LIGHTS OUT l Parsons Film 2024

Lights Out is an animation short following Unmei and her fear of the dark - something which manifests otherworldly beings to strike havoc in the safety of her home.
This is my thesis film for my senior year at Parsons School of Design! Special thanks to my professors and friends who supported me through this :) This is my first ever animated short so I hope you enjoy!
Unmei: Caitlyn Nguyen ( / rarenkimera )
Unmei's Mom: @Derivakat ( / derivakat )
My socials:)
Instagram: / eunivrz
Twitter: / eunivrze
#animation #thesis #shorts

[@henrychung5028]

so heres my theory. fentanyl. and lots of it.

[@Yeeticus31]

Love how the camera angle is just slightly tilted-enough to feel like something’s wrong but not enough to be jarring

[@Eunivrzze]

ahh thank u so much!! im so glad u caught that

[@parksanderson8224]

Wow, jumpscares without audio cues go crazy

[@Squishcat]

the sound design and the suble character acting is so fucking delicious,,the tension building up to the spirit/creature and the hair on the fan at the end??! ooghhhh

[@Eunivrzze]

oh man thank u squish..my animation icon

[@HandlesIThoughtOfWereAllTaken]

yum

[@IcespherePlaysGames]

The sounds and atmosphere is perfect! I love all the close-up shots. They really give you paranoia like there's something terrifying just outside of your limited view.

[@Eunivrzze]

thank u!!

[@HandlesIThoughtOfWereAllTaken]

This WILL blow up someday, this is amazing.

[@Eunivrzze]

thank u!!

[@Curious_Clover]

First of all, that was incredible. I got actual chills when the whooshy hahhh came. I'd probably get traumatized if something like that happened to me as a kid. Even if it were just my imagination.
Second of all, the extra details were great. That little tidbit of animation at the end was smooth. It was so fluid and cool to watch. Not to mention, there were also faded dust particles floating around at the very beginning. You also added highlights on the edges of objects and the characters.
Third of all, it's incredible how only one person animated this entire thing. I can't imagine the effort it took you to draw and color these. You did an awesome job. That kind of work definitely deserves some high grades.
And finally, congratulations on finishing your thesis film ! ! !
I look forward to more animations from you. Hope your future is great and successful!

[@Eunivrzze]

all of your comments are so sweet!! im glad u enjoyed it, thank u so much!

[@laniakeas92]

Insanely good. Rarely someone knows what true horror looks like.

[@Eunivrzze]

thank u so much!

[@qiaotonq]

Everything turned out so well! Even though I’m not looking at it through the big screens anymore, it’s still just as chilling watching it through my phone thanks to the audio coming though my headphones 🥲.

[@Eunivrzze]

ily man

[@cabecinhadeseta6288]

BRO I LOVE THE ALGORITHM FOR RECOMMENDING THIS TO ME! Everything builds tension and is a type of horror that is rare to see, congratulations

[@stephabue4134]

dude this is actually so freaking cool??? so proud of you!! also the sounds??? it was all so cohesive i am swooning at your talent

[@Eunivrzze]

THANK U STEPH

[@Wimbleknob]

This is even better than the old "Lights Out" short! Love this so much; the pacing, the room left for interpretation, the framing... lovely animation!

[@HiroSnowLeopard]

Look in not afraid of the dark, i dont think anyone is.
Im afraid of not being alone in the dark when i know im supposed to be alone

[@Zephirite.]

That sound design perfectly compliments it…it’s mismatched but congruent. Like it was made to match the visuals, but slightly offset.
Because on one hand, when the lights are on, the ominous droning goes quiet. So we think things are fine. But then the lights start buzzing, and that sounds odd, so the darkness and silence is a relief. It keeps switching, so we never feel safe.

[@Eunivrzze]

thank u so much!!

[@BoneMeal.12]

GOD THIS IS SO COOL!!!! The sound design???? The art????? I'm jumping up and down this was incredible

[@Eunivrzze]

thank you so much!!

[@leek.3671]

THIS IS SO GOOD OMG!!

[@ijlayugan4149]

I ADORE the style. The atmosphere and composition- I am SWOONING. GOD the way you did those rim lights- I AM EATING THIS ALL UP

[@Eunivrzze]

AH thank you so much!!

[@khanhyay7481]

THE ANIMATION GOES SO HARD LITERAL CHILLS!! the sound and animation complement each other so well 🥶

[@Eunivrzze]

thank you so much!!!

[@copysquid]

The lighting is really nice

[@Eunivrzze]

thank you!!

[@madnukendogaming8840]

So spooky and cool to have Derivakat to voice actor this👍🏾

[@Eunivrzze]

derivakat on top

[@featherfishy]

this is soo underrated!!!! like the sound design???!?!??! SO GOOD!! ❤

[@Eunivrzze]

thank you so much!!

[@FruitH.]

stellar! hope more see this.

[@TumiYukii]

this deserves way more views

[@GabsOh]

this spooked me i loved it

[@Eunivrzze]

thank you!

[@Tipsy_Turby]

2:18 THE SOUND HERE AND LIKE JUST EVERYTHING IS SO ATMOSPHERIC AND LIKE SUSPENSEFUL.

[@Eunivrzze]

AH TY!!

[@Tipsy_Turby]

@@Eunivrzze OFC

[@sandoraka]

Great work! Loving the style!

[@Eunivrzze]

thank u so much!

[@kittikataclysmic]

It's a bit confusing, but that seems to be on purpose. It's a very good animation.

[@Moircuus]

Great stuff!

[@ThatElfNerd]

Incredibly creepy. Well done!

[@Eunivrzze]

thank you so much!

[@querba8012]

WOW awesome direction, good pacing, everything felt so well placed!!

[@Eunivrzze]

thank you so much!!

[@rizwanzaman1793]

100000/10
Amaaaaazing!

[@Eunivrzze]

thank u!!

[@taylormalmo9972]

Absolutely stunning, fabulous understanding of horror and excellent application of every technique of film making. Love love love love love.

[@Eunivrzze]

thank u!!

[@TheNJ93487]

Awesome horror animated.

[@Eunivrzze]

thanks!

[@Squishcat]

HOLY SHITTTT NINA THIS IS AMAIZNG

[@roninjaaaa]

I love animation so much.

[@caitlynnguyen7004]

SO GOOD!! WELL DONE NINA!!

[@Eunivrzze]

ILY MY VA QUEEN

[@illustrativefae2815]

SO PHENOMENAL,
💥the lighting💥the pacing💥the character animation💥the sound design 💥
you killed this film and hope you’re so proud of what you’ve done ❤︎ ❤︎ ❤︎

[@Eunivrzze]

AHH THANK U MY LOVE this means so much from u!!

[@faus585]

WOWWW

[@kaystert]

THIS IS SO SO COOL!!!

[@Eunivrzze]

TY!!

[@mielzy_png]

UGHHH ITS SO CREEPY U DID SUCH A GOOD JOB !!

[@Eunivrzze]

THANK U MIELZ

[@LuiDipop]

This was amazing

[@Eunivrzze]

thank you!

[@phroggymai]

THIS IS SO COOL???? WHY IS IT NOT MORE POPULAR????

[@Eunivrzze]

LOL thank u!!

[@anirosak]

THIS WAS SO SCARILY GOOOOOD

[@Eunivrzze]

THANK U!!

[@awhgee]

!!! WHOA!!! absolutely gorgeous and so so stunning animation-wise. also, creepy as hell!!! 🫶

[@Eunivrzze]

AHH thank you so much!!

[@katchii93]

this is AMAZING. your art/animation style is lovely - and i especially LOVE the colors, they really contribute to the atmosphere!
also what a fun way to play with one of the most common fears: the dark. or rather, what could be lurking 👀
edit: also i KNEW i recognize your work!! i follow you on twitter 🤣 i recognized the (mori mori?) from your game concept post. of the same name too?

[@Eunivrzze]

haha yes it is!!

[@laicaJoven-ev4os]

Wowww

[@Jojo-xg2kr]

I’m actually a little surprise how it turned out pretty good, the animation is awesome hope there’ll be more later on in the future

[@Eunivrzze]

thank you so much!

[@Jojo-xg2kr]

@@Eunivrzze no problem keep up the great work

[@Zearjoh]

Very Cool

[@Eunivrzze]

thank you!!