Introduce Yourself : Exploring silence and absence in sci-fi animation by Walter Quintin

Walter Quintin

Exploring silence and absence in sci-fi animation

Hi, I’ve been developing a retro sci-fi animated film for quite some time, and I’ve been trying to approach it in a slightly different way. Instead of focusing on exposition or constant action, I’m interested in how much can be conveyed through absence, environments that still function, but feel empty, and characters trying to relate to that. It’s a quieter tone than most sci-fi, closer to atmosphere and visual storytelling. I’d be curious to hear how others approach this balance between narrative clarity and silence in animation. (For context, this is part of the project I’m working on:)

https://www.behance.net/gallery/246846267/Clare-A-Retro-Sci-Fi-Animated-...

Leonardo Ramirez

Sounds incredibly cool Walter Quintin. I don't have an account with Behance so I'll have to go back in to do that and catch your video. In the meantime, here’s a great post that will help you navigate Stage 32: https://www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-p... Be sure to stop by the animation lounge and get to know some of your fellow animators: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/animation Welcome to Stage 32!

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