Molecule

A simple diagram illustrating electrical action along a molecular bond.

Branes

Three dimensional universes represented as two dimensional membranes. The membranes collide, causing a Big Bang effect. As the explosions cool, galaxies form. The universes move away from each other and expand. Eventually the energy dissipates and they gravitate together again. The cycle repeats into infinity. And that's just how it is.

Neurons

Showing some neural activity in the brain.

Early Humans Leave Africa

Represented by sparks and flames on the map, early humans leave Aftrica and enter Europe.

Neanderthals Exist in Europe

Neanderthals populate Europe before the arrival of early humans from Africa. Their numbers total only about 10,000.

The Skhul V Skull

One of the early humans who had contact with the Neanderthals of Europe.

Shells

Distribution of shells provides clues to the mingling of populations.

The Big Squeeze

The arrival of Early Modern Humans into Europe puts the squeeze on the Neanderthals, who retreat into Gibraltar and become extinct.

Protein Data Bank

Models derived from PDB source data.

Stem Cells

A stem cell is infected with various viruses carrying dna, and the cell then multiplies.

Microfluidics Instrument

Bioflux Well Plate

The machine performs cellular assays under shear flow.

From the Shadow of Death Old Photos Montage

For an independent documentary.

From the Shadow of Death Newspaper Montage

For an independent documentary.

From the Shadow of Death Stills Montage

For an independent documentary.

Collide and Divide: Changes to the Land

Starting with a ball of molten rock four and a half billion years ago, this timeline shows solidification of landmasses, formation and breakup of Pangaea, ice ages and formation of the East Coast of the US.

Highs and Lows: Changes to the Climate

The timeline shown here begins 850 million years ago with the supercontinent known as Rodinia and ends in the present day with an apparently warming planet.

Evolution in Motion: Changes to Earth's Inhabitants

Starting three billion years ago with single-celled organisms, we move through early insects such as cockroaches, into fish, dinosaurs, and mammals.

Human Footprint: Changes to the Environment from Human Activity

The colonization and successive industrialization of North America, with hope for a cleaner future.

Bighorn Basin

This museum animation is controlled with a spin browser, so the viewer can scroll through at any speed.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Tentacle

For an amusement adventure.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Eye

For an amusement adventure.

Saving the Ocean Series Title

Opening sequence for PBS pilot series.

Saving the Ocean Map

Showing the shark habitat of Glover's Reef in context of large coral reefs of the region.

Saving the Ocean World Map to Zanzibar

Carl travels from Long Island to the island of Pemba. Map is keyed over video.

Science Out There

Promo title sequence for pilot series.

Glacial Flooding

Glaciers retreating from the Adirondack Mountains, causing a flood through Chazy Gulf into the region now known as Vermont. The 3D terrain was created with digital elevation data of the area.

Bluefin Tuna

Created for the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Dr. Karen Nelson and the Human Microbiome Project

A 3D fly through of the human gut, populated with microbes of various shapes and sizes. As we travel through the digestive tract, we see bacteria that may cause tooth decay, ulcers, and even cancer.

Dr. Jay Keasling Creates Alternative Fuels from Grasses

Here we see the assembly of what Keasling calls a "DNA toolkit" made from bits of DNA from living cells. Match move to video petri dish at end.

Dr. Jay Keasling Creates Alternative Fuels from Grasses

Swapping out some DNA. For green screen interview - talent on right side.

Dr. Jay Keasling Creates Alternative Fuels from Grasses

These enzymes, which resemble multicolored raspberries, work tirelessly to release sugars from carbohydrate chains in plant cell walls. These sugars can make fuel. This animation keys over field of grasses at end.

Pardis Sabeti

Shutting the molecule that allows the Lassa virus into the cell.

Dr. Fraley

Gene goes into bug, bug goes into plant cell, gene goes into cell from bug. Single cell reproduces into "tens of thousands" in a petri dish (match to video).

Vanishing of the Bees independent documentary film

The film uses the book to transition between chapters. Page turn wipes to footage.

Connecticut Science Center: River Valley Geology

Nine animations describing different topographicsl features of Connecticut River Valley in terms of ancient geological activity.

Connecticut Science Center: River Valley Geology

Nine animations describing different topographicsl features of Connecticut River Valley in terms of ancient geological activity.

Connecticut Science Center: River Valley Geology

Nine animations describing different topographicsl features of Connecticut River Valley in terms of ancient geological activity.

Connecticut Science Center: River Valley Geology

Nine animations describing different topographicsl features of Connecticut River Valley in terms of ancient geological activity.

Connecticut Science Center: River Valley Geology

Nine animations describing different topographicsl features of Connecticut River Valley in terms of ancient geological activity.

Connecticut Science Center: River Valley Geology

Nine animations describing different topographicsl features of Connecticut River Valley in terms of ancient geological activity.

Connecticut Science Center: River Valley Geology

Nine animations describing different topographicsl features of Connecticut River Valley in terms of ancient geological activity.

Connecticut Science Center: River Valley Geology

Nine animations describing different topographicsl features of Connecticut River Valley in terms of ancient geological activity.

Connecticut Science Center: River Valley Geology

Nine animations describing different topographicsl features of Connecticut River Valley in terms of ancient geological activity.

Core Sampling

Taking core samples from sedimentary rock.

Healthy System

How a healthy immune system deals with infection. Macrophages take bacteria to t-cells, which produce antibodies

Clearing Infection

In a healthy system, antibodies and macrophages can efficiently clear a bacterial infection from the bloodstream.

Aids System

How HIV uses macrophages and t-cells to spread throughout the lymphatic system and disrupt the immune response.

Infection Spread

In a compromised immune system, infection spreads rapidly.

In Blood Stream

HIV spreads throughout the blood.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Sweat duct.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Airways.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Mucous.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

CFTR activation.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

CFTR fold.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

CFTR domains.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

CFTR replace.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

NBD1 patch.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

CFTR processes.

Protein Data Bank Models

Ball and stick visualization.

Protein Data Bank Models

Isosurface visualization.

Protein Data Bank Models

Ribbon visualization.

Protein Data Bank Models Used in Animation

The tiny molecules seen here are derived from Protein Data Bank files.

Spring 1997 Demo Reel

Discovery Channel's "Destination Mars" is the big project featured here.

Strange Demo Reel

A mash up of mostly Scientific American material.

Spring 1999 Demo Reel