风起青翎 (Feathers in the Wind)
A graduation music video reflecting four years of college life
风起青翎 (Feathers in the Wind) is a graduation music video I created to capture the essence of four years of college life. It features the changing emotions of a student upon graduation—from disoriented to ambitious—with memories of the past four years.
Note:
- The video is in Chinese and do not have translations to English. Sorry for the inconvenience.
- The video is hosted on Bilibili, so I cannot have a full control over the video player. All interactions (e.g., like and share) will go through Bilibili. Plus, if the video does not play properly, you can try watching it on Bilibili.
The Story
A student is about to graduate, feeling disoriented and unsure about the future. Walking past a familiar classroom building, he slows down, and steps inside then. Memories from the past four years rise like a tide—moments of lectures, group projects, and burning the midnight oil, flicker through his mind as if they just happened yesterday. The first interlude begins, filled with movement that echoes the changes in who he has become.
Slowly, his role shifts. No longer just a learner, he becomes a teaching assistant and a researcher. The scene moves through different laboratories, each alive with experiments and ideas, all bound together by the shared dedication and passion. As the robot stands up firmly for the first time, it mirrors his own journey of growth and transformation.
Another interlude follows, full of joy and excitement, as he remembers the scene of taking graduation photos. Happiness pushes away the doubts that once weighed on him. He runs back to his dorm, pulls on his academic dress, and visits the places that shaped his journey—with hope and confidence shining in his eyes this time.
Finally, he walks out of the university with a suitcase in hand. Behind him are the walls that held his youth; ahead is a wide, open road. With the memories of the past and the dreams of tomorrow, he steps forward into the unknown, ready for what comes next.
Want to know how it was made? Read the full behind-the-scenes story or the Chinese (中文) version.