Software used: Adobe Aftereffects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Project type: Personal Project

The spark for this project came from a captivating documentary series, “Cosmos” (seriously, give it a watch!). Inspired by the picturesque backdrop reminiscent of my stay in Kinsale—fields, hills, and a rustic house surrounded by nature painted my daily view

Starting with a basic storyboard, I dove into illustrations of key elements: the background, trees, mountains, stars, character head, body, and the pièce de résistance—the spaceship. Animated piece by piece, I delved into the nitty-gritty details.

To infuse a quirky and funny vibe, I carefully curated the music, aligning it with the overall theme. This personal project, despite its challenges, was a sheer joy. Spending a dedicated 70 hours on the video, not only did it put my perseverance to the test, but it also served as a playground for enhancing my motion and animation skills, significantly refining my attention to detail.