ANIMATION, MOTION GRAPHICS, POST & VFX

ANIMATION, MOTION GRAPHICS, POST & VFX

ABOUT DEEP SKY STUDIOS Passion for design. Creativity at the core. Welcome to Deep Sky Studios. We are designers, illustrators, animators, editors, producers and directors. Together we have gained fluency in a wide range of media languages and excel in technical accuracy, creative foresight and originality. We love what we do and take pride in our ability to tell a story, make an impact, and produce unparalleled work our clients love too. Founded in 2003, Deep Sky rapidly transformed from offering only design and animation to large scale video production and 3D animation services. We produce projects for clients large and small, local and abroad. Chances are, you ve seen our work for clients such as Nike, Gaylord Industries, Washington Companies, Downstream and Portland State University. Our team has extensive experience with story, design, animation, visualization, motion graphics, editing and post production. For a complete collection of projects including innovation videos, motion graphics, explainers, architectural walk-throughs, product demos and more, please visit www.deepskystudios.com.

We love what we do and take pride in our ability to produce unparalleled work our clients love too, no matter how big or small the project.

MOTION GRAPHICS Add sizzle to your graphics with design in motion! We animate and composite mixed media elements using video, photography, typography, particle effects and CGI for commercials, broadcast packages, digital signage, show openers, explainers, sizzle videos and more. Our wide range of design and technical skills enable us to create unique and exceptional quality graphics in any medium, on any scale. We succeed by not only producing the best work, but also the best experience through our collaborative and thoughtful process along the way.

VISUAL EFFECTS Deep Sky s team of artists can tackle a wide range of visual effects from camera tracking, object replacement, CGI characters, particle simulations, rotoscoping, matte painting & set extension. We hire the best artists, and keep them armed with the latest tools and technology available. The result is a highly efficient team of talented artists and consistently groundbreaking work in a broad range of applications. With less of the bureaucracy of larger companies, and a core group of in-house talent, we decrease overhead while increasing project flexibility.

2D ANIMATION Deep Sky is one of the most creative and professional shops I ve ever worked with. The culture of the company is relaxed, but the work ethic is first rate. My animation project was delivered on time, on budget and exceeded my expectations. You can stop looking. You found it. These guys are great. Adam Klugman - Progressive Media At Deep Sky, it s all about the story. We take the craft of storytelling just as seriously as the animation production itself. We believe in strong memorable characters audiences will instantly identify with that have unique stories to tell. Deep Sky is an experienced production house that understands every piece of the production services pipeline. We successfully execute development through delivery in multiple styles across multiple platforms. We treat every project with the same care and dedication that we apply to our own projects. We are innovative and adept with the most up to date digital systems. Including; After Effects, Flash and Harmony. We can custom build a team to deliver exactly what you require, on time and on budget. Most importantly, we re animators, and we drive to put more of the budget on the screen where it matters the most.

PROCESS Story: We begin by studying to fully understand your company and message. Whether it s for services, a start-up, product, app or for educational purposes that understanding matters. The best animation won t deliver the results you want without a great story. We know it s about the meaning, not just the amount of information that is stuffed into a video. Creating that emotional connection with your audience works and delivers results. That s why we aim straight for the heart, leaving your viewers wanting to learn more and craving even more. Design: When there are no existing brand guidelines or characters, we research visual styles and illustrated designs that meet your budget and fit your brand or message. Storyboarding: After the script and designs are complete, we begin story-boarding every shot in the video timing each panel to dialogue and providing scene animation descriptions. Illustration: Like everything else we do here at Deep Sky, it is all produced in-house. Every illustration is custom designed and crafted. No cookie cutter templates or stock content here! Animation: Whether we are animating digital ink & paint, After Effects cut-outs, Flash or Toon Boom Harmony; our animators use the latest Adobe Suites, blazing fast workstations and Cintiqs. We love pushing ourselves to utilize new techniques and animation styles, and your project benefits! Post: We don t just go straight to animating, ever! There is an important process that we follow to stay on time and on budget. Once storyboarding is complete, we edit and time each drawn shot with music, sound effects and voice over. An approved animatic keeps getting better with each round. One by one, each animated shot is composited with the edit allowing for continued viewable progress. This allows for your feedback and revisions during the production.

EXPLAINER VIDEOS It was a pleasure to work with the professional and creative team at Deep Sky. They really put in the necessary effort to understand our message, our audience, and work within our budget. They were very timely and professional at each stage from scripting, to storyboarding, all the way through to animation. We have already seen great results from the fabulous explainer video they created with us. - Gateway to College Our explainer videos help businesses connect with potential customers by explaining what their product or service can do for them and why they should choose you over other competitors. We research, script, provide talent voice overs, design, storyboard, animation and master! Focused on developing the most creative videos for your product or service, our team of animators have been designing and developing explainer animation videos for years. We know what it takes to turn what-can-be snoozer overviews into an engaging selling machine. Whether it s kinetic typography, illustrated 2D or 3D animation, we push ourselves to produce excellent and competitive results with a range of style and budget to fit your needs.

SIZZLE & INNOVATION VIDEOS Capture your message and captivate your audience all with creativity and style. We combine visuals, audio and messaging to create an elegant or fast-paced, stylized overview of a product, service, initiative or brand. Within a span of one to three minutes, sizzle and innovation videos have to give an enticing glimpse of what your brand offers, your message or concisely convey what sets you apart. They must resonate emotionally and connect with potential target markets, clients or investors. Once we gain an understanding of your brand, your goal for the video and target audience, we ll get to work on developing your video which achieves that vision. Our sizzle and innovation videos will leave your audience watching over and over again. We choose the right music, tone, pacing, motion design and editing which will leave you with a memorable story and a creative product you ll love and love to share!

COMMERCIALS From creative concept, to filming and editing; we have the tools and talent to produce your local and national spots. Our team of directors and producers have decades of experience with filming testimonials, talent, products and services. We have close relationships with the BEST production crew, equipment and studio locations in Oregon. We edit everything from thirty second TV commercials to long form corporate training videos and infomercials. Our studio is equiped with the newest programs and blazing fast workstations allowing our editors, animators and visual effects artists to add polished and competitive motion design and effects for your creative, CTA s, offers and more.

3D VISUALIZATION The talented team at Deep Sky Studios brings life to your project with their boundless creative vision, amazing technical skill and unwavering passion! - Gaylord Industries 3D animation is a way to explore and bring your creative ideas into a visual and immersive experience. With the ability to generate emotions and a sense of discovery, the moving picture enables the artist to express themselves in ways that an image alone cannot do. Encompassing the viewer in a specific space, environment, or location, the artist can move the viewer where needed in order to convey the right message. Unique 3D animation is our bread and butter. Incorporating stunning movement, sound and visuals that bring projects to life, our designs break free from the sterile 3D animations that are typical of many architectural projects. Specializing in a range of styles, we are able to adapt and properly create any style of film that best fits your project and vision.

OUR PROCESS CREATIVE The writing, designing, and development of an integrated artistic plan for a campaign or project is paramount. We are proud to share our success and we start with the end in mind. Creative development is about the careful cultivation of imagination, dreams, and goals, woven together to tell your unique story. And we re damned good at it. PRE-PRODUCTION (PLANNING) Once you have a vision, you know where you re going and Deep Sky s talented team of directors and artists will help you steer the ship. A pre-production planning and strategy session is a necessary step for any successful project. A pre-production session will ensure everyone is on-board with the plan, and that we complete the project within your budget and timeline. Creative insight and development, creative briefs, scripting, scheduling, story-boarding, design and more are the focus. ANIMATION This is where we love to play! Our animation team is home to some of the most talented and passionate animators in Portland. Whether we are using 3D Studio Max, Cinema 4D, After Effects, Flash or Toon Boom Harmony, we will bring imagination, creativity and a bit of magic to your projects. Our team is experienced with traditional and digital 2D animation, architecural visualization, 3D animation and particle/fluid simulations. POST PRODUCTION Post production brings everything together for your walkthroughs, commercials, explainer, and marketing demos. After pre-production and filming/animation, we log, edit, animate motion graphics, VFX, composite, color grade, record voiceovers and master audio with special attention given to each component. We provide broadcast ready video to stations or dub house of your choice, and upload optimized videos to Vimeo, YouTube and other web based video sharing platforms.

Deep Sky Studios gets it. I engaged them to create a whimsical, animated short depicting 50 years of company history-- actual events, places, objects and persons over a half-century--with a scary and absolute deadline. Deep Sky was open to the team approach this required, enabling me to work closely with them through the research, scripting, production, and post-production. They drove the project forward, creating interpretations of anecdotal scenes, and working through the trade-offs and revisions that both parties agreed made it better. The video was delivered on time and on budget, and was a fun hit at a big anniversary event. Cue the music!. - Steve LaRance, Washington Corporations CONTACT Deep Sky Studios, LLC 317 SW Alder St Suite 1200 Portland, OR 97204 P: 503.943.5999 W: www.deepskystudios.com E: info@deepskystudios.com Deep Sky Studios specializes in design, animation, post production and visual effects. We work closely with our clients to explore all ideas that drive the creative process. We are the tools and talent you need to bring your project from concept to delivery - creating messages that resonate with you and your audience. We have over 20 years of experience with design, animation, 3D visualization, production and advertising. From animation and video, to motion graphic design and application development, we are a full service studio, providing everything you need to complete any media project. If you have a question about whether something is possible, consultations are always on us. Call us today with your question or project!

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