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BREATHE
2026
the brief
Design a cohesive set of 3 style frames that feel like they belong to the same motion sequence, showing progression, change, or escalation without relying on motion.
software
After Effects
credits
Design, Karla Robledo
inspiration
I really liked the smeared gradient effect and wanted to incorporate it in a way that felt atmospheric and tasteful.
I decided to focus on the idea of meditation and anxiety relief through a sequence of:
I. Detect
II. Breathe
III. Unwind
process
In After Effects, I created a singular gradient from a circle, which remained the basis for each one of my compositions. I used CC Radial Blur, Glow, 4-Color Gradient, and Posterize to give it its smeared effect.
The first frame I tried was my "Breathe" frame. I intially started with a zoomed out circle, but I wanted it to be more atmospheric than that. I also wanted it to feel more cohesive and interesting as the frames progressed. I played with scale, giving a sense of boundary but less confinement.
3-Up
Animation
Although not required, I wanted to showcase these gradients in motion. While it is not neccessary to convey the story, it elevates the piece.
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