Photosynthesis

Transforming light into life for all.

Education, Explainer Video

The building block to every living plant, tree and leaf in the known galaxy.

2021

The following project is a collaboration between myself and David Goodsell, structural biologist at Scripps Research in San Diego, California. It was a huge honor to have the piece featured on PDB-101’s website.

Create a scientifically accurate animation for students to use as a study tool explaining how photosynthesis works.

Challenge

I created an animation explaining how the electron transport chain works, a key process in photosynthesis to help students learn.

Solution

Results

Students utilizing PDB 101, the worlds largest database for online student science learning, watch thge video for free as a study tool.

Title Sequence

Inspired by cinematic film title sequences, the intro for Photosynthesis served as a visual anchor, immersing viewers in one of the world’s greatest discoveries.

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3D Stills

An exploration of diversity of plants, seeds, and the beauty of nature itself.

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Storyboards

Prior to any animating occurred, the storyboards were explored and researched to find the most optimal way of explaining the electron transport chain.

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Posters

Converting light into energy while you sleep.

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Music

I scored original music after the film was complete.

Behind The Scenes

After David sent me his concepts for the proteins in the electron transport chain, I scripted, storyboarded, animated, scored the entire video.

I used Cinema 4D, Octane Render Engine, Cubase, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Da Vinci to bring it all together.

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