Demo Reel Breakdown
Sequence Title Technique/Tool Artistic Responsibilities
Shot 1 The Missing Link An Adventure Story, Starring: ApeMan
I animated and rendered the entire scene in Maya 8.5. I altered/added color to the
main character to give him an ape-like look and modeled and rigged the Teddy Bear,
Palm Trees and the Environment. The main character model and rig were supplied
by the Academy of Art University (AAU).
Shot 2 Major Flynn Bi-Ped Walk Cycle
I animated and rendered the walk cycle in Maya 8.5. I altered/added color to the
main characterand modeled the Helmet and the characters other Equipment as well
as adding Mutton Chops to his face using a wrap deformer. The character
modeland rig were supplied by AAU.
Shot 3 ApeWalk Quadruped Walk Cycle
I animated and rendered the walk cycle in Maya 8.5. I used the same Character
from ”The Missing Link” animation.
Shot 4 LareWolf Quadruped Run Cycle
I animated and rendered the walk cycle in Maya 8.5. The wolf rig and model were
supplied by AAU.
Shot 5 The Crazy Spartan One-Person Dialogue
I animated and rendered the entire scene in Maya 8.5. I altered/added color to the
main character and modeled and rigged: Spear, Shield, Helmet and the
Environment. The giraffe and truck Models and the main character model and rig
were supplied by the AAU.
Shot 6 The Lord of The Trash Two-Person Dialogue
I animated and rendered the entire scene in Maya 8.5. I altered/added color to the
“Stage Right” character and modeled all the Props and the Environment. Both
character models and rigswere supplied by AAU.
Shot 7 El RosoBandito (De Amore) Dance
I animated and rendered the entire scene in Maya 8.5. I altered/added color the
main character and modeled the Rose, hat and the Environment. The character
model and rig were supplied by AAU.

2009 Demo Reel Breakdown John Paul Canepa
Shot # Sequence Title Technique Tools Artistic Responsibilities
Shot 1 - Apeman Walk Cycle - Animated and Rendered in Maya. Modeled
Environment.
Shot 2 - Pecos Bob, his Horse Laredo and faithful Wolf Dutch - Animated and
Rendered in Maya. Modeled Hat/Facial Hair and Horse Accessories.
Shot 3 - Coco-Nut - Apeman gets Bonked by several Coconuts - Animated and
Rendered in Maya. Modeled Set and Props.
Shot 4 - The Crazy Spartan - 1 Character Dialogue - Confused Toy gets Angry -
Animated and Rendered in Maya. Modeled Environment and Teddy Bear.
Giraffe/Truck supplied by Academy of Art.
Shot 5 - Veggie Boy - Confused Meat Man meets Veg Loving Lad - Animated and
Rendered in Maya. Modeled Environment and Props.
Shot 6 - El Roso Bandito - Dance of Love - Animated and Rendered in Maya.
Modeled
Set and Props.
Shot 7 - Major Flynn - Biped Walk Cycle - Animated and Rendered in Maya.
Shot 8 - Triceratops and T- Rex Walk Cycles - Animated and Rendered in Maya.
Shot 9 - Mammoth Vs. Robot - Quadraped Vs. Biped Fight Sequence. Animated and
Rendered in Maya. Modeled sword.
Shot 10 - Mammoth Vs. Copter - Quadraped Vs. Helicopter Fight Sequence.
Animated and Rendered in Maya.
Shot 11 - Robot Vs. Superhero - Biped Fight Sequence. Animated and Rendered in
Maya.
Shot 12- Robot Vs. Spartan - Biped Fight Sequence. Animated and Rendered in
Maya.
Shot 13 - Soldier Walk Cycle - Animated and Rendered in Maya.
Shot 14 - Soldier Run Cycle - Animated and Rendered in Maya. Modeled Tank.
Special Scripts/Tools Utilized: KLR ParentingforAnimators and ParentMaster,
PerfectArc, PoseToShelf, Graph Editor and the GIJoe Lighting Script. Rigs/Models
supplied by Academy of Art University and Highend 3D.
