BAY VALLEY FOODS

:60 Webisode & Commercial

As part of a complete fused media campaign, including a new website, mobile site, Facebook page, and eNewsletter, for the Northwest #1 pickle brand, Nalley Pickles, this animation is based on a radio spot that reinforces the unique - made especially for you - brand. The goal is to demonstrate that Nalley Pickles is fun and to introduce the new 3D characters that will be incorporated into many sales and marketing initiatives. Take a look at www.BalanceInteractiveStudios.com to see the other multi-media elements.

Director, Producer, Concept, Character/Environment/Prop Design, Storyboards, Animatic, Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Animation and Articulation, Lighting, Compositing, Edit

MGM

Proof Of Concept

MGM was looking at bringing the Pink Panther into the 3D world for a new Prime Time television show. Based on a script provided by a writer and producer from King of the Hill, Balance was commissioned to produced a sixty second proof of concept animation. Additionally, part of the proof of concept was designing and developing 2 sons based on Zac Efron and Corbin Bleu.

Co-Director, Co-Producer, Storyboards, Animatics, Character/Set/Prop Concepts and Designs, Modeling, Rigging, Texturing, Lighting, Animation and Articulation, Editing, Compositing, Sound Design

Script Provided by Glenn Lucas and Kenny Micka

MGM

Proof of Concept

MGM was looking at bringing the Pink Panther into the 3D world for a new Prime Time television show. Based on a script provided by a writer and producer from King of the Hill, Balance was commissioned to produced a sixty second proof of concept animation. Additionally, part of the proof of concept was designing and developing 2 sons based on Zac Efron and Corbin Bleu.

Co-Director, Co-Producer, Character Concepts and Designs, Modeling, Rigging, Texturing, Lighting, Animation, Editing

NATIONAL RAILROAD MUSEUM

Museum Exhibit: Children's Depot

As the cornerstone of the new Children's Depot, Balance received the challenge of demonstrating the importance of train safety to children and the potential disastrous repercussion of not following the rules. In this four part series, to ensure the safety rules were clear and to "soften" the potential graphic nature of the repercussion, the main characters, environments, and props were designed in both 3D and 2D. The 3D animation showed the potential train safety problem with the 2D incorporated to "suspend reality" in demonstrating the results of not following the rules.

Director, Producer, Creative Concept and Design, Script Consultation, Storyboards, Animatics, 2/D and 3D Character/Environment/Prop Design, 3-D Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Lighting, Animation and Articulation, Voice Over Directing, Sound Design, Compositing, Edit--Logo Concept, Design, Animation

VoiceOver by Mark Wisehart @ Scratch & Burn Studios
Soundtrack and Edit by Balance Motion Media Studios

NATIONAL RAILROAD MUSEUM

Museum Exhibit: Children's Depot

As the cornerstone of the new Children's Depot, Balance received the challenge of demonstrating the importance of train safety to children and the potential disastrous repercussion of not following the rules.

In this four part series, to ensure the safety rules were clear and to "soften" the potential graphic nature of the repercussion, the main characters, environments, and props were designed in both 3D and 2D. The 3D animation showed the potential train safety problem with the 2D incorporated to "suspend reality" in demonstrating the results of not following the rules.

Director, Producer, Creative Concept and Design, Script Consultation, Storyboards, Animatics, 2/D and 3D Character/Environment/Prop Design, 3-D Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Lighting, Animation and Articulation, Voice Over Directing, Sound Design, Compositing, Edit--Logo Concept, Design, Animation

VoiceOver by Mark Wisehart @ Scratch & Burn Studios
Soundtrack and Edit by Balance Motion Media Studios

NATIONAL RAILROAD MUSEUM

Museum Exhibit: Children's Depot

As the cornerstone of the new Children's Depot, Balance received the challenge of demonstrating the importance of train safety to children and the potential disastrous repercussion of not following the rules.

In this four part series, to ensure the safety rules were clear and to "soften" the potential graphic nature of the repercussion, the main characters, environments, and props were designed in both 3D and 2D. The 3D animation showed the potential train safety problem with the 2D incorporated to "suspend reality" in demonstrating the results of not following the rules.

Director, Producer, Creative Concept and Design, Script Consultation, Storyboards, Animatics, 2/D and 3D Character/Environment/Prop Design, 3-D Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Lighting, Animation and Articulation, Voice Over Directing, Sound Design, Compositing, Edit--Logo Concept, Design, Animation

VoiceOver by Mark Wisehart @ Scratch & Burn Studios
Soundtrack and Edit by Balance Motion Media Studios

NATIONAL RAILROAD MUSEUM

Museum Exhibit

As the cornerstone of the new Children's Depot, Balance received the challenge of demonstrating the importance of train safety to children and the potential disastrous repercussion of not following the rules.

In this four part series, to ensure the safety rules were clear and to "soften" the potential graphic nature of the repercussion, the main characters, environments, and props were designed in both 3D and 2D. The 3D animation showed the potential train safety problem with the 2D incorporated to "suspend reality" in demonstrating the results of not following the rules.

Director, Producer, Creative Concept and Design, Script Consultation, Storyboards, Animatics, 2/D and 3D Character/Environment/Prop Design, 3-D Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Lighting, Animation and Articulation, Voice Over Directing, Sound Design, Compositing, Edit--Logo Concept, Design, Animation

VoiceOver by Mark Wisehart @ Scratch & Burn Studios
Soundtrack and Edit by Balance Motion Media Studios

MEYSEN ACADEMY – SENDAI JAPAN

English As A Second Language Animated Storybook

As part of 40 level, advanced, English As A Second Language Curriculum for Japanese children, this animation is based on a storybook that is a culmination of the concepts learned in its respective curriculum level. MeySen provided the fully illustrated storybook and text, with Balance transforming the drawings into the 3D world, giving life to the characters and environment, while maintaining the 2D illustrative look and feel.

Director, Producer, Storyboards, Animatics, 3D Character/Environment/Prop Design, 3-D Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Lighting, Animation and Articulation, Compositing, Edit

Voice Over by Mark Wisehart @ Scratch & Burn Studios
Soundtrack provided by MeySen Studios

MEYSEN ACADEMY – SENDAI JAPAN

English As A Second Language Animated Storybook

As part of 40 level, advanced, English As A Second Language Curriculum for Japanese children, Balance received the script, and was asked to concept, design, and produce the 3D animation. Introducing this unique, 3D watercolor/illustrative design, the main objective was to engage the children and very clearly demonstrate the Verbs/Action of the story.

Director, Producer, Creative Concept and Design, Character/Environment/Prop Design, Storyboards, Animatics, 3-D Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Lighting, 3-D Animation, Compositing, Edit

Voice Over and Audio Track provided by MeySen

MEYSEN ACADEMY – SENDAI JAPAN

English As A Second Language Animated Storybook

As part of 40 level, advanced, English As A Second Language Curriculum for Japanese children, Balance received the script, and was asked to concept, design, and produce the 3D animation. The main objective - an engaging 3D animation that very clearly demonstrated the Verbs/Action of the story.

Director, Producer, Creative Concept and Design, Character/Environment/Prop Design, Storyboards, Animatics, 3-D Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Lighting, Animation and Articulation, Compositing, Edit

Voice Over and Audio Track provided by MeySen

MEYSEN ACADEMY-SENDAI, JAPAN

English As A Second Language Animated Storybook

As part of 40 level, advanced, English As A Second Language Curriculum for Japanese children, this animation is based on a storybook that is a culmination of the concepts learned in its respective curriculum level. MeySen provided the fully illustrated storybook and text, with Balance transforming the drawings into the 3D world, giving life to the characters and environment, while maintaining the 2D illustrative look and feel.

Creative concept, Character/Environment/Prop Design, Storyboards, Animatics, Texturing, Rigging, Lighting, Animation, Compositing, Edit

Voice Over by Mark Wisehart @ Scratch & Burn Studios
Soundtrack provided by MeySen Studios

ULTRA90

:30 Commercial

To launch their new brand and reach their new nationwide sales region, Balance pitched the idea of utilizing fun 3D animation and taking a humorous approach to weight loss. By designing the commercial from a pet's point-of-view, the spot was able to break through the broadcast clutter and see an increase in sales.

Director, Producer, Concept, Script, Storyboard, Animatic, 3D Character/Set/Prop Design, Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Lighting, Animation and Articulation, Sound Design, Edit

VoiceOver by Mark Wisehart @ Scratch & Burn Studios
Soundtrack and Edit by Balance Motion Media Studios

BELIEVE ANIMATION

Feature Film: Pitch Piece

As an introduction to the 3D animated feature film that is currently in scripting, this pitch piece is used to demonstrate the look, feel, and style of the characters and their environment to potential investors and distributors.

Director, Producer, Concept, Story, Script, Storyboards, Animatics, Character/Set/Prop Concepts and Designs, Modeling, Rigging, Texturing, Lighting, Animation and Articulation, Editing, Compositing, Sound Design

PS…Post Your Audio - SFX for Dragons and Boy

BEATI PRODUCTIONS

Children's TV Series: Pitch Piece

Beati needed a way get their characters off of paper and introduce the children's animation show concept and characters. This animation short, is a Pitch piece being presented to potential investors, co-production partners, and broadcasters world-wide.

Director, Producer, Script Consultant, Storyboards, Animatics, Voice Over Director and Producer, Modeling, Rigging, Texturing, Lighting, Animation and Articulation, Editing, Compositing, Sound Design

VoiceOver by Mark Wisehart @ Scratch & Burn Studios
Soundtrack and Edit by Balance Motion Media Studios

It is rare that one finds a group with as much passion and creativity as Balance Studios. With Tina and Darren at the helm, the animation house has proved itself to be more than capable of meeting--and exceeding--all my expectations. I was fortunate enough to work with Tina and Darren on a recent project and was continually amazed by their ability to translate my vision into a reality. At every point in the creative process, they supported my ideas, offered their own, and imbued their work with a distinctive look and feel. They are funny, friendly, and truly committed to excellence in every respect.

During my very first meeting with Balance Studios, Tina and Darren shared the story of their foray into the world of animation, saying that they decided to become animators because they wanted to spend their lives doing something they truly loved. That passion is evident in all that they do. I could not be more happy with my experience collaborating with Balance Studios, and I can assure you that you will feel the same way.

BELIEVE ANIMATION

Children's TV Series: Open Title Song

DinosaurUs ExploreUs is a visually unique combination of 2D illustration and 3D animation that combines original music, songs and fresh ideas in a cross between Schoolhouse Rock, Archaeology Magazine and How it's Made, that introduces children to human innovations, exploration, and imagination. This TV series original opening title song is used to demonstrate the shows style, concept, and characters to investors and broadcasters worldwide. The pilot episode is in production.

Director, Producer, Concept, Story, Script, Storyboards, Animatics, Character/Set/Prop Concepts and Designs, Modeling, Rigging, Texturing, Lighting, Animation and Articulation, Editing, Compositing, Sound Design

Lyrics -Mark Wisehart @ Scratch & Burn Studios
Orchestration - Bob Halligan Jr.
Sound Track - Jef Gibbons
Sound FX and Edit by Balance Motion Media Studios

BELIEVE ANIMATION

Children's TV Series: Pilot

With a smattering of Warner Brother style slapstick comedy and a huge helping of classic squash and stretch animation makes Who's Watching Conrad Farcus? an endearing post-modern animation feast for the new millennium, a comedic romp that will have children laughing for years to come. This short pilot episode is used to demonstrate the style, concept, and characters to investors and broadcasters worldwide.

Director, Producer, Concept, Story, Script, Storyboards, Animatics, Character/Set/Prop Concepts and Designs, Modeling, Rigging, Texturing, Lighting, Animation and Articulation, Editing, Compositing, Sound Design

VoiceOverMark Wisehart @ Scratch & Burn Studios
Sound Track and Orchestration - Jef Gibbons
Sound FX and Edit by Balance Motion Media Studios

BELIEVE ANIMATION

Children's TV Series: Pitch Piece

"Created in a pop-up book world, this Snippets style animation (technique created by Balance Studios), combines 2D and 3D animation in an animated children's program. Go inside these living pages and you'll be magically transported into a 2-dimensional world of cardboard and paper creatures. On page one, you'll encounter the diabolical arachnids dwelling in the molten rock, black trees and tall mountains of SpyDar.

On the flip side of the paper mountains, just to the left of the Darkwoods, lies the enchanting village of Glasuig on page two, inhabited by cardboardial Gnomes, Leprechauns, Fairies, Trolls, and the “all-knowing” Trees of Council.

The Clans of SpyDar and Glasuig are as polar as chocolate and steak, and After 100 years of constant chiding, shenanigans and trickery the ongoing tug of war is escalated when a magical four-leaf clover, the 3D-UEO "Unidentified Emerald Object", mysteriously grows smack dab in the middle of page two.

This short animated pitch piece is used to demonstrated the look, feel, and style of the characters and their environments to potential investors and broadcast outlets."

Director, Producer, Concept, Story, Script, Storyboards, Animatics, Character/Set/Prop Concepts and Designs, Modeling, Rigging, Texturing, Lighting, Animation and Articulation, Editing, Compositing, Sound Design

VoiceOver -Mark Wisehart @ Scratch & Burn Studios
Sound Track - Orchestration - Bob Halligan Jr.
Sound FX and Edit by Balance Motion Media Studios

BELIEVE ANIMATION

Children's TV Series: Pitch Piece

This rich and unique 3D Children's TV series is about the adventures of a mischievous vulture and his band of Fantastic Flamingos. The short animation pitch piece is used to demonstrate the style, concept, and the characters to investors and broadcasters worldwide.

Director, Producer, Concept, Story, Script, Storyboards, Animatics, Character/Set/Prop Concepts and Designs, Modeling, Rigging, Texturing, Lighting, Animation and Articulation, Editing, Compositing, Sound Design

VoiceOver -Mark Wisehart @ Scratch & Burn Studios
Sound Track - Orchestration - Bob Halligan Jr.
Sound FX and Edit by Balance Motion Media Studios

OUTSIDERS INC & WIND DANCER FILMS

Logo Animation

The new film company was on the verge of screening their first film and their official company logo was not complete. They were attempting to use a live eagle to create their film opening logo animation, but the eagle wasn’t cooperating. Balance was brought in to create a photo-real 3D eagle breaking away from the 3D chain and stake - comoposited into the desert. With the clock to the film's premiere quickly ticking, Balance was able to meet the delivery date and create a seamless experience.

3-D Modeling, Texture Mapping, Rigging, Animation, Compositing, Edit

BAYTEK GAMES

Redemption Game: Interstitial

An international redemption gaming company needed to "spice" up their new Beer Ball bowling machine. This animation randomly displays during game-play to rev up the players.

Director, Producer, Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Lighting, Animation, Edit

CAMPBELL-EWALD/SHOPKO CORP

:30 Commercial

In celebration of their 40th anniversary, Shopko wanted an engaging concept that helped bring their customers into the stores to celebrate with them. Working with the Creative Directors and Producers of Campbell-Ewald, Balance created a 3D gift box with personality. The box not only danced, but also invited customers 'inside', by compositing the film footage into the box, to view the the anniversary sale items. The commercial aired nationally with overwhelming success.

Animation Director, Co-Producer, Concept, Storyboards, Animatic, Character/Set/Prop Design, Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Animation, Lighting, Compositing, Edit, Sound Design

BOB'S BAIT TACKLE

:30 Commercial

As one of the Midwest's largest fishing retail outlets, the store was looking for a clever way to attract new clientele and increase sales. Balance's first thought was, 'why not let the products speak for themselves'…literally! With that, the director and animation team went to work creating an underwater environment where the fishing lures did all the talking. The best part, this commercial was able to 'cut through' the broadcast clutter as demonstrated through increased traffic, sales, and customer telling the staff they saw the spot.

Creative Concept, Script, Character/Environment/Prop Design, 3-D Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, Animation, Compositing, Editing, Sound Design, Voice Over Directing and Producing

PS...Post Your Audio - Character Voices

NATIONAL RAILROAD MUSEUM

Museum Exhibit: Fundraising Video

The overall goal of the Pullman Porter exhibit was to "edu-tain"- to create an entertaining and informational story/experience with an exhibit flow-thru that peaks the interest and excitement of the visitor by providing an interactive verses spectator experience.

The exhibit combines the traditional museum exhibit concept of models and artifacts with modern and sometimes, ultra modern technology. Balance helped to concept and create the full exhibit including: the visual brand, logo, banners, gallery guide, touch screen kiosks, videos, 3D animation, commercials, website, and photo-real Pullman Porter AVATAR. Balance was also commissioned to recreate the Lake Mitchell railcar for fundraising and restoration purposes and constructed a photo-real 3D model of the train. Both the interior and exterior of the train were developed and displayed in multiple media environments.

Director, Producer, Creating Concept and Design, 3D Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, Animation, Sound Design, Edit

VoiceOver -Mark Wisehart @ Scratch & Burn Studios
Sound FX and Edit by Balance Motion Media Studios

TOTAL ADVERTISING & SEALY MATTRESS

Commercial Tag

As part of a marketing rebrand, a large, national Sealy Mattress distributor wanted to create an efficient way to 'spice up' their commercials. The agency provided Balance a 2D print illustration of a cowboy, similar to Toy Story's Woody, and asked to bring him to life in 3D animation. This series of short commercial tags were used at the beginning and end of their bi-annual commercial campaign. The retailer reported increased store traffic and mattress sales.

Director, Producer, Creative Concept and Design, Storyboards, Animatics, 3D Character/Environment/Prop Design, 3-D Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Lighting, Animation, Compositing

LINDSAY, STONE, & BRIGGS

Website Interstitial

As part of a new brand and website launch, the animation represented a 'skunkworks', a la "what you see is not what it is", as a website page transition.

Animation Director, Producer, Character Design, 3-D Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Lighting, Compositing, Animation