“The Future from an Alternate Perspective” Explainer

Any five-minute deep-dive into the complexities of AI risks becoming a snooze-fest but Seattle animation director/illustrator Reece Parker and the Trifilm crew keep this film for Microsoft engaging with an array of animation techniques.

Reece Parker: “The story follows our main character Luis as he tries to clearly explain the complexities and nuances of language and the challenges of teaching AI to thoroughly understand it.

“A massive project, an incredibly talented team, and a little bit of luck to get to the finish line. So thankful to my fellow artists and friends who helped pull this off.”
 
Microsoft The Future from an Alternate Perspective | STASH MAGAZINE

Microsoft The Future from an Alternate Perspective | STASH MAGAZINE

Microsoft The Future from an Alternate Perspective | STASH MAGAZINE

Microsoft The Future from an Alternate Perspective | STASH MAGAZINE

Microsoft The Future from an Alternate Perspective | STASH MAGAZINE

Microsoft The Future from an Alternate Perspective | STASH MAGAZINE

Microsoft The Future from an Alternate Perspective | STASH MAGAZINE

Microsoft The Future from an Alternate Perspective | STASH MAGAZINE

Microsoft The Future from an Alternate Perspective | STASH MAGAZINE

Microsoft The Future from an Alternate Perspective | STASH MAGAZINE

Microsoft The Future from an Alternate Perspective | STASH MAGAZINE

Client: Microsoft

Production: Trifilm
Creative Director: Mia Vyzis
Producer: Corey Lovett
Animation Director: Reece Parker
Art Director: Reece Parker
Illustration: Tom Goyon, Millie Woodcock, Reece Parker
Character animation Lead: Khylin Woodrow
Cel: Khylin Woodrow, TJ Peters, Mathijs Luijten, Adam Henderson, Reece Parker, Salvador Padilla, Nata Metlukh
2D Animation: Matt Jameson, TJ Peters, Mathijs Luijten, Manuel Neto, Reece Parker
3D modeling/animation: Billy Chitkin, Nocky Dinh
Editing/composite: Bruce Stead, Matt Jameson, Mathijs Luitjen, Manuel Neto, Tj Peters

Sound design: Ambrose Yu