2011 Animation Reel
Various

Running Time: 2 min 5 sec

The focus of this reel in particular is character animation, so there is a lot of "rough" work combined with final comps as a way to show my process. Techniques include Flash, 2D animation, watercolor, charcoal and 3D CG .
Also on Vimeo.

 

 

2010 Demo Reel
Various

Running Time: 2 min 22 sec

A compilation of the animation work I have done up until now. Techniques include Flash, traditional 2D animation, watercolor, pastel, charcoal, 3D CG and stop motion.
Also on Vimeo.

 

 

CalArts Reel - Year 1
Various

Running Time: 2 min 34 sec

A snapshot of the work I have completed so far during my tenure at CalArts, in the 2009-2010 school year. Techniques include Flash, traditional 2D, 3D CG and stop motion. Some of these are exercises while the others are clips from longer works.

 

 

Flash Animation Reel
Flash animation

A collection of animated clips from games and other goodies from my time at X Design Studios and Qooco Games. Some of these are cut scenes, while others are just collections of character movements I'm exceptionally fond of. Click here (or on the image to the left) to get started, and have fun exploring!

 

 

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Spots
2D animation

Running Time: 30 sec each

I worked on these two commercial spots with the wonderful people at MAKE for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Nebraska, doing keyframe and breakdown animation, in-betweening and clean-up.
Spot 1 - Camping
Spot 2 - Weekend Getaway

 

 

Song of Stone
2D watercolor and pastel animation

Running Time: 2 min 17 sec

This haunting, hand-painted piece tells an abstract tale about tradition, fate, resignation, and despair. An unnamed town is surrounded by a huge stone wall, but the secrets behind the stones are surprising and terrifying.
Also on Vimeo.

 

 

Ballyvaughan Story
2D charcoal animation, 3D background

Running Time: 6 min 22 sec

A traditionally animated 2D piece, with a few 3D-rendered backgrounds mixed in. Based on a true story, this animation tells the tale of a 13-year old Irish girl in 1921 and the trials she must overcome to save her town from the British.
Watch in High-Def on Vimeo.

 

 

Sonnets
2D colored pencil/charcoal animation

Running Time: 1 min each

I made this Shakespearean video card series during my time working at RubberChickenCards.com
Sonnet 116
Sonnet 18
Sonnet 76
Sonnet 110
Sonnet 27

 

The Elephant in Wonderland
2D animation

Running Time: 2 min 8 sec

I helped out my good friend and colleague Ke Jiang with this short animation. Follow the elephant through a dream-like labyrinth.

 

 

Nicktoons Bumpers
2D animation

Running Time: 37 sec

I worked on this piece with a team of three other animators for a commercial bumper on the Nickelodeon network. I storyboarded the sequence and animated the girl with pigtailed braids.

 

Lemmings (excerpt)
2D animation

Running Time: 42 sec

Excerpt from a short animated film directed by Ron Fleischer. I assisted in these sequences, doing breakdowns, in-betweens, and clean-up.

 

Memory
Stop Motion animation

Running Time: 3 min 37 sec

A stop motion animation based on my own childhood, when I inexplicably threw a rock at my brother's head.

 

 

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