The Real Reel
A selection of key portfolio pieces encapsulated in a self promotion animation reel, I dubbed the Real Reel. The various elements of the animation incorporate pieces from my personal visual identity.
Illustrator / Lightroom / Premiere / After Effects
The Challenge
Through the use of interactive media and motion design, I was challenged to gather the most killer content from my reservoir of projects and bring it to life. Rather than just have each project as a static image, I needed to consider how the graphic elements would flow into each other. Many of my projects vary in medium so creating a cohesive reel was another challenge. Ultimately, I found my solution by filming and interacting with the physical objects to show their scale and complexity in harmony with my digital work.
The Method
As with every design, I began with storming the good ol’ brain. I looked at demo reels from my favorite motion designers and noted aspects of each reel that I thought were effective. Next was music, a perfect opportunity to use my obsession with listening to 80s and 90s Japanese City Pop. With a high BPM and funky feel, it’s the perfect genre to convey my personality and interests. My own handwriting became the basis for the handwritten text of the reel.
