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Stories, films and small experiments with AI.
All work
16 pieces
Watch nine baseball filmsHistoric Baseball
Baseball filmsNine big baseball moments in original pixel animation, with classic game music. Watch the films and collection trailer.
Watch the three filmsDot / Play
Motion experimentA blue toggle, a keyboard shortcut, and a little Giants optimism. Three playful motion experiments, from the original Dot / Play to Slackbot and its orange-and-black remix.
Open to visitLenny & the Dandelion
Picture bookAn illustrated story about imagination, kindness and a dandelion that never runs out of wishes.
Open to visitBabyfoot Is NOT Sleepy
Picture bookA bedtime story for Max, Dad and one very wide-awake little Bigfoot. Ten illustrated spreads with playful motion.
Open to visitTake Me Out to the Ball Game
Picture bookAn illustrated Giants singalong for Bee and Dad, with paper page turns and a bedtime surprise.
Watch the filmA Quiet Winter
Short filmAn owl, a tire swing and falling snow. A quiet short film made from a single image.
Open to visitLight & Finish
Design studyOne room, many possibilities. A study of daylight, materials and how a home feels at different hours.
Watch the filmSol, Luna & Terra
Short filmSun, Moon and Earth pass through a woven cosmic threshold into another material dimension. A 28-second film made for DevDay.
Watch the filmThe Artist
Animation seriesA little artist draws a friend, floats away and finds his way to DevDay. Small films about making something from an idea.
From LinkedInTaj Mahal, in 3D
3D filmAn architectural reconstruction made with Astra and Blender, with a new cinematic opening.
From LinkedInAstra, in watercolor
Film studyThe Astra unveiling video reimagined in watercolor, with a side-by-side view of the transformation.
From LinkedInA graphic novel opening
Film studyA comic-book-inspired opening, followed by experiments in light and image steering.
From LinkedInCodex Micro, unplugged
Playful demoTurning a Codex Micro into a guitar with GPT-6 Astra and a native Swift app. Practical? Not particularly. Fun? Absolutely.
From LinkedInAstra, for Dreamforce
Motion experimentAstra in lights. A video shared during Dreamforce week, alongside a few thoughts on AI, Salesforce and Slack.
From LinkedInMy office, rebuilt in 3D
3D demoMy first demo with GPT-6 Astra: a replica of my office, built with Blender. A familiar room turned into a 3D world.
Explore the tributeBert Paap — A Life Across Oceans
Family historyA tribute to Bert: the voyages, ships and records behind a life from Hilversum to California. Explore the animated journey and the family archive.
About
I'm Rory. I make illustrated stories, visual experiments and little things to play with. This is a home for the work and the ideas behind it.
Books, art, design, games and time outdoors keep me curious. Some projects begin as stories for my kids. Others begin with ‘I wonder if…’