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On returning to Graduate school

The Story so far Having completed 2 quarters of my MFA in Motion Media Design at Savannah College of Art & Design, I can now share my experience. Most of you are thinking: “Is Graduate School worth my time since I already completed an undergraduate in the same major, at the same school, and…

Education

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On returning to Graduate school
On returning to Graduate school
Education

14 min read


Nov 25

Close Reading 01: Visual Composition

Abstract This study conducts a comparative analysis of All the Light We Cannot See Main Title (2023) and Order in Chaos with Arm (2019) to explore how tailored visual composition in motion graphics is crucial in for effective message conveyance and audience engagement. Keywords: motion graphics, visual storytelling, visual grammars, communication Introduction …

Motion Graphics

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Close Reading 01: Visual Composition
Close Reading 01: Visual Composition
Motion Graphics

5 min read


Sep 5

The Defined Decade

Abstract In this blog article, I reflect on the approaching milestone of turning 30 and the transition from college graduation to life in Jersey City. I delved into topics of identity, the profound impact of a car accident, and finding solace in friends and hobbies. Inspired by “The Defining Decade”, the…

Life

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The Defined Decade
The Defined Decade
Life

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Mar 17, 2021

On CoMotion, being an Animation Lead and tips

Abstract CoMotion is an annual student-led motion graphics conference at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Every year, the CoMotion branding contest is held in the Fall quarter, when everyone is given an opportunity to pitch the creative direction for next year’s CoMotion title sequence and event branding. All submissions…

Motion Design

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🔴 on CoMotion, being an Animation Lead and tips
🔴 on CoMotion, being an Animation Lead and tips
Motion Design

16 min read


Mar 8, 2021

NoSleepCreative: a year in retrospect

Abstract The following article covers the origin and journey of setting up my After Effects tutorial YouTube channel called NoSleepCreative that I have been running since Dec 29, 2019. The mission of NoSleepCreative is to be a creative resource to give people the skills they need to create a killer portfolio…

Motion Design

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NoSleepCreative: a year in retrospect
NoSleepCreative: a year in retrospect
Motion Design

15 min read


Dec 11, 2020

Journey to an art school full-ride again

How I got my 2nd full scholarship to do graduate studies — “I sent out two messages to the Universe, and if I do not get any responses, then maybe I am meant for bigger things,” I said to my counselor not long after quarantine began in late March 2020. I had been working on getting things together for a promotion at…

Education

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Journey to an art school full-ride again
Journey to an art school full-ride again
Education

11 min read


Dec 30, 2019

Journey to an art school full-ride

“What was the point of writing this?” I thought to myself with an empty word document in front of me. “There is no chance of me getting a full scholarship anyway, let me just wing it tomorrow.” Those were the thoughts I had the night before my interview for Savannah…

Education

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Journey to a full-ride
Journey to a full-ride
Education

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Aug 22, 2016

Singapore’s VFX & Animation Industry Dilemma

Abstract Hello, I am Desmond Du, a freelance VFX/ Motion Graphics Artist. I worked for Double Negative Singapore for four months before its closure in late March. Employment was a struggle due to the mass layoff and fresh graduates coming out from schools. It was evident that Singapore’s visual effects and…

Animation

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Animation

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Motion Designer based in Jersey City, NJ // Duitbetter.com // nosleepcreative.com

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