Demo Reel Winter 2021
Music
Title: 8 Bit Funny Music
By: AmirsonSounds
I wanted to create an uplifting positive energy, that excites people. I felt like this track did a good job conveying what kind of person I am and what kind of energy I can bring to a project. It is the kind of music that makes me want to get up and go on a virtual adventure.
Arcade Token/Logo
Maze of arcade machines
Old School arcade cabinet feel gets washed away and becomes logo. Transition into montage.
Opening
I wanted to give the opening an arcade like feel. I really love video games and I thought that. It would give people a quick understanding of what kind of person I am.
I was also trying ot capture the feeling of arriving at an arcade or booting up a video game and getting lost in a world of fun. Because in my eyes one of the biggest powers of animation is the ability for people to lose themselves and live in another reality if even for just a second.
Demo Reel
This is where it really becomes a demo reel and I just showcase all of the fun stuff I have had the opportunity to work on.
Nostril Corks
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Achooo!
Bless you!
But now you made a mess, if only there was a way to stop spreading germs when you sneeze. This company has come up with a … “solution”. Be sure to check out this parody commercial to see some fun fast paced animation.
Designs by: Ariel Costa
Animations by: Parker Simmons
Shoutout to School of Motion’s After Effects Kickstart
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Be the Ice Sculptor
Brrr…
This video is all about how someone goes from being “good at something” to a master of their craft.
Don’t freeze up, watch the video.
Designs provided by: School of Motion’s After Effects Bootcamp
Animations by: Parker Simmons
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Uprising Stinger Transition
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A fun transition I made for a Super Smash bros tournament that was hosted by Kalle Waganat.
It was a lot of fun to be able to bring his vision to life. Be sure to check out his other amazing designs.
Design by: Kalle Waganat
Animations by: Parker Simmons
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Pong Challenge
Everyone loves ping-pong. Watch the age old story of Red vs. Blue
Watch the video to see what paddle comes out on top.
Designs provided by: School of Motion’s After Effects Bootcamp
Animations by: Parker Simmons
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Reentry
A fun stinger transition I made for the Reentry event. I really wanted the space shuttle to have a feeling of drag/falling as it re-entered the atmosphere.
Designs provided by: Tombom
Animations by: Parker Simmons
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Circle Society
Sometimes you just want to fit in.
But not everyone fits into the elite Circle Society.
Check out this goofy video that excludes squares from the fun.
Designs provided by: School of Motion’s After Effects Bootcamp
Animation by: Parker Simmons
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Oasis Stinger Transition
A fun transition I made for a weekly event’s twitch stream.
This is part of a series of events hosted by Team Solstice.
To see more of the fun stuff we created be sure to check out their animations page.
Twitch Stream: Team Solstice MW
Design by: Kalle Waganat
Animations: Parker Simmons
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Movie Poster Loop
A fun animation I made based off of one of the Inktober drawings I made for 2021
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BrainHole
A fun logo Animation I had the chance to take on. The logo was created and given to me but it was my project to spice it up and add some extra flair to it.
Designs provided by: School of Motion’s After Effects Bootcamp
Animations by: Parker Simmons
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NÜDL
Another fun logo Animation I had the chance to take on. The logo was created and given to me but it was my project to spice it up and add some extra flair to it. So I added in some extra scenes and created a beach ball to really sell the fun that only pool noodles can provide.
Designs provided by: School of Motion’s After Effects Bootcamp
Animations by: Parker Simmons
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B&B Bakery
B&B Bakery wanted some fun, simple gifs to showcase their holiday baked goods. (I was able to try all of these treats and I can ensure they taste as good as they look.)
Treats provided by: B&B Bakery
Photography: Archduke Media
Art direction & illustration: Kaylee Kean
Animations by: Parker Simmons
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R2 VGC
A fun little Stinger Transition I created for a twitch streamer.
Twitch Channel: R2VGC
Logo Illustration provided by Elena Ceccotti
Animations by: Parker Simmons
VGH Discord Logo Animation
I made a discord a while back for people to play games and communicate with each other. I made everything involved in this animation
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Scrapbook Elvis
A show opening Animation, That mimics the style of a stop motion animation.
The parody show is about an Elvis look-alike that has a passion for scrapbooking. If this was a real show I would watch it haha.
Designs provided by: School of Motion’s After Effects Bootcamp
Animations by: Parker Simmons
Geometric Dance Party
Through School of Motion’s After Effects Kickstart I was given a prompt to create a 15 second animation. I had to choose from a few provided tracks and then design and animate shapes, making them “dance” to the chosen music. I got a retro video game feel from it and had my story follow the flow of the music.
School of Motion supplied the music, The design and all of the assets were created by me.
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Step Three
A fun explainer video I had the chance to take on. My assignment was to take the assets and make them move in an entertaining and engaging way.
Designs provided by: School of Motion’s After Effects Bootcamp
Animations by: Parker Simmons
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Paper Air Plane Dogfight
School of Motion provided me with the assets and I was given the assignment to make it so the yellow plane would glide in a way that looks natural.
Designs provided by: School of Motion’s After Effects Bootcamp
Animations by: Parker Simmons
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Lunar Landing Stinger Transition
A fun transition I made for a weekly event’s twitch stream.
This is part of a series of events hosted by Team Solstice.
To see more of the fun stuff we created be sure to check out their animations page.
Twitch Stream: Team Solstice MW
Design by: Superhero
Animations: Parker Simmons
Keyframe Killa
Keyframe is the lyrical track that defines our generation. The music was supplied by School of Motion. The designs and animations are originals. If you have the time sit back and enjoy the music video.
(Earworm Disclaimer: Parker Simmons is not responsible if Keyframe Killa gets stuck in your head. If song persists for over 3 days call a certified Disk Jockey)
Animations by: Parker Simmons
Shoutout to School of Motion’s After Effects Kickstart
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Ministry of Eye Control
School of Motion provided me with the assets and I was given the assignment to make it so the Eye would flow through a logo animation.
Designs provided by: School of Motion’s After Effects Bootcamp
Animations by: Parker Simmons
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Ball Bounce
School of Motion provided me with the assets and I was given the assignment to make it so the Ball bounce in a natural way.
Designs provided by: School of Motion’s After Effects Bootcamp
Animations by: Parker Simmons
Ending
I wanted to take us back to the arcade we started in. But I wanted the excitement to continue building. So on the Arcade cabinet there are constantly changing animations.
We zoom out and see a new token on a thumb and it starts to vibrate because the energy is building. In frame 43 the token flips quickly through the air. The background changes from blue to white that takes us to the final logo lock up.
The text “Keep The Fun Alive” falls out from behind the token. Which I feel really captures the spirit of what I am trying to sell. I want to make the mundane into something fun and exciting.
Then the text falls off screen and instead we have the full logo take it’s place. The logo is the answer to the problem.
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