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My recent film, Prelude, explores concepts of psychological stuckness through a hypnotic, waltz-like loop and shifting points of view. The motion language is entirely character-driven and tailored to each figure's distinct personality, favoring a natural, human cadence over uniform smoothness. To give the figures maximum depth and volume, I utilize heavy, fluid shading to emphasize their physical presence, moving away from standard, uniform gradients.…My recent film, Prelude, explores concepts of psychological stuckness through a hypnotic, waltz-like loop and shifting points of view. The motion language is entirely character-driven and tailored to each figure's distinct personality, favoring a natural, human cadence over uniform smoothness. To give the figures maximum depth and volume, I utilize heavy, fluid shading to emphasize their physical presence, moving away from standard, uniform gradients.

GIL XIYI QIAN

Animator, Art Director, Storyboard Artist, +1

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My recent film, Prelude, explores concepts of psychological stuckness through a hypnotic, waltz-like loop and shifting points of view. The motion language is entirely character-driven and tailored to each figure's distinct personality, favoring a natural, human cadence over uniform smoothness. To give the figures maximum depth and volume, I utilize heavy, fluid shading to emphasize their physical presence, moving away from standard, uniform gradients.…My recent film, Prelude, explores concepts of psychological stuckness through a hypnotic, waltz-like loop and shifting points of view. The motion language is entirely character-driven and tailored to each figure's distinct personality, favoring a natural, human cadence over uniform smoothness. To give the figures maximum depth and volume, I utilize heavy, fluid shading to emphasize their physical presence, moving away from standard, uniform gradients.

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My recent film, Prelude, explores concepts of psychological stuckness through a hypnotic, waltz-like loop and shifting points of view. The motion language is entirely character-driven and tailored to each figure’s distinct personality, favoring a natural, human cadence over uniform smoothness. To give the figures maximum depth and volume, I utilize heavy, fluid shading to emphasize their physical presence, moving away from standard, uniform gradients.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Stop Motion Animation

Expert

Set Design

Expert

Character Design

Expert

Claymation

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Community Manager at EOS Nation

March 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023

Served as primary liaison between a digital global community and technical development teams, optimizing user experience feedback loops. Facilitated online communications and hosted high-volume live digital events (X Space Live) to manage audience engagement and brand positioning.

Student Sports Coordinator at Kingston University

September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025

Facilitated campus engagement programmes and organized structured tournaments, demonstrating high level team coordination, quick conflict resolution, and communication agility under pressure.