Hi everyone! It has been a hot minute since the last project update.
Progress has been steady. There's still so much ground to tread and cover, however, since the next part is a lot bigger than the first one. In Ep. 2 part 2's case, it's a marathon, not a sprint.
I've never stopped experimenting, either. Different visual styles and color pallets, different scene setups and progressions, there's always a layer of experimentation in my approach to scenes.
From my perspective, I can't grow and mature as a creator/artist without pushing myself past what I am currently comfortable with. I do scenes in a way that is just a little outside of my comfort zone every time, to try an approach and lighting that I am not previously accustomed to.
That... possibly could lead to mistakes. I think it's fine; mistakes can be fixed and iterated upon. It's a reminder that I have so, so much more to learn, and frankly, that realization is quite exciting.
And to be honest, the moment I adopted this approach, I've grown so, so tremendously since I started this project. I feared experimentation back then, often relying on one method, one approach to all scenes. While it worked to some extent, stagnation is inevitable with that mindset.
Now, I'm far, far less rigid in terms of execution, and I could finally sense some semblance of freedom in finishing scenes. I believe this freedom affects the clarity of emotions of all characters involved in the story, and I hope it is properly reflected once the update is finished.
So, I apologize if it's taking a long time. I'm on the cusp of another major step forward, and it'll be time-consuming to do so.
But it'll be worth it-Hopefully.
Thank you for all of your support! Please be patient :)