The thesis describes the process of creating a 2.5D parallax video from an archive of black-and-white photographs of an elderly couple.
In the theoretical part, we first address storytelling through photography, focusing on how individuals experience photographs and on the impact of photography on society. We then present photo essays in greater detail, explain their significance, and emphasize the importance of photographic sequencing in storytelling. The research continues with a study of parallax, with a deeper focus on 2.5D parallax in the field of graphics. We present its production process, history, and an example of its application, highlighting the artist who inspired the creation of this thesis. The knowledge gained from the theoretical part was a prerequisite for proper video planning and for understanding the creative process involved in creating 2.5D parallax.
In the experimental part, the video production process is described through several phases. The first phase involved the acquisition of photographs, during which we created a basic plan and digitized the photographs using an optical scanner. The second phase focused on refining the plan, where the photographs were divided into scenes, transitions were constructed, and the musical background was determined. The third phase involved the processing and restoration of the photographs, as almost all of the captured images contained significant impurities or damage. The fourth phase consisted of photo decomposition, in which elements were separated into layers according to their distance from the viewer. Gaps between elements were filled, and backgrounds were prepared. The fifth phase involved placing the layers into a 3D space, where the layers were positioned along the Z-axis based on the original photographs while preserving the original spatial relationships between elements. In the sixth phase, we began animating scenes and transitions using a single-node camera and null layers to achieve smoother camera movement. This phase also included the creation of transitions. The final, seventh phase involved adding additional effects and elements, describing how the inclusion of ambient effects, element shadows, and video borders contributes to the perception of depth.
In the results and discussion section, the final outcome is analyzed from both technical and narrative perspectives, followed by suggestions for possible improvements and further development. Based on the acquired knowledge and prior experience, we successfully created the final video, thereby achieving all the objectives set at the outset.
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