At Grasshorse, we work with you. We’ll deliver jaw dropping animation and effects. Our boutique of client services complement the television and motion picture industry, providing our clients with the individual attention they deserve. Whether its developing a main title sequences, visual effects or revising pre-existing animation, we deliver the best possible imagery in the business. We are the problem solvers.

"With a difficult schedule and a tight budget. Grasshorse delivered above and beyond my expectations." Genndy Tartakovsky Producer/Director Star Wars: Clone Wars

Genndy Tartakovsky, the Producer and Director for Cartoon Network's television series Star Wars: Clone Wars needed a stylized animation sequence. He entrusted Grasshorse with the project.

The sequence called for a caveman painting on a wall that would come to life and foreshadow Anakin Skywalker’s fall to the dark side. Provided with X-Sheets and the key artwork, Grasshorse got started modeling, rigging and animating 3D characters, seamlessly integrating them with the accompanying hand drawn animation. Once all of the 3D and 2D animation was completed, the images were composited into the scene with a singular sweeping camera movement to capture all the action for the full seventy second sequence

"There are only a few utensils I need. I need pencils. I need paper. I need Grasshorse. They have become an integral part of every production I work on." Paul Stec Art Director Power Puff Girls

Paul Stec, the Art Director for the Power Puff Girls, LIVES out of the box. A show he was working on needed to create the look of a documentary with hand held camera work. Since this effect couldn't be created traditionally, he called Grasshorse. We decided the best course of action would be 25 building facades, hand painted on art board to match the style of the show. We then modeled the buildings geometry to suit in Maya. We could use these buildings like Legos, combining and recombining them in different layouts to create an entire city. This technique proved so successful we integrated this digital city into the show’s standard operating procedure. Many shows utilized the digital city to create dynamic fly-throughs, seamlessly fitting into their hand drawn 2D world. The digital city provided quick scene layouts that could then be hand painted and used for a painted background. We pushed the boundaries and it worked marvelously.

Chris Savino, the Show Runner for Warner Brother's Johnny Test, knew that he wanted something special for the Show Opener for their new television series. He wanted a KISS-like rock show where Johnny Test and his dog performed on stage in front of an illuminated sign, pyrotechnics, and fireworks to create an over-the-top effect. Chris was also interested in volumetric lighting effects, re-timing animation, color correction, and a final polish for the remainder of the sequence. We are proud that we could provide that for Chris, and look forward to working with him and Warner Brothers again.

"Their expertise guarantees us that they will take our concepts and execute them with professionalism and quality." Chris Savino Show Runner Johnny Test

With the release of the Grasshorse Virtual Animation Studio, Grasshorse is revolutionizing the world of animation by focusing on a creative environment where artists can work together for a common goal and share in the rewards. Top quality work, artistic opportunity and a creative flexible atmosphere are our standards. We are striving toward a day where talented artists can support themselves by working as much as they want, when they want, from where they want.

"Thanks for making Johnny Test one of the coolest main titles we've seen!  It rocks!"

David Wiebe
Director of Development
The Kid's WB (Warner Brothers)