Visualization of the Main Character’s Memory Distortion Through Shot Design in the 2D Animated Film Death Waits

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10.2991/978-2-38476-603-1_5How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Death Waits; Shot Design; Animation; Screen Ratio; Memory Distortion

Abstract

In both film and animation, shot design has evolved into a crucial element that supports the development and movement of the narrative. Shot design encompasses aspects such as framing, composition, camera movement, and transitions, all of which together form the visual language of film. This visual language bridges the technical, artistic, and storytelling knowledge possessed by filmmakers and animators. By finding a balanced integration of these fields, animators are able to guide the audience’s interpretation and convey deeper thematic meanings, including complex concepts such as memory distortion. In the animated film Death Waits, each scene is carefully designed to reflect central themes of memory fragility, life, and death. This research explores the relationship between visual composition and narrative elements, examining how the de-liberate use of framing, camera positioning, aspect ratio shifts, and scene transitions supports the portrayal of the protagonist’s shifting perception and psycho-logical state. The aim of this study is to demonstrate that shot design not only serves to clarify the narrative structure but also deepens the emotional impact of the portrayal of memory distortion within Death Waits.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Audelia Cherilyn
AU  - Herlyanto Levinthius
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/09/04
TI  - Visualization of the Main Character’s Memory Distortion Through Shot Design in the 2D Animated Film Death Waits
BT  - Proceedings of the International Moving Image Cultures Conference (IMOVICCON 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 46
EP  - 70
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-603-1_5
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-603-1_5
ID  - Cherilyn2026
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