Today's post is going to be a rather short one because, well, the video speaks for itself! HouseSpecial, an animation studio in Portland, OR, put this spot together a couple of months ago for Indeed.com that was also part of a bigger in-house CG short. It is the perfect visual representation of what goes into animated sequences, and lists some of the roles that exist in the industry, too. Plus at :30 long it's short, sweet and to the point. Check it out below, and if you're looking for the full short, watch it here.

"How Animation Works" Client: Indeed.com Agency: Mullen Watch the full short here: https://vimeo.com/105788896 Spot Credits: Production/Animation Company: HouseSpecial Creative Director: Kirk Kelley Executive Producer: Lourri Hammack Animation Director: Dan Casey Senior Producer: Zilpha Yost Production Coordinator: Alix Iverson Designer: Alan Cook Lead Editor: Michael Corrigan Flame Artist: Rex Carter Nuke Compositing/Lighting Artist: Matthew Reslier Animator: Greg Kyle Editor: Cam Williams Assistant Editor: Dino Coons Production Assistant: Emma Van Halsema Audio Post and Mix: Soundtrack Based on a short film directed by Kameron Gates Brand: Indeed Senior Vice President, Marketing: Paul D’Arcy VP, Corporate Marketing: Mary Ellen Duggan Spot Title: How Animation Works Agency: Mullen Chief Creative Officer: Mark Wenneker Executive Creative Director: Paul Foulkes Creative Director: Jon Ruby ACD/Copywriter: Nick Mathisen ACD/Art Director: Lisa Mathisen Exec Director of Integrated Production: Liza Near Director of Broadcast Production: Zeke Bowman Senior Producer: Mary Donington Account Director: Cheryl Laundry Senior Account Executive: Katherine Meers

This is a very well put together CG piece with incredible character work, beautiful lighting, great texturing, solid effects, and gorgeous environments. Hats off to you, HouseSpecial! I look forward to perusing more of your work.

Enjoy! Caroline