Nickelodeon Saturday: A compilation of animation

This is another one from Nickelodeon.  It looks like a number of animated movie shots were compiled into on using a number of quick cuts to show action.  Some are clearly Maya animations but I cannot say whether they all are or not.  If I was to do it I could do some of the text in After Effects and possibly the simple shape animation but the more complicated animation would most likely be done elsewhere.

Titles scene of Sam and Cat Nickelodeon promo

This is an interesting composition  with the title scene taking about 1 second.  It seems too brief to really enjoy which means it does not hold much importance.  Never the less it looks like it was designed to last longer with emphasis placed on the word read and the names Sam and Cat on blue place card and written in fonts with completely different characters.  Two images of each actress were flipped on and off to give an interesting effect.

Documentary or book trailer?

This is a book trailer of a sort but the background music is used to set the mood, as are the 3d effects.  It does have movie scene in it as well.  There is a lot to read but it moves slowly enough that there is time.  It is basically a documentary but interesting in its design.

Post Game Show Composition

I chose this video because it is short and uses a good number of resources to get its message across.  The sound is mostly the words of the individuals doing the commentary after the title screen but the sounds of the game are left in during periods when the action is shown.  Graphics are used to aid with points the commentators are making.

Using text and voice to seek funding.

An interesting ad.  I saw something similar done with a book trailer and it seem to be the relationship between the qualities if the voice and the text and the text that make it work.  I was wondering why the text us rotated and the only thing I can come up with is to keep it interesting.  The behavior of around seemed to emphasize that word and I am not sure why that choice was made.  Except for the climax was reached when both the text and her voice stopped and then it went on to feature the children's hospital that was the purpose of the ad.

A tailer for a championship

This trailer is for a championship of the multiplayer online battle arena video game called League of Legends.  There is one fairly short scene of the actual online action and that even includes screen format that is like a sports cast.  The sports cast aspect is emphasized.  The warning occupies the screen about four seconds and riot games takes up almost twice that long.  From there it builds up to the action then hits it and climaxes at the end much like a movie.

Animation in an online fundraiser

This video includes a series of animation aimed at gamers and probably hard for anyone else to understand.   It is designed to get money to fund the online show by offering a sneak peak.

An animated teaser

This is a movie is composed in order to show action and a certain level of rebellion against authorities.  Its quick pace and change of scenes reflect the first as does the choice of music.  The line up at the end goes far to accomplish the later.

A look at a pod cast trailer

Even podcast have trailers as this interesting one from sword and laser reveals.  It feels like a sports show put on by a bunch of college students while still still remaining professional.   It emphasizes the authors that will be featured in the coming season.

An animation train in quick order.

Verizon uses a number of image and animate text to advertise the ability of their smart phone to take excellent picture while resisting snow and water. The image of the young girl looking up with snow on her and then later with more rain on the phone illustrates the point.  Free is emphasized by both its size and the use of all capitals but their is small writing that is minimized but still important just like on a legal contract.   The use of word perfect before sound makes you curious of what they mean by perfect. 

Emphasis by Animation

This ad from insurance company Progressive uses animation to emphasize to the target consumer the fact it compares insurance rates fairly to target the consumer.  This strategy may indicate they also act as an insurance agent for other companies.  There may be other reasons but this tactic is unique among insurance companies as far as I know.

The use of color compliments in animation

This ad seems to be saying instead of making your own chooses choose a one of ATT's bundles.  It uses a warm color even though the logo is blue.  In choosing orange the designer chose a color compliment of their local to make their point. 

A simple motion graphic

This is animation from the Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary editor commentary.  The first four frames are from the beginning and the last from the end.  The animation only occurs over a brief time period.  The logo for ask the Editor changes to the dot on the end of a question mark to create what is basically a simple motion graphic.

Dogs on a car ride.

This is an interesting animation I found that features dogs on a car ride to advertise for a car.  It is humorous and is set to appeal to those who enjoy animal videos.  The atmosphere is designed to show how enjoyable the rising in a Subaru would be.

Using too much order with a subtle difference.

How magazine's website is the source of the lead that took me to visit the INSTNT website to see how they use a subtle and almost hypnotic pattern and animation with their minimalistic design on their website.  They use repetition in their first animation but that is a short lived one that serves as a introduction to their website animation.    Watching the animation is similar to watching waves on the ocean and their subtle change of design. 

howdesign.com's critique

Design agency's website

How's animated GIF

How Magazine's website advertises a How design conference using a simple animated GIF that switches back and forth between the emotional phrase "one extraordinary experience" and "five days of design".  The information about the important dates and the identification graphics are static.