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DESCRIPTION The Node Fest opening titles aimed to inspire and resonate with Australia’s motion design community. We crafted a narrative-driven sequence about the chaotic R&D process, following a character whose state of mind is visualised through a “brain cam.” As their experiments spiral into madness, they ultimately find clarity by embracing simplicity over complexity—a reflection of the creative journey. BRIEF AND SOLUTION Tasked with showcasing all speaker names and setting the tone for an inspiring day, we created a bold, striking piece dominated by typography, designed to impress on the big screen. To connect with the audience, we told a story about experimentation, accompanied by an original jazz score produced in collaboration with renowned musicians. Their dynamic performance added depth and perfectly complemented the piece’s mix of chaos and clarity. MAKING OF This project mirrored our studio’s R&D process, embracing experimentation and innovation. Using 2D animation in After Effects, cel animation for the character, and 3D animation in Cinema 4D rendered with Redshift, we built the sequence by testing, ranking, and refining ideas. Brain cam assets were richly 3D, while some typography combined 3D builds with a flat 2D aesthetic. The result was a celebration of creativity’s messiness and beauty.
About Never Sit Still
Credits
Credits –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Event — Node Fest Client — Yes Captain Animation Studio — Never Sit Still Music & Sound Design — Smith & Western Composition — Scott Langley Trumpet Performances — Dane Laboyrie Trombone Performances — Nigel Crocker Saxophone Performances — Scott Langley –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Studio Director — Mike Tosetto Producer — Sharon Lim Creative Director — Zoe Crocker Creative Lead — Jonathan Pui Design — Jonathan Pui, Supriya Bhonsle, Melany Webster, Sylvia Leo, James Vallance, Max Cao 2D Animation — Jonathan Pui, Supriya Bhonsle, Zoe Crocker, Melany Webster, James Vallance, Howe Tom, Chantelle Micallef, Mulanne Phan, Sylvia Leo, Isabelle Trudgian, Max Cao 3D Animation — Jonathan Pui, Bruno Borio, Howe Tom, Max Cao, Sylvia Leo, Nancy Li