ManVCandyMachine
- Intro to Man v. Candy Machine
This short film directed by Angeline Gragasin is undoubtedly the most in-depth, out-of-this world project I have worked on in my young career.
Though this is just a teaser to one half of a dual-screen narrative, you can see how much can be done with a single character shot on green-screen.
This portion is a HUD-style perspective of Candy Machine as it views Man. I started by keying the 5D footage and compositing it into a stark, but textured environment for Man. Then I built out the future-weird tech-ish graphics that constitute CM's brain at work. As Prologue might agree, it's mega fun to imagine and design for a near-future dystopia.
The full length film is something to experience in person, as the dual screens and brilliant sound design live much better off-internet, but you can sneak a peek at manvcandymachine.com 
Description
This short film directed by Angeline Gragasin is undoubtedly the most in-depth, out-of-this world project I have worked on in my young career.
Though this is just a teaser to one half of a dual-screen narrative, you can see how much can be done with a single character shot on green-screen.
This portion is a HUD-style perspective of Candy Machine as it views Man. I started by keying the 5D footage and compositing it into a stark, but textured environment for Man. Then I built out the future-weird tech-ish graphics that constitute CM's brain at work. As Prologue might agree, it's mega fun to imagine and design for a near-future dystopia.
The full length film is something to experience in person, as the dual screens and brilliant sound design live much better off-internet, but you can sneak a peek at manvcandymachine.com
Though this is just a teaser to one half of a dual-screen narrative, you can see how much can be done with a single character shot on green-screen.
This portion is a HUD-style perspective of Candy Machine as it views Man. I started by keying the 5D footage and compositing it into a stark, but textured environment for Man. Then I built out the future-weird tech-ish graphics that constitute CM's brain at work. As Prologue might agree, it's mega fun to imagine and design for a near-future dystopia.
The full length film is something to experience in person, as the dual screens and brilliant sound design live much better off-internet, but you can sneak a peek at manvcandymachine.com
Fields
Motion Graphics
Date
2011
Other Projects
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PRQ//reel.2010
Reel of Work 2o1o
2011
Motion Graphics
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BAMMO
While this project is still underway, I wanted to post a quick sneak peak at our latest project. Big Frame retained us to create a complete branding package for a new "super-channel" on Youtube, combining such famous-on-the-internet wunderkind as MysteryGuitarMan, Mike Diva, DeStorm, and Corridor Digital. Not the least of which includes these two promos that we shot in December.
There's more to be unveiled, but here's a window into the spastic insanity that awaits!
Special thanks to Composer Carl Sondrol, Director Angeline Gragasin, and DP Mr. Jeff Katz. 2012 Motion Graphics -
Fifth Third Bank Graphics & Screen Compositing
This series of videos highlights some great concept UX design, motion tracking, and compositing work we did for Fifth Third Bank this fall.
The beautiful footage was shot and edited by Adam Stein of Bloomgarden Films. He brought us in to work some magic and turn a few "ho-hom" bank charts and transactions into sleek "iPhone-y" touch screen experiences that we tracked and composited into the screens. The subtle end result is a testiment to the seamless execution. 2011 Motion Graphics -
Behind the Scenes - Storyboards
Developed these quick boards of a light-infused, elegant show bumper concept at Mode Project for the good folks at OWN.
2011
Storyboarding, Motion Graphics
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Insanity is...
Produced at MODE Project for Konst for Congress
I rarely post the political ads I make, but this is the exception to most. The candidate is a bright young woman running for Congress in AZ, and they wanted the ad to reflect a fresh, youthful approach. Only had 72 hours to turn this spot around, but had some fun playing with inspiration from Arizona's desert-scape--bringing Einstein's famous quote to life. Go get 'em, Nomiki! 2012 Motion Graphics -
EA Evolution
Event Architects had evolved past an event production provider into a full-service marketing company, so they came to me with a simple text-driven concept to help explain the transition from Event Architects to Agency EA in video form.
Client: Agency EA
Creative Direction: Korbi Bare, Clinton Withers 2011 Motion Graphics, Typography -
Mindhearted
Made this "explainer video" for Kara Wright's Mindhearted. It was a very simple shoot designed for a few fun motion tracked elements.
Brand Development for Mindhearted provided by Birkdesign, Inc.
Music is Utah Carol's "Sam's Ranch" 2011 Motion Graphics -
Health Care Reform teaser
Teaser to Health Reform: a visual explanation! A series of videos to educate the public about Health Care Reform.
Illustration by Ray Noland 2011 Motion Graphics -
New Options
motion + design + rotoscoping for a cool nonprofit org.
Produced by See3 Communications
Sound Design by Dave Fischoff 2011 Motion Graphics -
Chicago Freight Car Documentary - animated docs
As an animated interlude in a documentary about CFCL, we "dissected" a couple of their [very] old b&w promotional materials and gave them some life.
Art Direction: Steve Juras
Client: Winding Road Productions, Kathleen Quinn 2011 Motion Graphics, Photo Manipulation, Documentary -
Chilis BE BOLD
This project commissioned by Ogilvy Chicago was a spec commercial for Chili's. The assignment was to create an avant-garde interpretation of the brand.
2011
Motion Graphics, Animation
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MOCRO winter greetings!
Inspired by the fluffy winter of '09-'10, we built this holiday greeting just for fun. (Also, my first foray into the C4D Hair module (pine needles) for the geeks.) And yes, winter's a bitch.
2011
Motion Graphics, Animation
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Sam's Club: Blueprint to Savings
Animated this series of in-store gfx displays for BlueSky Chicago. Kitty litter never looked so fly!
2011
Motion Graphics, Animation
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Run, Blago, Run!
Made for Mr. CRO's project at Kickstarter.com - a new online funding platform for artists, designers, filmmakers, musicians, journalists, inventors, etc. "Run, Blago, Run" was a 3-day Pop-up Art Show in Chicago, July 'o9. Based on the mysterious stencils of the disgraced former governor jogging in a track suit and looking over his shoulder which are found their way onto buildings and alleys around the city.
Visit: kickstarter.com/projects/Mr-CRO/run-blago-run-show 2011 Motion Graphics
