Animation & Director

Character Animation Bootcamp  - School of Motion

During the Character Animation Bootcamp at the School of Motion, I immersed myself in the art of character animation, enhancing my abilities to animate characters with greater efficiency and precision for freelance work. This rigorous six-week course provided a deep dive into essential animation principles and techniques, culminating in a series of projects that showcased my growth and mastery in the field.

Squish & Squash

The first project involved animating a character rig, focusing on fundamental movements. Revisiting this animation weeks later, I applied newly acquired skills to refine and polish the piece, resulting in a more fluid and dynamic portrayal. This iterative process underscored the importance of continual improvement in animation.

Ollie Walk and Run

In this segment, I developed multiple walk cycles, including a standard walk, a casual stroll, and a sneaking walk. Additionally, I created a run cycle, delving into the intricacies of weight shift and fluid motion. These exercises enhanced the realism and expressiveness of my character animations.

Squish & Squash Jump

Returning to the character from the initial week, I animated two distinct characters executing jumps. This project emphasized the principles of squash and stretch, allowing for more dynamic and lively animations that captured the essence of character movement.

Dolly Throw

This assignment tasked me with animating a character throwing a ball. To add a personal touch, I transformed the character into a baseball player. This project was both challenging and enjoyable, as it required careful attention to timing and anticipation to create a believable throw.

Olly Scene

The final project was a comprehensive scene animated from start to finish. This piece represented the culmination of all the skills acquired throughout the course, enabling me to craft a cohesive narrative with well-coordinated character movements. It was a rewarding experience that brought the entire journey of learning to a satisfying conclusion.

Animation - Patrick Flaherty

Selected Works

Alamo DrafthouseGraphic Designer, Animatior, Director & Producer

Meet the new Surface Laptop Go 3UI Production Director

Meet the new Surface Laptop Studio 2UI Production Director

Introducing Copilot+ PCsUI Production Director, Asst Director & Producer

Meet the new Microsoft Surface ProUI Production Director

Introducing RecallDirector, Producer, UI Production Director

Introducing Surface Duo 2Motion Graphics Designer

Introducing Surface Pro 9UI Production Director

Introducing Surface Laptop 5UI Production Director

Introducing the new Bing in WindowsUI Production Director

Introducing Windows CopilotUI Production Director

Introducing Windows 11Motion Graphics Designer

Make AI simple with AdobeDirector, Producer, Animator & Editor

Introducing Project VolterraMotion Graphics Designer

Adobe | Welcome to SummitDirector & Producer

Introducing Surface Laptop StudioMotion Graphics Designer

Microsoft ListsPost-production Supervisor

Microsoft FormsPost-production Supervisor

Canon EOS R5 & R6Editor & Animation

Oblivion Interactive DisplaysAnimation, Producer & Director

International Rescue CommitteeGraphic Design, Animation, Director & Producer

ExamityAnimation, Director & Producer

United WayEditor & Animation

It’s Not ComplicatedDirector & Producer

Jennie Garth - The Eye SolutionDP, Producer & Editor

Microsoft | Modern WorkplacePost-Production Supervisor & Editor

Four Nights in DecemberProducer, Director, DP & Editor

Alcon - Training VideosDP, Director, Producer & Editor

Alcon - Talking Heads & InterviewsDP, Director, Producer & Editor

2020 Stoke Holiday CardAnimation & Director

Build | Microsoft 365 Intro and OutroPost-production Supervisor

Ignite | Security IntroPost-production Supervisor

Ignite | Teams Intro & OutroPost-production Supervisor

Alcon TVProducer, Director, Editor, & Animation

Alcon Live MeetingsProducer, Director, Editor, & Animation

InvasiveProducer

Microsoft Lists | We got thisPost-production Supervisor

Microsoft PlannerPost-production Supervisor

Microsoft ProjectPost-production Supervisor

Cinema 4D BasecampArt, Animation & Graphic Design

Quarantine 2020Graphic Design, Animation & Director

70 Years of AlconAnimation, Director & Producer

Chuck NorrisGraphic Design, Animation, Director

EchoNous BiomedGraphic Design, Animation & Director

Live BallotGraphic Design, Animation & Director

Architecture & Nature AcademyGraphic Design & Animation

RotoscopingAnimation

Make Great ArtGraphic Design, Animation, Director & Producer

SystaneAnimation, Director & Producer

Azure Active Directory + Dropbox BusinessPost-production Supervisor

Power BI | Microsoft TeamsEditor & Animation

35 DentonCamera Operator, Producer & Editor

David Crosby & Snarky PuppyCamera Operator, Producer & Editor

DCTA Ribbon CuttingDirector, Producer & Editor

Department of Energy | SWAP 4Editor & Animation

Live From DansDirector, Producer, DP & Editor

#LiveInColor 5KDP, Producer & Editor

Leukemia TexasDP, Director, Producer & Editor

© 2024 Patrick Flaherty
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