motion graphics & 3D design

case study

PENN Play Casino App Launch Animation - Case Study

Overview

Animation announcing the rebranding of mychoice Casino to PENN Play Casino, showcasing the app's new features and rewards system. Completed in a two-week timeline with high client satisfaction.

Process

Working under creative director Chris Hoffman, I developed the full animation pipeline:

- Rendered 3D phone models in Blender

- Animated UI screens from Figma in After Effects

- Created custom transitions and motion graphics

- Integrated falling coins and roulette wheel animations

- Finalized with text animations and logo reveal

Creative Approach

The new brand called for a fun, poppy aesthetic. I responded with:

- Retro-inspired striped transitions

- Hypnotic vortex patterns behind falling coins

- Simple, steady phone movements for clear screen legibility

- Slot machine arm pull animation for the logo

Technical Details

- Software: Blender, After Effects, Figma

- Resolution: 1920x1080

- Delivery: ProRes master file with compressed version for distribution

Client

PENN Play Casino, PENN Entertainment

Year

2023

Role

Lead Animator