Using 2D & 3D animation, "It's The Little Things" explores how daily rituals can hold the same sense of delight as a grand adventure, if only we take the time to notice them. Every detail on screen hints at an important piece of a larger world, just as every moment in a day is what makes up the whole of life or any season.
Using 2D & 3D animation, "It's The Little Things" explores how daily rituals can hold the same sense of delight as a grand adventure, if only we take the time to notice them. Every detail on screen hints at an important piece of a larger world, just as every moment in a day is what makes up the whole of life or any season.
Deep Sky's first installment of its animated anthology It’s The Little Things - originally released as the 2022 holiday short. Our 2D film gained over 1M views and over 60K likes on Instagram and TikTok.
The short follows a homesteading frog settling in for a cozy evening in his log cabin during a mild and peaceful winter. Inspiration for the visual style is “cottagecore” aesthetics combined with our production team’s nostalgic perspective of their “coziest memories of winters spent at home.” Various works, including Over the Garden Wall, The Wind and the Willows, and Studio Ghibli’s famous food scenes, were also influential.
Taking inspiration from the springtime blooms of the Pacific Northwest, this short focuses on our homesteading frog reveling in the enchantment of a peaceful spring afternoon at his forest home. The narrative combines idyllic "cottagecore" aesthetics with nostalgic memories of vibrant springs. Revered works, like Over the Garden Wall, The Wind in the Willows, and the famous nature scenes from Studio Ghibli, played a vital role in shaping the animated short's unique charm.
In the verdant embrace of spring 2023, emanating from the creative pulse of Portland, Oregon, animation and live-action studio Deep Sky released the highly anticipated sequel to their acclaimed anthology, "It's The Little Things". Originally launched as their 2022 cozy, autumn short, this charming tale quickly sprouted global affection, amassing over half a million views and more than 60,000 likes across Instagram and TikTok.
This short, infused with life, focuses on a homesteading frog reveling in the enchantment of a peaceful spring afternoon in his log cabin. The narrative combines idyllic "cottagecore" aesthetics with nostalgic memories of vibrant springs, captivating viewers worldwide. Evident influences from revered works like Over the Garden Wall, The Wind in the Willows, and the vivacious nature scenes from Studio Ghibli played a vital role in shaping the short's unique charm and splendor.
The entire Deep Sky team collaborated closely to bring this beautiful, animated narrative to life. The 3D team added complexity to visual effects without compromising the unique quality of hand-drawn animation, while the intimate sound design fostered a deeper ASMR-inspired experience for viewers. As part of "It's The Little Things", we look forward to more seasonal installments that continue to celebrate the romance and beauty of everyday life.
Part 1: Winter
Client: Deep Sky
Animation Studio: Imaginary Planet
Executive Producer: Jared Hobbs
Producer: Maddie Loftesnes
Creative Lead: Gaby West
Concept Design: Barret Thomson, Gaby West, Finn Sylwester
Illustration Lead: Finn Sylwester
Illustration: Barret Thomson, Hayley Purvis, Matthew Seely
Animation Lead: Jack Ellis
Animation: Adam DiTerlizzi
3D Visualization: Israel Arias
Sound Design: Blake Boxer
Marketing Director: Max Richards
Part 2: Spring
Client: Deep Sky
Animation Studio: Imaginary Planet
Executive Producer: Jared Hobbs
Producer: Maddie Loftesnes
Creative Director: Barret Thomson
Creative Lead/Art Director: Gaby West
Concept Design: Barret Thomson, Gaby West, Finn Sylwester
Illustration Lead: Finn Sylwester
Animation Lead: Jack Ellis
Illustration: Barret Thomson, Gaby West, Finn Sylwester
Animation: Adam DiTerlizzi, Matthew Seely
Compositing: Israel Arias, Adrian Parat, Adam DiTerlizzi
Music: Matthew Seely
Sound Design: Blake Boxer
Marketing Director: Max Richards
Marketing Coordinator: Courtney Courier
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