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Jonathan Swanson
Graphic designer specializing in modern clean design
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While @miki 's animation and score provided a driving rhythmic framework, I saw an opportunity to bridge the gap between the audio and the visual by injecting a layer of organic, tactile texture. I focused on syncing wet, bubbly transients with the geometric expansions and connections, transforming abstract shapes into something that feels viscous and alive. By carefully mixing these liquid foley elements to act as a percussive extension of the existing soundtrack, I was able to give the motion a physical weight without cluttering the mix, demonstrating how nuanced sound design can turn a flat animation into a cohesive, immersive sensory experience.
Here's the original: https://on.contra.com/JcLFjF
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Viewing the original animation, I felt the visual feedback was smooth but lacked the visceral impact necessary for a core progression mechanic. To fix this, I engineered a sound effect grounded in the concept of tension and release: a rapid, rising synthesizer swell builds immediate anticipation to match the visual charge-up, which then snaps into a crisp, resonant burst. This heavy, punchy release provides the auditory weight needed to make spending hard-earned XP feel like a genuine achievement rather than a simple UI selection. Since these unlocks are designed to be infrequent milestones rather than repetitive inputs, I felt comfortable pushing the intensity of the "thud" and the magical decay to ensure that every time a player commits to a skill, they are rewarded with a powerful, gratifying sense of permanence.
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Here’s a collection of more loading animations featuring the Contra logo. My two favorites are Pulse and Mechanical, as they effectively utilize the segments. Chroma, on the other hand, is probably my least favorite, but it’s essential to experiment and explore different options.
Please let me know if you’d like me to create a loading animation for your game, website, or app.
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BitSoft LLC Investor Pitch Video
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Crafting a Cohesive Brand Narrative on LinkedIn
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VersaCut Logo Design
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The Power of Sound Design in Video Content
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The Riddler: A Typographic Identity
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StockTalk Logo Design
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Speedy Gadget Logo Design: A Brand Identity Project
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Ana.so Brand Identity Design
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LeafLit Rebranding Project
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