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Cassie Shao | Animation
他们要么就是坐着，或就是摔下去。
My Year of Dicks
Animated Miniseries/Short Film, Duration: 25:42
Role: 2D/Traditional Animator
ACADEMY AWARD ® NOMINEE - BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM
"My Year of Dicks" is an animated short film directed by Sara Gunnarsdóttir, created and written by Pamela Ribon, and commissioned by FX Networks. I worked alongside six other animators: Josh Shaffner, Grace Nayoon Rhee, Amanda Bonaiuto, Isabelle Aspin and Brian Smee, and Kevin Eskew.
Basic Training
Basic Training
Documentary Short Film, Duration: 02:09 (Animation)
Role: Animation Director, Storyboard, 2D/Traditional Animator, Colourist, Compositor
"Basic Training" is a documentary short film directed by Lucy Cameron. I created an animated sequence that visualises the character’s inner feelings as he falls into depression during his military service training. It utilises 2D cel animation, 3D graphics and acrylic paintings on paper.
Heritage Hereos
AAPI Heritage Heroes
Animated sequences for a feature film, Duration: 01:15 (Animation)
Role: Director, Storyboard, 2D/Traditional Animator, Colourist, Compositor
"AAPI Heritage Heroes" is a feature film that premiered on Hulu and was commissioned by the Asian American Foundation. I made all the animation for the film, including the opening and one of the sections of the film. It utilises 2D cel animation.
Ted
The Way We Work
Animated sequences for a short educational video
Role: Director, Storyboard, 2D/Traditional Animator, 3D Animator, Colourist, Compositor
"The Way We Work Season 6" is an original video series made by TED Talk, where leaders and thinkers offer practical wisdom and insight into how we can adapt and thrive amid changing workplace conventions. The video is part live-action and part animation. I animated all the animation segments in Season 6 - Episode 1, and Season 5 - Episode 4 & 5.
Sleeping with Science
Animated sequences for a short educational video
Role: Director, Storyboard, 2D/Traditional Animator, 3D Animator, Colourist, Compositor
"Sleeping with Science" Season 2 is an original video series made by TED Talk, in which sleep scientist Matt Walker uncovers the facts and secrets behind our nightly slumber. The video is part live-action and part animation. I animated all the animation segments in Episodes 4 and 6.
The Woods
Short Video, Duration: 00:27
Role: Director, Storyboard, 2D/Traditional Animator, 3D Animator, Colourist, Compositor
"The Woods" is a short video commissioned by Divya Maus. It utilises 2D cel animation and 3D graphics.
Querencia
Querencia
Short Film, Duration: 02:58
Role: Storyboard, 2D/Traditional Animator, Colourist, Compositor
"Querencia" is a short animated film commissioned by Pudding Cup Pictures, directed by Arianna Garcia. It is a short film that focuses on the impact of Alzheimer’s on the Latino community.
Renee & Jeremy
As It Was & Where Is My Mind?
Music Video, Duration: 02:46 & 02:40
Role: Director, Storyboard, 2D/Traditional Animator, Colourist, Compositor
"As It Was" and "Where Is My Mind?" are both music videos commissioned by Renee & Jeremy. It utilises 2D cel animation.
Others
Fresh campaign
Advertisement, Duration: 00:28 (Animation)
Role: Storyboard, 2D/Traditional Animator, Colourist, Compositor
"Fresh campaign" is a promotional video commissioned by Fresh. I made all the animated elements for it, utilising 2D cel animation.
D'zzit Autumn & Winter campaign
Advertisement, Duration: 00:37 & 00:34
Role: Storyboard, 2D/Traditional Animator, Colourist, Compositor
"D'zzit Autumn & Winter campaign" is a promotional video commissioned by D'zzit. I made all the animated elements for it, utilising 2D cel animation.
Adulting
Promotional Video, Duration: 00:50
Role: Storyboard, 2D/Traditional Animator, Colourist, Compositor
"Adulting" is a promotional video commissioned by Dominique Sheth. It utilises 2D cel animation.
Black Bird
Black Bird
Music Video, Duration: 03:38
Role: Storyboard, 2D/Traditional Animator, Colourist, Compositor
"Black Bird" is a music video commissioned by musician Eddie Beatz and directed by Haonan Wang. It tells the story of a man who escapes the concrete jungle of the modern city with the help of spiritual blackbirds. It utilises 2D cel animation.
Safety
Safety
Animated Music Video, Duration: 03:37
Role: Director, Storyboard, 3D Animator, Compositor
"Safety" is an animated music video commissioned by the band Flash Flash Comfort. It tells the story of one's anxiety growing out of bugs and into bugs. It utilises 3D animation.
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