Animation
Stop Motion, 3D, Motion Graphics, Infographics, Parallax/ 2.5D, Unconventional Styles
Video
Shooting, Editing, Scoring, Concept, Storytelling, Timelapse, Post Production, Music Videos, Promotional Clips, Book Trailers
Design
Photography, Web, Print, Packaging, Logos, Custom Lettering, Album Covers, T-Shirts, Book and Magazine Design, Branding
FEATURED WORK
FEATURED BLOG POSTS
No Volcano – “Blackout” – Animated Music Video
Animated music video created for “Blackout” by No Volcano featuring a mix of 3D and rotoscoping techniques.
Loft Cinema – Loft Kids Fest 2016 – 3D Animated Promo
Animated 3D promotional video for the 2016 Loft Kids Fest, a free multi-day event held by the Loft Cinema in Tucson, AZ
They Might Be Giants – “Shape Shifter” – Stop Motion Music Video
Behind the scenes of SHAPE SHIFTER, a stop motion music video that I wrote, directed and animated for They Might Be Giants as part of their Dial-A-Song project.
Lenguas Largas – “Abba Daddy” LP – Graphic Design
Graphic design and packaging for the Lenguas Largas “Abba Dadda” gatefold LP. Includes a “Lenguas y Escaleras” board game, insert with playing pieces and more.
They Might Be Giants – “Daylight” – Music Video
Live action music video that I wrote and directed for They Might Be Giants. “Daylight” is part of the 2015 “Dial-A-Song Direct” project.
Grimm-Life Collective – 3D Motion Graphics + Logo Design
“Spook Show” style 3D motion graphics for the Grimm-Life Collective travel series and video blog. Featuring music by Psychobilly legends Batmobile.
The Gerbils – “Dead Detroit – Lost 1982 Recordings” LP – Graphic Design
Graphic design/ packaging for a vinyl collection of previously unreleased Hardcore Punk Rock songs by Detroit’s Gerbils. From the original 1982 master tapes!
The Butterscotch Cathedral – LP Cover – Graphic Design
Graphic design work for the Butterscotch Cathedral LP. Performed by Matt Rendon, Chris Ayers and Jim Waters. Released on vinyl by Trouble In Mind Records.
Maria Bamford / Jackie Kashian Stand-Up Comedy House Show – Graphic Design and Live Photos
Vintage/ Retro “Showcard” style poster design for a night of living room stand-up comedy sets by Maria Bamford and Jackie Kashian. Live photos by Jackie Alpers.
TESTIMONIALS
“Catnip: Egress to Oblivion?” is a perfect parody of an older generation classroom anti-drug film, complete with dry narration, trippy visual effects, and user testimonials.
Bless you Jason. I can’t tell how happy we are with what you have achieved for us. It’s hands down the best video we have ever had. We bloody love it.
Simply the best! We’ve worked with Jason on a variety of spots and no matter what we throw his way he can take a simple idea and transform it into something magical.
Jason completely actualized a timely and synergistic visual architecture, while fungibly leveraging future-proof deliverables. If you need someone to assertively unleash out-of-the-box media strategies, contact him right meow.
Jason Willis
Head Rube • Hey Rube, LLC
Jason Willis is an award winning multi-media creative professional located in Tucson, AZ. Specializing in video and motion graphics, his diversified skills include stop motion, live action, graphic design, photography, and animation production.
His short film “Catnip: Egress to Oblivion?” won the Sundance Audience Award for Best Short Film in 2013 and has been featured in a variety of publications including the Atlantic, USA Today, Buzzfeed and Roger Ebert’s Film Journal.
As a designer, Jason is always excited to explore new creative avenues of communication, with a particular emphasis on offbeat visual styles, mixed media techniques, and humor.
Selected clients include They Might Be Giants, NinjaTune Records, Quirk Books, Something Weird Video, Trouble in Mind Records, The Loft Cinema, Cyclovia, Estrus Records, the University of Arizona, Dirtnap Records, IDW Publishing, The Heavy, Goner Records, Yoe Books, Edible Baja Arizona, John Grant and Golden Records.
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