With this approach, I really focused on the strength of self-expression. As Jean slowly learns a new way of communication and storytelling, letters slowly form from undefinable lines to words to sentences. These sentences wrap onto blocks of 3D letters to represent how his words became the only concrete evidence of his existence to the outside world. His memoir tells his truth and becomes his only drive to keep on living. His words begin to look like the patterns on a butterfly wing and colors begin to fill the scene to represent his growth and progress in finding complete liberation. As his imagination bursts, Jean finds freedom at the end with an explosive yet serene ending. The vibrant final frame demonstrates the full title with 3D letter blocks. 

During this project, I used both analog and digital methods to get my final results. I first laser cut and spray painted the letters of the title, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, and created images of text, drawings, and scattered textures that are related to the novel. Using a projector, I projected these combined images to my set-up of the laser-cut MDF letters and pieces of paper. I then shot copious amounts of images from various angles and distances. Switching to digital, I then color-corrected and did photo treatment on Lightroom. Finalizing the images through photoshop, I added textures and positioned the credit texts. Incorporating analog methods in this project allowed me to take part in the action and enjoy the spontaneousness of the process and outcome.