Whispers of the Nightfolk

Looping environment animation created using Unreal Engine and Blender.

My aim was to create a quiet moment that changes subtly over time, where the environment feels alive and observant.

Commissioned by Solihull CEP for Small is Beautiful 2026

Installation recording of the projection at the Small is Beautiful showcase, The Core Theatre, Solihull

Rigging the character in Blender

I explored a day to night cycle using Ultra Dynamic Sky, which I animated with keyframes. I focused on subtle movement throughout the scene, including cloth simulation on the cloak, as well as wind effects that allowed me to control the direction and speed affecting the cloth.

The trees and foliage were sourced from Megascans, and I added atmospheric elements such as drifting leaves and fog using particle effects. Mystical glowing symbols carved into the surrounding trees emerge only at night, reinforcing the shifting mood and sense of an unseen presence within the landscape.