Below are a series of experimental animations and images I produced whilst learning (I still am) to use 3D Studio Max. Each animation has a gallery of larger stills you can view. The short films are hosted on YouTube -
click here to view my YouTube channel. I'm looking forward to working on some new animation projects later this year....time permitting!
Atmosphere 2 Animation - Short Animated Film by Brian Pedley

This film was a chance to experiment with moving an object around an environment using Studio Max. The textures were created from photos I'd taken of drift wood on Brighton sea front. To view the animation click the image left.
Below are a series of thumbnails from the finished animation. Technical Info : Atmosphere 2
Resolution : 640 x 480 Length : 00:00:49:18

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Kawai K1 Synthesizer - Short Animated Film by Brian Pedley

This was definitely a labour of love, recreating my beloved Kawai K1 Synthesizer in 3D Max. The animation is simply the 3d model set on a 'Matrix' style white background. To view the animation click the image left.
Below are a series of thumbnails from the finished animation. Technical Info : Kawai K1 Synthesizer Resolution : 640 x 480 Length : 00:00:37:11

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Desk Study Animation - Short Animated Film by Brian Pedley

Desk Study is almost certainly my most ambitious project to date, with over 40 individualy rendered objects. It's almost a self portrait capturing various elements of my day to day world. To view the animation click the image left.
Below are a series of thumbnails from the finished animation. Technical Info : Desk Study Animation Resolution : 640 x 480 Length : 00:00:54:16

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