Zoë Smith
3D Artist & Animator
Software: Maya, Photoshop, After Effects
In this collaborative group project, we meticulously crafted this project from its conceptualization to its final animated video. The project’s duration was six months, during which we envisioned a man seeking respite from a sweltering summer day at a pool, only to encounter a series of comical mishaps.
Splash
Space Mining
Software: Maya, After Effects, Photoshop
In this collaborative project, our objective was to visually and expound upon a futuristic proposal for space mining, from the viewpoint of a drone tasked with locating an asteroid, extracting its ore, and transporting it to a mothership. Our short film was subsequently submitted to a film festival, where it was recognized as a finalist for the BlockHead 2014 award.
Internship
Software: Photoshop, After Effects, Cinema 4D
During my internship with School Space Media, I utilized various software applications to create banners and specifications. Additionally, I developed custom assets for specific banners for both current and prospective clients. This experience significantly enhanced my software proficiency, which has proven invaluable in subsequent design projects.
Software: Photoshop, After Effects
Several colleagues convened in the evening to collaborate on more engaging group projects.
In this animation, a man is preparing for a romantic date, intending to impress his date. However, there appears to be an issue with the date.
Espresso My Love
Software: Photoshop, After Effects
During the evenings when colleagues would spend their time working on animated projects that were both random and enjoyable, we would draw inspiration from topics randomly selected from a hat. This animation is about a late-night fast-food worker, secretly a rocker, is caught rocking out by his boss who wants him to work quietly, leading to a standoff over expressing his musical passion while on the job.
Our animation was a resounding success, and it was submitted to the film festival where it was recognized as a finalist for the BlockHead 2014 award.
Respect The Burger
Software: Maya, After Effects
Utilizing a pre-rigged model, I was tasked with conveying an emotional state. Given my inclination towards humor, I selected the classical rage table flip following a computer game malfunction as a suitable choice to showcase a lighthearted aspect of my personality.
Table Flip Rage
Keyboard Love Story
Software: Maya, After Effects, Photoshop
Inspired by my 2D keyboard animation, I sought to continue the enjoyable animation by designing keyboard characters who find themselves at the “Space Bar” with their friends. When two keys are paired as a “<3” match, they embark on a new adventure.
