Who are We?: A 2D Animated Short Film on Maintaining Personal Characteristics in an Immersive Virtual World

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Sean Maven B. Gepollo, Justin Rey M. Hingpit, John Mark N. Patoc, Jomhel G. Perez

Abstract

 This study focuses on the relationship between personal characteristics and virtual self-expression in immersive virtual environments. It aims to explore how individuals may maintain or experience changes in their personal characteristics while interacting through avatars and virtual spaces. The study will present these concepts through a 2D animated short film that uses visual storytelling to portray the characters’ experiences, interactions, and changes in self-expression. The animation will utilize character movement, facial expressions, composition, camera shots, environments, and transitions to communicate the narrative and illustrate the tension between personal identity and virtual representation. Through the development of the animated film, the study seeks to provide a creative representation of how virtual environments may influence the way individuals express and perceive themselves while maintaining aspects of their personal characteristics.

Keywords

personal characteristics, virtual self-expression, virtual identity, avatars, immersive virtual environment, visual storytelling, 2D animation

DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23358693

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