Reflection

Reflection

Our eyes are the lenses by which we see the world. In the environment we live in today, our perception of the world is distorted, and we feel desensitized to people's loss. Our communities are losing connection, and we cannot come to terms with our changing environment. Time is just but a method of warning for us to wake up, and move past the numbers, the data, and the statistics. While making this film, I always tried to listen to real people, and see each data set as a person, a community, and an experience. I also furthered my interests in animation and design. I utilized stop motion animation software, and tried to pose a realistic feeling in my film. Throughout this process I learned how to better my perspective, and research effectively. Although, in the West we don’t have much exposure to the long term effects of climate disasters. Many third world countries live with the consequences of natural disasters indefinitely. Our society is very resilient because we have the resources and the infrastructure to move forward. But it is up to us to provide these countries support, and educate ourselves about how our actions can cause climate disasters abroad. Through this opportunity I honed my animation skills using the resources available to me, and learned how to make a difference with the resources you have. It might take years and if not centuries for us to finally win our battle against global warming. But much like the creative process, climate solutions all start with individual involvement, and build into a product that is used for the betterment of mankind.