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Illustration of a person with a pink skin tone, black hair, and wearing a dark blue shirt, holding a bouquet of flowers and waving with one hand. The word "acorn" appears in large letters behind the person, with a tree icon replacing the "o". The background is light blue with small yellow dots subtly symbolizing autism.

ACORN AUTISM VIDEO OBJECTIVE

When creating a video to explain autism, Dragonfly wanted to create an animation that would not only educate viewers about autism but would also be visually stunning and emotionally impactful.

ANIMATED VIDEO SERVICE

Introduction

Illustration of a person with orange hair, wearing a yellow long-sleeve shirt and pink pants, sitting at a yellow table on a purple chair, against a purple background with the text "HAND DRAWN" in large white letters. The whimsical scene evokes the creativity supported by Acorn Autism services.

HAND DRAWN ANIMATION

DEVELOPING THE SCRIPT

The Dragonfly team spent countless hours researching and gathering information about autism, to ensure that the script was accurate and that the content hit its mark.

CREATIVE SERVICE

A black clipboard holds a white paper with typed text: "VOICE OVER NARRATION: The autistic community describes the following experiences of misunderstanding by neuro-typicals regularly. This video from Acorn Autism provides a re-education - a different perspective. Older woman's voice: My daughter's boyfriend is a bit odd...

THE SCRIPT

An illustration of three stylized characters with various hair colors and styles against a blue background. The characters have simplistic, colorful designs. An acorn is subtly placed near one character, adding charm. Bold white text on the right reads "Character Design.

Illustration of three stylized characters below the large text "Character Design." The characters have distinctive hair colors and accessories: blue, pink with headphones, and orange. The background features a gradient blending blue, purple, and green hues. Inspired by Acorn Services.

CHARACTER DESIGN SERVICES

Illustration of a computer screen displaying a cheerful person wearing a birthday hat and raising their hands, surrounded by confetti. The interface shows various buttons, icons, and text boxes, suggesting an Acorn Autism celebratory online event or virtual party.

STRONG & BOLD VISUALS

The finished product was a beautifully illustrated. The use of colour was key, and the animation had a bold visual style that immediately catches the eye.

ANIMATION STYLE

Illustration of a person with blue hair and a pink top, centered against a blue background. The word "STORYBOARD" is prominently displayed in white capital letters behind them. Confetti-like dots are scattered throughout the background, adding an acorn-inspired touch to the festive scene.

A cartoon character with short curly hair, a blue shirt, and pink skin is waving their hand while holding a small bouquet of yellow flowers in the other. A speech bubble above their head says "hello!" on a blue background. This adorable scene is part of the Acorn Autism initiative to spread awareness.

Illustration of a person with light purple hair, blue skin, and a green sweater, using earplugs to block out surrounding face-shaped speech bubbles that seem to be shouting. The background is a soft yellow, emphasizing the person's need for quiet and relief from noise often needed for those with autism.

Illustration of a person with pigtails sitting at a desk under a spotlight, writing on a piece of paper. The background is a textured blend of purple and blue hues, contrasting with the yellow light illuminating the person and desk. This scene subtly reflects Acorn Autism's dedicated autism support.

A stylized illustration depicting a person driving a car. The driver, wearing a cap, is focused on the road ahead, where another figure stands in front of the car with arms crossed. The scene is rendered with loose lines and a soft color palette, subtly highlighting themes of Autism awareness.

A simplistic, hand-drawn-style illustration of a person with pink hair tied in pigtails, sitting on a swing. The swing is attached to an acorn-shaped structure resembling the letter "A" with a light yellow background. The person wears a green top and blue pants.

DEVELOPING THE VISUAL Narrative

STORYBOARDING SERVICES

Storyboarding was essential in our autism animation project. It allowed us to map out the visual sequence, refine messaging, and improve the end product before beginning animation.

STORYBOARDING SERVICES

Illustration of a person with pink hair sitting at a desk under a spotlight, drawing with a crayon. The background is shades of purple and yellow. To the left, "ACORN AUTISM" is written in colorful, rainbow letters, and to the right, "A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE.

FINAL VIDEO

We were thrilled to see that the video was a proven success, achieving the objectives that our client had set out for it. The video received praise for its ability to explain the complexities of autism in a clear and engaging way.

FINAL VIDEO

CAMPAIGN SUCCESS

From the very beginning, we knew that this project required a unique approach. Overall, this project was a testament to the power of hand-drawn animation in communicating complex topics in a creative and impactful way.