APR — Ken Burns American Heritage Prize
Role: Art Direction, 3D Virtual Sets, Animation
American Prairie and Ken Burns honored Wynton Marsalis as the recipient of the 2020 Ken Burns American Heritage Prize during a virtual event on May 4, 2021.
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APR — Graphics Supercut
ERT: 51 Sec
This supercut showcases the virtual sets & animation featured in the virtual event. This event pivoted to a virtual production in 2021 due to restrictions on live events brought on by Covid-19.
3D — Virtual Sets
Designed & Modeled using Element 3D within Adobe After Effects. This enabled an agile pipeline working directly with the editor.
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Composite — Virtual Sets
The final composite was realized using Adobe After Effects and Red Giant suite. Keeping the pipeline from Premiere and After Effects open was instrumental given last-minute editorial adjustments.
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Performance & Award Stage
Selection of final composites realized in Adobe After Effects using Red Giant suite.
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Styleframes & Exploration
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Full Award Show Presentation
ERT: 40 Min
Credits:
Client: American Prairie
Agency: Ground Media
Creative Director: David Rochkind
Producer: Carolyn Barnwell
Editor: Dan Fipphen
Art Director: Fabian Tejada
Virtual Sets & Animation: Fabian Tejada
Agency: Ground Media
Creative Director: David Rochkind
Producer: Carolyn Barnwell
Editor: Dan Fipphen
Art Director: Fabian Tejada
Virtual Sets & Animation: Fabian Tejada