This animation was commissioned by Kids II to highlight the Go Grippers line of toys. 3D animation was used to animate the featured toys and play-sets, while hand-drawn animated vector lines and digital washes Illustrated the universe around them. The purpose of this posting is for portfolio use by the artists and promotional use only. All rights concerning revenue are exclusive to Kids II.

Concept, Music, and original Toy Models were supplied by Kids II, from there the 3D Animation team worked together to place the toy models in simple universes that laid the ground work for 2D background art. The universe was then hand animated frame by frame with vector lines in Adobe Animate CC. The final composite pulls all of these elements together against color digital washes in accordance with the Go Gripper’s branding designs.

Credits:

Mike Enright: Director/ 2D Animator/ Compositor // Betsy Thurmond- Matz: Producer // Bobby Finch: Co Producer // Chris Fogg: Music // Genevieve Leonard: 3D Animator // Patrick Skelton: 3D Animator // Monique Ligons: 2D Animator // Josh Howell: 2D Animator // Ivo Stoop: 2D Animator // Nico Teitel: 2D Animator

This is the initial test for the technique used in the Go Gripper’s 2017 Animated Spot. The team lovingly named it “Mike’s Disco Roller Coaster”. We went on brand for the final look, but this was lot’s of fun!