Mighty Vibes vol. 1-3

Art Direction | Animation | Character Design | Compositing | Backgrounds
2020

Cozy animations to go with curated playlists, featuring various characters from the Mighty Nein, the adventuring party in Critical Role’s second campaign.


These animations were livestreamed on the Critical Role Twitch Channel, as well as featured in the Critical Role Youtube Channel.

Mighty Vibes Vol. 1 – Lo-fi Beats to Doodle To

Inspired by ChilledCow/Lofi Girl, the artwork of Mighty Vibes vol. 1 is a remix featuring a contemporary fantasy spin on the character Jester Lavorre (played by Laura Bailey).


Art direction, illustration, animation, compositing

Kamille Areopagita


FX and prop animation, coloring, editing

Kevin Areopagita


Composition direction and production

Maxwell James, Critical Role

early thumbnail draft
surprise side quest: saving the ship from a fireball breathing sea monster attack

Art direction, illustration, animation, compositing

Kamille Areopagita

 

FX and prop animation, coloring, editing

Kevin Areopagita

 

Composition direction and production

Maxwell James, Critical Role

Mighty Vibes Vol. 2 – Chill Tunes to Study/Transcribe Magic To

Vol. 2 features the characters Caleb Widogast (played by Liam O’Brien) and Beauregard Lionett (played by Marisha Ray) reading in the Cobalt Reserve. Featuring some dancing lights, magical components, and a sleepy Frumpkin.

early draft
some closeups

Art direction, illustration, animation, compositing

Kamille Areopagita

 

FX and prop animation, coloring, editing

Kevin Areopagita

 

Composition direction and production

Maxwell James, Critical Role

Mighty Vibes Vol. 3 Chill Tunes to Drink Tea/Meditate To

Vol. 3 features Caduceus Clay (played by Taliesin Jaffe) meditating and sipping tea in his garden, with a bit of mushroom growth and decay on the side. 

 

The glowing of the lanterns hung up on the tree emulate the pace of deep breathing exercises.

cropped excerpt animation
background art