The film, «Animagenie!» is an imaginative entry in an animation contest, meticulously employing an array of animation techniques to weave an engaging narrative. This project seamlessly integrates ink rotoscoping, particle modeling, 3D CGI animation, VFX animation, lens distortion animation, shader animation, and matchmoving to craft a fully immersive viewing experience.
The narrative follows the journey of Eugene, a budding animation student, as he settles down to sketch within a particularly unique sketchbook. To his astonishment, the sketchbook unveils its magical properties, whisking him away to an enchanted forest teeming with wonder and fascination. Here, Eugene finds himself amidst the whimsical company of a peculiar droid and a playful genie.
«Eugene’s sketchbook is so advanced; it once drew a stick figure for him and said, 'I just saved you hours of work! '»
3D Models were used in the creation of the artwork:
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/bb-9e-star-wars-desert-camouflage-2ddaa0a4188b464192e888637f579dcc
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/genie-alexander-shatohin-360cd5b8f30e4b87adbff637f65ca851?sscid=a1k7_qzhua&utm_source=shareasale&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=742098_1272560
Arseniy Uferev helped with the shooting of the scene in the forest.
