ARC 9 PIES - Multimedia Short Film
Software: After Effects, Procreate
Produced by a few roomates, Arc 9 Pies looks at the monotonous life of a interdimensional pizza delivery guy. Knowing that each of our styles varied greatly, we decided it was a great opportunity to make a multimedia project.
Ideation
![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cf9edb425b7f5adf970776e726fcaa84e1012c7cfd39993ccba2e99adc1c7771/Arc9Pies-Orginal-Idea-Canvas.png)
Development
Influenced by men’s fashion from the Space Age and anime protagonists, Jimmy’s design began to form.
![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d81816b442d75c2fa46994cd2fa7eaf2b5496f1610ea56f26eaaf3ebec011acb/Arc-9-Pies-Moodboard-01.png)
Character Design
![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5ab231215b826e76aa4a8bea8efacf24a4409f661cb8a6db2cd45821e7b7f392/KO_-Character-1.png)
Jimmy’s silhouette consists of a wide shape that tapers downward, similar to a slice of pizza.
![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/88de3a8815b2c8e707b9cfdc2f51093a97ef1060e15cb54daed7a62f6b459660/Jimmy-Color-Styling-1.png)
![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/372d493410a354ba961168db2046d2a36e21a04e60b1e6a2322fa4ff4979b52b/BetterJimmyColorCleanUp.jpg)
Story
I was resposible for executing the third act, which was largely cell animation with multimedia elements added in the background. Jimmy finally takes a moment for himself and makes a decision about where to go next.
![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/16c0556a8854f45925478be78d3acf7142c73dfa6f7f3bea19a16a82c0665b7d/A9P-Color-Script-Third-Act.png)
Compositing
Soft constructed and 2D pizza slices are used to subtly reinforce the range of styles that were shown.
Credits -
Cell Animation/2D Animation: Kent Ortiz, Nathan Royall, Anna Lee
3D Animation/Modeling: Nathan Royall
Stop Motion/Soft Construction : Anna Lee
Character Design: Kent Ortiz, Nathan Royall
Logo Design: Kent Ortiz
“How to Breathe in Sunlight” track: Anna Lee
3D Animation/Modeling: Nathan Royall
Stop Motion/Soft Construction : Anna Lee
Character Design: Kent Ortiz, Nathan Royall
Logo Design: Kent Ortiz
“How to Breathe in Sunlight” track: Anna Lee