Meet Qinxin Yang— Master of Design Technology (MDT) student and the director and animation director of ‘Cat Hair Allergy’

Meet Qinxin Yang— though her friends call her Lulu. Originally from Guangdong, and pursuing her Master of Design Technology (MDT), she’s the director, co-writer, and animation director of ‘Cat Hair Allergy’.

Qinxin Yang is pursuing her Master of Design of Technology (MDT).

What was the most challenging element?

The most challenging part was using motion capture with a live person to create the movements of a digital cat. This was an area that we hadn’t been taught in class, so we had to problem-solve to develop a unique workflow that worked for this specific case.

What part was the most fun?

I really enjoyed shooting the live-action part of the film. These scenes made our team more united because we had to do everything together, like setting up the equipment and scene, and solving multiple problems on the spot. We had a nice and efficient communication style and after the live-action shooting was over, we became friends and not just classmates.

Which scene of the film is your favourite?

The high-dimensional scene is my favourite part of the film. Creating a gorgeous and imaginative high-dimensional visual look was one of my biggest motivations for making this film.

What advice would you give to others making a film?

Good communication and respect are very important in teamwork. Communicating ideas clearly makes collaborative working more efficient.

So… what’s next for you?

Continuing to polish my animation and motion capture skills.  Also, I hope to use something interesting from my own life as inspiration for my next film.

Explore the Master of Design Technology – MDT

In this intensive one-year, full-time programme, you’ll produce a professional portfolio in your chosen focus of study as well as doing coursework. A practicum rounds out the programme—you’ll work in a team to produce a short narrative work under the guidance of academic and industry mentors.

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Written by  Christine Ling.

Re-published with permission from Victoria University of Wellington.