Representación de la leyenda indígena amazónica Etsa mediante técnicas de animación y mapping artístico.

Abstract

The main purpose of this research was to represent the Amazonian legend "Etsa" through ar and artistic mapping techniques, using three versions of it to be exposed to a group of people inolved in the Shuar cultural-tourist area, who seek the promotion of their traditions, specifically oral traditions that are in high risk of disappearing or being distorted. It is also necessary to emphasize the importance of the research in the educational area inside and outside the Amazonian commonity. considering that the legend gathers essential elements of the Shuar life, its nature, beliefs and valves. representing them coherently, which was possible thanks to the documentary research and the STEAM methodology (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics), which is rather an educational philosophy used in more developed societies and connects the four areas. In the production of the animation and video, different graphic software was used for the illustration and retouching of images of the characters and environments, Affter Effects was used for the animation of the story and for the projection of the legend, an EPSON EB-990U 1920X1080 projector was used at a planned distance according to the mock-up built and assembled in the central town square of the Putuimi community, with a diverse group of people who validated the proposal, obtaining 100% of satisfaction in the comprehension and level of attraction of the topic. We conclude that the use of animation and mapping for cultural and touristic promotion allows to approach to young people interested in their roots, so we recommend the use of innovative resources in formal and informal education.