How I Created My Portfolio

Creating my portfolio was an intensive and creative process aimed at showcasing my skills, projects, and experiences in the field of video design and animation. Here is a detailed account of how I went about creating it:

Understanding the Purpose

The primary goal of my portfolio was to provide potential employers and clients with a comprehensive overview of my capabilities and creative vision. I wanted to highlight my technical proficiency, artistic talents, and practical experience in a cohesive and visually engaging manner.

Structuring the Portfolio

I organized my portfolio into several distinct sections to make it easy to navigate and visually appealing. The main sections included:

1. Basic Information: This section contains my personal details such as name, contact information, educational background, and a brief personal profile. I included my email and phone number for easy contact, and provided a short biography to give a snapshot of my professional journey and aspirations.
2. School Experience: I detailed my significant activities and roles during my time at Guangdong University of Technology and Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. This included organizing events, creating promotional materials, and managing projects, showcasing my ability to handle diverse tasks and work collaboratively.
3. Project Experience: This section highlighted the key projects I have worked on, with detailed descriptions of my roles and the skills I employed. For example:
   • Visual Design Intern at Shenzhen Naxin Technology Co., Ltd.: I detailed my responsibilities, such as designing sales materials and editing promotional videos.
   • London Animation Festival: I highlighted my role in post-production, including editing and special effects.
   • School Innovation Competition: I showcased my comprehensive involvement from scriptwriting to final production.
   • Public Welfare Film “Protection or Cage”: I described my work in scriptwriting, shooting, and editing.
4. Professional Projects: I presented various pieces of work, categorized by type:
   • Graphic Design: Posters, lightbox designs, product stickers, and packaging.
   • 2D Animation: Projects like “The Woman In The Mountains.”
   • After Effects Animation: Projects such as “Warming Glow” and “Take A Rest.”
   • Stop-Motion Animation: Projects like “I Am A Chair.”
   • Video Editing: Business promotional videos and public welfare films.
5. Skills: I included a comprehensive list of my technical skills, such as proficiency in software like Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and others. This section underscored my technical readiness and versatility.

Selecting and Detailing Projects

I carefully selected projects that best represented my capabilities and creativity. For each project, I included:

• Title and Description: Brief explanations of the project’s objectives and my role.
• Visual Samples: Screenshots, design drafts, and final outputs to provide a visual narrative.
• Technical Details: Information on the software and tools used.
• Outcomes: Results or impacts of the projects, such as audience engagement or client feedback.

Highlighting Skills

In the skills section, I highlighted both my technical and creative abilities, including:

• Design Software: Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Animation and Video Editing: Expertise in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Dragon Frame.
• Modeling and Drawing: Skills in Procreate, SAI, C4D, MAYA.
• Language Proficiency: Noted my English qualifications, including CET-4 and IELTS scores.

Reviewing and Refining

After assembling the portfolio, I meticulously reviewed the content to ensure clarity, coherence, and visual appeal. I sought feedback from peers and mentors, which helped me refine the presentation and content, ensuring that it effectively showcased my abilities and projects.

Conclusion

Creating my portfolio was a reflective and strategic process. By carefully organizing and presenting my projects and skills, I aimed to provide a comprehensive and engaging overview of my qualifications in video design and animation.