When the Virtual Becomes Real
Blurb
When the Virtual Becomes Real explores the psychological
effects that cyber-bullying has on teenagers through visual style and narrative.
Bullies hide behind their computers feeling distant from this virtual world
however the consequences are extremely real.
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Introduction (150 words)
When the Virtual Becomes Real is an animation that explores
the issue of cyber-bullying. A sixteen year old girl, Rosie, becomes a victim of
cyber-bullying on YourBook, a social network created by myself. As the nasty
comments build up on her profile and the more people join in, her inner turmoil
grows. The psychological effects that cyber-bullying can have via social
networking is the focus of this animation. These themes are explored through
both the narrative and the visual aesthetics. Stop motion photography is used
to represent the real world. This is contrasted with the screens of her laptop
and phone being animated to emphasise that the virtual world is different. Rosie
starts off as a real image but once the bullying gets too much for Rosie she
becomes a black and white rotoscoped animated character. This symbolises how
the distant virtual world can have real catastrophic effects on an individual.
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