Description/
WhatsApp - In App - A series of celebratory and explainer animations centered around Ramadan, Women's Day, and "Search by Date." These short, relatable videos reflect the persona and vision of WhatsApp, designed to be direct and empowering for viewers. The astronaut scene utilized Battle Axe Rubberhose for fluid animation and Overlord was used throughout the animation process.
Duties/
Animation Direction, Animation
Ramadan & Search By Date/
Nulls & Puppet Tool Placement/
Credits/
Chief Creative Officer: Jonathan Notaro
Creative Director: Scott Uyeshima
Art Director: Jelly Wei
Designers: Abigail Goh, Nin Wang, Cathy Xiao, Bon Zhang, Yoon Lee, Jordan Cheung, Drew Shannon, Valentino Vilches, Victoria Lu, BB LuWen
Animation Director: Gerald Mark Soto
Senior Animator: Seong Yeop Sim
Animators: Jane Liu, Ellie Sun, Oliver Wee, Anthony Kim
Storyboard Artist: Fede Etchegaray
Assistant Editor: Andrew Polich
Senior Producer: Francesca Moran
Executive Producer: Johnna MacArthur
COO: Devin Brook
Creative Director: Scott Uyeshima
Art Director: Jelly Wei
Designers: Abigail Goh, Nin Wang, Cathy Xiao, Bon Zhang, Yoon Lee, Jordan Cheung, Drew Shannon, Valentino Vilches, Victoria Lu, BB LuWen
Animation Director: Gerald Mark Soto
Senior Animator: Seong Yeop Sim
Animators: Jane Liu, Ellie Sun, Oliver Wee, Anthony Kim
Storyboard Artist: Fede Etchegaray
Assistant Editor: Andrew Polich
Senior Producer: Francesca Moran
Executive Producer: Johnna MacArthur
COO: Devin Brook
Client: WhatsApp
Produced by Brand New School
Produced by Brand New School