
Outsmarting Infectious Diseases
Master Research Project - A 3D animation on vaccine development process
Vaccine development is a long and complicated process for the public to understand. It is crucial to effectively communicate the tremendous amount of research and the stringent approval process to build trust in its development. This animation is dedicated to address the concerns one may have upon a vaccination decision, discussing the development process, safety surveillance, risks and benefits of the general vaccination.
Finished animation
Supervisory Committee
Jodie Jenkinson
Director/Professor
Biomedical Communications, University of Toronto
Nicholas Woolridge
Associate Professor and Past Director
Biomedical Communications, University of Toronto
Content Expert
Tania Watts
Professor
Immunology, University of Toronto
Animation Metrics
Media
Autodesk Maya and Adobe After Effect
Format
A 6-min video with a combination of 2D and 3D animation
Audience
The general public with a focus of vaccine hesitant groups
Narrator
Kay Eluvian
VoiceOver Artist
RSA Talent and Harvey Voices
Director
Toronto Human Immunology Network
Preproduction
Production
Character Design
Vaccine Bottle
Mr. Bottle is the newest generic member of the vaccine family. He was born under the current vaccine development pipeline. Proud of who he is, he wants more people to know about his stories and to clear some misinformation about him.




Charlie
Just like you and me, Charlie has doubts about new things he was asked to try. He speaks up about his concerns and looks for answers.



Immune family
Immune cells are a group of diligent workers who react fast when there is danger in the body.

B lymphocyte


Natural killer cell


Microphage


Cytotoxic T cell

World Design




Funding
This project is funded by Jenkinson Lab, University of Toronto.
