Animation Demo Reel and Breakdown

Cherise Higashi - Demo Reel 2019 (1280x720) from Cherise Takiguchi on Vimeo.

Hello and thank you for viewing my reel! I have updated the vimeo link in April 2020, so please take a look!

Shot Breakdown:
Shot 1: "Leftovers"
-Animated character and props. Lighting and textures in scene. Character sneaks a taste on someone else's leftover fries. I mean, they weren't gonna finish it anyway right? Animation Mentor assignment for Intro to Acting.

Shot 2: "Come in Peace"
-Animated characters and props.  Space explorer tries to figure out how to use controls for equipment and finds an unexpected audience.  She learns really quickly.  Animation Mentor assignment for Polishing and Portfolio.

Shot 3: "Souvenir"
-Animated both characters. A giant finds a fallen adventurer in her house (modern times). Animation Mentor assignment for Intro to Acting.

Shot 4: "Wait"
-Animated both characters. Kacey and Joel have a fight. This one might be the big one that ends their long term relationship... or not? Animation Mentor assignment for Advanced Acting.

Shot 5: "Roach attack"
-Animated character, roach and props.  Modeled and rigged roach and fly swatter.  Known as "B-52's" in Hawai'i, the flying cockaroach will always fly right for the face. Be warned. Animation Mentor assignment for Advanced Body Mechanics. 

Shot 6: 
"Heavy Fruit"

-Animated character and props. Modeled background fruits and fruit stand. It's hard being a small guy in a big guy's... grocery store? But sometimes you find that big reward!Animation Mentor assignment for Advanced Body Mechanics. 

Credits:
Animation all done by Cherise Higashi. 
Stella rig, Imp Twig rig, Aia rig, Jules rig, city block set and inner house set and props credited to Animation Mentor.
Fries and bag in "Leftovers" shot, Space props, background, Mars explorer, "Come in Peace" shot were free models from TurboSquid which I adjusted.
Hobo rig from Highend3D website.