Designed in Photoshop
2D Animation in After Effects
Characters textured in Photoshop
Physical materials applied to disks
Rigged, modelled and animated in C4D
Audio by Will Curry
Dive
Dive is a hand-painted, illustrative animation loop that follows a turtle gliding through a vibrant coral reef.
We combined digital brushwork, frame-by-frame motion and a textural 2D style to create a piece that feels calm, layered, and immersive. Dive is designed to celebrate the beauty and fragility of reef ecosystems. Every element, from the movement to the colour palette, is inspired by the vibrancy and otherworldliness of real marine life.
This animation invites the viewer to pause, look closer, and appreciate what lies beneath the surface.
More than a loop.
Dive is a reminder of what’s at stake.
Coral reefs are ancient, delicate ecosystems that support thousands of species, including turtles.
We hope this short animation helps highlight their beauty and inspires a moment of reflection.