SpacePlane is a visual effects short that depicts a futuristic space plane as it flies through downtown Los Angeles.

Created by Michael Steffen
Software: Maya, Commotion, Shake, & Boujou
Format: Digital Video

 Produced at the USC School of Cinema-Television
(c) 2004, Michael Steffen

Officially titled "Interactive Media: Past, Present, and Future," this immersive panoramic animation was shown on twelve screens at an industry event in the USC Zemeckis Media Lab. Guests included Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, and Electronic Arts founder Bing Gordon.

Team:
   Past: Michael Steffen, Julie Dillon, Ashley York
   Present: Brad Newman
   Future: Andrew Sacher, Kellee Santiago, Jenova Chen
Format: DVD Video

 Produced at the USC School of Cinema-Television
(c) 2004

A collection of hand-drawn animations created for the USC course, "Introduction to Animation."  Each frame was drawn in pencil, then photographed by a special video camera setup called a "lunchbox."

Created by Michael Steffen
Format: VHS Video

 Produced at the USC School of Cinema-Television
(c) 2003, Michael Steffen

Ocean Temple is a 3D animation of an ancient Roman temple that holds a mystic secret.

Created by Michael Steffen
Software: 3D Studio Max & Photoshop
Format: Digital Video

(c) 2000, Michael Steffen

An animated logo for Setae Pictures, Michael Steffen's student film production label.

Created by Michael Steffen
Software: 3D Studio Max
Format: Digital Video

 (c) 2000, Michael Steffen