Animation Tests

With my work for Heroes seemingly completed I decided that it was time to get started on the Introduction for the Ravens. I wanted to see how effectively I could create a fly through in 2d. I also had to take into consideration that the route used in the Introduction may have to portray the thames.

Here is the initial Fly through test. I think it works surprisingly well using only 3d image planes and position animation in After Effects. Using After Effects would also allow me to easily composite the 2d animated bird over the top.

Above is a brief water test created in After Effects, using an array of effects, but mainly just blurs and masking. I think it is effective, and could be used in the final cut, however using this technique raises the render time to an incredible amount.