I made an award winning short film using OpenUSD, Blender and Unreal Engine 5.4
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- 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗳. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝟯𝗗 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺 (𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 & 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗲𝗱𝘁𝗸𝗲) 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗹𝗱, 𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 & 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱. 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.
Winner of "Film of the Year - Highly Commended" and an "Technical Excellence" award at The Rookies 2023.
Creating 'Stiff' has been an incredibly fulfilling journey that allowed me to explore various aspects of filmmaking, storytelling, and visual artistry. As a soon-to-be graduate from Visual Magic in Sweden, my goal was to craft a poignant short film that transcends dialogue, relying instead on the power of visual storytelling to evoke emotions and resonate with audiences.
The heart of the film lies in 'Stiff,' an old, unsold wooden mannequin. Through meticulously structured character arcs and the interplay of protagonist versus antagonist dynamics, I aimed to breathe life into 'Stiff' and his world.
Silence became a powerful narrative tool, allowing me to communicate emotions and drive the story forward through imagery, composition, and design. By weaving a tale without dialogue, I invited the audience to experience 'Stiff's' world through their own interpretation.
My approach to shot composition involved a layered technique, prioritizing elements based on importance and screen presence. This meticulous planning ensured that each frame contributed to the overall narrative and visual impact.
'Stiff' enabled me to embrace all facets of filmmaking, from scripting and storyboarding to animation and editing, granting me insights into each stage's significance and interplay.
The central character, 'Stiff,' embodies resilience, creativity, and the yearning for self-expression. A discarded mannequin longing to break free from the constraints of his own rigidity, 'Stiff' seeks to transcend his limitations and become an artist. The portrayal of 'Stiff' was brought to life through meticulous modeling, rigging, and texturing, each detail capturing the wear and tear of time.
The film's environments were equally vital in grounding 'Stiff's' narrative. The vintage Art & Crafts shop, London's cobblestone streets, and the cozy kitchen scene were meticulously crafted to immerse the audience in a world that breathes authenticity.
Through my exploration of USD (Universal Scene Description) workflow, I seamlessly transferred assets and lighting between software, ensuring continuity and an enriched creative process. Additionally, ACES color management played a crucial role in enhancing realism and elevating the film's overall visual impact.
As with any creative endeavor, there were challenges to overcome. The journey illuminated the importance of effective project management, the dedication of animating, and the value of adhering to a meticulously structured workflow. Balancing my own expectations with the project's demands led me to newfound appreciation for the intricacies of animation and the delicate art of compositing.
Ultimately, 'Stiff' is a testament to persistence, creative vision, and a passion for storytelling. It represents the culmination of countless hours, relentless dedication, and a journey that has significantly expanded my skill set and artistic horizons. I am immensely proud of 'Stiff' and hope that its message resonates with audiences, inspiring them to believe in their own potential even when faced with doubt.
Thank you for joining me on this journey, and I look forward to sharing more stories and experiences in the future.
Warm regards,
Michael Tiedtke
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Great film! Loved every second of it!
Poignant.
Thank you! I'm happy that you liked my film! ☺️🙏🙏
Awesome man... Inspiring to do something like this as well... How did your film get selected for the award? Did you made it for a film fest or just out of hobby and then decide to share?...
After watching this, thrilled to do one myself as well.
I'm really happy to hear you liked the film and that inspired you in some way!! I applied for The Rookies 2023, which is a yearly competition for VFX, 3D and game students from all over the world. You can find their webpage simply by a quick Google search. 🙂 Then there's of course also Filmfreeway.com which is the largest filmfestival hub online.
@@tiedtkeio thanks a lot for the link and info. Don't know if it will be possible but one day would like to either be in the same category as yours in the fest or work with you on a project.
I loved it Michael! Well done!!
Fantastic storytelling in a short format! Awesome!
Thank you so much! 🙂❤
Such a cute film! I loved it!
Thank you!!
Beautiful work!
Thank you so much Maria! I'm happy to hear that you liked my film and story. 😀🙏
Nice work. :)
Thank you Gill! I'm happy to hear that!
This is utterly beautiful. Heartwarming story, wonderful visuals. ❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much!! I'm really happy to hear that you liked it. 😊❤