Self Symbol GIF

Reflection:

1. My concept was to try to create something that has been a part of me my whole life and not something that was as temporary and developed over time. I decided to draw the skyline to represent New York City since I have lived here my whole life and its something that really represents me as a person. Then I have a rocket shooting into the sky and exploding into fireworks since I really like fireworks. After it explodes and fades, it transitions into stars that form the Libra constellation which is my Zodiac sign. Even though it was cliché, I really liked the idea of having the skyline so I knew I had to do something with it and I have always been fascinated with stars and astrology so to make it more about me, I decided to do my Zodiac sign. My image enhances my concept because with the skyline, almost anyone can automatically tell that its New York City and even though some people might not be able to tell that its the Libra sign, at least they know that its stars and is a constellation.

3. In my original idea and when I was doing my thumbnails, I was only going to have the constellation and the Zodiac sign because it was really the only thing that represents me, but then afterwards, I changed my mind and decided to have a rocket going into the air then exploding because it added color to my GIF and results in an easier transition of the Zodiac sign. It would have looked awkward and forced if I just have the Libra constellation pop up out of nowhere, therefore, I decided to have the firework disappear then transition into the Libra sign.