Design and Production of a 3D Animated Short Film Using Blender Exploring Superstitious Beliefs

Filipino culture has a lengthy history of superstitions, but their significance has diminished, particularly among the younger generation. An animated short film was produced to inform, educate, and entertain people about Filipino superstitions. Examining the influence of superstitious beliefs on topics such as marriage, fortune, life, and mortality in Quezon Province, the study employed animated short films to tell stories, convey emotions, and provide real-world scenarios. The process included the animation's pre-production, production, and post-production phases, including composing and recording original soundtracks, importing background music and sound effects, and evaluating the short-animated film for audio and animation, synchronization, and transition. The 3D characters and backgrounds were modeled, rigged, animated, and lit using Blender software. The collected data from research and interviews impacted the film's concept, theme, music, and three-dimensional animation technique. Feedback indicated that the superstitions animated short film was compelling. The 3D film about superstition entertained the viewers with its contemporary language, humorous tone, and astounding 3D animation. The animation appeals to a broader audience due to its humorous and engaging visuals. The audience feedback and evaluation were followed by releasing the animated short film “Ay Weh? Tru ba?” on YouTube and Facebook.