Here is my final for Motion Media Techniques II. I decided to do an infrograph on the Nazi theft going on during WWII. Please enjoy!

For the concept I wanted to overlay a sketchy line style over the stock footage. Below here is the process book:

Motion Media, SCAD, Work in Progress, DocumentaryEmily TolanMarch 17, 2013nazi, art, WWII, nazi theft, infographicComment

New Show Reel!

I just finished my new demo reel from all the work that I've done in the last year:

Song: "I <3 U SO" by Cassius

ilms (in order of appearance):
Senior Gold - Editor (dir. Andre de Matheu & Eric Waldron)
The Taxidermist - Editor (dir. Tommy Love)
l'esprit d'escalier - Editor (dir. Caroline Aylward)
The Other 99% - Editor (dir. Jessica Trevett)
Talmadge Bridge - Editor (dir. Emily Tolan)
Alternative - Editor (dir. Imani Lindsey)
Cuba - Editor (dir. Ryan Curtis)
Okefenokee Swamp - Editor (dir. Felisa Jimenez & Molly Mayo)
The Sideshow - Editor (dir. M. Colton Comeaux)
The Odd Couple - Editor (dir. Alex Harris)

SCAD, Documentary, Short FilmEmily TolanMarch 13, 2013demo reel Comment

Cuba Documentary

A new documentary that I'm editing for a Senior Thesis class. Here are some of the screenshots of some of the footage that they shot:

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The filmmakers spent about 15 days in Havana, Cuba filming various locations in Havana as well as its people. Its simply stunning seeing a different way of life.

SCAD, Behind the Scenes, Short Film, DocumentaryEmily TolanMarch 11, 2013CubaComment

Headshot Shoot!

Models: Courtney Mayo, Adam Rogers, and Emily Tolan

SCAD, PhotographyEmily TolanMarch 9, 2013photosComment

Featured on SCAD District

Exciting news! My visual infograph, The War on Drugs, is now featured on SCAD District!

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Documentary, Motion Media, SCADEmily TolanFebruary 28, 2013feature, infographic, war on drugs, DistrictComment

Wet Clay

Here is the finished product for Wet Clay!

WET CLAY STORY

The name “Wet Clay” stems from the idea of being mold-able and open to infinite possibilities. This is a philosophy that carries through many aspects of the Wet Clay brand, striving not to be limited when creating unique designs and products.

The Wet Clay brand was created from a desire to make beautiful products out of materials that would otherwise go unused. This project began in 2011 when Bre was working at a high end furniture store in Savannah, Ga. It quickly became a goal to find a use for all of the discontinued leather samples that had to be discarded. All of the Wet Clay cuff bracelets are made of reclaimed, top grain upholstery leather; and because each piece of leather is unique no two bracelets are exactly alike.

BIO

Bre Walters is a Georgia-based designer who began Wet Clay as a passion to create something new and unique from otherwise unused materials. From a young age Bre has pursued many areas of art including set design, illustration, and fine art. When designing, she loves to combine natural or raw elements with clean and geometric form. These are the aesthetic qualities found in her designs for Wet Clay.

Project Manager/Graphic Designer: Adam Rogers
Director/Editor: Emily Tolan
Cinematographer: Kelsey Verderber
Cam B Op: Jessica Trevett

SCAD, Documentary, Short FilmEmily TolanFebruary 26, 2013wet clayComment

Alternative Documentary

Alternative is about the use of alternative fuel in a local economy. We are focusing on Savannah and how they recycle fuel and how it benefits the local economy. This is still a work in progress from September 2012. But here are some of the stills from the edit so far! :)

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Director: Imani Lindsey
Editor: Emily Tolan
Camera Op: Tyler Mills, Lauren Hustad, Imani Lindsey, Michael Jenkins
Sound Supervisor/Composer: Allison Reitz
Location Sound/Sound Designer: Tanner Dugan
Motion Graphics: Jade Stickle
3D Animation: David Conklin
Set Photography: Shay Stelzer

SCAD, Documentary, Short FilmEmily TolanFebruary 24, 2013alternative fuel, oil, greenComment

Wet Clay Shoot

Identity project that I'm finishing up. Bre Walters is a local artist that is selling these wonderful bracelets. The team that I'm working on it promoting her small business, Wet Clay.

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Project Manager/Graphic Designer: Adam Rogers
Director/Editor: Emily Tolan
Cinematographer: Kelsey Verderber
Cam B Op: Jessica Trevett

SCAD, Short Film, Work in ProgressEmily TolanFebruary 23, 2013Wet Clay, small businessComment

Nazi Art Theft (WIP)

For my final project in Motion Media II I'm doing a more footage base type motion graphics. This is my progress so far:

SCAD, Motion Media, Work in ProgressEmily TolanFebruary 22, 2013nazi theft, nazi, art, infographicComment

War on Drugs - Finished

It's finished! Here is the video for your viewing pleasure :)

Concept & Animation: Emily Tolan
Written By: Imani Dean
Narrated By: Michael Scott

SCAD, Motion MediaEmily TolanFebruary 18, 2013war on drugs, infographic Comment

Work In Progress: War on Drugs (Motion Media)

Currently working on the War on Drugs video infographic for my Motion Media Techniques class.

The War on Drugs is inspired by this amazing documentary The House I Live In directed by Eugene Jarecki. I was on the edge of my seat as this documentary was going.

SCAD, Motion Media, Work in ProgressEmily TolanFebruary 14, 2013war on drugs, infographicComment

Okefenokee Documentary

Very close to picture lock with the Okefenokee documentary. The documentary is about how fire can really rebuild and create something entirely new. Okefenokee Swamp which is located is Southern Georgia and Northern Florida is less than 400,000 area black water swamp. In spring 2011 it was struck by lighting which caused about 75% of the swamp to be consumed by fire.

But this is not the first forest fires. Okefenokee is able to start growing again and create a new environment each time there is a fire, similar to the mythical phoenix.