How Notes Become Music

Children’s Animated Shorts

Project Overview

Details

Project:
Series of 9 Animated Shorts
Commission by Composer and Writer Aaron Grad

Teammates:
Aaron Grad: Creative Director

Project Details:
”How Notes Become Music” is a poem and live performance with a string quartet and animated shorts for young children. Through nine short sections of original music—each preceded by a whimsical poem—young audiences learn how notes relate to each other, and how those relationships can inspire stronger connections with people.

My Contributions

My Role:
Concept Artist, Storyboard Artist, Animator

Tools Used:
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop
After Effects
Premiere Pro
Animate/Flash

Art:
Concept Sketches
Style Guide
Storyboards
Full Animation