vivo test

Super quick test that I did in pre production for Vivo. I just wanted to see if I could approximate a chalk drawing feel for some of the dance sequences. His design changed as it went further into production but I think this little snippet turned out rather fun.

[HulluMel]

I absolutely adore how his body morphed with the music

[isaiahwilliams]

Oh how I miss mainstream 2D animation. Your test animations are always a delight.

[bobnorz]

I'm speechless knowing James just called this a 'test'

[Zackzilla]

The way you animated the shapeshifting effect is amazing, especially at the end where his hat morphs into a trumpet. You are a legend for animating this piece of animation.

[ruegenthedragon]

no way, thats why its so smooth. i thought a rigging was used in this but its just pure 2d hand drawn from scratch.
the zig zag part when he whistles is just, creative. can you explain that idea??

[nickkinteris]

The animation is fantastic, but what gets me is the colors/rendering. I love this art style!

[lpsparkstv]

I love that the song you used was from In The Heights, something Lin Manual Miranda also composed music for! Just like in Vivo! It was a nice touch!!

[ShaniaT.]

I slowed this down to see every individual frame, because its JUST THAT GOOD. HOLY CRAP.

[heydontjudge]

Always here to make the day more beautiful, what a legend

[carlosalejandroalvarenga]

Using an in the heights audio for a vivo animation test is actually the best thing ever.

[peaceofpie]

another banger by James Baxter! and correct me if I’m wrong but I think this music is from In The Heights, a musical by Lin Manuel Miranda (aka the voice of Vivo).

Edit: looked it up and I’m right! It’s from the song “The Club” :]

[olleselin]

OMG, look at this! It's so.damn smooth and fluid! And It's drawn by a living legend!

[MindmusicArt]

OMG it's just so smooth and his body shape is great.
So much life and fun in just a few seconds

[IronDino]

I loved Vivo! This is an amazing animation!

[vex_]

just another casual James Baxter masterpiece as always

[belacickekl]

Holy smokes this looks fantastic! it almost demands slowing it down to .25 speed to see all the fundamental principals of animation at work! Butter smooth

[KyleRDent]

Had to rewatch at the slowest speed so I could really appreciate all the nuances in the movement.

[elmono]

An underrated animated movie starring an obscure animal (Vivo is a kinkajou - a small brown animal that's related to raccoons and feeds on insects & honey. They're native to South America, Central America, and Caribbean islands).

[sandrocleuzo]

Wow! I always wanted to see this test, and again, brilliant animation!

[danielgudinojuarez]

Fantastic!!! I thought Vivo was just okay, but the animation and music made the experience worth while 😃😃😃