states that, "genius lies within simplicity." That concept relates not only to how Sean lives his life, but also how the visual elements of the piece were expressed. The study combined components of film and 3D in a means that complimented each other. Using "MEL" expressions and animated texture maps the blowing filmstrips came to life. This visual study proves that it's not the degree of complexity in the visual elements of a feature, rather the story itself that has the strongest impact upon the viewer. All aspects of the final version of "Chicken Supper" were completed entirely by myself.
The quote at the beginning of this piece
Schweickart, a man with down syndrome, who amidst all of his disadvantages, still remains positive and finds joy in things the common person would find to be trivial. The idea of this piece is that you, the viewer, are floating through these vast levels of hanging film and learning about the life of this particular man. Each filmstrip represents a period of Sean's life. As you get closer, the once still image of the frame comes to life and plays out a video sequence of that event. Ascending higher and higher we gaze upon Sean's life and, in the end, reflect upon our own. Another way to perceive the piece is to take it from the viewpoint that Sean has passed away and is rising to heaven. In his ascension he reflects upon his life. Higher and higher he rises and he sees himself as one not with regret, but full of joy. Sean is still alive, but considering that forty is the life expectancy of someone with his condition, he may not be with us much longer.
"Chicken Supper" is a short visual study that tells the story of Sean