In today’s digital creative landscape, the demand for visually compelling storytelling is higher than ever. 3D artists are constantly seeking ways to balance artistry with technical efficiency while pushing the boundaries of what is possible in design and animation. For South Korean freelance artist Ticcle (Jae Hoon Seong), this balance is perfectly executed in his latest personal project, Into Clarity.
Through the metaphor of a cassette tape, Ticcle explores the complexity of human existence, navigating themes of chaos, entanglement, and eventual self-realization. His work reflects both a dedication to craft and a willingness to embrace tools like GarageFarm.NET, which allow independent creators to achieve cinematic results without being constrained by hardware limitations.
Ticcle’s creative career began in the gaming industry as a character modeler. He later expanded into 3D motion design, a shift inspired by his background in visual design. Since 2022, he has worked as a freelancer, creating diverse projects across modeling, animation, and VFX. His artistic identity is tied closely to metaphor, symbolism, and the emotional resonance of visuals.
“The transition allowed me to explore visual storytelling in ways that felt both trendy and unique,” - Ticcle
Into Clarity serves as both a short film and a portfolio piece. The film presents the journey of a cassette tape, from its assembly to its unraveling, and its eventual transcendence, as a poetic allegory of human life. Here are some technical information of the film:
Without external rendering support, Ticcle estimates his computer (RTX 5090) would have been unusable for nearly a week. Instead, GarageFarm.NET allowed him to complete the project efficiently and focus more on creative storytelling rather than technical bottlenecks.
Ticcle first discovered GarageFarm.NET when urgently searching for a reliable render farm service. While he has not used other render farms, he notes that GarageFarm gave him the opportunity to successfully complete his first personal project.
“It was neat and tidy. Very good overall,”
He acknowledges the value it provides in professional and urgent projects where deadlines matter most. He also highlighted the responsive communication with the GarageFarm team. The greatest benefit was time savings and workflow efficiency. By offloading rendering to the cloud, Ticcle maximized his productivity and could maintain focus on refining visuals and storytelling.
Despite industry challenges, Ticcle remains focused on his long-term goals which are building his own brand identity, establishing a strong name within the industry, and creating meaningful and enjoyable projects. He also identifies two major forces shaping the 3D industry which are AI-powered workflows with tools like Kling AI and story telling. He also points to TouchDesigner as a tool to watch, with growing potential to impact the industry.
By combining his artistic vision with efficient rendering solutions, Ticcle demonstrates how independent creators can produce high-quality work that rivals studio-level output.
Whether it is through Cinema 4D or Redshift, his work highlights the importance of storytelling as the foundation of modern digital art. And with GarageFarm.NET, he has the technical support to bring those stories to life without compromise.
To see more of Ticcle’s projects, visit:
Website: ticcle.art
Portfolio: Behance – Into Clarity
