-driven animation. At the beginning of my journey, I deliberately experimented with every stage of the animation production process because I wanted to discover both the areas I enjoyed most and the skills in which I could excel.
As I gained more experience, I realized that my strengths lie in designing transitions and creating transformations between different shapes, objects, and visual elements. I particularly enjoy thinking about how one image can flow naturally into another and how movement can be used to guide the audience’s attention. Through this process, I began to feel that storyboarding might be a more suitable direction for me, as it allows me to focus on visual storytelling, pacing, and the creative design of sequences rather than only the execution of animation itself.
My internship experience also provided valuable insights into the professional animation industry. I learned more about the types of work and content that companies are looking for, as well as the importance of communication and collaboration with people working in different stages of production. Understanding how artists, designers, and other team members work together helped me develop a broader perspective on the production pipeline and the practical requirements of commercial projects.
At the same time, these experiences led me to many questions about my future practice. One of the biggest challenges I have noticed is the tension between creativity and the stable demands of the commercial market. Original artistic expression and commercial requirements often seem to move in opposite directions, making them difficult to balance. Finding a way to combine these two aspects is something I continue to think about.
In the future, I hope to explore possible solutions to this challenge. I want to find opportunities where I can make the best use of my skills while still creating work that reflects my own creative vision. By continuing to learn, experiment, and adapt, I aim to develop projects that are both meaningful to me and valuable within a professional context.
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