I specialize in 2D digital animation and have worn many hats in this creative field, from animator to layout artist, designer, and colorist.
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Maxxie LaWow, Drag Super Shero
An independent animated feature that has been touring film festivals and winning awards across the nation. I served as animation director, production manager, and post-production manager for the 90-minute film, now available for streaming on Amazon and other major streaming platforms.
Marketing Videos
I worked as an animator and designer on marketing videos for Bron Tapes, an industrial tape manufacturing company that used these videos for trade shows and advertising purposes.
Tha Native Music Video
A gritty music video for the artist Tha Native. I worked as an animator and production manager, taking over the project from a previous animator and ensuring it was delivered on time and within budget.
Burlix Marketing Videos
I created animation for marketing videos for the sock company Burlix, animating multiple videos that highlight their different collections
Duck Amuck Reanimate Collaboration
I participated in the Reanimation Collaboration project for “Duck Amuck” I designed and created the scene using Adobe Animate, Photoshop, and After Effects.
Mimmi Bakes
I produced several animated segments for a children’s cooking show on YouTube, including the intro and songs.
Loop De Loop
During the month of March I worked on a submission for Loop De Loop, an international monthly animation challenge. March’s theme was ‘Pig’ This is my submission. I painted the backgrounds in watercolor and created the art and animation in Adobe Animate. The sounds were from my wonderful husband Bill Drastal and looperman.com.
Virtual Research Navigator
Produced six vignettes for a USC lead project for Children’s Hospital LA. Hired and coordinated with voice actors, design talent and animators. Created production schedules, budgets, deliverables and coordinated translation of scripts into Spanish. Directed animation, edited sound effects, and composited shots in Adobe After Effects. Project was completed on budget and on time and is currently in use at Children’s Hospital LA.
Gavin Newsom Campaign
Animator for three, thirty second website animations for the Gavin Newsom campaign for governor of California. Created animations, characters, and props in Adobe Animate. Helped the campaign send a clear message to voters about Gavin Newsom’s views on housing, child poverty, and other values.
Twirly Tunes
A series of children’s music videos. I created the artwork for in Photoshop and animated in Flash.
Fireflies
An animated ecard with artwork created in Illustrator and Photoshop and animated in After Effects and Flash.
Holiday Card
A Flash animated ecard with artwork and animation created in Flash.
The Death of SuperPoke Pets
A parody video about the end of the social media game, SuperPoke Pets. Animated in Flash.
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