STRAT - Experience the STRAT
Originally requested to create a long video showing the different floors of the STRAT tower during day time and what can be done there while also matching the style of the STRAT’s new creative direction. When given the job, I discussed with property how the video will be utilized and what the video scheduling program is capable of. I then suggested that we have a day and night version of the video that changes at a set time. Once the idea was approved, I had to create a night exterior of the tower and create two versions for each video size.
Edgewater - Monthly Bingo Winners at Edgewater
Creative direction was up to me with copy provided from property. Originally requested to find an exciting way to show off the different bingo winners at the Edgewater property. I opted to match the blue that the Edgewater Bingo room often utilizes. For the video, I aimed for a fun, lighthearted style to match the bingo demographic at Edgewater. I built this out as a streamlined template so new designers would be able to quickly make all the changes for future bingo winner videos. I also utilized a script array to input the winners names and info easily into after effects so the multiple video sizes needed could have all the copy updated at once.
STRAT - Team Member Appreciation Slot Tournament
I created the lead for this campaign and was also tasked with animating it. In order to make the sequence of the slot reels popping forward, the origin points for each asset were adjusted to be the same and then I used one of my animation presets I've built for a simple pop transition in.
STRAT - Skyjump 360 Degree Wristcam
Originally requested to show off the 360 Camera that Skyjump was now utilizing while taking copy from one of our Skyjump duras. After watching and tagging all the usable footage that was provided, I then framed out the animation. I was given creative freedom for how the animation should look and opted for a fast paced style matching the thrill-ride aspect.
STRAT - National Finals Rodeo
Print lead for this campaign was created by another designer. In order to animate the photo, I cut out the horse rider from the background. I then covered up the background in order to have separated assets. I then layered smoke over the top of the horse rider to create a parallax effect mimicking video.
STRAT - $100,000 Fortune 8 Ball
Print lead for this campaign was created by another designer. As the 8 ball would be a fantastic element to animate, I made sure to cutout, separate, and mask the image assets to create a semi convincing 8 ball animation. This animation was made on a tight deadline, but with more time a 3D 8 ball could have been made that would actually rotate while being shaken. Also the triangle shape on the inside could have shown more faces with other text to help further sell the effect.
STRAT - Top of the World - A Little Off the Top
Print lead for this campaign was created by another designer. While working on this job, I created an animation for the Top of the World logo to enhance the quality of this video. It was also built it as a separate file so it can be reimplemented in future video projects. To stay on brand, as the Top of the World is a 360 degree spinning restaurant, I separated the foreground from the Las Vegas view in the background and animated the background to give a similar effect to how the restaurant moves.
STRAT Starbucks - Order Ahead & Save Time
Print files for this campaign were provided by Starbucks. The goal of this project is to help lower the length of lines by having guest at the hotel and players download the app to order ahead. While the animation is simple, I separated all the assets provided to create a more fluid animation while also giving enough time for the QR code to be scanned.
Aquarius & Edgewater - Riverwalk Center
Print lead for this campaign was created by another designer. The original lead concept has multiple duras with different background colors for the different things that can be done on the Riverwalk. Utilized all the elements of the lead I could to create a constant but consistent movement and simple transitions between the different aspects of the Riverwalk.
STRAT - Craps is Back
Print lead for this campaign was created by another designer. I separated the dice from the background. While the dice have a fluid movement, it is just the still images of the dice rotating to create a realistic dice roll effect. Also separated the circular dots around the headline in order to add additional movement to the background.
STRAT - Race to Fame
I created the lead for this campaign and was also tasked with animating it. As this event would have guests play simulated racing games using rigs and virtual reality, the animation needed to represent fast action movement. Took the movement lines around the headline from the print lead and made a looped comp that would have the movement lines constantly moving around the headline. Also create smoke using particles in after effects to then place behind the car asset to emulate the car moving forward.
PT's Taverns - Hangry
Print lead for this campaign was created by another designer. I separated the foreground from the background of the original shot in order to create a parallax effect. To better sell the depth of the photo, I had the text animate in from behind the burgers. I also timed the text animations to recreate how one would read this copy out loud. Instead of “Luckily neither are we” it’s “Luckily…. Neither are we”. This creates a smoother reading experience.
True Rewards - Kiosk Loop
Print lead for this campaign was created by another designer. This job originally was going to be still JPG's, but after discussing with the property, we changed it to an animation loop as quality would be better and would encourage more use at the kiosk. For the swiping card animation, I separated a render of the card reader the kiosks use created a 3d card in After Effects to swipe in-between the card reader asset layers.
True Rewards - New Creative Concept Video
I created the assets for this animation. This job was given in order to try a new creative direction for Golden Entertainment's True Rewards. Everything was created in After Effects including the smoke transition on the text, the colorful transforming background, the 3d version of the True Rewards player's card, and the reflection of the card on the ground.
STRAT - Slot Jackpot Winners
I put together the creative used for this animation. All that was requested for this job was to have a video made that celebrates the STRAT's jackpot winners and that can easily be updated in the future. Wanting to do something new that I hadn't done before, I created a slot reel that spins realistically all built inside of After Effects. I also had a separated foreground and background layer of coins to create depth as they fall. The animation was built as a template once approved and was a very quick process when updating the info to future winners.
PT's Taverns - Cinco De Mayo Specials
Print lead for this campaign was created by another designer. To help the video stand out more, I animated every element of the headline individually. All the animations were just scale keframes with adjusted origin points so it was quick to put together. The hat is its own comp with each of the hanging beads coming from a singular comp where the bead rotates from the origin of the string. By parenting the beads to the hat and doing counter rotations for the animation, it gives a realistic movement to the beads as the hat swivels.
PT's Taverns - Big Game Giveaway
I created the lead for this campaign and was also tasked with animating it. In order to animate the football player, I separated arms in the foreground and used the puppet tool in after effects to give more realistic movement.
Aquarius and Edgewater - $100,000 Point Challenge Weekend
Print lead for this campaign was created by another designer. For this job, I needed to take our duras and make a one minute long video showcasing all the prizes that can be one for the various tiers of players.
Arizona Charlie's - Thigh Voltage Tribute Band
I created the lead for this campaign and animated it using the entertainment template for Arizona Charlie's. This band did not have a usable logo so I created one to use for the campaign.
Arizona Charlie's - Win it Again
I put together the creative used for this animation. For this job, all that was wanted was a video showcasing our winners with the money they won and a message at the end encouraging others to try and be our next winners. Cut out the winners from the photos that were taken of them and did a simple ascending pop animation in to show the winners.
Arizona Charlie's - River Rock Pizza & Pasta Happy Hour
Print lead for this campaign was created by another designer. At the time, there was no animation made for the River Rock Pizza & Pasta logo so made one for this video. Also, to help make the imagery look more interesting, I separated the food from the splash background and animated them at different speeds to create depth.
Wahoos - Winner Pop Up Screen
I put together the creative used for this animation. Whenever a player wins a progressive at one of their machines, this message pops up on their TV displays. For this animation, I separated the foreground, middle ground, and background land to create a parallax effect. Then moved the fish as comps also at different speeds to create depth. Then looped the bubble animations to save time when animating.
Pahrump Nugget - Power Bill Payout
Print lead for this campaign was created by another designer. Because of the fun theme and limited background, I added lightning effects throughout the animation to add more motion to the creative.
Pahrump Nugget - Power Bill Payout
Print lead for this campaign was created by another designer. My approach to animating this piece was to ensure that each element moved with both speed and fluidity. To achieve this, I incorporated subtle overshoot and rebound techniques, where each element would move slightly beyond its intended position before returning, creating a more dynamic and polished feel. This technique was applied consistently throughout, from the fast pop animation of the snowflake to the smooth rocking motion of the ornaments.
Pahrump Nugget - Craft Fair
I created the lead for this campaign and was also tasked with animating it. To capture the lively and somewhat chaotic atmosphere of a craft fair, I focused on incorporating dynamic, moving elements while maintaining clarity and readability throughout the animation. For the sewing effect on the type, I comped each letter individually and applied a masked line animation over the sewing pattern, making a simple stitching effect as it moved through the letters.
