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Bounce!

9/28/2017

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We are finally working on creating new animation! Matt, the animator, draws short simple animations of my story and I overlay rehearsal footage to test what works and what doesn't work. This little moment lined up very nicely last week and I thought you all might enjoy seeing our work in progress. We're having fun now kids! 
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Portable Swing Set Rig

7/29/2015

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It’s Finally Here! 

Aerial Animation has just opened the door to a world of possibility. We now have our very own freestanding aerial rig. This means we can perform just about anywhere! 

 Complete with aerial rigging, projector and screen we are now ready to share our story with a whole new audience. We will be able to perform at fairs, festivals, schools, hospitals and private parties. I’m excited to see where we go!

We tested the waters with a performance for Feral Change at American Steel Studios in our hometown of Oakland, CA. Between the fashion show “cat walk” and the tasty local Napa Valley wine, the fundraiser was a great success raising money and finding new homes for several furry felines.

The grand appearance of the rig enticed the attendees to stick around and see what was in store. We ended the night with a well-received performance and felt warmly welcomed into a new community of talented artists and creators.

I would like to give a shout out to the awesome crew who volunteered their time and strength to help setup the rig for the first time. Check out the photos we took from our practice run. Standing 19ft 4in tall it was no small task to learn the ropes of setting up and taking down this baby. Now that we are familiar with every nut and bolt it will only get smoother and smoother. Thank you! 

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Aerial Animations Introduces Cheetah Platt

3/9/2015

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Can we get a drum roll please? Ladies and gentlemen Aerial Animation would like to introduce, Cheetah Platt. He’s strapping, lively and has the eye of a true creative artist.

Thanks to our exposure through America’s Got Talent, Aerial Animation is opening new doors. Things are happening fast and with all the new opportunities I need more porters to perform with in 2015. My dear friend, Rain Anya Willson of the Paper Doll Militia, introduced Cheetah to me as a possible great fit for our team.

Cheetah is the owner and founder of Aerial Essentials, a L.A. based company that provides rigging and equipment for all your circus needs. When they are not running their business, he and his wife train hand-to-hand with an awesome community of acrobats. In October of 2014 I took a trip down to Los Angeles to join him for some fun in the sun.

The Original Muscle Beach in Santa Monica, California is known for gymnastics, adagio training and performances. Dating back to the 1930’s circus performers have gathered there to train and show off their skills. Cheetah and I spent a few days there testing the waters and had a great time. I met some new faces and played with old friends at JJ’s Gym. By the time I left L.A. I knew Cheetah would be a great fit for Aerial Animation.

A few weeks later, Cheetah flew up to the Bay Area to do some more intensive training at Kinetic Arts Center in Oakland, CA with me and the animation. We worked hard and got our skills performance-polished.  Then we booked our flights to perform at Cirque Du Chevron in Houston, TX.

Cheetah is currently off enjoying a three-month honeymoon with is new wife. I wish the two of them all the best and hope they have a fantastic time.  I am sure that Cheetah and Aerial Animation will have many adventures when he returns.

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Half Way Around the World

1/20/2015

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It has always been a dream of mine to perform alongside famous cartoon characters. In December of 2014 that dream finally came true. We packed our bags and took a 22-hour flight to a city halfway around the world from Aerial Animation’s home in Oakland, CA. 

Performing for the Cartoon Network of Dubai was thrilling. In the weeks leading up to the performance I had the satisfaction of incorporating characters from famous cartoons such as Adventure Time, Ben 10, Gumball and Steve Universe into the Animation. Finn and Jake tumbled down the side of the cliff beside me and Gumball sailed the sea as my sidekick. The most fulfilling moment was floating through the clouds alongside Tom and Jerry from The Loony Tunes. 

Working with Media Interactive Agency was a breath of fresh air. Their team was calm, cool and collected and the event was elegant and charming.  Awards were given out to corporate companies who create children’s entertainment and provide fun, educational and entertaining products for Dubai’s youth. Our feature presentation was a hit. This was Aerial Animation’s first performance outside the United States and we could not have asked for a better audience.

When all the work was done we managed to squeeze in a few moments to see the sights. Wandering the streets with delicious Indian street food in hand, we stretched our necks to view the top of the Burj Khalifa. It stands 830 meters high; that is just over half a mile! We ended our time in Dubai with a sunset dip in the Persian Gulf and a boat ride with a view of the twinkling city lights. 

I will miss performing alongside cartoon characters and we hope for more adventures in Dubai. As a little memento from our trip I managed to squeeze Tom and Jerry into my suitcase. They will soon hang on my wall as a reminder of this moment. 

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