BIG SKY: RAMCHARGER 8
Big Sky, Montana is one of the largest ski and lodge resorts in the U.S. I led this animated project from concept through final delivery, handling storyboarding, animation, compositing, and sound design to bring the piece to life.
THE ASK
Create a 10-15 second cinematic video with animated transitions of Ramcharger 8* logo. This was to be played on a massive screen for all skiiers to watch. The final deliverable for this project was one ultra-wide video to be displayed at Big Sky Resort.
STORYBOARDS
For this project, I focused heavily on storyboarding and concept development to create a cinematic, high-impact sequence. The concept centers on two rams charging toward each other from opposite sides of the frame—symbolizing force, energy, and power. I crafted each shot to build tension: starting with a close-up of the first ram engulfed in tundra, followed by a mirrored shot of the second ram, and then an even tighter close-up to amplify the momentum. The storyboard culminates in a dramatic pullback revealing both rams colliding, releasing a burst of snow and energy that transitions seamlessly into the reveal of the Ramcharger 8 logo. Every beat was designed to create a sense of scale, movement, and brand strength.
BEHIND THE SCENES
One of the most rewarding aspects of this project was exploring character rigging for the first time. I’d been eager to expand my animation toolkit, and this was the perfect opportunity to dive into it. I studied quadruped biomechanics to understand natural movement better and used Duik Bassel to build a functional rig that brought the character to life.
* Additional details regarding the Ramcharger 8 can be found here: Ramcharger Press