Preview Clip – “Thankful in the Trenches” is a multimedia video project I created for Life Community Church in Kirkland, WA.

Tools used: Figma, Blender, Premiere Pro.

Background & Goals

I received a brief summary of the sermon including the title, key verses, focus, and the desired application. My Objective was to create a multimedia video to promote one of Life Community Church’s upcoming sermons. With that information I was able to create this video that shows how we are stronger together than we are alone.

Creative Targets

Communicate to Life Community Members that we are stronger together.

Use a mixture of 2D art, 3D environment, and motion graphics into one cohesive video.

Create an emotionally resonant atmosphere that reflects the heart of the sermon.

Creative Constraints

One-week turnaround from concept to final render.

No access to existing footage.

Solo production – responsible for concept, design, animation, and final delivery.

Process & Progress

Step 1

Brainstorm Ideas.

Took notes and brainstormed based on the information provided in order to decide on a story that would best encapsulate the main idea of the sermon.

Step 2

Create iPhone lock screen in Figma.

Used Apple’s official UI kit in Figma to create the iPhone lock screen.

Step 3

Lock screen animation

Used a Figma plugin in order to animate the notifications appearing on the lock screen.

Step 4

3D Modeled iPhone

Modeled iPhone and inserted recording of the lock screen.

Step 5

iPhone animation

Animated iPhone’s movement.

Step 6

Post Production

Keyframed additional camera movement, sound effects, and integrating sermon information.

Final Outcome

A relatable message brought to life through design and animation.

View Post

A blend of 3D design, 2D/3D animation, and motion graphics, this piece explores how visual storytelling can express the importance of gratitude in the midst of our everyday struggles. Designed for Life Community Church, the finished video was featured on their social media to encourage engagement with the Thankful in the Trenches message.

Polished Version

Note: The version shown here is a refined portfolio cut. It closely matches the original video published by Life Community Church.

Reflection

This project pushed me to balance integrating 2d animation attached to a 3D model, combining those aspects to create a device that can send a message.

Through this process I learned about creating product showcases, and how I can use that to tell a message. I learned how you can utilize space and lighting to illustrate an idea in a simple and straight-forward manner that doesn’t feel empty.