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Pale Blue Dot

Chin Li Zhi
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PALE BLUE DOT
WRITTEN AND NARRATED BY CARL SAGAN

Set to the words of Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot is an animation that situates human history against the tapestry of the cosmos. Using a eclectic combination of art styles woven seamlessly together through music and visuals, the animation seeks to remind us that regardless of our differences, we are one species living together on the planet we call Earth. 

An infographics companion providing contextual information to certain scenes of the animation can be viewed here.

Animation and screenplay by: Chin Li Zhi
Music and sound design by: Leo Frick
Supervised by: Ishu Patel & Florian Käppler

Produced at NTU ADM in collaboration with Studiengang Musikdesign
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Human existence on this world can be defined by the following:
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Societies
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Transportation
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Cities and settlements
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Economics and financial systems
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Exploration and progress
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Law and governance
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Celebrities and idols
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Dictators and empires
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Riots, rebellions and revolutions
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Wars and conflicts
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Armies
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The circle or "dot" is a recurring motif throughout the film.
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The film poster, with the alternate version in the background.
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The artwork for the DVD case and disk.
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Pale Blue Dot

Set to the words of Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot is an animation that situations human history against the tapestry of the cosmos. Using a eclectic Read More

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