ANIMATION
A collection of my animations and motion graphics, which is a culmination of personal, freelance, and company based projects. These works use a variety of software, but are all 2D animations.
ALIENATE - SENIOR THESIS FILM
My senior thesis animation project at Point Park University tells the story of a young girl dealing with the concept of loss for the first time, who meets an unlikely new friend in search of his own place in the universe. This project was created using tradigital 2D animation & frame by frame techniques over the course of my final year at university.
Written by: Nathan Poljak
Art Direction: Nathan Poljak
TOOLS: PHOTOSHOP, ADOBE ANIMATE, AFTER EFFECTS, PREMIERE, PROTOOLS
PRODUCTION STILL GALLERY
ANIMATED MUSIC VIDEO - OSLO, CALIFORNIA
An original 2D animated music video created for the band "Aaron Tinjum & the Tangents. A combination of character animation and motion graphics were used.
Co-created with artist Kaitlyn Colhouer
Art Direction: Kaitlyn Colhouer & Nathan Poljak
Animation: Kaitlyn Colhouer & Nathan Poljak
Storyboards: Kaitlyn Colhouer
TOOLS: PHOTOSHOP, ILLUSTRATOR, AFTER EFFECTS, PREMIERE
PRODUCTION STILL GALLERY
ANIMATED LOGO - STORMDOGS STUDIO LLC
A short web-ad for Stormdogs Studio LLC.
Concept and Animation was created by myself to help promote the brand and mission of Stormdogs a year after the studio formed.
Logo design by Kaitlyn Colhouer
Animation by Nathan Poljak
TOOLS: PHOTOSHOP, AFTER EFFECTS, PREMIERE
PRODUCTION STILL GALLERY
ANIMATED LOGO - TRHOUGH BLOOD AND DRAGONS: DRAGON WARS
Animated logo for Through Blood and Dragons game trailer.
The gameplay trailer for Through Blood and Dragons: Dragon Wars needed a strong and polished opening with the Game Logo attached to it. The logo's animation (fire effects) was reflective of the themes in the game.
Logo design by Miranda Pavelle
Animation by Nathan Poljak
TOOLS: PHOTOSHOP, AFTER EFFECTS, PREMIERE
PRODUCTION STILL GALLERY
MOTION GRAPHICS / GAMEPLAY TRAILER - SHADOWS OF WYRMWOOD
Trailer project for the forthcoming game Shadows of Wyrmwood .
The project encompassed video editing, sound design, motion graphics work, and compositing. Using After Effects, I was able to create smooth and fun transitions from different shots of gameplay footage to highlight blocks. It was an enjoyable experience where I learned more about editing and motion design.
Logo design by Miranda Pavelle
Motion design & editing by Nathan Poljak
Sound design by Nathan Poljak
Dream Foundry Games logo by Miranda Pavelle
TOOLS: PHOTOSHOP, AFTER EFFECTS, PREMIERE
PRODUCTION STILL GALLERY
