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In the initial stage of the project, we conducted preliminary research on relevant hardware equipment and technical solutions tailored to the shooting requirements of 360-degree panoramic movies. Specifically, we focused on understanding the functional characteristics, shooting principles, and application methods of panoramic camera equipment such as Insta360 in immersive image creation.

After preliminary discussions, we have identified “the kitten” as the core theme of the film. We aim to enhance the audience’s immersion and empathy by simulating the kitten’s first-person perspective, presenting the events and interactions that occur in its surrounding environment.

In terms of shooting plan design, we initially considered installing a 360-degree panoramic camera on the body of the kitten or achieving first-person perspective shooting through a backpack device. However, this plan faces technical issues such as equipment fixation and image stability during actual implementation. Therefore, subsequent research will focus on exploring the application of lightweight fixed structures and stabilization devices to ensure image quality and the naturalness of animal activities during shooting.

In traditional film and television narratives, stories are typically unfolding from the perspective of human characters, and the information and experiences received by the audience are mostly based on human perception. This project attempts to break through this conventional narrative framework, using a kitten as the main perspective subject to explore environmental perception and narrative expression from a non-human perspective. We believe that this perspective shift may bring viewers a different viewing experience from traditional film and television works, and further enhance the sense of exploration and participation in immersive 360-degree videos. Therefore, constructing narrative content from the first-person perspective of a kitten may become an experimental and innovative attempt in the creation of immersive panoramic imagery