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Elephant Hero | Animated Logo

An animated identity card for Elephant Hero, rebuilt from a static logo using After Effects, puppet-tool animation, masking, and manual pen-tool artwork to create a second motion state.

Portfolio ProjectMotion GraphicsApr 2014

Project Write-Up

Elephant Hero | Animated Logo

This animated company identity vanity card was created in Adobe After Effects using the puppet tool and extensive masking, as well as a bit of manual pen tool artwork to create a second state for what was originally a static logo. Client: Elephant Hero | Profile: Animation

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Creative Read

Logo animation works when it respects the existing mark while adding timing, movement, and enough visual polish to feel intentional.

Production Read

The production challenge was small but exact: turn static brand art into a usable animated vanity card without losing the original identity.

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