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Explore Nova Scotia's climate challenges in this animated video. See how rising seas and extreme weather impact the province as we highlight the need for change and a sustainable future. MOTION DESIGN | EDIT NOVA SCOTIA CLIMATE CHANGE INSIDERS CONTENT This is an animated explainer video highlighting the serious effects of climate change on Nova Scotia and how it will impact its future if more isn't done. Existing print campaign designs were further developed and embellished, creating a piece that flows from one scene to the next through dynamic transitions. 2D and 3D animation drive the narrative while descriptive text hammer home the important messaging. Producers: Sara Thomas, Mike Hachey Additional Design | Motion Design | Editing | 3D Elements: David Desjardins Play Video PREVIOUS Back to Work NEXT

Show opening for TSC Intimately You: a program supporting sexual wellness and sexual wellness products. Design | 3D | Motion Design INTIMATELY YOU TSC Show opening for TSC Intimately You: a program supporting sexual wellness and sexual wellness products. Client: TSC Producer: Margaret Lee Creative Director: Doug Johnson Design | 3D Modeling/animation | Motion designer: David Desjardins Play Video PREVIOUS Back to Work NEXT

Canadian POV commercial spots.  I was added to the team to tackle some tricky vfx shots. VFX CANADA LIFE | CANADIAN POV SMILE + WAVE Canadian POV commercial spots. I was added to the team to tackle some tricky vfx shots. Below are a few examples. Agency: Taxi Executive Creative Director: Frank Macera Associate Creative Director: Sasha Ortega Associate Creative Director: LB Cooper Senior Producer: Anne Marie Martignago Director of Client Services: Tyler Harris Account Director: Nevan Ryan Account Manager: Zach Cowan Account Manager: Punit Sukhwani Editing Facility: Smile + Wave Editor: Chris Van Dyke Assistant Editor: April Etmanski Producer: Emma Todd Executive Producer: Shenny Jaffer Online Artist: Jonathan Garofalo VFX: David Desjardins Play Video All Videos PREVIOUS Back to Work NEXT

David Desjardins - reel. Showcasing select work from past and present. THIS IS WHAT I DO . Check out my reel, a showcase of recent projects, focusing on motion design, creative direction, 2D/3D animation, VFX, modeling, and compositing. Play Video PREVIOUS Back to Work NEXT

3D renderings and animation for JDRF Electromag. JDRF ELECTROMAG See more images and detailed animations at jdrfelectromag.com PREVIOUS Back to Visuals NEXT

It was a great honour to be a part of this important project.  This is a small sample of my work as the lead digital artist. Digital Animation Lead | Compositing THE SECRET PATH EVEN STEVEN It was a great honour to be a part of this important project. This is a small sample of my work as the lead digital artist. Full Film and Website: secretpath.ca Client: Even Steven Inc. Written and Directed by: Gord Downie Production Company: Antica and Edgarland Animation Directed and Edited by: Justin Stephenson Design Supervised by: Justin Stephenson Illustrations from the Graphic Novel by: Jeff Lemire Cel Animation by: Solis Animation Animation Supervised by: Les Solis and Lou Solis Digital Animation and Compositing by: Even Steven Digital Animation and Compositing Lead by: David Desjardins Produced by: Mike Downie and Stuart Coxe Play Video PREVIOUS Back to Work NEXT

Autotrader wanted to showcase how easy browsing was for a new car, and a 3D phone model with an animated interface was required, as were revamped opening and closing titles sequences. 3D | Motion Design AUTOTRADER TESTIMONIALS 2.0 HUG Autotrader wanted to showcase how easy browsing was for a new car, and a 3D phone model with an animated interface was required, as were revamped opening and closing titles sequences. Client: HUG Producer: Mike Hachey Motion Designer | 3D: David Desjardins Play Video PREVIOUS Back to Work NEXT

Through the addition of textures, nuanced lighting, captivating camera perspectives, and dynamic animation, I can bring your CAD model to life with vibrancy and realism. PRODUCT VISUALS Highlighted below are selections showcasing 3D product visualization and conceptualization. Through the addition of textures, nuanced lighting, captivating camera perspectives, and dynamic animation, I can bring your CAD model to life with vibrancy and realism.

The Deloitte Reconciliation Action Plan educational video required animated logos and dynamic transitions in and out of the "RAP" wheel.  Motion Design DELOITTE | THE PATH RECESS POST The Deloitte Reconciliation Action Plan educational video required animated logos and dynamic transitions in and out of the "RAP" wheel. The main logo builds from the roots up while the camera transitions in and out of live-action footage. Client: Recess Post Producer: Tanja Harney Motion Design: David Desjardins Play Video PREVIOUS Back to Work NEXT

3D renderings for Big 3 Precision Products. BIG 3 PRECISION PRODUCTS Client: Engine Media See more at molds.big3precision.com PREVIOUS Back to Visuals NEXT

Using only 2 shapes as a theme, this is a sleek and playful logo animation celebrating the Day & Ross rebranding. Motion Design DAY & ROSS JACKNIFE Using only 2 shapes as a theme, this is a sleek and playful logo animation celebrating the Day & Ross rebranding. Client: Jacknife Producer: Natalia Szulc Design: Jacknife Motion Designer: David Desjardins Play Video All Videos PREVIOUS Back to Work NEXT

Electricity themed hand-drawn style animated elements are added to select scenes to emphasize actions in this Ontario Power Generation campaign. Motion Design | Online OPG | ELECTRIFYING LIFE RECESS POST Electricity themed, hand-drawn style animated elements are added to select scenes to emphasize actions in this Ontario Power Generation campaign. Agency: Forsman & Bodenfors Agency Producer: Kasia Bismor Creative Director: Robin Porter Art Director: Tayler-Lee Teese Production: Nimble Content Director: Brett Blackwell Executive Producer: Michael Corbiere Line Producer: Angela Su Post-Production: Recess Post Executive Producer: Tanja Harney Post Producer: Anu Chhetry Post-Production Assistant: Benjamin Sagar Offline: Married to Giants Editor: Liam Crawford Motion Designer: David Desjardins Online: David Desjardins and Ryan Hayes Colourist: Zachary Cox Play Video PREVIOUS Back to Work NEXT