Incense Stick (Smoke) Test

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ToonBoom Harmony

This was for my 2D Effects Animation class with Professor Troy Gustafson.

I was given the task to animate an incense stick similar to the one in Disney's Mulan. I had to use the same animation style, but in my own flight path. 

This is the project that I had the most fun with. I really enjoyed the challenge of animating something that is difficult to see in person.

Bouncing Ball Test

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Hand drawn on paper, Flipbook

This was my first assignment from my 2D Effects Animation course with Professor Troy Gustafson. I animated on paper and was given a layout from Disney's Pinocchio for the background.

I enjoyed this project just because I was required to animate on paper again. I feel that this is a necessary tool to help animators grow traditionally. Adding tones and shadows to the perspective was fun to figure out and play with.

Water Splash Test

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ToonBoom Harmony

This is a work-in-progress test that I did for my 2D Effects Animation course with Professor Troy Gustafson. The background image is from Disney's Mulan.

Water is most challenging effect that I had to tackle in this class. I am still working on this project and want to practice animating water in many other forms so I can obtain a better understanding of it. 

Fire Torch Test

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ToonBoom Harmony

This is a work-in-progress test that I did for my 2D Effects Animation course with Professor Troy Gustafson.

I completed two fire tests for this assignment and am still unsatisfied. Fire is definitely a fun challenge. I love how easily it can be changed and manipulated by movement and how spontaneous it is.

Walk Cycle

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Autodesk Maya

This was created during my freshman year in my Principles of 3D Animation course.

Maya is a challenge and I am still practicing and polishing my 3D skills. Switching between 3D and 2D is interesting to see how different the programs are.  

Jump Test

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Autodesk Maya

This jump assignment was one of my first  animation tests using Maya in my Principles of 3D Animation course.