The Inner Études projection animation

Client: Seesaw Creative, Vividly

Objective: Create loopable projection animations for the colonial history scenes in Vividly’s The Inner Études, an immersive theatre performance.

Location: Hong Kong

Affiliation: Freelance

Role: Animator

Year: 2021

The Inner Études is a site-specific immersive theatre performance that took place at Tai Kwun, Hong Kong’s former Victoria Prison, in 2021. It tells the story of Hong Kong through its granite rocks – from volcanic formation to colonial mining to modern city life. Tai Kwun itself is also built from granite. Through projection, sound, and performance, audiences connect with these enduring stones that mirror our roots and form the foundation of our city. I animated the projection for the colonial history scenes, based on illustrations provided by the director.

Accommodating the shape of Tai Kwun’s Hall 6, the projection acted as a backdrop to the performance.

Animations were created as loops that could run for as long as needed, adapting to the natural timing of the live performance.

An example of a full transition: visual elements fade in and out to provide social and historical context for the first-person narrative.

This scene was done with more visual effects than just animated illustrations.