Cassie Scaglione Design

Piano Dream

Inspired by my grandparents, this animation details the character’s dream of performing the piano on a grander stage. Rigs provided by Prorigs, props provided by Academy of Art University, audio: Rachmaninoff - Piano Concerto No. 2. April, 2024.

Animation was created within Maya.

Proposal Gone Wrong

This is a change in emotion project aimed to show the drastic change of happiness and excitement to sadness while showing a range of feelings in between. Rigs provided by Prorigs, props provided by Academy of Art University and turbosquid.com. April, 2024.

Animation was created within Maya.

Lip Sync

Character interaction lip sync that plays with the humor of the unexpected voice and tone coming from a dog to owner rather than the norm of an owner reprimanding his dog. Models and rigs provided by Academy of Art University. December, 2023.

Animation was created within Maya.

Heavy Object Lift

Animated human character lifting heavy ball and placing it on a tall pedestal. The purpose was to practice body mechanics, constraints, and how to portray weight in a convincing manner. Character rig provided by Academy of Art University. November, 2023.

Animation was created within Maya.

Sitting to Standing

Animated human character moving from a sitting position to standing and back to sitting with change of emotions. The purpose was to practice body mechanics. Character rig, clothing, desk and chair provided by Academy of Art University, blackboard from Turbosquid.com. May, 2023.

Animation was created within Maya.

Bananamation

This is a traditional, hand drawn frame by frame, animation intended to show the twelve principles of animation. May, 2023.

Animation was created within ToonBoom.

Buff Box

This is a promotional video for Buff Box, my undergrad senior thesis project, showcasing icons from different movies transitioning into each other. May, 2019.

Animation was created within After Effects, icons/illustrations were created in Illustrator.

In a Twist

Silent kinetic typography motion graphic piece, April, 2018.

All effects and animation were created in After Effects.

One Character Lip Sync

One character lip sync focusing primarily on facial emotions and acting. Rigs provided by Prorigs, props and audio provided by Academy of Art University. March, 2024.

Animation was created within Maya.

Lighting and Texturing

Texturing project where I textured the car, human, camper and city models, lit the whole scene from street lamps to ambient lighting, and processed render corrections. Animation and models provided by Academy of Art University. December, 2023.

Project was created within Maya, Substance Painter, and Nuke.

Horse Trot

Horse trot cycle focusing on conveying realistic motion and weight while also making sure to incorporate the traditional principles of animation. Character rig provided by Academy of Art University. February, 2024.

Animation was created within Maya.

Character Walk Cycle

Character walk cycle created by observing pre-existing 2D animations and learning the character’s personality and style then, translating that into a 3D environment. Character rig provided by Academy of Art University, props acquired from Turbosquid.com. September, 2023.

Animation was created within Maya.

Change in Emotions

Animated human character showing a change in emotions from sad/relaxed to excited. Character rig provided by Academy of Art University, background from a stock image site. April, 2023.

Animation was created within Maya.

Seafood Screen Animation

Video shown within the Deli Department at Stop & Shop Supermarkets encouraging shoppers to try the new seafood burgers. August, 2022.

Animations created within After Effects

Wellness Room Digital Screen

Nutrition Partners informative animation shown in the wellness room at Stop & Shop Supermarkets. August, 2022.

Animations created with After Effects