Mirsartandstuff

After updating my portfolio and going through a short interview, I joined the team as an animator. The rigging was already done so I mostly spent my time coming up with ideas to give each of the characters their own personalities.

The tricky thing about this project is that the characters wouldn't be walking or jumping around. So one idea we came with is creating small moments in where they would stretch or dance around. It definitly made a difference, especially seeing Orcastra the whale looming above.

There is one animation that is special to me. I was working on a few animations for Subwoofer around the time my dog died, a small but buff chihuahua. So I made one of Subwoofer's dance in his honor.

After presenting the game at the Sammy Showcase, the game won the 2019 Audio Award. It was pretty exciting and we celebrated over some pizza.

After taking some photos, I headed back to the dorms.

When the next school year rolled around, the Hidden Harmony members and game team 'Squish' were invited by the professors to talk to the next year of seniors for their capstone games.

It was a strange feeling talking to seniors and juniors about my experience as a freshman working on a game team. I think they got a few good things out of what I had to say.

After listening to team Squish's presentation and finishing my free hot chocolate, I helped answer some curious students' questions and then caught the bus back to the dorms.

In 2023, it had been three years after the game was finished. I was the final the Hidden Harmony team member to finish undergrad.

From start to finish, it had been an absolute delight working with Funky Goat Interactive and it gave me a good idea on what makes a successful team.

Both in terms of what we accomplished and in terms of the good memories we made along the way.