The mists & waterfall was animated by animator David Biedny in Fall 2016.
This was just an experimental piece I did at UMASS Boston in Spring 2017. I wanted to learn some tutorials about how to mask reveal things in Adobe After Effects CC 2017. Most of the tutorials online did things like rob graphics from people using Google, which is unethical plagiarism and grounds for expulsion at UMASS Boston.
So, I made my own Sakura/Cherry Blossoms.
Due to my own qualms with the situation and being pressed for time, I figured that there might be plenty of other students out there in the world whom might also need sakura graphics as well, but in a manner that was legal and free. So, I've licensed this to the Creative Commons.
You can Download the graphics for free HERE:
* https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/blackunigryphon/sakura-01
* https://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/blackunigryphon/sakura-02
No questions asked.
Just download, and go do whatever you want with it. Yes, you can use it for your demos, portfolio work, films, or whatever.
If you WANT to credit me, it would be appreciated.
But, if not, I really don't have time to care.
Just let kids & students be free to learn & make art.