The Blue Whale

Animation / Illustration

The Blue Whale animation is an educational, documentary-style animation that was created to teach children about blue whales through the use of visual and auditory communication.​​​​​​​

 

  • Tools Used

    Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro

  • Year

    2020

  • Purpose

    School Project - Conestoga College (Studio IV)

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Project Objectives

The objective of the project was to create an entertaining animated piece that appeals to kids and their parents. It will have the ability to promote a positive reaction and will make people actually want to go and help blue whales by donating.​​​

 

Problems to solve

This animation will help kids better understand facts about blue whales because of the visuals that will aid in telling the story along with written words and voice. Instead of children having to do written research they can watch this short animated piece to help them comprehend the information and retain it better.

User Benefits

The animation gives viewers something informative and educational to watch. It allows them to be immersed in an aquatic animation while obtaining new knowledge. It is a fun alternative to written information and has the ability to entertain and educate kids about blue whales. It also has the ability to help kids understand the information better through auditory and visual communication.

 

Project Summary

Parents and teachers would be able to use it to educate kids on blue whales. It is meant to be a more fun and entertaining way for kids to obtain knowledge, and it acts as an alternative to researching written information. The animation provides a visual explanation that helps kids better understand and retain the content, rather than simply reading from large blocks of text. It is a short and easy animation for kids to watch to help them to understand important facts about blue whales.

Key Message

Entertain the audience, and help them learn more about blue whales in a fun, entertaining way.

 

Target Audience

Parents of children, elementary school teachers, & kids (4-10 yrs).

Process Work

  • Ideation

  • Brainstorming

  • Initial Thumbnails

  • Storyboarding

  • Storyboarding

  • Creative Exploration

  • Creative Exploration

  • Illustration & adding texture

  • Setting up files for animation

  • Animation

  • Animation