Here and There
Have you ever departed from somewhere familiar to start over in a new place?
Here and There follows a young girl who moves to a new country, struggling with the confusion of settling in, missing her family, and the isolation of not understanding the language in a busy café. As she navigates the challenges of independence and belonging, her journey reveals that, even in difficult moments, we are never truly alone.
Created by
Kora Lee: Storyboard Artist, Character & Background Designer, Animator, Compositor
HecateMusic: Composer
Emotional Engagement and Visual Expression
Inspired by Satoshi Kon's animation philosophy of linking distorted time and space, Here and There connects viewers to the main character using match-cut transitions to enhance emotional resonance. Character's emotional state is depicted through metaphor, exaggeration, fast pacing, and wobbly line techniques.
Animatics, Cleanup & Post-Production
Colour Choice
Cool blue tones highlight the character’s solitude while living abroad, contrasting with the warm hues in moments shared with her mother, symbolising love and comfort. As the character returns to her lonely reality, the warmth fades, visually reinforcing the emotional shift.
Rotaeno 2.6 Main Visual
Commissioned by Dream Engine Games Limited to produce a 2D rigged animation for the mobile rhythm game, Rotaeno 2.6 main visual opening scene.
Fantastic Bunny and Where It Comes from
One day, a girl saw an injured bunny lying on the ground while travelling in a traditional Korean palace. Once the girl picked up the bunny, she was teleported to another mysterious world surprisingly...
Created by
Kora Lee: Animator, Videographer, VFX Artist, Compositor
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Melbourne International Animation Festival (MIAF)
Created visual templates and motion graphics to promote MIAF, one of the prestigious festivals, featuring forums and animations from around the world.
The Aboriginal Trail
The Aboriginal Trail is an AR animation that brings the aesthetics of aboriginal art to life in the real world. Using the AR camera, you can step into the artwork, interact with living elements, and immerse yourself in the art. The experience transforms urban spaces into playful, dynamic environments, making play meaningful for both the participants and the places where it occurs.
Created by
Kora Lee: Animator, Augmented Reality (AR) Developer
Short Animations
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