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WIP: Anime Groove
I’m experimenting with Easy Lens to turn people into dreamy, hand-drawn anime characters and place them inside a playful dance sequence.
The direction uses loose sketch-style linework, bold color-blocked backgrounds, minimal shading, and full-body movement inspired by stylish anime ending sequences.
Right now I’m refining the transformation so the person still feels recognizable while the final clip feels expressive, energetic, and shareable.
Built with Easy Lens for the Easy Lens Challenge.
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AI can nail the character. It takes a human eye to know when it's not looking back.
Want to see the full project? Head to my profile — you'll find the complete brand identity video (logo, full brand explanation) and the behind-the-scenes video too.
