Sign Episode One - Beginnings (Part One)

Nearly two years in the making, Sign Episode One Beginnings is inspired by the story in Metroid. The survivors of a planetary tragedy refuge to a small planet that is seemingly abandoned. The refugees must not only survive in a harsh climate but also against an unknown evil, lurking in the nearby mountains. Beginnings is the first in a trilogy of short animated films.


Crew:

Writer, Director, Producer, Animator, Sound, Image Designs, Editing - David M. Pierson

Producer - Craig Deering

Co-Producer - Brian Tedeschi

Executive Producer - Jeffrey Fisher, Tony Venezia

Music - David E. Tedeschi

Additional Animation, 3D Models - Eric Sikora


Cast:

Craig Deering
Sarah Zieman
David Pierson
Chris Gekas
Eric Sikora

Programs used during the development of this animation:
Photoshop, After Effects, Vegas, Anime Studio, Sound Forge, Acid, Bryce, 3D Studio Max

Copyright©2009 David M. Pierson

Category:

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[SonicParadox17]

ZOMG ITS MY FAN CHARACTER! wait, who is the mom? Chris is a fan character I made up. Who is mom? who is she? whats the girls name.

[DarkMProductions]

@SonicParadox17

Semn

[SonicParadox17]

why do I get a metroid ish kind of thought from this?

[DarkMProductions]

@SonicParadox17

Listen to my commentary track and find out.

[TwilightIsLife92]

why did craig have to die? lol

this was really good, i dont think id have the patience (or talent) to put something like this together

nice work

[DarkMProductions]

Craig did not die in vain though, its all for the story, think of the story. lol.

Glad you liked it.

[ivygold08]

wow very impressive!! what type of program did u use? maya?? kudos!

[hejuew3]

wow nice anime u made :D

[smokeflames]

WOW this was awsome!!!

Good job keep it up!

[jweinrub]

Good job man! Great atmosphere as well!

[dave4096]

That was great. It may not have had the super- slick production value of the usual 'animated shorts' that everyone in the CG forums always gush about, but this one had something that is often lacking, and rare to find: an actual coherent story. This held my interest for the whole film, and some of the cinematic shots are well done (the reflections in the eyes for example..) I'd lose the obvious 'aliens' shot. But otherwise, keep improving your skills and develop your own style. Good Stuff :)

[LizardHeadCompany]

EPIC!!!!

[dustymountain]

Very, very nice.

(Voice acting doesn't sounds entirely right imo though.)