Animation
Billy's Crow
by Daniel Olivas
A boy's act of kindness to a silent stranger unleashes the unthinkable.
When he discovers a dead crow, Billy performs a ceremonial burial to honor the life of this unknown bird. His compassion reveals the importance of how precious life is.
This was the first 3D Animated film made by Daniel Olivas
contact at:
dlolivas@ucla.edu
Billy's Crow Trailer
This is a stop motion Walk cycle I did in preparation for my film, Morose. It is also a parody to the greiving characters from Arrested Development featuring the song, "Christmas Time is Here."
Good Grief
"This introduces my new puppet and his killer moves. While the assignment was to create a dance loop to 'Boogie Wonderland,' The film was inspired by Les Twins and the design influenced by the Haunted Mansion. I decided to create my own version of the song and dance. No filters were used in the video, and no post production. What you see is what you get!
I composed the song myself using soundbites from the Earth Wind & Fire song."
Deadly Wonderland
Films Animated by Daniel Olivas
Music by Daniel Olivas
HOPSCOTCH: Chapter 16
From The Industry's HOPSCOTCH: An opera for 24 Cars
Animation by Daniel Olivas
Written by Janine Salinas Schoenberg
Voice-Over by Gabriel Romero
Music by gnarwhallaby
Orlando is devastated by the loss of his wife Sarita. Lucha comes to comfort him, and to tell him that she is giving up puppeteering. Orlando awkwardly declares his true feelings for Lucha, which she recoils from. Orlando decides to start a new life far from Los Angeles.
See all 10 Animated Chapters of HOPSCOTCH at HopscotchOpera.com/animations
HOPSCOTCH: Chapter 30
From The Industry's HOPSCOTCH: An opera for 24 Cars
Animation by Daniel Olivas
Written by Janine Salinas Schoenberg
Voice-Over by Gabriel Romero
Music by gnarwhallaby
Orlando recalls finding himself in Paris and returning in Los Angeles to win Lucha’s heart. Creativity blooms again as the two begin working together again as a musical duo. Although Lucha is fully back to herself, memories still unexpectedly haunt her, especially when a motorcycle drives by...
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Character Animation: Lip Sync
This is a character animation test incorporating lip sync. The audio beiong used is from a film whose material I do not own.
Morose
by Daniel Olivas
A lonely woman becomes embraced by a fantastic garden only to learn the importance of keeping beauty intact.
Only practical effects used for this film.
contact at:
danluolivas@gmail.com
Morose
Title Animation for a full-length feature film.
This animation was commissioned by Scorpion Stomper Productions to open their Western Film.
contact at:
dlolivas@ucla.edu
Cassidy Red Opening Titles
Commercial Demo Reel
2017 Commercial Demo Reel
by Daniel Olivas
This features motion graphics, 2D animation, Stop Motion Animation, and compositing for freelance clients.
Olivas is responsible for all visuals - animation, direction, design, fabrication, and compositing.
Reel features work commissioned by Iceberg Films, Scorpion Stomper Productions, and original films made by Daniel Olivas
contact at:
danluolivas@gmail.com