Video & Animation
I learned video and animation skills at the University of Montana through hands-on projects and coursework in related creative areas. I have experience working in After Effects and a few other basic animation techniques, and I’m continuing to build my skills. My focus is on creative exploration and using motion to bring ideas to life in simple, engaging ways.
The Tides We Carry Opening Credits
This project is an opening credits sequence for a fictional drama film titled Tides We Carried, created in After Effects using found stock footage and audio. The focus was on building tension and atmosphere through pacing, sound, and layered visuals. I combined and manipulated footage to create a sense of depth and emotional weight, using motion and timing to gradually develop drama. The sequence emphasizes visual storytelling, using texture and composition to support the mood and hint at the narrative.
DreamDrop
App Trailer
This project is an app trailer for a fictional app called Dream Drop. I created custom illustrations and animated them in After Effects to introduce the app’s concept and features. The visuals use soft pastel colors and dreamlike environments to reflect the app’s theme, with a cat mascot helping to establish a recognizable and friendly brand identity. The trailer is designed to demonstrate how the app works while maintaining a calm, imaginative tone that reflects a dream-inspired experience.
Brass Bayou Game Trailer
This project is a trailer for a fictional game called Brass Bayou, created in After Effects using my own illustrated assets. The trailer follows the story of a bayou setting where players collect frogs and other creatures while helping to build a band over time. The visuals were designed to reflect the atmosphere of the environment and support the narrative progression of the game.
The Birds of Space
This project is a stop motion animation titled Birds of Space, created using paper-based techniques. The animation was achieved by hand-cutting and moving paper elements frame by frame to build motion over time.
