Reel
- Role
Animator, Creative Director, Executive Producer
- Duration
1 week / Completed 2013
- Tools
3D Studio Max, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Cinema 4D, Render Engine, Audition
Motion Defines Hierarchy
Spatial Depth ≠ zoom
Rhythm = hierarchy
Timing & emotion
Hero Choreography
Album Card Motion System
Playback Bar Motion
The player becomes the pulse of the scene — continuous, glowing, subtle.
Progress bar motion timed to 6s loop using ease-in-out sine curve.
Ambient Light + Depth System
Camera Motion / Vision OS Depth
Motion System Breakdown
Principles
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Timing Map
Applied Motion
Reel
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Build Overview
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Creative Rationale
Goal
Produce a comprehensive motion reel within one week that effectively showcases my expertise in both 2D and 3D animation to attract potential clients and collaborators.
Process
- Concept Development: Conceptualized the reel to highlight both technical proficiency and creative narrative.
- Selection and Compilation: Handpicked and edited clips that best demonstrated animation skills and styles.
- Narrative Flow: Carefully orchestrated the reel's pacing and transitions to ensure viewer engagement and coherence.
Key Highlights
Detailed Insights
Deep Dives
Learning Science
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Creative Rationale
Goal
Challenges
Process
Impact and Results
Measurable Outcomes
Takeaways
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The brief
Goal
Produce a comprehensive motion reel within one week that effectively showcases my expertise in both 2D and 3D animation to attract potential clients and collaborators.
Challenges
- Balancing the inclusion of diverse animation styles and techniques to ensure a comprehensive showcase within a concise format.
- Maintaining a high quality of production and narrative cohesion in a self-directed project with limited time.
Learning Objectives
Learning Science
Learning Methodolgy
Process
- Concept Development: Conceptualized the reel to highlight both technical proficiency and creative narrative.
- Selection and Compilation: Handpicked and edited clips that best demonstrated animation skills and styles.
- Narrative Flow: Carefully orchestrated the reel's pacing and transitions to ensure viewer engagement and coherence.
Impact and Results
Successfully produced a dynamic and engaging motion reel that enhanced my visibility in the industry and demonstrated my capability to handle complex animation projects, leading to increased interest from prospective clients and collaborators.
Measurable Outcomes
- Enhanced portfolio presentation leading to increased engagement and professional opportunities.
- Positive feedback from viewers and industry peers, acknowledging technical skill and creative storytelling.
Takeaways
- The importance of strategic clip selection and narrative pacing to effectively communicate skill and artistry in a motion reel.
- Reinforced the value of personal projects in skill demonstration and professional growth in the digital arts sector.
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