A House Afloat is my Graduation film at the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. Below, you will find a visual summary of the film.
The story of A House Afloat revolves around a family, their encounter with a tragedy, the uncertainty that follows in the aftermath and how they move past it. The animated film was the product of my attempt to visually spin a tale around a vital facet of human life which is - to keep living irrespective of the odds.
The Family: The Father, The Mother and The Kid.
Model Sheets
Model Sheet: The Father.
Model Sheet: The Mother.
Model Sheet: The Kid.
Model Sheet: The Monster Crab.
Many Faces: Some of the Character expressions.
The House in Transition: 1. At its prime 2. Immediately post the tragic event 3. Recovering sometime post the event.
Storyboard
2 pages from the 11 page storyboard.
Animatic
Backgrounds
Background art: The Upper Room
Background Art: House during a storm.
Background Art: House passing through a shark bed
Shots from the Animation
Shot 1: Mother cooking in kitchen.
Shot 2: Kid dozed off at study table.
Shot 3: Father throwing the fishing line.
Shot 3a: Behind the Scene. (Production Shot)
Shot 5: Pair of mysteriously large eyes observing the Father.
Shot 6: The Monstrosity.
Promotional Material
Promotional Poster for Film..
Promotional Icon.
Explorations
