Animations
From 2D to stop motion, Toon Boom Harmony and Dragonframe are but a few programs demonstrated in these works.
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The Adventures of The Monkey King : Cutout Stop Motion
Featured in the University of Massachusetts Animated Film Festival (2023) and The October 2023 Animation, Video & Film Student Showcase, this paper cutout animation features the Monkey King, Great Sage Equal to Heaven! This animation serves as an pseudo-intro to a cartoon featuring the adventures and hijinks of this all-powerful monkey as he uses his signature staff to kick butt.
View the animation as well as some behind-the-scenes photos!
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The Disappearing Act: Stop Motion
Kit the Cat Witch has discovered a new spell! Being a cat proficient in the use of magic, and being a witch of boundless curiosity, Kit pursues the contents of this mysterious spell. This short stop motion animation showcases Kit trying out this spell for the first time. Hopefully nothing goes wrong…
This animation features Olivia’s own handcrafted armature and set. View the animation as well as some behind-the-scenes photos and storyboards!
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Guinaifen Seeks Chaos: 2D Loop Animation
A loop animation done of Guinaifen from the video game, Honkai: Star Rail. As a street entertainer with many skills, being a pyrotechnic is one of them. She tosses a firecracker with the utmost confidence as she gazes at the crowd, ready to give another astonishing performance.
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Storyboard for Dungeons and Dragons: 2D Animation
A practice storyboard based off of a Dungeons and Dragons campaign Olivia participated in. This was completed as part of an art class Olivia took while at Smith College.
View the animation as well as some behind-the-scenes concept sketches and ideas.
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The Encounter
A story about a crumpled up mess of a being who only became alive when it met a furball and they both allowed each other to care for each other.