ZURVAN
ANIMATED SHORT
Zurvan — Animated Short
A Two-Minute Film about Transience, Guilt, and the Value of Life
The sole survivor of an expedition arrives on Vonia, a dead planet whose civilization destroyed itself through its own war machines. Presented in a striking silhouette art style, the film takes viewers on a journey through the remnants of a fallen world. A contemplative voice-over monologue accompanies the astronaut’s final moments as his oxygen runs out, reflecting on the irreversible loss of life and the meaning of the word “never.”
“The universe expands…,” says the protagonist Zurvan Worod, “I am left alone.”
Amidst the silence of a forgotten planet, he realizes: True values are often recognized only in their loss.
Year: 2016
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From Sketch to Screen
Concept Refinement
Each frame transitioned from raw sketches into more detailed, planned scenes. The refinement process ensured the visuals aligned with the core themes while enhancing the emotional depth of the story.
Vonia, Planetary Concepts
Visualizing a fractured world that tells the story of destruction and resilience.
Iterative designs capturing the catastrophic geography of Vonia, showcasing its fragmented continents and desolate landscapes.
The Orbital Weapon
Concept art depicting the devastating weapon that led to Vonia’s downfall.
The design process transitioned from abstract ideas to detailed models of Vonia’s ultimate weapon.
Rocket and Layering
From 3D model to layered compositions, the rocket design and its integration into scenes were iteratively refined to ensure narrative goals.
Manual Rotoscoping
Through frame-by-frame manual rotoscoping, raw footage was transformed into cohesive animations. The process required a focus on detail to achieve visual alignment and natural motion.
Layer Breakdown
The image shows how 2D and 3D elements were combined to build depth, atmosphere, and focus within the scene.
Grading and Atmosphere
Color grading was used to transform raw renders into atmospheric compositions, balancing tones and hues to align with the story’s mood.
Frequency Analysis
Exploring interference patterns and signals to recreate an authentic sense of disruption and tension in the soundscape.
Audio Layering
The sound design phase brought together multiple audio tracks to create a dynamic and immersive atmosphere, reflecting the story’s tension and scale.
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