Life After Magic
Lead pixel artist and VFX animator for Life After Magic, a 60k+ word visual novel for the SuNoFes 2022 game jam based on former magical girls struggling with adulthood in the 90s.
Translated a total of 10 character concept designs into pixel art to create a retro aesthetic, with over 60 unique character expressions. Created title splashes and UI elements, integrated VFX animations seamlessly into both VN and RPG battle gameplay.
Software: Aseprite, Procreate, Ren’Py
Character designs by Lisa Maeda, full credits on Itch page
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Title splash screen
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Character expression showcase
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Midnight Lady with absorb animation VFX
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Anna Lee with magical sparks VFX
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VFX: Summon Constellation
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VFX: PUNCHES
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VFX detail: shooting star
Stop Motion Animation
I’ve loved stop-motion animation since I was a kid, and there’s just something magical about animating characters in physical space. Here are some shorts I’ve done in 2022!
Software: Dragonframe, After Effects, Premiere Pro