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ABOUT THE PROJECT

JIRAN Project is a five-part animated series created for Jiran Jikyo’s software. Developed over two years from 2024 to 2025 by a four-person team, the project tells a continuous story that begins with Dream and unfolds across five connected animations.

The series was well received, leading to an additional commission to create the opening animation for Jiran Jigyo’s 30th anniversary. The

JIRAN'S DREAM

Poster by Ahram Oh | Esther Baek

JIRAN'S DREAM

JIRAN'S DREAM is the opening chapter of the JIRAN series. In Jiran’s dream, space represents aspirations and the possibilities of what the future could become. The dream acts as a catalyst, inspiring Jiran to take the first steps toward turning those possibilities into reality.

JIRAN'S CHALLENGE PT 1

Poster by Ahram Oh | Esther Baek

JIRAN'S CHALLENGE PT1,2

JIRAN’S CHALLENGE follows Jiran’s journey toward turning a dream into reality. Across two connected animations, Jiran faces a series of challenges and setbacks along the way. With the support and collaboration of friends—representing fellow team members—Jiran learns to overcome these obstacles and move closer to achieving that dream.

JIRAN'S CHALLENGE PT 2

JIRAN'S KEEP GOING

Poster by Ahram Oh | Esther Baek

JIRAN'S KEEP GOING

JIRAN’S KEEP GOING is the final chapter of the series, bringing Jiran’s journey full circle. With the support of the team, Jiran completes the spaceship and finally sets out to explore the space once seen only in a dream. In the final moment, Jiran reaches out toward the viewer, sharing a hopeful message that anyone can pursue their dreams and turn them into reality.

JIRAN 30TH ANNIVERSARY

Poster by Ahram Oh | Esther Baek

JIRAN 30TH ANNIVERSARY

JIRAN 30TH ANNIVERSARY was commissioned to celebrate the company’s 30th anniversary, following the positive reception of the previous JIRAN animation series.

Built around the theme of “JIRAN FOREST,” the animation unfolds as a theatrical experience, presenting Jiran’s journey through a clear progression—from the beginning, through challenges and obstacles, to finally reaching the Forest. The story was designed to communicate this journey quickly and visually, allowing the audience to understand its narrative and celebratory message at a glance

BREAKDOWN

Jiran Comp

I was responsible for the overall compositing and editing across the project, working closely with the team lead to incorporate feedback and meet the intended visual direction.

The process involved not only creating and refining a variety of visual effects, but also identifying and resolving issues from 3D and rendering stages during final compositing. Addressing these details required careful and precise work to maintain visual consistency across the animations.

This experience strengthened both my technical compositing skills and attention to detail, while also teaching me how to adapt to feedback and bring different elements of a production together into a cohesive final result.

Screen Compositing | FX Compositing