Cameron Chamberlain - Australian Character Animator

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Abstract

Through a series of self portraits I am investigating how pictorially simplified characters may be used in 3D character animation to show emotion. Most 3D animation tends towards realism, which has been successfully used to create strong emotional reactions in an audience. Instead, I am using geometric primitives to explore motion separately from character models which are inherently emotive. I am bringing the techniques of character animation into a fine arts context to communicate emotively with the viewer.

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Exhibitions

2011	Graduate Exhibition	ANU School of Art
2011	Graduate Showcase	ARC Cinema, National Film and Sound Archive

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Synopsis

We have always been intertwined with nature.
This relationship was vital for our creation and continues to be important for our survival.
We strive to progress past our technological and physical boundaries,
often to the detriment of this connection.
Prometheus references work by artists working in many disciplines,
Miyazaki Hayao, Khien Yimsiri, James Turrell and Tadao Ando.
It draws upon these artist's responses to nature and humanity to explore the relationship between them.