Walk Cycle

Walk Cycle

Flour Sack

Flour Sack

Title:Flour Sack
Artist: Joshua J. Campbell

Course: FMX 238 2D Animation I

Term: Summer Session I 2020

Professor: Dana Corrigan

Description: Imagination and a Child Like Spirit are all that is necessary to transform mundane tasks into something extraordinary. Have you ever wondered what's going on in your pantry while you're away? Perhaps the flour sack goes off on an adventure of its own... Perhaps the flour sack has an imagination of its own...

Pendulum Project

Pendulum Project

Title:Wrecking Ball

Artist: Joshua J. Campbell

Course: FMX 238 2D Animation I

Term: Summer Session I 2020

Professor: Dana Corrigan

Description: "Wrecking Ball" is my artistic representation of the lethal potential inherent in autonomous machines, and the fear of mankind's inability to maintain an acceptable level of safety and control over them.

We fear the unknown. Technological Advancements are progressing at unprecedented speeds, bringing the stuff of science fiction into a near reality. Technology itself isn't a threat, but the motives and usages of mankind are! Autonomy of robots has been a topic of concern for the United Nations (U.N.) over the past decade, but becoming a closer threat in the past 5 years. While organizations such as the U.N. and the Department of Defense (DOD) are figuring out the rules and limitations for Autonomous Machines in combat, civilian regulatory organizations haven't given an impression of concern for misuse.

Bouncing Ball Project 2, Pinball Machine

PINBALL MACHINE

My first attempts with a bouncing ball were fun, but didn't resonate with me from a creative standpoint. The requirements were simple... Animate a Ball, and make it bounce off at least one surface. Pinball machines immediately came to mind. 

Title: Animated Pinball

Artist: Joshua J. Campbell

Course: FMX 238, 2D Animation 1

Professor: Dana Corrigan

Bouncing Ball

Bouncing Ball

The  beloved "Bouncing Ball" is the first thing animators learn how to animate. Here is my very first bouncing ball:

Some adjustments were made to make the ball squishy... The squishy one is so much more fun!

1st Animation Exercise

1st Animation Exercise

Its all about timing! Using a line with time markers, I was able to animate a sphere moving at different speeds. Here are my first animation examples:

About Me

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Once A Marine, Always A Marine

Transitioning to Civilian Life after retiring from the Marine Corps is harder than I expected. I felt prepared... I completed all the tasks, training, and attended all the briefs I was supposed to. I made a plan and stuck to it. It continues to challenge me in new and unexpected ways. 

I thought I was leaving my identity behind...

Gunnery Sergeant Joshua Campbell retires aboard the U.S.S. Missouri after 20 years Active Duty Service in the United States Marine Corps.

Nearly one year ago I departed for the last time. I thought I was leaving my identity behind, but I was wrong. I was only leaving the city I had lived in for nearly 4 years, a career, a lifestyle, many friends and colleagues, and about half of all my belongings behind.

My Plan

• Retire

• Relocate from Hawaii to Florida

• Go back to school

• Start a new career by age 45

Resources:

VA Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

TAP provides education and resources for service members, veterans, family members, and survivors (regardless of branch of service or active duty status)

VA Education Benefits Online Reference

Includes information about the GI Bill, Tuition Assistance, and other Veterans Education Benefits.

Social and Emotional Health Resources Online Reference

When life challenges you and your resilience is wearing thin, reach out! There are organizations and individuals offering assistance with their arms already extended. Reach out and let them lift you up in your time of need.

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

You need to know where your money is handled. You'll need to ensure your retirement account is created in a timely manner. Remember, no matter what you do, there WILL be a gap in pay. PLAN on not receiving a paycheck for at least 60 days after you receive your final pay. 

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