About the In Between Project
The In Between follows the surreal and introspective journey of Alice, a college student who abruptly finds herself in an abandoned, time-frozen school. There, she meets Mira, a carefree girl who seems to know more than she lets on. Together, they navigate the eerie comfort of the “in-between,” a strange space where time is suspended and reality begins to blur.
This project is being brought to life through a combination of tools including After Effects, Krita, Maya, and Procreate. As I learn and develop my skills across animation and digital art, Alice In Between acts as both a narrative exploration and a personal learning journey.
This is a story about disconnection, strange comfort, and the quiet urgency of choosing to wake up even when the dream feels easier.
More concept and Work Behind the Project
Documents and written work to look further in the project
In Between Story
The fully written story that brought this art to life
Multimedia Brief
Objectives and and expectations
The Case Study
A look into some of the theory and meaning
Animated Progress
This project is still in the process of being fully animated. The animation for Alice In Between is being built using a combination of After Effects for compositing, Krita for frame-by-frame animation, and Maya for light 3D integration where needed. As I continue to learn these tools, each scene evolves with more depth and polish, blending surreal visuals with grounded emotional beats. This section documents the animation process from rough passes to final renders.
Backround/Concept Art
The background art and mood concepts are inspired by real-life elements around my school (St. Lawernce College). Reimagined into the eeire yet peaceful world of the “in-between.” I used Procreate to paint textured, atmospheric environments that balance stillness with a sense of quiet unease. The color palette and lighting are designed to reflect the emotional tone of each chapter in the story.
Story Boards
The storyboards lay out the visual narrative of Alice In Between, capturing timing, emotion, and key movements within each scene. Created using Procreate and by hand, these boards serve as the foundation for the animation, helping guide composition, pacing, and shot transitions. They’re a crucial part of keeping the story cohesive as it moves through production.
Character Designs
Alice and Mira are original characters developed in my own style, which I’ve been refining over the years. Their designs reflect their personalities. Alice with a sharper, more grounded look, and Mira with a softer, more fluid presence. The characters were sketched and painted primarily in Procreate and Krita, with expression sheets and turnarounds included here.
Scott Motion 