Epipheo Quick Hack

I recently completed an animation test for Epipheo. It's called Quick Hack. They provided me the script, and I went to town with the motion, editing, and voice over. Yup, that's me voicing this video! :D

Take a look, and enjoy! :)

Inking Me and My Kitty

I was requested to record how I ink illustrations/comics. Here's the video, enjoy! :)

Motion Reel_Tres Swygert

I created a motion reel for the animation/motion design projects I've been involved with. Whether it was client based, learning, or even having fun, I want to showcase to clients, collaborators, and colleagues of what I've done so far. And yes, where it will lead into as I work towards being an animator/motion designer.

Enjoy, and let me know what you think! :)

Facial Expression

I did a little facial expression animation. Just a start for me, to get into animation and push my understanding for timing and use of software. I drew all the facial expressions in Illustrator with my tablet, and composited all the artwork in After Effects.

A little different than doing all the animation in Flash, but it's challenging never the less. I'm excited, and I will continue to push my understanding. :)

Cuz Jono Requested (Juniors)

Jono asked me recently how to render in After Effects. While there are many ways to render in After Effects, this is just one way I know. It's worked for me many of times.

So here you go Juniors! :) Looking forward to your kinetic typography videos very soon!

Social Network and Adobe

It was two months ago when the film The Social Network came out in theaters, and it was an amazing film to watch. Regardless on your thoughts about Facebook, it really does not focus on Facebook by itself - it rather focuses on the greed for power, broken relationships, and the desire to create something fantastic.

What I did not know is that director David Fincher and his team used Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro to edit and construct the film:

I was so amazed to see the use of both After Effects and Premiere Pro to work together in building film. Especially since Final Cut Pro is way expensive (I don't have money like that - laughs). It is also very inspiring for me, as I desire to use After Effects to tell stories and be able to share my vision to audiences.

Again, if you have not seen The Social Network, you really need to. The drama and comedy (yes, it is a very funny movie as well) really brings an edge to storytelling that is continued to be overlooked. And yes, the storytelling was way better in this film than Avatar. I kid you not.