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COLLABORATION WITH WENDY TANG

WHAT IS
DREAMCORE?

Online, it’s characterized as a surrealistic aesthetic that taps into motifs commonly linked with dreams, daydreams, or nightmares. It bears a striking resemblance to Weirdcore.

MEMO PAD

DREAMS

RISOGRAPH ANIMATION

Dreams have many layers, exploring the complex relationship between our subconscious and conscious minds. This exploration involves questioning the fine line between our own dreams, such as why we dream of being chased or experiencing free falls. We wonder about the mystery of entering dreams without remembering them, the control we can have through lucid dreaming, and the unsettling experience of sleep paralysis. Sometimes, events fade away like mist, leaving us with hazy memories, while other times they are so vivid that it's hard to tell where the dream ends and reality begins.

Deja vu is another intriguing phenomenon, making us wonder if we've encountered something in a dream.

We might clearly recognize faces, but struggle to differentiate between those we've known in reality and those that emerge from our imagination.

The dream worlds we visit can feel both familiar and strange, creating an uncanny atmosphere. Upon waking, we might feel disturbed by lingering emotions from our dreams. Dreams evoke nostalgia, whether they are the beautiful fantasies we never want to leave or the frightening nightmares that make us wake up in a cold sweat. These themes are what we explored and uncovered in our project

FOOTAGE
We took inspiration from a specific type of dream where a mysterious guide, whom you may or may not know, leads you. This concept made it essential for us to capture one person guiding another in various settings, simulating the experience of being led by an unknown figure in a dream. Using the footage, I created a 15-second animation .

FRAMES:
I exported the frames as PNGS with a frame rate of 16 frames per second from AfterEffects.

INDESIGN
I created 11 x 17 documents on InDesign, placing 64 frames on a single page. There were 4 pages, totaling 256 frames. This was to allow for a smooth transition from the editing in After Effects to a cohesive contact sheet that visually summarizes the animation’s development.

RISOGRAPH
I used Spectrolite to separate the colors into 3- pink, blue, yellow. Each contact sheet was split into these colors (3 colors per sheet). I then scanned the printed sheets with a high-quality scanner. This step was crucial for capturing the subtle details and textures from the riso process.

SPLICING
I opened Photoshop, where each frame was carefully sliced from the digitized contact sheets. This process allowed me to have precise control over each frame and set the stage for the final animation.

RISO ANIMATION
With the sliced frames ready, I went back to After Effects, reintegrating all the frames and making adjustments to refine the animation. This iterative process, involving multiple tweaks, supported a smooth transition from physical prints to digital animation. The ongoing back-and-forth between the tangible and digital elements adds depth and richness to the final narrative and visual experience.

DELIVERABLES

MEMO PAD

POST IT

POSTCARD

POSTERS

In contemplating deliverables, we delved into the realm of Dream Journals/Dream Diaries. These journals serve as personal archives for dreams, encouraging immediate documentation upon waking to enhance understanding and clarity of dream memories. Analyzing recurring themes or topics provides insights into the psychology of one’s dreams. Our note-taking and journaling took the form of Post Its and a Memo Pad.

Post Its: I compiled unique frames and graphics inspired by my risograph video, producing 100 individual 3 x 3 inch squares for each person. These squares were cut and assembled into an accordion-style stack using repositionable glue, allowing easy removal while maintaining the post it look.

Memo Pad: Wendy and I collaboratively designed/risoprinted 50 spreads, with Wendy focusing on chapter titles and informative sections about sleep talk, while I worked on the main spread. The risograph printing added a unique blue tint to each spread, creating a cohesive look. The Memo Pad, bound with a designed cover, included a notes section at the back and featured easily removable pages, similar to a classic memo pad, to encourage user interaction.

SIGHT OF SOUND
Our exhibiton was called Sight of Sound. To promote the the exhibition, we made postcards and posters to invite our friends/family.

POSTERS

POSTCARDS

SPRING 2023