This animation was created over the Christmas holiday period of 2007/08. I was using it as a test to see how I could link audio to layers in After Effects - this was all keyframed manually for accuracy.

In one of the sections for the tracks, each colour panel of the helmet represents one of eight notes. A photo of the notes I made detailing the colours can be seen below.

One of my future projects is to take this a step further and create a 3D model of the helmet and render out multiple channels to create a much richer and more interesting look to it (and animate it to the entire song as well).

Quoted from We Make it Good
“We joined forces with an amazing group of people to create this viral public service announcement (PSA). The purpose was to raise awareness on the Burmese peoples ongoing peaceful protests against their military government’s notorious human rights violations. Working on this piece was a unique experience for us and it was exciting to work with such a passionate group of people.

An important goal for each of us, in every project we take on, is getting people to think. With this piece, it is not just a provocation but a call to action. The people of Burma are oppressed: They are not free to express themselves. At Shilo, we are a group of individuals who make art for our livelihoods and we value personal expression as the highest of our freedoms. We are inviting people to join the global conversation about this issue and hopefully we’ll inspire people to make a positive difference for the people of Burma.

This has become even more relevant due to this weekend’s cyclone that ravaged the area, killing thousands. Please join us in showing your support for this cause. Here are some helpful sites.”