SOUL
YOUNG LADY
For the soul character, I wanted to keep in mind that it was an energy form. I was really inspired by the jellyfishes because their movements are very graceful, fluid, and light. Those characteristics would fit perfectly.
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I also wanted to base my animation on the movements of a dancer. I like their movements because they are unique, unconventional and have a strong living aspect. I think that it gives more personality to the character. Also, it would help the viewers to associate it to the girl character.
Image from Upgrade by Sindre Ulvik Péladeau - MHSoC 2015
At first, I wanted to focus on the "empty shell" aspect of the character. I wanted the viewers to feel the emptiness that the lost of the soul represents. For this reason, my main character was first a robot.
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However, a robot is not alive and they don't have a soul, so I decided to develop a character who looks more like me, to which I can easily identify myself. I came up then with the young lady. The focus is now on how she gets her soul back.