Samantha Woods: Motion Design Portfolio
Welcome! I’m Samantha Woods. A designer whose work often highlights brands, events, and cinematic narratives. While my style is very flexible with each project, I love creating brand packages and diving into the world of 3D!
Samantha Woods: Motion Design Portfolio
Welcome!
As I conclude my time at SCAD, I'm proud to present a small selection of my favorite projects crafted during my journey as a motion graphics student. Over the course of the past four years, I have been afforded invaluable opportunities to delve into various tools and concepts that have shaped my artistic sensibilities as a motion designer. Through this body of work, my intention is to demonstrate both my commitment to learning, and my unwavering curiosity within the realm of design.
Show Reel 2023
Music by: Videohelper
Indianapolis 500 Event Package
The Greatest Spectacle in Racing
The Indianapolis 500 is an annual automobile race that takes place every Memorial Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This race draws fans from around the world to witness drivers race about 500 miles around a track. Growing up in Indianapolis I was familiar with the racing traditions and culture, but never witnessed the race on broadcast television.
My objective was to celebrate the tradition and historical significance of the race while maintaining the sleek and technology forward brand of NBC Sports. By displaying the assembly of the Indy car, I was able to visualize a very mechanical and sleek identity for package.
Process and 3D Look development
Designed using Maxon's Cinema 4D and the Redshift.
Broadcast and Social Media Toolkit
My final deliverables for the tool kit included lower thirds, a mortise, intro/ outro transitions, and finally a social media teaser for the event. By reusing existing assets of the car, logo, and color palette, I was able to achieve a cohesive and versatile package.
Equinox
Transition of the Seasons
The arrival of the spring equinox marks a time of seasonal transition. Our environment is in a constant cycle of color, shapes, and beautiful elements that we often overlook. Equinox is an abstract piece that simulates the seasons through representational elements and graceful transition.
Over the course of 12 weeks, I was challenged to design a seamless loop that would fit the different aspect ratios often associated with social media.
Hand-drawn Storyboards + Shotlist
I explored producing techniques and strategies to stay on track throughout this project. This Included storyboards, a shotlist, and a production timeline.
Motion Test
Creating a seamless 10-15 second loop required a few motion tests to get a sense of rhythm and pacing.
Styleframes
Designed and developed using Maxon's Cinema 4D and Redshift
S-BOT
Memories Unlocked
When we fall asleep, our mind engages in the process of memory consolidation, whereby the memories from that particular day are processed and stored in our long-term memory. This concept was explicated in our psychology class. S-bot emulates the sleep cycle of a robot and explores the intricate mechanism of memory processing within an abstract universe.
Look Development
Designed and animated in Maxon's Cinema 4D and Redshift.
Final Note
My desire to learn doesn’t end with a diploma. While the world of design has evolved with complex technology, it’s expanded new opportunities, and has provided a new wave of tools for young creatives like me. As I enter my next chapter as a designer, I'm excited to see what lies ahead for all of us.
Cheers,
Samantha Woods
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