Telescope Christmas Card

Journey through the telescope

This holiday and educational animation depicts the inner workings of the Canada-France-Hawai‘i Telescope through the process of locating and displaying the image of an astronomical object in the control room.

Skills

Motion Graphics
Animation
Vector llustration
Layout
Typography

the challenge

To entertain without words

Depict the telescope functionality in a short animation that is entertaining for all ages.

the outcome

Tell a story through pictures

Following the journey of the telescope laser from a first-person perspective built a sense of wonder, and maintained audience engagement.

Artwork

Illlustrations

Given specific images and instructions from which to work, I highlighted and illustrated the following pieces. The various perspectives aided in the laser’s direction to further the storyline.

Star Background

Earth with atmosphere

Hawaiian Islands

Telescope Exterior

Telescope Interior

Telescope Mirror

Telescope Laser

Circuit

Control Room