I recently completed this animation from which I learned many new techniques. I needed to create and piece together several small video snippets to get the desired result. I also learned how to use Garage Band, which is how I created the soundtrack.
Category: Video
Sea Life, a new Grackleman Animation
I tried something new with this one. Most of the animated elements are pixel-based (i.e. paint) rather than vector based (i.e. pen). I really like the effect and will likely do more in upcoming productions.
I hope you enjoy this one. I was also looking for a closing message, and I like what I came up with. This one leaves a lot to personal interpretation.
Breeze, Another Animation
I started this one just like the last one. My initial intention was to create something visually appealing on a 4×6 post card. Like before, once I had the initial content created I came up with ideas of where I can add animated features. And that’s how this one was created, once again. The lesson to learn is when I design for a small card the resolution is not good (I.e. get pixilated) on larger screens. Perhaps I will learn my lesson for the next one.
Here is Breeze. All input/feedback is welcome.
Hearthwalk
This project started out as a 4×6 postcard, looking for some inspiration on the hearth above my fireplace. Then the urge to add video content took over, and this is the final result. I posted an earlier version on Instagram and Facebook but wanted to fix some shortcomings in this version.
Summertime: My 1st Animation Project
As you may know, I’ve been engaging in digital drawing as a creative outlet. Many of the apps for drawing now have an animation component to them. I finally decided to explore what it takes to put together an animation.
I named my first animation project “Summertime”. And here it is.
Fly Over
I am in the Colorado Springs office today. From the office you can see the Airforce Academy across the highway. Today was their graduation flyover celebration. Very cool!
