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Sustainability Animated Infographic

Sustainability

Sustainability is an animated infographic created to explain what sustainability means and why it is important. The animation presents the Sustainable Development Goals in a simple visual form. Clean air, natural resources and a nontoxic environment are shown as conditions for healthy communities. The infographic was produced with Adobe Illustrator and After Effects, and many small detailed illustrations were animated in each scene. The resolution is 1920 by 1080 pixels and the full length is 1 minute and 51 seconds.

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Japan in Winter Weather Forecast

Japan in Winter

The animation project Japan in Winter is created for the weather forecasting TV channel Russia Culture. The artistic concept of the project is to show paintings by artists from different countries, introducing the viewers of the Russia Culture channel to the best masterpieces of art. This season winter features animated prints by artist Katsushika Hokusai. The most spectacular winter arts of different angles and sizes were selected, the selected prints were rotoscoped and the missing details were completed, based on the selected works.

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Zenfone 4 Max Online Product Video

Zenfone 4 Max

Zenfone 4 Max Product Video is an online product video created for the launch campaign of a smartphone with a high-capacity battery. The video presents the smartphone as a companion for outdoor activities and sports. Elements of ball games and court lines are combined to suggest movement, racing and play at a bright and lively pace. The aim is to express a spirit of energetic participation and to reach a young audience. The video is made with 3D computer-generated animation and rendered with graphics processing units.

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Temptress Moon Music Video

Temptress Moon

Temptress Moon is an animated music video made for a song about how people react during difficult times. The video shows a world in chaos, where people of different shapes connect, dance and gain strength together. Raw and bold textures express the harsh period, while strong and bright colours carry positive energy. The animation was produced with Adobe After Effects and Photoshop. Three-dimensional layers and a plugin were used to create a sense of space. The video runs at 25 frames per second in a 1920 by 1080 format. The aim is to uplift viewers and support balance in life.

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The Mysterious Pearl 3D Theme Park Ride

The Mysterious Pearl

The Mysterious Pearl is a 3D theme park ride created for an ocean park in Shanghai, China. The ride combines an eight-minute stereoscopic animated film with a moving vehicle. The story follows a mermaid and a family of sea creatures on a quest to save the world. Each ride vehicle includes seven special effects, such as vertical drops and horizontal motions, repeated in time with the animation. Characters and animation were created in Maya, effects in Houdini, and compositing in After Effects and Flame.

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Design Trend of the Day

Emerging Styles and Creative Directions.

Design trends shape the way we live, work and experience the World. Every day, we explore a design trend, featuring emerging styles, changing aesthetics and new creative directions in architecture, fashion, graphics, products and more. Discover innovative approaches recognized by award-winning designers worldwide. Visit us everyday to stay ahead and discover what is next in design.

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