A Delicious Rebirth
Personal project ｜160 seconds ｜ 2D Digital Animation
Tools: PhotoShop (Storyboarding) ｜ Procreate (Frame-by-Frame Animation)
Synopsis: A clumsy waiter who constantly messes up orders accidentally discovers his true calling as a chef through a series of comic mishaps. This 2D animated short film transforms a real-life dining frustration (getting wrong dishes served repeatedly) into a heartwarming tale about self-reinvention.
Visual research - Preservation of Cantonese Tea House Essence
On-Site Research at Guangzhou "Har Gow Sister" Tea House
Key Elements:
Location"Har Gow Sister" Tea House
Preserved Core Features
• Dining Culture:
- Stacked bamboo steamers
• Seating Layout:
- Mixed booth/stool configuration
Line Art Adaptation
• Tables: 2pt outlines for geometric emphasis
• Crowds: 0.8cm line spacing = 1m spatial perception
Storyboard
notes: All technical markings (shot duration/camera moves) are original annotations. Hover/tap to view details.
Character design
little boy: Oversized ears (25% head ratio) → Silhouette recognition
boy’s mother: - 1pt smooth curves for posture emphasis
- Necklace focal point
waiter: - Unkempt beard
- Pronounced eye bags (dual arc shadow lines)
- Dull pupils