Motion Graphics Designer and CG Supervisor
Surface Duo 2 was a different kind of UI project because every interaction had to work across two screens, then hold up inside live-action footage. I handled the UI animation for the launch film and supervised the CG side on set, which meant thinking about screen behavior, camera movement, and hand performance at the same time.
I worked with Microsoft teams and outside partners including Google, TikTok, Spotify, and Kindle to make sure the app moments felt cohesive inside one film. I also jumped in where needed on pickup shoots, supporting AC, lighting, and gaffing so we could get what post needed.
- I animated the UI across both screens and made sure the interactions felt connected, not split apart.
- I supervised the on-set CG side so the footage gave post something real to lock onto.
- I supported the production in multiple roles when the shoot needed extra hands.
Microsoft
The Motion Awards - Nominee
Commercial Campaign
Gold Telly Winner
Craft - 3D Graphics/Animation
The videos below show a handful of scenes from the launch where I was responsible for fitting UI animation into live-action footage. Every shot was filmed with tracking screens, so the job was part animation, part matching what the talent was doing with the device in camera.
We started by filming with tracking screens and building the UI around those performances. Because the Surface Duo 2 has two displays, every interaction had to feel connected across both screens instead of reading like two separate comps.
After the first review, it was clear one of the scenes needed a reshoot to improve the flow and interaction. We went back, captured stronger footage, then adjusted the UI so the movement felt more natural.
From there, I worked with the compositing team on the final pass, tightening the UI and making sure everything sat cleanly in the live-action footage. That back and forth is what made the finished piece feel believable.
Director - Daniel Escolin
Producers - Michelle Odo & Ryta Karagodina
1st AD - Kelly Flynn
DP - Nicholas Bupp & Michael O’Neill
AC - Sebastien Thibeau
Production Designer - Kristen Bonnalie
On-Set Dresser - Christina Burubeltz
Set Dresser - Fankie Postiglione & Brent Lamb
Assistant Costumer - Frances Kenny
Hair & Makeup - Erin Beal & Tammy Baker
Gaffer - Kennan Muzzy
Key Grip - Trevor Payne
Best Boy Grip - Warren Yeck & Jim Davis
Locations Manager - Vicky Berglund-Davenport
Audio Engineer - Mike Allen
DIT - Richard Kilpatrick
PA - Kyle Kull
Covid Compliance - Karleena Gore
Motor Home - Emily Goodnight
Creative Director - Brian Townsend
Executive Creative Director - Markus Weickenmeier
3D Motion Designers - Gap Yossanun, Danny Yoon, Kyle Moore
CG Supervisor & 2D Motion Designer - Patrick Flaherty
Roto Artist - Sean Falcon
Music | SFX - Zelig Sound
Selected Works
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